Looks like we are having a June 1st baby... Maybe longer... maybe sooner. I got my results back from the testing and while they all showed normal I am still fighting a continuous headache and severe nausea which is all symptoms of developing pre eclampsia. The concern is that I will have a stroke or seizure and of course that is a major risk to Caroline. I am here to stay and have been given a 75% chance of delivery with in the next 24 hours and although I didn't ask I can almost bet based on all of the doctors visits including someone to explain risks from NICU, that it will be Friday. I am singing consent forms tonight as well. So there you have it in short. I have been given more information than my brain can handle and we are very overwhelmed. I wouldn't say stressed but it's scary to bring a baby into this world at 30 weeks.
I know many of you will like to be here/see her right away but to be honest I am more than likely going to have to have a c-section. With the c-section and the meds I will be on I won't even get to see Caroline for the first 24 hours after they whisk her away. During the first 72 hours visitation will be limited to Tom as I have to take care of me in order to take care of her. I will get to see her some but it will be depending on how I do. After they deliver her Tom will go with her to the NICU and my mom will come to be with me in recovery. As soon as we can we will get everyone pictures and of course let you all know when she's ready for visitors. Because it is the NICU where there is currently 44 babies extreme precautions have to be taken. Unfortunately Mikayla and Kirstin and any other child won't be allowed. :( We will take video and pictures.
We of course are going to have to put my shower on hold until further notice. Laura and Hailey will work on rescheduling. I don't need anything at the moment I believe that someone will be working on a care calendar that you can volunteer to help where help is needed. I appreciate in advance anything any of you help with. I am surrounded by amazing people.
On a happy note I got to visit with four pretty puppies from Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. The picture is of me looking like I've been in the hospital and Buddy. I also got to love on another basset hound named Betty and two Australian Shepard's named Rusty and Allie. It was by far the highlight of my day.
We will keep you all updated as we have time. I will do my best to update every day!
Love to you all,
Casey, Tom and our precious Caroline
