Thankfully there were no changes today thus far. Stacy remains stable although a bit sore from having to be in bed on either her right or left side 99% of the time; the baby's fetal monitor tracings are looking good and we're happy, given the circumstances, that we aren't yet officially parents.
We're getting ever closer to the end of that first vital 48 hour period since the baby was given the steroids to help develop the lungs faster. Hopefully we will make it to that point (6:00 am Monday morning) in our current condition and when we do we will engage upon the next critical stage.
At that point, assuming no changes prior to then, Stacy will go off of the medication (magnesium sulfate) which has been preventing the contractions and delaying the labor process. She will remain in the critical pre-birthing unit until at least noon for observation after that medication ceases.
During that time (or anytime after of course) it is very possible that the labor may continue to escalate as it did prior to the magnesium in which case we'll move forward and prepare for delivery. It is also very possible that the labor might remain stalled and stable as it has been - in that case we will move to the "garden" which is a unit outside of the critical pre-birthing unit where women who are in Stacy's situation go for their "baby's to grow".
We are of course hoping that the labor doesn't escalate and we can go to the garden and our baby can continue to gestate.
For those of you wondering at this point, if taking her off of the magnesium might move the labor forward then why the hell are they doing it there is a sensible answer. Infection, which is a high risk right now since there is little fluid left to protect the baby, can cause the labor to move forward; the magnesium could prevent the labor even if there is an infection; delivering the baby as opposed to allowing an infection to escalate is a better option - hence, if you followed that, the best move after the baby has had the 48 hours with the lung medication is to stop the magnesium and primarily hope that the labor process remains stable or else deliver if it advances. Got that?
Hopefully you haven't stopped reading because given the last critical hours of stage one (until 6:00 am on Monday) and the critical hours beginning stage two we hope that you will all continue with your thoughts and prayers as it relates to this transition.
Stacy wasn't really into dictating because "she likes to type the message" so there is no entry from her today like I had hoped but she says hi and thanks for the support.
4 comments:
My, oh my!! I know what our prayers will be tonight!! Hang tight (and loose) Dear People!! Many hugs, Papa and Nana
Hi Stacy and Jim I heard your news in church today from Mary Ross. We know John he worked for Greg at the baitshop. Just sending prayers your way we had a little one born at 29 weeks went in at 25 weeks with ruptured membranes. I didn't have to have the mag heard that is tough. I never contracted much either though I had little fluid for the whole time. I continued to leak fluid the whole 4 weeks. I know infection is a concern they checked me for that constantly and I did just great. SO, I hope they try to keep him in as long as they can which sounds like what is happening it is sooo worth it. There is a plan for everything and I pray for a wonderful outcome. If you have any questions for me I will give as much support as you need. I can inform you with a lot of things I feel. We spent about 11 weeks in the hospital with Mikayla. She came home right before her due date. Do they know what caused the rupture of the memembranes contractions? Take care and feel free to email me ghrasset@wat.midco.net and let me know how it is going and I will check in as much as I can I feel for you guys deeply in this situation. Take care and our thoughts and prayers are with you!! Heather Rasset
Hey Jim and Stacy,
Though I can't imagine the kind of uncertainty you must be facing right now, I do know that even more powerful than the unknowns, is the certainty of your combined strength. I know that together, surrounded by all the love and support we can provide, you will hope. What's more, I know this hope will sustain you through those minutes that seem like hours and lend a hand through the unsteadiness...No matter how things may seem, always have faith in that feeling.
With all the love I can give,
Your cousin, Jean
Hi Stacy and Jim!!
Oh wow, does this bring back memories of the scariest time in my life! We too went through the mag and the betamethazone for the lungs when the boys were trying to sneak out early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, I know what a difficult time this is. Just know that everything happens for a reason and God only gives tough situations like these to the people he knows can and will handle it. Also be strong in the faith that you and the staff are doing everything possible for the health of that little guy and every hour, every day you can keep him "cooking" will so huge for all of you. We love you all and if there is anything we can do, let us know!!
Karla
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