As of 7:52 pm, Averi Hope Gaynor is officially here! 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 inches. So far she is breathing on her own... and nice and pink! Teresa did great. And Kevin is a proud new papa. Here's the little sweetie!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Averi's birth
We found out late in the morning that Teresa was at the hospital, dilated to 8cm. Teresa had her epidural, and it was pretty much a waiting game from there! Three hours later she was dilated to 9cm and had a bulging bag of waters. Averi was at -2 station, which means that her head wasn't engaged. This is likely due to polyhydramnios (excessive amount of amniotic fluid) which is common with a CDH baby. Healthy babies do "practice breathing" in the womb, where they "inhale" amniotic fluid. CDH babies have less lung capacity, and often don't do the practice breathing as much. Consequently, fluid builds up and can cause enough fluid that the baby doesn't descend.
Two hours later, Avery still had not decended, and Teresa was still at 9 cm. The doctors decided to poke a small hole in her bag of waters so that it could slowly leak out. This is largely to prevent the umbilical cord from prolapsing, (cord coming out before baby, which sometimes cuts off the oxygen supply.)
After the waters were broken and leaking, Averi still was not descending, so at 6:00, the doctor had Teresa sit up a bit so that gravity could help her come down. By 7:30pm she was pushing!
We found out late in the morning that Teresa was at the hospital, dilated to 8cm. Teresa had her epidural, and it was pretty much a waiting game from there! Three hours later she was dilated to 9cm and had a bulging bag of waters. Averi was at -2 station, which means that her head wasn't engaged. This is likely due to polyhydramnios (excessive amount of amniotic fluid) which is common with a CDH baby. Healthy babies do "practice breathing" in the womb, where they "inhale" amniotic fluid. CDH babies have less lung capacity, and often don't do the practice breathing as much. Consequently, fluid builds up and can cause enough fluid that the baby doesn't descend.
Two hours later, Avery still had not decended, and Teresa was still at 9 cm. The doctors decided to poke a small hole in her bag of waters so that it could slowly leak out. This is largely to prevent the umbilical cord from prolapsing, (cord coming out before baby, which sometimes cuts off the oxygen supply.)
After the waters were broken and leaking, Averi still was not descending, so at 6:00, the doctor had Teresa sit up a bit so that gravity could help her come down. By 7:30pm she was pushing!
We found out late in the morning that Teresa was at the hospital, dilated to 8cm. Teresa had her epidural, and it was pretty much a waiting game from there! Three hours later she was dilated to 9cm and had a bulging bag of waters. Averi was at -2 station, which means that her head wasn't engaged. This is likely due to polyhydramnios (excessive amount of amniotic fluid) which is common with a CDH baby. Healthy babies do "practice breathing" in the womb, where they "inhale" amniotic fluid. CDH babies have less lung capacity, and often don't do the practice breathing as much. Consequently, fluid builds up and can cause enough fluid that the baby doesn't descend.
Two hours later, Avery still had not decended, and Teresa was still at 9 cm. The doctors decided to poke a small hole in her bag of waters so that it could slowly leak out. This is largely to prevent the umbilical cord from prolapsing, (cord coming out before baby, which sometimes cuts off the oxygen supply.)
After the waters were broken and leaking, Averi still was not descending, so at 6:00, the doctor had Teresa sit up a bit so that gravity could help her come down. By 7:30pm she was pushing!
Two hours later, Avery still had not decended, and Teresa was still at 9 cm. The doctors decided to poke a small hole in her bag of waters so that it could slowly leak out. This is largely to prevent the umbilical cord from prolapsing, (cord coming out before baby, which sometimes cuts off the oxygen supply.)
After the waters were broken and leaking, Averi still was not descending, so at 6:00, the doctor had Teresa sit up a bit so that gravity could help her come down. By 7:30pm she was pushing!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Our last Ultrasound!
