Update on Amanda (Adgal)...A little sad news

[prevatt77]

Amanda went for an ultrasound yesterday.  They told her that the placenta stopped supporting Ryder at 35 weeks and that she had no amontic fluid in the sac and that he was having a hard time breathing.  They told her to get to L&D ASAP.  She actually drove herself to the hospital in a severe panic (who wouldn't be...)  When she got to the hospital they did an emergency C-section.  Ryder was born last night at 7:30 p.m. (Canada time), he was 4 lbs 14 ozs and was 42 cm which is 16 1/2 inches long (if my measurements are correct).  He is in the NICU and will be staying there for a few days and she believes she will be coming home tomorrow or Monday.  Ryder is breathing on his own, but his sugar count is a little low.  She was able to nurse him today and it went very well.  She said he is the most beautiful little boy she has ever laid eyes on.  He has dark blonde hair and blue eyes.  She also said he is very very tiny, but just perfect to her.

She wasn't able to call anyone or give an update on the computer because she went right from her ultrasound to the hospital.  She actually left her wallet with her numbers in them where she had the ultrasound at.

She sounds really good, in good spirits and say's she can't believe she is finally a mommy and holding her beautiful son.  Let's please say and extra prayer for Ryder, but she's been assured that he is going to be just fine.  

Debbie

[ita17]

Oh, & I just remembered that my mom's placenta too gave out when she preggo w/little ol'me;)  I was born 2 weeks post her due date, & had been loosing weight & I was 5 pounds 4oz. & w/ SUPER long nails, I guess even though I was receiving the propper nutrients I should have the last few weeks, my nails kept growing & growing!

I know Ryder will be just fine, I was & that wa 40 years ago!

[ita17]

Thanks for the update.  I'm so glad that she was able to deliver him before it could get worse.  I'm sure Ryders in good hands ;)
I was worried something wasn't quite right, so happy for her that they both were taken care of immedietly.

[pertykitty]

omg i am so relieved it is ok!!! yes he is perfect, i can totally relate to his size.  i cant wait to see pics, im so proud of you amanda, he is finally here!!!!!   did her dh make it for the delivery? this has turned out to be quite the day for baby news here in medhelp land, someone has been watching over us hasnt he?  

[prevatt77]

When she went to L&D for the fainting, they only hooked her up to the monitor to check Ryder's heart and everything looked good, the next day she had her OB appointment and they did some blood work and they were sending her for an ultrasound on Friday and that is when they found everything and she went right over to L&D.

[oceanv]

Jeez, I almost had a heartattack, I'm so glad she was able to deliver him and he is being cared fore in the nicu. I had a bad feeling when we hadn't heard from her and I was thinking she might be having a c-section. I'm so glad they are both okay.

Congrats to them,
Joanne

[melimeli]

OMG I am so glad that she went in.. Didn't she think she was leaking fluid a while back.. how weird that when she fainted she got an u/s didn't she???  I am so glad he is ok...  wow our amanda is a mommy now