Last Tuesday, we went in for my weekly check-up. The doctor had ordered a test on the baby, and during the test we discovered that Liam had fallen behind on the growth charts, and was not moving very much. The doctor then hooked him up to a heart monitor, and performed another test to
discover whether or not Liam was moving. Once again, he did not move. While I was hooked up to the heart monitor, Liam's heart rate dropped, so the doctor immediately transferred me to OU
Medical for further testing. Upon checking in at the hospital, two more of the same tests were ran on Liam, and again he was not moving. The doctors noticed that his heart rate was unstable and
ordered another test to check the blood and oxygen flow through the cord. The results were that there was not enough blood, nutrients, or oxygen getting to the baby, so we were told that Liam needed to be delivered via C-Section in "about an hour to an hour and a half." About 5 minutes later, Liam's heart rate dropped again and my nurse along with about 10 other people rushed into the room and said, "We're going now!" About 20 minutes later, Liam entered the world, weighing a huge 4 lbs. and measuring 17 inches.
We were warned before the C-Section that Liam would possibly not be able to breath on his own, since he was being delivered at 34 weeks. Thankfully, his lungs were developed and he was able to take his first breath on his own. He was immediately taken to the NICU, which is where he is today. He is doing very well, considering he was 6 weeks premature. He has a little jaundice and does not like to eat from a bottle yet. Poor guy...he is supposed to be feeding through the cord right now!!! As soon as he figures out how to eat, we'll get to go home! I can't wait for that day!!!
We were warned before the C-Section that Liam would possibly not be able to breath on his own, since he was being delivered at 34 weeks. Thankfully, his lungs were developed and he was able to take his first breath on his own. He was immediately taken to the NICU, which is where he is today. He is doing very well, considering he was 6 weeks premature. He has a little jaundice and does not like to eat from a bottle yet. Poor guy...he is supposed to be feeding through the cord right now!!! As soon as he figures out how to eat, we'll get to go home! I can't wait for that day!!!
Although last Tuesday was by far the most challenging and scariest day of my life, it was the best day of my life, as well. Hearing Liam's first cry, seeing my best friend hold his son, and giving Liam that first kiss is something I have looked forward to for years and something I will never forget! I am blessed beyond words!!!!!!!
