I had an appointment with my OB this morning, and she said that they are admitting me next week, which I kind of expected after seeing the specialist last week. So everything will be ready for me on Monday and I will go hang out in the hospital for a couple of weeks until they decide to do the c-section. We still don't know for sure when that will be, but sometime between 34 and 36 weeks, so somewhere between August 8 and 22. They will do another round of the steroid shots for lung development and I guess just see how things are looking before they make a decision. They are putting me in the hospital just so I'm there if labor does start and they will be able to respond immediately to any problem. I have read a little online about vasa previa and this seems to be standard procedure - admission to hospital during 3rd trimester and delivery around 34-35 weeks. Although I enjoy being at home, I think I will feel more comfortable at the hospital for peace of mind. I'm starting to get to the point that I am uncomfortable and with every little ache or pain I wonder if everything is okay.
I know we have been pretty easy going through all of this and haven't really asked for help from anyone, but Rubin will definitely need some additional help with the boys. I will be in the hospital for probably 3-5 weeks so he will be doing everything at home on his own and trying to get the kids to and from daycare/his moms while still going to work every day. He has been pretty stressed out as it is because it's not like I can do much but at least I'm here to help with disciplining and hanging out with the boys so it's not going to get any easier with me gone. Plus I can only imagine how nasty the house will get without me here to ask him to clean things (which I have tried not to do unless it drives me absolutely crazy since he has enough on his plate).
I can't believe it has been over 6 weeks since this whole ordeal started and that I am still pregnant with a healthy little man! We are getting close to the finish line and I am very ready to be done with bedrest and meet Carter!
2 comments:
Hi there!
I just stumbled upon your blog while surfing around on the net! I wanted to let you know I had vasa previa, when I was pregnant with my daughter, Alyssa, who is 2 now. Unfortunately, it was not diagnosed and ruptured at home at 37 weeks. Thankfully after a very rough start she is a happy and healthy two year old! I'm glad that your Dr's know you have this and are managing it correctly! When VP is diagnosed I believe the survival rate is 100%!! If you have any questions or ust want to say hi while you're on bedrest you can email me at Tean118@msn.com
Wishing you the best as you prepare to meet your sweet baby, I'll be praying for a healthy and safe arrival!!!
Sincerely,
Christine
Thanks for the comment! I am so glad that everything turned out okay for you - I have heard so many horror stories about vasa previa. Although bleeding uncontrollably at 24 weeks was a very scary experience, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise because that's when they discovered I had this and now we are able to be proactive about everything.
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