In the hospital - Written by Karen's DH *long update 12/30

karenwalter · #1 December 29th, 2009, 10:53 PM

This is Karen's DH writing and update for Karen. Karen's heart rate and blood pressure were high today at her cardiologist appt. She was told to go immediately to the hospital for monitoring. Baby was doing well, but the high bp persisted until late in the evening. Her protein levels were fine, but the creatinine (sp?) ratio was high, which may lead the OB to c-section or induce. She also was having mild contractions which started this afternoon. She is currently in the hospital for overnight observation. We will know more tomorrow and I will try to update then. She is quite miserable in the hospital, but is thinking of all the other mommies to be and hopes you are all doing well.

-Sean

Will cross post in Jan 10 Due date club.

*Update 12/30 LONG!*
I just got home this afternoon. I stayed about 24 hours. My blood pressure and heart rate are up and down so they are having difficulty making a decision about needing to deliver or not. They finally decided to release me after another set of labs today came back normal. Connor is doing fabulous both on the monitors and on the ultrasound. He was practicing breathing and was doing really well so they think his lungs are ready to go whenever we have to deliver. He also opened and closed his eyes and was a real cutie for the camera.

I am on strict bed rest but it's not too much of an adjustment since I was already very restricted. And, I have to go back to the hospital twice a week for NST's and biophysical profiles as well as blood pressure monitoring.

Yesterday I started contracting every 2 minutes but they think it was due to dehydration since they wouldn't let me have any water until my blood pressure was under control. Contractions hurt! My cervix is still pretty much closed so I still have a ways to go before this baby is going to be delivered. They may decide to induce at anytime so I have to be ready to go.

The good news is my OB has been consulting with a high risk OB and they decided to let me try for a vag delivery! The was it would work is they would keep me super comfortable and calm during labor (no option for no epidural). They will let the baby labor all the way down by himself as long as we are both tolerating it. Then I will either push very non frequently or they will have to do an assisted delivery without me pushing. They will wait until Connor is crowning before trying to deliver. It's not the ideal situation because I hate the idea of an assisted delivery, but it's this or an automatic c-section. I know vag deliveries are better for both baby and mom especially when I'll probably be a little on the early side so I think it's a good option for now. Also, they warned me that plans could change if my heartrate or blood pressure start to go up, we would go straight for a c-section so I have to be flexible. I just want him out safe.

I ready for this to be over but I know we only have a few more weeks to go. That's all for now. I will update as things change.

Cheryl_W · #2 December 29th, 2009, 11:53 PM

Thanks for the update Sean, you're an awesome hubby! Tell Karen my fingers are crossed for a speedy and safe release from hospital so she can come home soon

Good luck!

*Mommy2Camden* · #3 December 30th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Thx for the update! Lots of positive thoughts to Karen & Connor! Keep us posted!!!

Soape · #4 December 30th, 2009, 01:54 AM

I hope and pray that they are able to get everything under control.

lttle_one · #5 December 30th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Thanks for updating us. I hope they're able to get everything under control!

~* Liss *~ · #6 December 30th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Thanks so much for updating us Sean! You are a good DH!

Keeping Karen & Connor in my T & P!

Lauren S · #7 December 30th, 2009, 06:07 AM

Thanks for the update! I hope things went well with the overnight observation. I'll be thinking of her!

stlgirl · #8 December 30th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Good luck Karen!!

Jodi0804 · #9 December 30th, 2009, 08:47 AM

Hope all is going well!

SassyMama · #10 December 30th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Thanks for the update! Keeping you guys in my thoughts

amazing_love · #11 December 30th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Thanks for the update. Karen, you'll be in my thoughts.

Micksbabe · #12 December 30th, 2009, 09:37 AM

I hope that everything is alright !! I am thinking about karen and your little bean and can't wait to hear an update as to how she is doing

MommaLee · #13 December 30th, 2009, 10:18 AM

LOL, thanks for the update! Give her our wishes....

tiffanys · #14 December 30th, 2009, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the update! She and baby will be in my thoughts and prayers!

KCMomma · #15 December 30th, 2009, 12:03 PM

I will be thinking of you and your family Karen. I'm praying things will all work out. Thanks so much for the update Sean...what an awesome DH!!!

NortheastWifey · #16 December 30th, 2009, 12:05 PM

What a sweet DH you are! Thanks for the update. Tell Karen we are thinking of her. Hope she and baby are well.

courtneytcu98 · #17 December 30th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Sean, you rock! Thanks for updating us. I am glad Karen is under close monitoring, even if she is miserable. It sounds like her medical team is making sure that she and the baby stay as healthy as possible.

fromustobaby · #18 December 30th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the update Sean, my best to Karen that has to be scary, and hooray for little COnnor still doing well - and being full term

KCMomma · #19 December 30th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Karen, I'm so glad they sent you home to rest. Get all the rest you can (I know you have been!!) At least you are technically full term so I think that's best. It sounds like you got the best possible results so I'm happy about that. Can you believe in a few short weeks you will be holding your precious baby boy!!! Well, again take care of yourself and keep us updated!! BTW you have the sweetest husband to update all of us!!