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Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:03 am to Sheep
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We're already admitted, Brohammad.
My wife was on bedrest for 2 months, had a circlage (stich the cirvix closed), then was admitted to the hospital with multiple daily checkups.
One day we were told it was cool for me to travel to NOLA for my business meeting. Next day I got a call to turn around the kids were coming that day.
Kids were delevered early but healthy. Son spent one week in NICU, daughter spent 2 weeks in NICU. Wife was released after one week (C-section).
We had twins, first delivery for my wife. We were at Women's Hospital in Baton Rouge.
Both kids are very happy and healthy today. Things will be OK, just listen to the Doctors.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:05 am to cwil177
As long as her preeclampsia doesn't develop severe symptoms, she will probably be allowed to go to 37 weeks or more before being induced. Induction has been shown to decrease mortality. It's the standard of care from what I just read.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:07 am to Sheep
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Bed rest at home or in the hospital?
They were talking about home bedrest for us. If they conditions are bad enough they will do it in hospital, but usually if they are that bad, they just get the baby out. I don't let Mrs Dam Guide do much right now, so she doesn't get worse. She is not a happy camper, she is pretty active all the time.
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 11:08 am
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:19 am to Sheep
It really depends on each situation. My sister was at home first but because her BP was see-sawing every few hours, her doctors opted to hospitalize her. Babies were big even at almost 5 weeks early but one in Nicu for 1 day, the other for 9 days. She and babies were/are fine.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:22 am to Sheep
My wife was diagnosed with it at 20 weeks.... 3 weeks later she was admitted and our baby was delivered a few days later at 24 weeks weighing 16 ounces... Her condition can rapidly decline so it's important that she's forthcoming with how she's feeling. At 31 weeks, y'all should be good to go from a premature delivery aspect with are relative minimum stay (few weeks) in the nicu if they have to deliver.
My wife's BP jumped up to 210/120 quick as her organs were showing signs of failure. Make sure the doctors give her the celestone to promote lung development in the baby. My little stayed in the NICU for 5 months and required oxygen even after we were discharged. We were at Woman's here in Baton Rouge, it's a great place to say the least.
Let me know if you want my email address, as I'd be happy to answer any questions.
My wife's BP jumped up to 210/120 quick as her organs were showing signs of failure. Make sure the doctors give her the celestone to promote lung development in the baby. My little stayed in the NICU for 5 months and required oxygen even after we were discharged. We were at Woman's here in Baton Rouge, it's a great place to say the least.
Let me know if you want my email address, as I'd be happy to answer any questions.
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Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:35 am to Corn Dawg Nation
Thanks for the info. So far, things are good, BP is falling (slowly).
She is having the celestone soon.
She is having the celestone soon.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:37 am to Sheep
My wife was diagnosed with it this last pregnancy. My MIL had a BP monitor for her to use. We went in for a check up because of headaches and BP bouncing around. At the doct appointment, my wife starte having contractions every 2 mins. This was at 32 weeks. We were in the hospital for about 30 hours. She felt like full labor before they gave her that shot. Once the contractions stopped, we went home. She got them repeatedly until she was induced at 38 weeks. Started going to the doctor 2-3 days a week. Women's hospital was awesome.
My boy was borned 07/08/2014. The last 24 hours was very stressful.
My boy was borned 07/08/2014. The last 24 hours was very stressful.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:37 am to Sheep
My best friends wife had it and the baby came a month early. The baby spent about 5 nights in NICU b/c they were making sure the lungs were fully developed. Everything is fine now and the baby is healthy at 4 months old. The mom got really swollen and is having a little trouble losing some of the baby weight but that is all.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:39 am to Sheep
FYI. If you are at Woman's in BTR, it is widely considered one of the finest facilities in the U.S. Seriously.
They fly babies into the place for certain conditions.
They fly babies into the place for certain conditions.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:45 am to Sheep
Good information in this thread.
Be prepared for the call...and chances are they won't induce labor, they'll go right in and do the C-section and have done with it. Get the baby into NICU and begin monitoring Mrs. Sheep to ensure she heals/returns to normal.
Mrs. was diagnosed, had ours at 8 weeks early, but with her being a diabetic, he was 3'15 oz. already. But her pressure had spiked like others have mentioned. Hang in there Sheep and be ready.
Be prepared for the call...and chances are they won't induce labor, they'll go right in and do the C-section and have done with it. Get the baby into NICU and begin monitoring Mrs. Sheep to ensure she heals/returns to normal.
Mrs. was diagnosed, had ours at 8 weeks early, but with her being a diabetic, he was 3'15 oz. already. But her pressure had spiked like others have mentioned. Hang in there Sheep and be ready.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 11:47 am to RedPop4
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Be prepared for the call...and chances are they won't induce labor, they'll go right in and do the C-section and have done with it.
This is what I'm trying to gauge... if baby is coming soon or not.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:00 pm to Sheep
Noone will be able to give you an accurate time frame. It all depends on how wifeys body reacts. Docs will leave it in as long as there is no distress.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:01 pm to Sheep
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This is what I'm trying to gauge... if baby is coming soon or not.
It literally can be today or she can go most of her term. Every case is different. But I'd start planning very soon. If your wife works, I'd contact her employer. Let your employer know your situation. Get all insurance docs ready to go. Decide on baby name if haven't already. Get house prepared to bring a baby home
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:05 pm to Corn Dawg Nation
Mrs. went for a non-stress test scheduled for 10:00, I got the call about 10:45 from my MIL, in tears and scared to death: "you'd better be here in a half hour or less, or you'll miss it." They were taking her pressure in the non-stress test, turning off the machine so she wouldn't see her pressure and panic.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:08 pm to RedPop4
Don't let your wife watch Downton Abbey, btw. My wife went nuts because of that show and this condition.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:19 pm to RedPop4
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Be prepared for the call...and chances are they won't induce labor, they'll go right in and do the C-section and have done with it.
Yep. We were told to settle in at the hospital - it'll be another week or so. 10 minutes later they popped in and said, "suit up, you're having a baby in 30 mins."
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:35 pm to Dam Guide
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Don't let your wife watch Downton Abbey, btw. My wife went nuts because of that show and this condition.
Too late for that.
The vibe I'm getting is that we are going to be here for a while, probably until the baby comes. Waiting on lab results.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:38 pm to Sheep
She needs rest. Don't stress her out. Prayers to you and her.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 12:46 pm to Chinese Bandit
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Chinese Bandit
My wife had a similar situation. Her proteins were sky high on a Wednesday. Doc gave her celestone shots on thur and fri. WIfe felt bad friday evening, rush to OB WIng of hospital, wifes BP was over 200, she had a seizure and they did emergency c section. Daughter was born 8 weeks early weighing 2lb 14 ounces. Daughter had 28 day NICU stay just to get bigger, no other issues. Wife was perfectly fine 3 days later. It was a scary time especially with baby in NICu and wife still whoozy from csection and bp meds but in the end the docs and nurses were great and all are great now. We were at LGMC in Lafayette.
This post was edited on 10/2/14 at 12:51 pm
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