Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Day 10 & 11

UPDATE: Amnio at 8:30 am Wednesday morning. Won't know results until late in the day. Just praying for healthy baby and healthy momma.

Not feeling great, so this is gonna be brief:
  • After posting on Sunday night, nurse came into flush IV: quickly found out my new placement was "bad" and I ended up passed out on the bed for a bit...new placement in my wrist is better, but ooo did THAT hurt.
  • Throat still hurts
  • Ambien is no longer working so great
  • Told OB on Monday morning that we would like to go ahead with amnio. After asking him again if he felt OK with this--he didnt even let me finish: "yes, absolutely-lets give this a try." So I am feeling better about it--still trying to shake my guilty feelings
  • OB came in this morning and told me he had planned to do it today, but a woman was currently in labor. She definitely gets first dibs
  • Still waiting to hear if it will be tomorrow
  • Me: in mucho pain--its all back and butt. Things could be a lot worse, I know, but it makes the waking hours really tough--I really cant get comfortable
  • Will keep you posted when we get word
  • Thank you SO much for each comment to my last post--love to you all!

44 comments:

  1. Those hand IVs really really suck! Sorry you passed out--that sounds kinda scary!

    Hang in there, girl! You are really doing great--what a great mommy you will be!

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  2. I'm sorry about all the pain. :(

    Hang in there.

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  3. I agree, hand IV's stink big time. I've had a few of those.

    Thanks for the update. We're keeping you in our prayers and hope that back pain gets better quick!

    I thought it was so sweet in your last post that you referred to Ron as your son. It won't be too much longer and you'll be holding that sweet baby!

    Sending you prayers!
    xxxxxx

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  4. Okay, maybe you've said it, but I missed it. Why do you need an amnio this late in the game? Aren't those normally done towards the end of the first tri, maybe beginning of second?

    Ouch on the IV. I'm sure it sucks!

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  5. Good thoughts and virtual hugs are heading your way.

    (I also pass out at blood, so my sympathies with the change of IV location.)

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  6. You should get them to give you a local in your butt to numb it and get some relief. :)

    You are doing great though! Soon it will all fade away when you get to hold Ron for the first time. Stay strong.

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  7. Just sending love--hang in there, sweetie.

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  8. Sending good thoughts your way. You're almost through this, so keep hangin' in there! Sorry you're feeling crappy today, and I'll be praying for you to feel better soon.

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  9. Things could be a lot better too. I hope they will be soon.

    And just think what you can say to him when he is a teenager...

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  10. Sorry you arent feeling so great hun. Hang in there.

    BIG hugs!

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  11. Hey! How about an epidural NOW? :)
    Good thoughts for you--hope the amnio results are perfect.

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  12. Sorry that you are in so much pain. And I hope that your guilty feelings start to subside. You are an amazing woman and mother. If Ron knew how crappy you felt, I'm sure he'd make his appearance on his own. :) I hope that the amnio goes well and shows that Ron has some mighty lungs.

    Thinking of you and sending my best.

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  13. I agree...hand IVs bite big time.

    You're doing a great job! Being stuck in a hospital bed is no fun at all, that's for sure.

    (((hugs)))

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  14. Sorry I am a bit late but I wanted to tell you about the baby I gave birth at 35 weeks. It is a little boy I was pregnant as a surrogate mother. He was out of the hospital 3 days after his birth like any other full term baby. I can't predict is it is how it will be with you but I can tell you that 35 weeks is great even if it is not perfect. You are doing a great job dear.

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  15. Sorry you're not feeling so good. I hope it gets better and that the amnio happens soon. Hang in there. One thought that you may have already tried is have you tried heat to your back area? Helps sometimes. Hugs to you.

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  16. Oh honey you are doing an amazing job! Soon this will all be a distant memory and you will have a happy, healthy Ron in your arms! xoxoxox

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  17. Hang in there! ((HUGS)) for all your pain!

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  18. I am glad you are hanging in there.

    Do not feel guilty about having the amnio. Right now, the previa could be a huge issue for you. You are doing what you can to make sure your baby is cooked enough to be brought into the world. You have already been an awesome mom to Ron. Don't doubt any decisions you have made.