Averi is breech! I guess this is not uncommon especially when there is extra amoniotic fluid present. The doctor was super positive that Averi would turn and if she didn't that her position makes her a good candidate for averision(bare with me if I got the name of the procedure incorrect) which is a manual turning of Averi. They will do a quick scan prior to induction on Dec. 14th. If we are not successful then we will have to have a C-section. So we are praying she will turn.
I am NOT diabetic. Yay! Praise God! One less thing to worry about as we get closer to Averi's birth. I am 1 cm dialated. The doctor said I am 60% soft, not sure what that meant. We are 36 weeks and 4 days. Averi weighs 6 lbs 14 oz by ultrasound measurement, which can be off more than they would like. If that is correct though that means Averi gained 2 lbs 2 oz in the last 4 weeks. She has chubby little cheeks. I am going to try and get the 4D u/s picture we got posted. She is going to look like her brother Ian.
As we approach the induction date I am getting more and more anxious. The unknown is driving me crazy. It is a struggle at times to stay positive. There is just no way to know what will happen with Averi. I long to bring her home, but constantly have to bring myself back to the reality that it just may not happen. So many CDH babies have passed, and my heart just breaks for the families. I am extremely uncomfortable with this pregnancy but don't want her to come out yet because right now she is safe and warm and doesn't need outside support. Praying and worshiping the Lord really does help for me. Averi has already taught me so much, the impact she has had on our family and friends is huge! Ok the diary part of this entry is over.... he he he!
Thanks you for your continued prayers!
I am NOT diabetic. Yay! Praise God! One less thing to worry about as we get closer to Averi's birth. I am 1 cm dialated. The doctor said I am 60% soft, not sure what that meant. We are 36 weeks and 4 days. Averi weighs 6 lbs 14 oz by ultrasound measurement, which can be off more than they would like. If that is correct though that means Averi gained 2 lbs 2 oz in the last 4 weeks. She has chubby little cheeks. I am going to try and get the 4D u/s picture we got posted. She is going to look like her brother Ian.
As we approach the induction date I am getting more and more anxious. The unknown is driving me crazy. It is a struggle at times to stay positive. There is just no way to know what will happen with Averi. I long to bring her home, but constantly have to bring myself back to the reality that it just may not happen. So many CDH babies have passed, and my heart just breaks for the families. I am extremely uncomfortable with this pregnancy but don't want her to come out yet because right now she is safe and warm and doesn't need outside support. Praying and worshiping the Lord really does help for me. Averi has already taught me so much, the impact she has had on our family and friends is huge! Ok the diary part of this entry is over.... he he he!
Thanks you for your continued prayers!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
3 hour test
The 3 hour Glucose test was brutal!!!! They poked my 5 times!!!! That wasn't the hard part it was sitting in the waiting room for 3 hours trying not to fall asleep. I should get the results back on Monday.
I am still having contractions off and on and losing parts of the nasty plug. My doctor said I have to rest!!!! Easier said than done, but I am forcing myself to sit and rest or lay down if I feel them. It is not time for Averi to come so I know how important it is. We only have 3 more doctor's appointments before we get induced. I am more and more nervous and anxious as we get closer and struggle at times to stay positive, especially when I hear about more CDH babies recently passing. It's so sad and hard to hear because there really is just no way to know what will happen with Averi, or any other CDH baby. All we can do is leave it in God's hands and trust that he knows what's best and that there is a plan. I know this in my heart and soul, but sometimes my brain takes over. I just pray more everyday. We are blessed, and I have so very much to be thankful for.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
I am still having contractions off and on and losing parts of the nasty plug. My doctor said I have to rest!!!! Easier said than done, but I am forcing myself to sit and rest or lay down if I feel them. It is not time for Averi to come so I know how important it is. We only have 3 more doctor's appointments before we get induced. I am more and more nervous and anxious as we get closer and struggle at times to stay positive, especially when I hear about more CDH babies recently passing. It's so sad and hard to hear because there really is just no way to know what will happen with Averi, or any other CDH baby. All we can do is leave it in God's hands and trust that he knows what's best and that there is a plan. I know this in my heart and soul, but sometimes my brain takes over. I just pray more everyday. We are blessed, and I have so very much to be thankful for.
