Today we had our follow up appointment with the high-risk specialist. It's been a week since I have seen any of my doctors and I was worried, because I am a worrier, that things might not be alright. I worry, "What if Caleb's heart stopped beating?" and" I haven't felt him move, oh no, what's wrong?"
Well we went in to the appointment and my mom and dad were able to come. I wanted to include them as they never got to experience ultrasounds. I wanted to share that with them. Well we get there and they do the ultrasound, his heart is still beating, but they can't get good angles on a lot of things because he is all balled up... Our lady gets done with the ultrasound and then we wait for our doctor to come in. (At this point I am feeling a little more relieved.. his heartbeat is good, and he is growing. Phew!)
When the doctor came in he began looking over things too and checking stuff. He said there was still some blood in Caleb's bowels which is still most likely due to my bleeding. I asked about the amniotic fluid and there is where the conversation went downhill quickly. My amniotic fluid is very low, this is one reason why Caleb is balled up, he can't move and stretch and there isn't much room. This also means that he could develop problems with his lungs and limbs and the fluid allows the baby to develop and work their muscles and lungs. The doctor said that in cases he has seen like this, one day the baby's heartbeat could be gone, or I could make it to where Caleb could be delivered further along in the pregnacy but still an early delivery. Most likely after 24 weeks, if my fluid is still low we would look into hospital stays, steriods for the baby's lungs and other options. We could possibly be looking at an early delivery, if Caleb makes it that far, as early 25 weeks depending on how Caleb is doing. He said right now Caleb is getting everything he needs from me but they don't know all the lasting effects that Caleb could have to deal with if he survives.
We are just reeling right now as this is the bleakest information we have received so far. We are completely relying on God to help us through this. We appreciate all your prayers and support. Thank you for being with us during this time. We love and appreciate you.
Melissa and Chris
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11 comments:
praying for baby caleb and for mom and dad! love you friend.
Many prayers are coming your way!
Praying, praying, praying.
wow, I am so sorry that things are not going well. I don't even know what to say, but we are and will be praying for all three of you.
We are lifting your sweet family up in prayer.
Oh Melissa, when I read this, my heart just fell to the floor. However, God does deliver miracles every day. I know that if anyone can make it thru this, you and Chris can. My prayers are with you, Chris & baby Caleb.
Oh sweetie....lots of prayers coming your way. I love you!
We are praying for you. This update breaks my heart. We serve a God that works miracles that even doctors can't comprehend. Caleb is already a miracle boy! We will pray for peace and good health for both you and baby.
Dear Lord,
Please keep Caleb tucked safely in his mommy's womb until unto the Tribuzi's you deliver a beautiful, healthy, happy, full-term miracle.
Amen
We are praying for Caleb to grow healthy and strong until his arrival. We love you! Jeff, Mandy, Sarah, Matt & Stephen
finally found your blog! There are people all over the nation praying for your family. May God's love, peace, protection, and healing completely surround you.
Erica
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