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  19. Ugh - I passed out when they put my IV in too! Sucks. I'm sorry you don't feel well and that you have to deal with all of this anxiety. I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a good amnio. Keep us posted.

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  20. Hang in there, sweetie. Thinking of you and hoping you can get some rest!!! :) ((HUGS))

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  21. Hang in there! I can only imagine how hard this is but I swear it pays off--- after the first two months :)))))) Hugs

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  22. Hi. I've been checking on you but not posting, but I just realized what I want to say ... beyond the fact that you are doing a great job, making sensible choices, etc. and to hang in there, I mean ... in terms of "feeling guilty," listen -- Ron will need you there and "with it" after he is born, too. So your concerns over your own condition is not at all misplaced -- I don't just mean that in a "things could horribly wrong way;" we all know there are real (but manageable) risks associated with previa. What I mean is that this -- those last weeks of pregnancy, especially in your current situation -- is really, really difficult and stressful and takes a lot out of you in a way that is counterproductive to having the energy you'll need after Ron is born. So obviously, yes, there are tradeoffs but being aware that he is going to need you strong and healthy after he arrives is important too.

    Hang in there ... I hope the amnio will show his lungs are mature enough that you can meet him very soon!

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  23. Ugh...stupid IV's. I haven't had one for longer than a few hours and it drove me NUTS...I can't imagine how you're handling it!

    Wishing you all the best tomorrow!

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  24. Hang in there, hope all is well!

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  25. Oh JJ! Good luck with the amnio. I'm praying for you too.

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  26. Don't you dare feel a bit guilty.
    Your back hurts, your butt hurts and you have a condition that could become extremely serious if left alone too long.

    I was BEGGING to be induced at 34 weeks because damn, it hurt. And my nurse/neighbor almost had to slap me around.

    So just get the amnio-you know the one that doesn't hurt, and find out where you are before you start to lose it and feel bad about your decision, because really, there is no reason for you to feel bad.

    Guess who is going shopping tomorrow??? ha ha. I love the baby stuff.

    Hugs!!!

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  27. Praying for you and Ron! Everything is going to be great.

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  28. good luck this morning....hope his lungs are nice and mature and you can meet the little miracle you have grown

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  29. It will get easier my friend. I will be thinking and praying for you today. You are a strong woamn, I am so proud of you!

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  30. Hope the amnio went well this morning. Thinking of you!

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  31. Hope the amnio went well this morning. Waiting afterwards for the results is the hardest part. I wanted to jump anyone who walked in my room while we were waiting for our results those few hours. I think my OB got the biggest hug of his life when he delivered the good news that Brynn's lungs were mature to us. Don't worry if one of the parameters show inmaturity. They look for two out of three levels. We had one that wasn't and she did great none the less. Best of luck and hugs!

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  32. All the best, JJ! I hope Ron is a picture of health and that you are feeling much better as soon as safely possible!
    JP

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  33. Thinking of you and praying for good amnio results.

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  34. I hated having an IV during labor. I couldn't imagine "living" with one for an extended period of time!

    I hope things went well this morning and we'll hear some good a positive update this afternoon.

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  35. Sending positive vibes and eagerly awaiting an update. Big hugs!

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  36. Sending you lots and lots of love!!!!

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  37. jj,

    it has been few weeks since I have checked in with you...as I was clicking to your blog, I paniced...did I miss it?!?

    I can't believe the time has almost come. I am thrilled for you knowing soon your baby will be in your arms.

    wishing ron mature lungs and peace and sanity for mom.

    good luck, jj!!! see you on the mom side

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  38. Thinking of you. ((HUGS)) Hang in there!

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  39. I hate to hear you're having such a hard time. I hope you get good news and that everything goes smoothly from here on out! Hang in there, you're doing a great job!

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  40. It will all be ok: you are doing fine....Keep strong in yourself.

    I know the now seems tough, but think of the future you are creating for youself.

    Keep up the good fight!

    Jo

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  41. Still cheering you on! I'm praying for good results to the amnio and safety for everyone. Much love, babe.

    xoxox
    Flicka

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  42. Hang in there, JJ.

    Thinking about you!

    ((HUGS))

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