Melissa was transferred into another room this morning. They originally put her into a birthing wing because the high-risk prenatal wing was full. She was actually transferred into the high-risk prenatal wing this morning because so many normal pregnant mothers came in.
She and Bea are in stable condition. They've turned off all of the IV drips. The anti-contraction medicine was turned off because continued exposure to it is apparently not healthy to Bea. Melissa is switching from the IV anitbiotics to oral antibiotics. They're also discontinuing her saline solution because she appears to be well hydrated.
Because everybody is in stable condition, as soon as a room in the floor below opens up, they will be transfering there. That floor is more like apartment style rooms with kitchenettes and even double-size beds for Dad!
We watched a video on caesarian births this morning as that is likely the delivery method they'll choose. The video wasn't real valuable to us because we're so different then everybody else in every single way, from baby gestation, weight, risk. We were laughing yesterday that we have no clue what a normal pregnancy is like.
Every single day, every single hour is enormous for Bea's development, survivablility and quality of life at this point. The doctor this morning said the Children's hospital here as taken care of more premature babies then any other hospital in their world and their statistics are as good as anybodys.
One of the tough things for Melissa is that we don't know if she'll see much of Bea, if at all, after delivery as they will wisk her away at "nearly a run" according to a nurse to a separate building where the NICU is located. It's a pretty long walk actually. I'll go with Bea and that team of doctors while another team will tend to Melissa.
Matt
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Matt and Melissa, Keeping the three of you in our prayers! Love, Lori and Kevin
We're thinking of you often. Please call me if you need anything...I work very close to Abbott if you need me to run and do something for you. Love, Brian and Kate
Missy and Matt,
I have been thinking about the three of you and am finally writing a note. Wish I could be keeping you company, Missy.
I would really like to talk to you when you have access to a phone.
love you, kelly
Thinking of you all so much and wishing there were something I could DO. Counting the minutes and hours with you. Holding you all in my thoughts and my heart.
We are thinking of you guys! Stay strong and you are in our prayers.
Love, Amy and Mark
Wow -- I get behind on my blog reading...and look what happens. Matt & Melissa I completely admire the way you are both trying to focus on the good stuff. Good for Bea and good for you.
I personally am ready to stomp my feet and say "not fair" about a thousand times. So you stay positive and I'll have a little tantrum...and then we can switch. Deal?
Seriously, though, Rich and I are thinking about all of you and hoping for the best. A co-worker who had a preemie (sp?) said that she was told that girls are generally the strongest -- they rally. Go Bea!
Take care...Jennifer R.
Matt and Melissa -- Stay strong for little Bea. We've been thinking about you guys and sending up lots of prayers!
Love to you all, Amy, Daniel & Matilda
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