The countdown to Baby is officially on! 27 more days til we get to meet our little man. May 26th is the day scheduled at the hospital. At first we didn't think we would make it full term but as of right now, baby is doing so well that we are planning on 37 weeks!
Baby still has a rather pronounced, obvious obstruction but is doing so well in spite of that. He is growing, thriving, and is under no stress from the obstruction(as of yet.) The 3 Dr.s that I consult and meet with are quite optimistic about the situation. One Dr. thinks that the actual obstruction is in his intestine rather than his colon with is wonderful news. There is a lot more intestine to work with and cut out, then the colon. And they are pretty sure they are seeing fluid move around in there which means it is not completely blocked.
In other good news, Baby is growing at a fantastic rate. At my last appointment he was over 5 lbs and in the 87% for height and weight. His bigness doesn't help his lungs mature any faster but it sure does help in surgery. They are predicting at 37 weeks he will be between 7 and 8 lbs. And it is so much easier operating on a 7lb baby's bowel than a 5 lbs baby. This is great news for him but kind of scary news for me.....I have decided to do a VBAC(vaginal birth after C-section). The hospital will try and be as accommodating and wonderful as they can by reserving us a room right next to the NICU so that all the neonatologists, pediatricians, Respiratory Therapists, nurses, etc....dont' have to be in the room for the actual birth. There will just be a window that can open and they will pass him through.
Surgery is planned for later that day or the next morning. We won't know the extent of the surgery until after birth when he will have numerous x-rays, CT scans, etc to try and figure out exactly where the blockage is. The surgeon we chose has agreed to come in and do the surgery even though it won't be his day in the OR. We feel very blessed. We learned this surgeon has won many awards throughout the hospital and throughout the country. Most recently named "Surgeon of the Year," at Primary Childrens. Makes me feel a tiny bit better about the whole situation.
We set up baby's room a few days ago and Carter has been obsessed with the crib. He loves to climb in it and play with the new light/music thing that Grandma got for baby. 
Carter has finally come to terms with the fact that he does NOT have a baby in his tummy. There were tears shed over this and lots of "WHYS" but I think he finally gets that part. But now I think he's very confused about everything. I'm not sure he realizes that a real live baby will eventually be sleeping in there, and staying with us permanently. Even more confusing will be that the baby is born but may not be able to join our home for weeks/months. I hope he adjusts quickly and is as excited about Brother as he is now!
3 comments:
Hooray for so much good news! It sounds like, considering the situation, things really are going super well for you and this new little man. What an answer to prayers! We'll keep praying that things continue to go as well as they are and everything can go as smoothly as possible in only 27 days. :) I'm glad Carter understands that there's no baby in his belly now, but am kind of figuring with this age they really must have to SEE the baby home and in their environment before they can really understand. All your nursery stuff is so darling!
I'm so excited to meet this little guy! We're going to bond so quickly, since we already have so much in common. His blanket is coming along. slowly, but, should be done in time. My wedding might not be planned in time, but his blanket will be done
Glad things are going so well!!! Can't wait to meet the new brother! We'll have to come visit at the hospital (if you can have visitors). Lilly and Carter will have to have a playdate while you're down here for so long!!! Good luck with your last days...
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