Thank you for your continued prayers.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
I lost my plug!
Ok, so last night I lost my plug! Ok so with both Kylie and Ian the plug came out a little bit at a time in the toilet, and I went into labor shortly after. OMG, this thing was huge and intact. I cannot say ewwww enough. I did have some contractions over the weekend, I guess thats why it came out. Ok so after freaking out all night last night, I called the doctor and they said they want me to keep close track of the contactions and that losing the plug wasn't necessarily a sign I was going to go into labor. Freak out ended.
I am going to do the 3 hour Glucose test tomorrow, and I am not looking forward to it at all.
Ok, not much else to say.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
I am going to do the 3 hour Glucose test tomorrow, and I am not looking forward to it at all.
Ok, not much else to say.
Thank you for your continued prayers!
Monday, November 9, 2009
OB check
Ok, so we had the OB check. My test results from the 1 hour Glucose test. So I have to take the 3 hour test. Ugg! Averi's heartbeat sounds great.
I am finding that as we get closer to delivery I am getting more anxious. I am praying more and more as the days get closer. We are 35 weeks. She moves constantly and sometimes it hurts when she does.
Not much else to report. Thanks so much for your prayers.
I am finding that as we get closer to delivery I am getting more anxious. I am praying more and more as the days get closer. We are 35 weeks. She moves constantly and sometimes it hurts when she does.
Not much else to report. Thanks so much for your prayers.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Cardiologist Appointment and stuff
We met Dr. Van Gundy! He is an awesome doctor. I guess when you are a pediatric specialist you have to have a certain type of personality. At least that is the case with this doctor. He was very personable, told us a little about his life and kids. I think it helps that he had good news for us. He got a very clear view of the artery that my doctors are concerned about and said he did not see an abnormality. He said it looked good was functioning good and that he would do another check after Averi was born.
So we have an OB check on Monday 11/9/09. We are 34 weeks pregnant. My belly is HUGE! Everyone keeps saying "wait when are you due tomorrow?". As time gets closer I get more and more anxious and nervous. The unknown is very hard to deal with. We just have no way of knowing if and when we will be able to bring Averi home. So many CDH babies have passed over the last couple of months. It is nerve racking. On top of that we are dealing with trying to place my grandma in an assisted living home when she gets out of the care and rehabilatation center. We found the place which was totally God. So it is all falling into place, it just has made things really hectic around here! My house isn't as clean as I would like it to be, but it will wait for me to do it. When I try to do it all (run errands, cook, clean, go see grandma, run the kids around) I start getting contractions, so I have had to make myself stop and rest. It is really hard to sit when there is so much to do, but it is not time for Averi to come yet so I have to do it!
Your continued prayers are so very appreciated! I am so blessed to have so many loving people in my life...... Thank you Jesus!
So we have an OB check on Monday 11/9/09. We are 34 weeks pregnant. My belly is HUGE! Everyone keeps saying "wait when are you due tomorrow?". As time gets closer I get more and more anxious and nervous. The unknown is very hard to deal with. We just have no way of knowing if and when we will be able to bring Averi home. So many CDH babies have passed over the last couple of months. It is nerve racking. On top of that we are dealing with trying to place my grandma in an assisted living home when she gets out of the care and rehabilatation center. We found the place which was totally God. So it is all falling into place, it just has made things really hectic around here! My house isn't as clean as I would like it to be, but it will wait for me to do it. When I try to do it all (run errands, cook, clean, go see grandma, run the kids around) I start getting contractions, so I have had to make myself stop and rest. It is really hard to sit when there is so much to do, but it is not time for Averi to come yet so I have to do it!
Your continued prayers are so very appreciated! I am so blessed to have so many loving people in my life...... Thank you Jesus!
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