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Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jul 5, 2021 | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
It's 7:25 AM on Thursday and still no baby. She sent a message at 3:00 and one just 15 minutes ago. Here they are:
It’s 3:15am. I am only 5 cm dilated. The doctor just placed an internal monitor to accurately track my contractions and put some fluid back in for Oliver because he’s having some heart beat dips. My epidural is starting to not work. If he continues to have dips, they will have to shut off the pitocin and once they’ve shut off the pitocin, they can’t restart it. At that point, it would be a wait and see if I continue to have contractions or start looking at the possibility of a c section . At this point, I’m so exhausted, I am ready to be done.
7:15am update. I’ve been having hard labor since about 5:00am. The anesthesiologist is coming to give me something. Hoping it knocks me out. May not be awake when you get up at 9. Really don’t feel like talking.
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Ollie has arrived -- born by C-section because heart beat slowed -- born with a knot in his cord and he had a fever. Weighed in at 6 lbs. and 12 oz -- so good size. NICU doctor just told them he is doing perfect; no breathing issues; no outward signs of NAIT; his fever immediately dropped as soon as they got him into a shirt and new hat. Platelet count should be back within the hour at most and they are really happy with how he is doing. She is doing fine also -- very tired (and hungry -- hasn't eaten since 6:00 Tuesday night). The Lord has blessed us.
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It was good to hear an update on Ollie and his mom. Be assured that we will keep them in our thoughts as this day progresses. And you, also. Becky