Thank you . I do have a q for your friend. I want to know what I should expect in terms of bfing challenges if she does have surgery. Will it be a huge setback after bring on iv for a few days? Will her heart be under strain from bfing? Can I continue to nurse right up to the time they give her prostaglandin before surgery? Anything I should talk to her cardiologist about reg bfing?
i just sent this to her and I will let you know as soon as she responds. She does a long run on Sunday mornings so it may be a little while. : )
From my friend, I'm not sure if it is helpful and I can shoot her a text if you have any other questions.
As far as the baby goes....there are different types of coarc repairs so kinda depends on which procedure they do. The biggest thing is risk for vocal cord injury which then can affect feeding.
Our hospital has a feeding protocol to protect intestinal and gut perfusion, so all babies on prostaglandins are only fed up to 10cc every 3 hours.
If the baby isn't already on prostas then they can typically feed normally up until surgery without problem. You would know if it was stressing the baby out (assuming they are in the icu), bc of monitoring heartrate, saturations, perfusion.
My biggest suggestion is don't push to feed if the baby isn't taking it easily.
She is just so gorgeous, and you look beautiful. I'd feel the same conflicted way about her possible surgery.
About your post c-sec recovery, everything you describe jibes perfectly with my experience. A catheter can hurt for quite a while (mine did) but you may want to ask a nurse of it's bothering you. The numbness around the incision site persisted for almost a year and it's still not quite as it was pre-babies. The baby blues kicking in during the evening is perfectly normal. I'm sorry you're experiencing it, but almost every new mom I know has it to some degree, and few have to deal with the circumstances you are handling with such grace.
Such a beautiful baby! Praying for you and your family. The numbness is normal as is the pooch, it will go away with time. I hope you can get some rest soon. I didn't feel "normal" emotionally until I got home in my own environment and got some sleep. ((Hugs))
Thanks for the update! She's absolutely beautiful. How frustrating that they can't give you definitive information yet, but it sounds like she's receiving very good care.
You both look absolutely stunning. Seriously sequins, you are gorgeous in that picture! You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Make sure you get checked out for pain with peeing. It could be a UTI. Left untreated, it could make you really miserable. Remember you need to take care of yourself for her as well. You are your best when you are feeling well. Taking some time for yourself through this is ok. It helps you be the strong momma she needs. I don't have any experience of heart issues in babies, but I was a micro preemie, so my family has a lot of experience with dealing with struggling babies, and the transition from hospital to home. PM if you ever want to chat. I have brutal insomnia, so I'm often awake!! You seriously have the most beautiful little girl. I hope she is strong and healthy enough to come home shortly.
From my friend, I'm not sure if it is helpful and I can shoot her a text if you have any other questions.Â
As far as the baby goes....there are different types of coarc repairs so kinda depends on which procedure they do. The biggest thing is risk for vocal cord injury which then can affect feeding.
Our hospital has a feeding protocol to protect intestinal and gut perfusion, so all babies on prostaglandins are only fed up to 10cc every 3 hours.
If the baby isn't already on prostas then they can typically feed normally up until surgery without problem. You would know if it was stressing the baby out (assuming they are in the icu), bc of monitoring heartrate, saturations, perfusion.
My biggest suggestion is don't push to feed if the baby isn't taking it easily.
Thank you! This is what my doctors have been saying too. Don't push feeding if baby can't handle it. We'll see how it goes. I'll try not to stress over it. Thanks once again!
From my friend, I'm not sure if it is helpful and I can shoot her a text if you have any other questions.
As far as the baby goes....there are different types of coarc repairs so kinda depends on which procedure they do. The biggest thing is risk for vocal cord injury which then can affect feeding.
Our hospital has a feeding protocol to protect intestinal and gut perfusion, so all babies on prostaglandins are only fed up to 10cc every 3 hours.
If the baby isn't already on prostas then they can typically feed normally up until surgery without problem. You would know if it was stressing the baby out (assuming they are in the icu), bc of monitoring heartrate, saturations, perfusion.
My biggest suggestion is don't push to feed if the baby isn't taking it easily.
Thank you! This is what my doctors have been saying too. Don't push feeding if baby can't handle it. We'll see how it goes. I'll try not to stress over it. Thanks once again!
You are very welcome- please let me know if you have any other questions I can pass on to her!