Jeff and I are expecting the birth of our little girl. Her due date is November 29, but she decided to get things moving a little sooner. My water broke prematurely at 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning (9/27) at 31 weeks. I was admitted to Fairview Riverside hospital that morning.
After a series of tests, the conclusion was that my water broke early for no known reason. Since the baby is at 31 weeks, her lungs aren't fully matured, so I was given a series of steroid shots over the last two days to aide her lung development.
I am on bedrest in the hospital for the forseeable future until I go into labor. We have no way of knowing when that will be. However, the doctors will do a c-section if any complications arise. If nothing happens and we make it to 34 weeks and still haven't gone into labor, the doctors will do a c-section.
Regardless of when our little babe arrives, we're looking at her spending some time in the Newborn ICU. We've been reassured by all of the doctors and nurses that even if our baby is born at 31 weeks, she will do well. Of course, every day that she stays put, the better her development will be (better to grow on the inside than outside), hence the bedrest.
My ultrasound indicates that baby is about 3 lbs 12 oz, a good size for being a preemie. My doctor says it's a good thing that I can grow big babies (Cece was nearly 9 lbs).
We're in very capable hands here at Riverside and the doctors and nurses have been outstanding. We had a tour of the NICU last night and saw a bitty baby that same size/age as ours (if she was to be born this week). Much bigger than we had envisioned. The NICU staff must be made of angels, because they give those little miracles the best care and attention.
Jeff and I will continue to post updates about our little girl.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers! We're staying positive over here!
Love,
Bridget & Jeff
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