Yesterday was a rough day with all the appointments we had and the news we received. We were a little stressed out from the doctor's appointment and I also didn't feel very good physically. I had to have the terb shot last night, so I am now on procardia twice a day. I pretty much figured my doctor would get a little more aggressive with the contractions considering my shortened cervix.
We had our NICU tour and that was very good for both of us to see the ins and outs of the NICU. The lady giving us the tour talked to a couple of parents who were there at the time and they gave us permission to see a couple of babies that were born at 28 weeks (which is where we are currently). It was encouraging to see these babies because they weren't as small as I thought. I just wish I would have thought to ask how much the babies weighed at birth. That way we could compare them to how much ours weigh now.
The neonatalogist finally came to talk to us around 5pm. He gave us a quick overview of the NICU and answered any questions we had. Also, Dr. Koster told us the NICU was full, which didn't comfort me one bit considering my cervix is shortening and it seems our babies may come sooner than expected. I did talk to Dr. Nivens and the neonatalogist about this and the neonatalogist told us the NICU was currently not full, but this was the fullest the NICU has EVER been. I asked about the probability of our babies being sent to another hospital and they both said it is highly unlikely because babies go home all the time. But, if it is full, he said they would probably be sent to Presby Dallas, Medical City or Medical Center of Plano. They all have level 3 NICU's, but we would rather them be here. This morning, my nurse said they closed the NICU last night because they got a set of twins. Hopefully, our babies will stay put for a while and we won't have to deal with this added stress of them being sent to another hospital.
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Hello, I am a friend of your sil, Michaela. I know Craig too, from my days at LDBC. Michaela shared your blog with me and I have been reading ever since. I just want you to know that our family is praying for you and your precious little ones. We are praying that your babies stay save and sound for as long as they can. Thank you so much for sharing!
Prayers from Romania,
The GROZAS
I found your blog through someone elses. The NICU was full until literally 20 minutes before our trio was born. I think God knew that someone couldn't handle their babies being so far away when they are so little. Keep up the good work and I'm sure everything will work out! Thinking and praying!
My daughters were transferred within 7 hours of birth, because their was no room in the NICU. Honestly, I was so scared about it, but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I wanted out of the hospital SO bad to get to my girls that I got up sooner than was normal. I had my girls on a friday morning and they would have let me out on Saturday, but my DH wanted me to stay one more night, so I did. Hopefully, it won't happen, but if it does, feel free to email me about it.
Kimberly and the GA Guinn Trips
www.guinnfamilyhome.com
Hi - My husband found your blog and passed it onto me. I am 20 wks and 4 days pregnant with triplets - three boys. It's nice knowing there are others out there that are going through this too. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy,
I'm sending positive thoughts your way that those babies stay put for at least another 2 weeks. Congrats on hitting 28 weeks!
I'll be praying the NICU empties out in plenty of time for the babies arrival...which I'm praying is at least 2 weeks away. If they do end up at another facility, I hope you get Medical City of Plano. A NICU nurse there is a good friend and she would keep such a close eye on them. Hang in there, you're doing great. this is the home stretch and you've been a trroper all the way. Love you lots.
Lisa
I would love for you to go 7 more weeks! At that point I would LOVE to bring our triplets home and then your babies can take their places in the NICU. Sound like a plan?
Jessica
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