Sunday, June 19, 2011

6 weeks and counting...

Six weeks from tomorrow I will officially be in Ann Arbor awaiting my induction. I will find out the exact date for the induction on July 7th when I go to Ann Arbor to get a Fetal MRI, a Fetal ECHO, meet the Pediatric Surgeon again and also meet the OB who will be delivering my baby. I am excited to get the final details of how things will play out for the delivery. I am starting to get super nervous about being away from home, away from Cole and Greg and having limited access to supports around me. We have been trying to do as much as possible as a family. Spending time outside, going to the pool, and using our Zoo membership. We have been getting ready for Cole's 3rd birthday to approach which is June 21st. We are so excited and are getting him a Scooby-Doo cake which seems to be his favorite for the time being. I am trying to prepare for all of this by starting to pack but it definitely is not the same kind of packing you would normally do for the delivery of a newborn. It is more like packing for college: towels, sheets, food, etc.

I had a doctor's appointment on June 16th with Dr. Wheeler and he stated that everything looks great with the baby other than the CDH diagnosis. Liver is still down, stomach is still up and part of his bowels are still up. I have been meeting with Dr. Wheeler every two weeks to ensure that my amniotic fluid stays within a reasonable level. Mothers with CDH babies tend to have higher levels of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) which can cause pre-term labor. Dr. Wheeler stated that he would just "drain" me if needed but feels that my levels are great at this point. I have my next appointment on June 30th so wish me luck!

We are also getting ready for the benefit that the The Baker Family has so graciously put together for us to help with medical expenses. It is located at The Shiloh on Friday July 8th from 6pm-10pm. There will be a silent auction, raffles, childrens' games, Texas Roadhouse dinner, Texas Hold'em Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, and cash bar. It should be loads of fun so please come out and enjoy yourselves and invite any of your friends and family. Thank you all for continuing to follow along with our story and support us in this journey.

Leslie, Greg, Cole and Baby Reed