I'm sore and exhausted so I'll just quickly say that Baby Beetle was definitely anemic today when they went in and took her blood sample. She promptly received a transfusion that will hopefully last her two weeks before needing another.
She was a champ through it all -- not dropping heart rate or making things difficult. The doctors said she actually stared up at them the whole time as they worked on the umbilical cord just above her head.
We had a bit of a scary moment post-recovery involving me and oxygen (or lack thereof), but I'm fine now. I don't know that I have the energy to retell it here though. Let's just say that suffocation is definitely not a way I want to die. I've asked our medical team to huddle with the anesthesia team and get to the bottom of what happened so it doesn't happen again. I really do like breathing, after all.
Thanks to everyone who commented or sent me personal emails of encouragement. They're so appreciated.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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6 comments:
glad things went smoothly aside from your lack of oxygen. beetle is tough!
So glad she did so well! You hang in there with that breathing business!!! I think beetle needs to start the Hostess/Little Debbie infusions. :)
I've been checking here all day, I'm so relieved that you both are ok. I'm so terribly sorry you have to go through this again. Be strong and brave, I'm thinking of you and Beetle. You both are tough cookies.
Oh thank goodness you and Beetle are ok. I thought about you all day yesterday. So sweet how you described her looking up at the doctors.
About your breathing, yes, lots of huddle time needed, for the love of all that's holy... Hang in there and get lots of rest.
so glad the baby did so well! i have been checking back for updates as well. and you should definately keep breathing!!
Very best luck to you during this pregnancy!!!
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