Dear Friends,
I will share with you what I know at the moment but unfortunately it isn't too much. At present the plan is to deliver Alexander on Friday morning, possibly as early as 7:00 AM by C-section.
However, that is not a certainty yet! We were supposed to have a test done yesterday which would have definitively told us if his lungs are mature enough to be born but he decided to wait until tomorrow (Wednesday) to have the procedure done.
Why are we having the baby more than three weeks early? Good question and here is the answer.
1. In addition to the previous c-section with Grace Jenn also had a previous surgery years ago but they don't know how multiple surgeries will affect the uterus during labor so they want to avoid Jenn going into labor.
2. If Jenn did go into labor they would have to give her a general anestesia instead of a spinal because of the medication she is taking. With a planned c-section they can switch her medication which is easier to control and clears quicker.(from Lovenox to Heparin for those interested)
3. The doctor doesn't want Jenn on Lovenox any longer than she has too as it is harder on her body than her normal medication she can take when she isn't pregnant.
4. In high risk pregnancies it is better to have the baby out of the womb in case there are problems or complications with either the mother or the child. If he is ready to be born there is no reason to wait any longer in this situation.
So there are the reasons. The only question now is, "Is Alexander Jonathan ready to be born?" We will know that tomorrow. If he is then it is a go for Friday. If not, then we will have a better idea after the test. Of course the test itself could cause contractions and labor so...
Check back then for more information.
Dave
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