Thursday, October 25, 2007
Ultrasound 35 weeks
We had the ultrasound of baby AJ's heart today and he said that everything looked great. There was talk of having me be induced a week early but the doctor said there was no need for that. So we are hoping just to have him naturally. He is 5lbs and 15oz. today! I guess he will be about a 8lb by the time we have him. OUCH! :)
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Baby's Heart
Yesterday, Tuesday, the heart health visitor came to the house. She let us be more aware of what to expect when Alexander is born and when to expect surgery. She said not to be alarmed if he looks a little blue after he is born. She also said his surgery would be in 3-4 months from after his birth. It will be at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. It is one of the best hospitals in the UK - especially for Pedeatric Cardiac work. Apparently the doctor (Dr. Atif Hasan) ,that will be performing the surgery has a 100% success rate for correcting the AVSD (Atrio Ventricle Septal Defect) that Alexander will have.
Paddy said that this surgery is pretty complex and that he will prob be in the hospital at the most 3 weeks and at the least 2 weeks. She said he will be in the NICU for the first week. They will give us a flat to stay in while the baby is in the hospital so we don't have to travel everyday, plus John will be at work still. It will easier to have him come straight to the hospital, since he works near Newcastle.
She was a really nice lady and pretty reassuring about everything. She knew what she was talking about. She brought a heart model and described everything really good to us. She said there are three things that they watch in a baby with this before his surgery. The watch his food in take, his weight and his cardiac failure ( basically his breathing). It will take alot of extra energy for him to breath especially right before the surgery.
We also have to be careful about germs. So if you have a cold - stay away from us. :) She said since its the cold-flu season, he could develop a bad chest infection. If this happened it could delay Alexander's surgery and most likely be put in the hospital.
Tomorrow is his last ultrasound scan! Keep Alexander in your prayers!
Paddy said that this surgery is pretty complex and that he will prob be in the hospital at the most 3 weeks and at the least 2 weeks. She said he will be in the NICU for the first week. They will give us a flat to stay in while the baby is in the hospital so we don't have to travel everyday, plus John will be at work still. It will easier to have him come straight to the hospital, since he works near Newcastle.
She was a really nice lady and pretty reassuring about everything. She knew what she was talking about. She brought a heart model and described everything really good to us. She said there are three things that they watch in a baby with this before his surgery. The watch his food in take, his weight and his cardiac failure ( basically his breathing). It will take alot of extra energy for him to breath especially right before the surgery.
We also have to be careful about germs. So if you have a cold - stay away from us. :) She said since its the cold-flu season, he could develop a bad chest infection. If this happened it could delay Alexander's surgery and most likely be put in the hospital.
Tomorrow is his last ultrasound scan! Keep Alexander in your prayers!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Busy week ahead!
Well we have a busy week coming up this week. I have a appointment with the Midwife on Tuesday- just a check up and to get my Anti - D shots for having Oneg blood. Then we have a home health visitor for the baby's heart coming. Then on Wed night we have a antenatal class that is suppose to be about labor and delivery. Then finally on Thursday we are having another ultrasound for the baby. It is to check the progress of his heart. He will scan his bones and do his weight too. It is so amazing that they can tell you how long his limbs are and how much he weighs before he is even here.
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