I wanted to start off by letting everyone know that we still don't know the results of the amnio. We have an appointment with OHSU again on Monday where an ultrasound will be done to check on Bennett and his growth. At that time we will hopefully have a more definite plan of what will take place.
Last night I was taken to OHSU to be checked due to bleeding and they needed to ensure that my water hadn't broken and if it wasn't, get to the bottom of my bleeding. They brought in a smaller ultrasound machine to make sure he was still alive, thank the lord he was. His heart was active and so was he. Small leaps. They did an exam, and ran some blood tests and the Dr. on call felt that my water hadn't broken but he wanted to order a formal ultrasound to understand the bleeding. The ultrasound revealed that I have a hemorrhage in the placenta. He said that he doesn't feel the hemorrhage is a concern and the blood doesn't irritate the baby, which was good news. However he felt that I needed to be put on bed rest until my appt due the many other concerns they have with Bennett and they will re-evaluate on Monday.
There were a lot of questions asked and more answers. He expressed again that it is most important for them to get the full results of the amnio back to see what they are dealing with. If the Amnio comes back negative for any viral or Chromosome abnormalities, they will run a more in depth test for other gene or more chromosome abnormalities. The first stage of tests on the fluid is to rule out the major viral infections or chromosome abnormalities. But at this point that is all a waiting game.
He and the Neonatologist also talked about the importance of Bennett growing and staying as long as he can inside. The longer he is inside, the more chance of survival. If they were to take him out anytime before he was 500 grams, he probably wouldn't survive due to the other medical complications that he is having and resuscitation would be more damaging to his little body as well. A baby born early, at a normal weight for their gestational age would likely be fine. But the odds are really stacked against Bennett at this point and its a rough stage for us to be in. My husband had to fly out on business and cant be here with us right now which i know must be hard for him but we have family and friends surrounding us with help for our two older children.
The Dr. also mentioned that he doesn't expect me to last longer than 30 weeks which means 3 weeks from Friday, we will most likely be looking at his delivery. It will have to be a c-section because the baby doesn't need any addition strain to his body and will be very fragile when delivered. I have had 2 quick and successful vaginal deliveries up to this point so I am very nervous about a c-section but more importantly my son. The Dr. also talked about steroids 2 days before delivery to mature his lungs but if he is not above 500 grams, they wont discuss those options. there is also a large chance that I will be admitted to the hospital to continue to monitor Bennett and how he is growing in the last weeks of pregnancy to see how well he is thriving inside. Its a scary time right now realizing that my son could be here in a matter of weeks and that his survival is all in how much he grows over those weeks and there is nothing that I can do to help him, only the lord can do it.
It was a relieving evening to see him moving and heart beating but it also brought a lot of more unknowns about our son and if he will survive this with all the odds against him. We are still firmly believing in miracles for our son and trusting the lords will for our Bennett. We don't get to know what the lords will is at this point but can rest in knowing that he cares so much for us and our son. We ask for your continued prayers. That Bennett will stay in there as LONG as possible and grow grow grow. We also want prayers for the doctors and specialists that we are working with, for wisdom and insight.
I cant thank you all enough for your prayers and support. Blessings upon you all.
Hugs and prayers to you.
ReplyDeleteBennett and your family are in Joshua and my prayers nightly. We have heard of so many miracles happening at OHSU. In fact I remember one dear friend saying that her husband's attending physician was so astonished with the results of his patient's recovery (and not by his own hand), that her husband awoke one time and saw the doctor standing at the bottom of his bed just staring at him because he could not figure out why he was alive! Another time, when my first husband of one week short of 23 years went in to get a kidney transplant I was amazed at how all those who received the organs of the young man who passed, were doing so well! That we just live and breathe is a miracle, yet as Jim Keys reminded us this morning in Psalms 91 we can rest under our Savior's wings and find shelter. Our Lord is able to knit Bennett together very well and quickly. What a wonderful testimony. Especially to many of those in the medical community who love to stand and watch something outside of their own doing, live and prosper. Be strong and courageous, Andrea, for our Lord is with you! In His Love, Katherine Green
ReplyDeleteI found your blog when a friend of mine on facebook shared it, I want you to know that you have me rooting for you and Bennett. I know the thought of a csection sounds scary, but I urge you to talk to others who have had scheduled csections. Emergency and scheduled vary greatly and scheduled csections tend to be very calm and smooth. I had a csection with my son who was almost a week overdue and small for gestational age. He was just over 7 lbs when he was born due to hyperamniosis on my part. He was alert the first day and did well, my recover went pretty smoothly as well with the help of my nurses and doctor. I hope that eases some of your concerns, and you can contact me, Santina knows my number :)
ReplyDeleteI also found your blog when someone on facebook shared it. I'm praying for your family!
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