After being on hospital bed rest for 49 days, we came frighteningly close to losing our baby.
Without warning, the umbilical cord prolapsed. It is fatal within minutes. The entire cord fell out and the baby fell against it, which essentially cut off the oxygen supply. The baby’s heartbeat dropped down to a dangerously low level.
Thanks to the amazing team at our hospital, an extremely difficult emergency c-section was performed only minutes later which saved our baby’s life. We were told that if my wife had been anywhere else but in her hospital room, the baby would not have survived.
The record will state that my wife gave birth to a baby girl on September 2nd at 3:32pm, weighing 3lbs. 2oz., and measuring 15-3/4 inches. She was at 30 weeks and 4 days gestation, over 2 months before her due date. She could not breathe on her own, and was immediately taken to the NICU. We are told she will be there for about 2 months, but that her prospects are good. She has been making mostly positive progress over the last week and we are cautiously optimistic.
My wife returned home a few days ago and is recovering from both the c-section and being on bed rest for 7 weeks. Life still isn’t back to normal, but at least we have resolution on the first part of our journey.
Later we will post a more detailed entry about what happened that day. It all went down so fast that we’re still trying to wrap our heads around everything. It is a truly amazing story, and it is truly astounding to us that our daughter is here and alive.
Congrats! sounds like it was a scary entry into the world. Welcome bubble baby! Hope you are all doing well. We can''t wait to hear important details like her name! and see pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! This is exciting news! I know it was scary and bewildering at the time, but I'm so glad that everyone pulled through. I'm also glad that the prognosis sounds good--fingers crossed that it stays that way. So I suppose her name is Bubble Baby? Best wishes to you all.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I know it will be a while, but I cannot wait to see pictures of Bubble Girl and her new sister! Bubble Girl will be the best older sister in the world!
ReplyDeleteI love you all and I am glad that everyone is healthy and in one piece! Heal up, Bubble Mommy! I'm sure there are tons of things Bubble Girl wants to show you that you've been missing out on at home!
So happy that both Mom and Bubble Baby are alright. We're all very happy that the newest member of your family has arrived safely. We are keeping her in our thoughts and prayers as she grows stronger and bigger every day. XOXO
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