I took things day by day, my cholestasis increased in severity and I was transferred to a maternal fetal specialist for my care. I had time able contractions from the end of April until I delivered James. On June 1st I went for a routine ultrasound where they discovered the cord was wrapped around his neck 4 times. I went directly to Abbott Hospital that afternoon. After a crazy weekend of them deciding whether or not I needed a c-section right away, it was determined I had a less then 3% chance of giving birth before 37 weeks. So I was sent down to Sister Kenny for intense physical therapy and I was to be monitored by labor and delivery twice a day. I couldn't believe that was happening, and I told them I'd see them in a week, not a month and a half that they said.
4 days later I had a placenta abruption and was rushed upstairs for an emergency c-section. James Patrick Kenny was born a little after 10am on June 8th, 2012, two days after our 3rd wedding anniversary. He was born at 33 weeks, not the 37 weeks, so I guess I am the 3%. Lol.
2 days post c-section I was again sent to Sister Kenny for physical therapy. I was finally discharged from the hospital totally on July 1st. So for all those keeping track, I was in the hospital for an entire month.
We closed on our new house in Shakopee, MN on September 11th and I still have a long road to recovery. I am walking with a cane and we are looking for part time helpers to help me with the kids starting in January. Post partum hit me really hard this time around and my blood work is all funky, they are still trying to determine what is wrong with me. Hehe, I'm unique.
James is a happy and healthy 5 month old and Miriam is our crazy and energetic 2 and a half year old. We are hoping for a quiet, non eventful 2013.
