I am emotionally drained. But I am sure I am not the only one. Kayla's doctor referred her to a specialist in Springfield so she had an appointment with Dr. Andrea Greiner this morning at 9:15. They did another ultrasound and again told us the baby looked fine. Actually she is already a big baby for 24 weeks of gestation. Average baby would be 500-700 grams; our baby is 800 grams or 1.12 pounds. And again her kidneys and bladder look to be ok and she had a good heartbeat. Underdeveloped lungs are the concern right now. Dr. Greiner wanted to admit her to St. John's and she will have to stay there until she delivers. Every day is so critically important. Her goal today was to make it until tomorrow. Tomorrow her goal will be to make it until the next day. We did find out that they will not let her go past 34 weeks IF she even makes it that long.
After being admitted to the hospital, fifth floor, suite 1, the obstetrician, Dr. Dever came in and talked to us. He was very encouraging. Points that he noted that are in Kayla's favor. . . .
1. Still Pregnant two weeks after "her water broke".
2. Such a plus that up until 2 or maybe 2.5 weeks ago, fluid levels were normal.
3. The sex is a girl, they are stronger fighters.
4. The baby is positioned head down.
5. Kayla is young.
6. She still has 4.5 cm of fluid, that is better than NO fluid.
Then after Dr. Dever's visit, the neonatal doctor and his team came and talked to us. And we even got to take a tour of the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). That is when reality hit me. There was a family there that offered to let us view their baby. That mother had delivered at 25 weeks and their baby weight about what Kayla's does now. So tiny is all I have to say!
Anyway, it was a very long and draining day. I just hated to leave Kayla up there by herself. But Shannon and Peggy were able to bring Drew up there for his first visit. I was able to get a picture or two.
He liked playing with his Momma's hospital bracelets.
And he loved sharing Momma's Sprite!
To say the very least, I think we are going to have a very long hard road ahead of us. But God is good and we will make it thur this and be stronger because of it.
My heart goes out to Chase and Kayla during this time... I will be praying..
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