Update from Andy & Katy
Oct 6, 2011 -Today we met again with UW medical staff to discuss Jacob's birth plan.
It continues to be a "when Jacob is born we'll know what we're up
against" plan. However, the neonatologist informed us of the spectrum of
possible expectations. He believes Jacob will fall somewhere in the
middle of best/worst case scenarios. He was wonderful at answering our
many questions and further educating us on the medical history and care
of CDH babies and the most recent developments in neonate care.
Following the neonatologist appointment, we met with Katy's OB/GYN. She is concerned that Katy won't make it to our original plan of delivering on the 28th. Katy is already dilated @ 3 cm. If Katy continues to dilate to 4-5 cm by next Wednesday's appointment, she will be admitted to UW Hospital.
Katy's current status, history of quick dilation and delivery, on top of her excess of amniotic fluid and contractions, led to a change in plans. Our current plan is delivery on the 21st. On that day, an aminocentesis will be done first to ensure Jacob's lung tissue is mature enough for ventilation. Katy will be 38 weeks along at that time.
Thank you to everyone for you love, support, and most especially your prayers. Please continue to pray for Katy and Baby Jacob. Pray for Katy to remain pregnant as long as possible to ensure the best possible outcomes for Jacob.
Following the neonatologist appointment, we met with Katy's OB/GYN. She is concerned that Katy won't make it to our original plan of delivering on the 28th. Katy is already dilated @ 3 cm. If Katy continues to dilate to 4-5 cm by next Wednesday's appointment, she will be admitted to UW Hospital.
Katy's current status, history of quick dilation and delivery, on top of her excess of amniotic fluid and contractions, led to a change in plans. Our current plan is delivery on the 21st. On that day, an aminocentesis will be done first to ensure Jacob's lung tissue is mature enough for ventilation. Katy will be 38 weeks along at that time.
Thank you to everyone for you love, support, and most especially your prayers. Please continue to pray for Katy and Baby Jacob. Pray for Katy to remain pregnant as long as possible to ensure the best possible outcomes for Jacob.
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