Dec 31, 2009 - Ultrasound, Diabetes Test, then HOME!!!

Dec 31, 2009 - 29 weeks - Ultrasound, Diabetes Test, then HOME!!!

(From Jayden's CaringBridge Page)

Mom remained stable so she finished up her tests & headed out to spend a quiet New Years Eve at home.

Before she headed out she found out she had failed her 1 hour Glucose test (199), adding the diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes. She will have to finger stick 4 times a day & manage her sugar levels with diet control.

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29 Week Ultrasound Summary

Fetal Weight Estimate: 1,284 gm, 2 lbs, 13 oz Wt 47% for 29.0 wks.

Previously diagnosed CDH and echogenic kidneys. 

The LHR/HC is 1.8. 

Normal interval fetal growth. 

The amniotic fluid volume is within normal limits.

Dec 29, 2009 - Another Scare

Dec 29, 2009 - 28 Weeks 5 Days - Another Scare

(From Jayden's CaringBridge Page)

Mom & Jayden had another scare as she started having chest pain & shortness of breath suggesting another blood clot. She was moved from maternity to Advanced Care (1 step below ICU). Tests showed the blood clot was unchanged.

Mom was also showing signs of high blood sugar (261) and was about due for a glucose tolerance test, so they decided to schedule it while she was there...

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Dec 30, 2009 - Another Scare...

(Posting on Grandma's FB page)

Alicia was doing better until yesterday when she started having pain & a fast pulse again. After a repeat CT cleared her from another clot they took her up to ICU as a precaution.

As I was trying to race back to the hospital we got hit with freak snowstorm & it took 4-1/2 hrs to get the 18 miles in to Portland. Grrrrrr!

Please continue to keep her in your prayers.

Dec 27, 2009 - Pulmonary Embolism

(Posting on Grandma's FB page)

I am asking everyone to keep Alicia & Jayden in their prayers. Alicia's currently in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs).

It was small & not a total blockage so they should be able resolve it but with all the challenges she has had through this pregnancy & with the baby's upcoming CDH it was something she didn't need now. 

 

Jayden is doing ok, he just needs to stay put for another 8-12 wks.

Dec 26, 2009 - Blood Clot Into the Lung...

Dec 26, 2009 - 28 Wks 3 days - Mom Throws a Blood Clot Into the Lung...

(From Jayden's CaringBridge Page)

The day after Christmas fear struck as Mom threw a non-occlusive left upper lobe proximal pulmonary embolus (blood clot) into her lung.

Thank goodness it wasn't a total blockage but it was enough to put her on blood thinner shots (Lovanox) 2 times a day in the belly for the rest of the pregnancy.

Although Mom was extremely uncomfortable, luckily Jayden didn't seem to care, and was not affected at all.

Dec 24, 2009 - Christmas Eve 2009

Dec 24, 2009 - 28 Weeks 1 Day

Celebrating the holidays!
Alicia & Jayden & Grandma Shelly

Dec 18, 2009 - We found CHERUBS!

Doing research on CDH was scary, but thank goodness we found our new CDH family through CHERUBS!!!