My mind is jumbled. So. Much. Information.
Bullet points seem to be the only logical way to un-jumble the jumble. Bear with me.
- Maycie's official birthday is scheduled for January 3rd, 2013. 1-3-13. Fun, right? This would put us at about 38 weeks. But [I am so sick of "buts"] the chances of our stubborn little girl staying in her cozy [albiet stretched to the max] home until this date are slim.
- Basically Miss M is not receiving the nutrients she needs from the umbilical cord. This is probably due to the fact that the cord does not enter the abdomen like it should. It is attached to the sac that surrounds M's "O". [If you haven't guessed, this means M will not have a belly button. Her belly button will be cosmetically made after her closure surgery.] Medically speaking, her numbers should be below a 3. M is at 3.8. 4 is...well, scary. Now don't ask me what this number is measuring because I honestly don't remember. You try having all sorts of numbers and medical terms thrown at you in a matter of 30 minutes. It's slightly overwhelming. And terrifying.
- M also has fluid in the chambers of her itty bitty brain. Basically, this fluid is not properly draining through the tubes in her brain into her spine. This excess fluid could mean several different scenarios for little Miss M. She could possibly need an additional surgery to place a shunt to drain fluid after her birth. But it could also be nothing. We are praying for the nothing and ignoring the other possibilities as of now.
- We have a follow-up appointment on Tuesday with Dr. Draper. If the fluid in her brain is still at the level it is and her umbilical cord is still failing her needs, there is a possibility we could have a baby...next week. The threat of delivering her at 34 weeks is smaller than the threat of leaving her in my belly if she continues to be in distress. BUT we want her little lungs to develop as much as possible so taking her that early is our last resort.
- Baby M is breech. Little stink. But to be honest, we don't care. We are having a c-section anyway.
- My favorite part? Maycie apparently has a TON of hair. Let's just hope she isn't a redhead like her Mama. Poor girl already has enough problems. Kidding, kidding. Sorta.
Right now we are just hoping Maycie will stick it out until at least Jake is done with finals. But we are trying to prepare ourselves for the unexpected.
Next Appointments: December 4th and December 11th - if we make it until then!
4 comments:
Dear Maycie- WE LOVE YOU! Please be a good little girl and hang out in your moms belly for at least a few more weeks (I know it is getting a littly squishy in there). Your mommy and daddy are scared, and so are we, and thats okay, but please give them a little more comfort and time and keep kicking your mommy really hard so she knows that your okay. You are a little fighter girl, and you are already my little hero! Your mom and dad have done such a good job at enduring this time in their lives. They make me so proud, at how they have handled such a hard circumstance. We love your mommy and daddy so much and want the best for them as well. Maycie, your life may not be easy, but you are already such an example to me and my family. We pray for you and your parents daily and have a sincere appreciation and deep love for you all.
Love your Aunt Jami
-Hang in there and keep calm, everything is gonna be okay!!!
I love bullet points and love the way you write Katie (you should have majored in English or something)! I am so proud of you and the way you guys have handled a really tough situation! We love you and little Maycie and know that she has the best parents--even if she has the possibility of red hair!! Our thoughts are prayers are always with you guys and especially with Maycie.
We love you Maycie girl!
I don't know if there was ever a little one in so many prayers before her actual birth! Though we're so excited to meet her, I hope she stays cooking just a little while longer. We love you all so much!
By the way, Kate. You are NOT stretched to the max! I was thinking while reading your last post just how tiny you are!
You guys have been through so much lately! We are praying for you and our adorable little Maycie! I know she will be adorable because you are beautiful! It sounds like Maycie is a strong little girl just like her mama! And a little red head would be adorable! I love your red hair.
I was born with hydrocephalus. Hppefully this won't be an issue for Maycie. Like you said some times it means nothing. Maybe that is why I am a little odd. ;)
I know Cindy sugested to pack a bag and have it in the car. This is a great idea and can relieve stress knowing you are already packed. I would make sure you have some comfortable stuff. Also you could pack for a week or so and we could bring down more for you.
Anyways we love you and are still here if you need anything!!!
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