Had our OB appointment today, non-stress test and then the steriod shot! Ouch that was less than desirable....even better today I have to give one to myself...Colton and Kaden think its funny and want to give it to me or watch! Silly boys. Well it was an exhausting day....driving an hour both ways, 3 appts. one after another, then I met with my doulas who will be there with us when we deliver. I get two of them...I am so excited to have 2 women and my husband helping me to make this delivery as short and painless (is there such) as possible. I asked my OB about how she felt about Doulas and she said as long as they give you what you want and aren't anti-doctor she has no issues with them. I met with them yesterday and immediately felt good energy and knew these ladies were going to be perfect for us. I told them my expectations and what I wanted to accomplish and they are right on board. They even gave me a list of positive affirmations to say, ah like anyone who knows me knows that I am SO into that! I listen to my positive affirmation cd in the car and on my itouch all the time. It was just perfect...not to mention one of the doulas has 9 kids...I feel confident she can handle this will ease. Since Avery will need to go to the PICU immediately, I feel its in the best interest of her and I to have a drug free birth, so we can get on with fixing her asap! I am so excited to have these ladies, although I slept or should I say didn't sleep last night very well, thinking about birthing this baby and why I am nervous, I have done this 3 other times...I think its going to be so different and I am so type A that the fear of the unknown is beginning to creep into my thoughts.
Enough about that....Miracles happen was my motto yesterday, a friend of mine, mailed me a shirt and I got it yesterday that said "Miracles Happen" on it.....On my gmail tag line....it says "Miracles Happen" that said the same thing...and yesterday sure was holding true to that postive affirmation...My ultrasound showed the fluid around her lungs to have drastically reduced?????!!!! Strange, Answer to prayers, miracle???? We were so thrilled with that news and so was the doctor...she can't explain it but all my labs came back normal as well! We are just thankful this week for that good news and are going to continue with what we have been doing as its serving us well and we are ok! When I got home there was a voicemail that said she has scheduled my induction for March 10th, Tuesday....Although its 35 days away or 5 weeks, I am grateful that I know it won't be longer than that! I want to not have to be induced so I am petitioning the universe that I will go into labor before that date, your help in this would be appreciated....Anytime in March not before as then it could be trouble...as you know we need a big, strong baby. Yesterday she measured at 5 lbs. and 6 oz. I don't make little babies thankfully so that is good news.... I also am happen to report she has hair as you can see in the ultrasound pics, I was hopeful she didn't take after her daddy in that department! Well until next week...thanks for your comments and prayers!
Leah what wonderful news for you, keep those positive thoughts flowing in. Emme's birthday is March 7th and she will be 10 years old and Avery will be born on the 10th of March, do you see a connection here! So happy about the fluid being reduced, and the hair well Avery takes after her Mom with the hair...sorry Steve! Tell Avery she has to pack on the pounds every week, Leah keep eating!! Thanks you made my day.
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Great news! March 10th huh? Sweet! One week later, you can help calm me down since you will be a week ahead on everything. :-) Glad to see the hair... we keep hoping that Grant will sprout some this week! :-)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe all that hair!!! I am so glad things are looking good. Good look with the natural birth! You can do it! PS: Gary and I are having MAJOR heber withdrawals. Tell everyone Hi from us!
ReplyDeleteHow powerful prayer is as well as affirmations. Keep up the positive work..this is wonderful news. Oh of course you are getting nervous; affirmations will fix that. I saw Colton when I looked at the princess; love the hair.. Take excellent care of yourself and pamper yourself alot. Spa day, spa day, spa day.
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Leah this is great news! Next week when you are there for your appointments, you should come find me in the delivery room :) I'll be going in at 7:30 a.m. I'm not as strong as you so I'll be drugged up and ready to go.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for going no pain meds. Very impressive. And I'm totally with you on the positive affirmation. I did a lot of that with Jack, telling him that he needed to come out strong and healthy, and he's done just that.
ReplyDeleteHurray for the great news about the fluid! We love good news. Can't get enough of it. Keep up the good work!
Leah, great news. Keep up the positive affirmations and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteAnd do the same for the actual delivery. I was worried about being induced--walked so much to try to induce labor that I lost weight before the delivery! But I ended up being induced anyway, and the labor was a piece of cake! Getting there early, getting an epidural (if you're doing that) early before the pain hit, calm and relaxed. I know some people say getting induced can make labor worse, but that isn't always true.
My Sister in Heber sent this blog to me. My daughter Breana Mae was born February 25, 1996 with HLHS. She will soon be turning 13 and is doing very well. I want to tell you that you can do this and it will be okay. I am praying for you both and your family. Breana has started a foundation for building awareness and helping families just like ours. Please visit her site at www.ahopefulheart.com and know that you will never be alone in your journey. God Bless, Tena
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