There will be 2 Oct17 babies this weekend

[mkrupar]

After a perfect NST/BPP this morning, my BP decided to shoot through the roof at my OB appointment after lunch. Sent to L&D where I've been ever since.

OB decided based on BP & Labs I'm not going home until baby is delivered, so c-section is scheduled for 8am (so in like 4 hours). Taitai may actually be the only one to see this before he's here. Lol

Sadly, my worst fear has happened, and I've had to be on magnesium since about 1:30pm, and will have to remain on mag for 24 hours after delivery. I'm up posting right now because the mag headache has made it impossible to sleep.

I'm 35+6, so we made it 2 weeks further than my first pregnancy. No idea yet if he'll need to go to the NICU. The state he's in when he's born will determine that. There will be a NICU team in the OR to immediately assess.

[thechickencoop]

Gggasahhh!!!! Good luck!!!! I hope you're side effects aren't as bad as you're expecti ng (I know, i know....false hope) and that everything goes smoothly!

36 is great!! I'll be crossing everything for a safe and healthy delivery for you and LO.

[ssm]

Big huge hugs!!

I am so so sorry. Mag truly is the worst.

[mkrupar]

Sept 9, 2017 2:26:07 GMT -6 thechickencoop said:

Gggasahhh!!!! Good luck!!!! I hope you're side effects aren't as bad as you're expecti ng (I know, i know....false hope) and that everything goes smoothly!

36 is great!! I'll be crossing everything for a safe and healthy delivery for you and LO.

I've been thinking about you! DD was born at 34+2 and spent a week in the NICU mainly for eating. I was discharged before her, and it was hard, but I knew she was where she needed to be.

[mkrupar]

Sept 9, 2017 2:58:38 GMT -6 ssm said:

Big huge hugs!!

I am so so sorry. Mag truly is the worst.

It is it's own kind of hell. I can handle he constant BP checks, the compression boots, the catheter, all of it, if this damn headache would abate.

[ssm]

Sept 9, 2017 3:03:30 GMT -6 mkrupar said:

Sept 9, 2017 2:58:38 GMT -6 ssm said:

Big huge hugs!!

I am so so sorry. Mag truly is the worst.

It is it's own kind of hell. I can handle he constant BP checks, the compression boots, the catheter, all of it, if this damn headache would abate.

thankfully, your cs is soon. And then just a little while longer and you can be off it.

How's your bp right now?

Turn down the lights. Turn the ac as cold as possible. And know that you made it to 36. That's much further than you expected! Every moment past 34 was a true gift. Yes, he's still preemie. But, 36 is worlds better than where you started.

[seventythree]

Ahhhh, I've been up at least 4 times tonight, clearly there is a reason I picked up my phone this time! I'm sorry about the mag, it sounds awful, I hope you are able to find some relief soon. Best wishes for a smooth cs and easy recovery for you both!

[mkrupar]

ssm, my BP is much better! I was admitted with 175/105, and we're trending in the 140's/80's. It took a while to get it down though, which is why they made the decision to deliver.

They wanted to get the steroids on board, or else they were going to deliver last night. I had one dose at 2pm and my second at 2am, but MFM wants baby out sooner rather than later, so we're not waiting the full 24 hours between delivery and the first dose of steroids.

[mommabakes]

Sending good thoughts, prayers, and hugs!

[August Blooms]

mkrupar Good luck! I hope your c-section goes really well and baby is healthy! You did really well keeping that baby cooking as long as you did, sending you all the good vibes this morning.

[britt]

Gooood Luckkkk! big Hugs to you! Hope your Cs goes great and I'm Glad your BP is much better! Keep us updated best you can!!

[Taitai]

Oh my! mkrupar - I am so sorry for the magnesium and the BP getting out of control, but I am so glad they were able to lower it. Wow - another O17 baby is imminently arriving! I'll be thinking of you and praying for a smooth c-section. I also hope for as little (or no) NICU time as possible. Hang in there!

ETA: I am tagged in and standing by to keep you company!!!!

[burritosateverymeal]

Good luck with your c section. You made it so far already. Hang in there with the magnesium.

[danvers]

Good luck! FX little mkrupar has a short or nonexistent NICU stay.

[rachydc]

Big hugs!! Good luck xo

[Taitai]

For funsies, I found a magnesium Gif to entertain you 😁



Oops - mkrupar I meant to add that it's a gif of magnesium getting destroyed, which I figured you would appreciate since it sounds like a devil drug to be on. I hope you get off the mag as soon as possible. Still thinking about you!

[lahmajunwithlemon]

Good luck!

[arimaythea]

So close to baby time! Lots of thoughts and prayers for a smooth delivery, easy recovery, and healthy mom and baby. So glad you were able to keep baby cooking longer and hopefully you'll have minimal NICU time!

[bubblefan]

Thinking of you! I hope your c-section goes smoothly and you and baby can go home soon!!

[thechickencoop]

Thinking of you lady!!! I hope they got you into surgery on time and everything is goi ng well!

[rebeccabunch]

😘 mkrupar! I'm so excited for the baby acitivity this weekend!

[thecatsmeow]

Sorry about the mag mkrupar! It sucks.

Keeping you and LO in my thoughts and wishing you a smooth surgery/delivery!

[thatgirlrachel]

mkrupar, I'm so sorry for the mag but praying for a safe and healthy delivery for you and baby!! How exciting!!

[CoachTsWife]

mkrupar hugs lady! You did such a good job keeping baby cooking for so long. Sending T&Ps for a smooth delivery and recovery. Xoxo

[chitownsully]

Thinking about you mkrupar. Sending you and baby lots of love!

[cythe]

Damn, I was up from 2-4 est and didn't see this until now.

I'M STILL SO EXCITED FOR MOAR BABIES!! You did such a great job getting baby to 36 weeks. Fx for an easy c-sec ♡

[bootsorhearts1]

mkrupar, good luck I hope everything goes smoothly and NICU time is minimal if at all. Mag is awful. Hang in there!

[mkrupar]

Meet Edwin Michael!

Born at 8:52am
5lbs 11oz
19 inches long

He just downed his first bottle like a champ. I'm exhausted and will probably try to nap in a bit. Back on the mag for 24 hours.

[bootsorhearts1]

mkrupar, what a cutie! Congrats! Hope the 24 hours flies by.

[Taitai]

Congrats!!!!! He is so, so perfect 😍😍 and that is a great weight! Happy to hear he's already a good eater, and I love the name ❤️.

Get some rest and I hope the next 24 hours with the mag go by quickly for you. Thanks for updating! ❤️💕