Kelly had a "routine" OB visit on Monday and discussed options for delivery with her doctor as well as dates for the birth. She and I discussed those options on Tuesday and the plan was set today for the date and time for Jonah to be born.
Friday, March 20th. Noon.
The plan, as is stands, is that if she goes into labor before the 20th, she will attempt a natural birth. If that does not happen, we will go with the scheduled date and time for the C-section.
We also received the written birth plan that we discussed with the infant loss coordinator at the hospital as well as the doctors that will be attending the birth. Nothing new to report there, we are still planning on providing him as much comfort as we can for as long as he is with us. We will take that birth plan to the hospital to make sure that everyone knows our wishes prior to the birth.
Kelly has one more appointment scheduled for March 12th which will be the last in the long line of ultrasounds as well as a "pre-op" visit to discuss what will happen on the 20th. I can't imagine any blog updates before then, and the post after that appointment will probably be the last before he is born.
John & Kelly
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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John and Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI have been praying for you every morning and hope Jonah's day goes as smoothly as possible for you. I'm not sure how else to put it as it will be both a joyous and a very sad day. Good for you getting your birth plan done, I certainly need to get moving on ours before Matthew surprises us early!
Jenn
I found your blog on the PUV group on FB. I also have a PUV baby that was born at 31 weeks. He was at end stage kidney failure and went on what they call peritoneal dialysis. He was only 4lbs then, so it is possible to have dialysis, just not the type we usually think of...which is hemo. He is on that now and we are waiting on kidney transplant. My son also did "practice breathing" after receiving steriods. I hope you have a miracle and I pray for a safe delivery. Please let me know if you need anything...comfort, support, prayers.
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