davepa Posted February 3, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 3, 2010 Spent the night With my daughter Ashley and husband Coby at Conemaugh in Johnstown, Pa were she was taken by ambulance after a ultra sound indicated that the cord was wrapped around the baby's neck 4 times. Was later told the last weeks U S showed the cord being wrapped 3 times but did not tell her. They have diagnosed her with preeclampsia which she had early signs of and they had been testing her for two weeks before. Her blood pressure is high, too much protein in the urine, her platelets are too low and they are giving her magnesium for that. That being said, the Dr's. are trying to delay things until this evening with hopes the lungs will develop more with the help of yet another IV (steroid) added to the 5 others. This is her first pregnancy and she and her husband are frightened. They are prepared to do an emergency C if momma or baby have too much distress. They do need a lot of prayers! Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted February 3, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent, just try and keep her calm. Is this there first child? Thinking nothing but good thoughts from here as well. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted February 3, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers are sent! May God direct the doctors and give your family strength! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalstarjac Posted February 3, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted February 3, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers on the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragerman Posted February 3, 2010 Share #6 Posted February 3, 2010 Hoping and praying for the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utadventure Posted February 3, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 3, 2010 Praying for all the best for your daughter and her family. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepa Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted February 3, 2010 Ashley is doing as well as can be expected . She had her breakfast (clear liquids) and is trying to get some more sleep. She is 1 1/2 cm and her mucas plug is out. They are going to break her water sometime this afternoon. Her platelet count is finally up today so they are going to lower the magnesium drip they are giving her. The mag counteracts the potossin slowing the natural contraction and thinning process making the dilation slower. She has had two steroid shots to boost the babys lungs. The wrapped cord is still a concern she is being watched closely and a C section may be performed if needed. Yes to a previous post, this is Ashley's first baby..... Thanks for the prayers! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted February 3, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 3, 2010 prayers sent from illinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted February 3, 2010 Share #10 Posted February 3, 2010 Holy Cow Dave! Both Jean and I are shocked to hear this news! We truly hope that all goes well for your daughter. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are willing to help any way we can. I am a universal blood donor, (O pos) if blood is needed, please let me know. ( Of course this would me we would be "Blood Brothers" then) Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Earl and Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted February 3, 2010 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2010 Thoughts and Prayers sent!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepa Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted February 3, 2010 Holy Cow Dave! Both Jean and I are shocked to hear this news! We truly hope that all goes well for your daughter. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are willing to help any way we can. I am a universal blood donor, (O pos) if blood is needed, please let me know. ( Of course this would me we would be "Blood Brothers" then) Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, Earl and Jean Thanks Earl/Jean I grabbed my lap top as I headed to the hospital it is my therapy source now. Denise rode in the ambulance with Ashley. My plate is full now as I sent you a message earlier about my father finding he has cancer. After some scans He is to start radiation and I must take him to The University of Maryland Medical Center Friday near Baltimore. Will keep you updated. On top of all that a Nor'easter is heading our way and Kayla (daughter attending Coastal Carolina University) is trying drive home before the storm hits. As always I will climb over one hump at a time and get through this! PS..blood brothers would be cool.... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted February 3, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent for mother, baby and family!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted February 3, 2010 Share #14 Posted February 3, 2010 Thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted February 3, 2010 Share #15 Posted February 3, 2010 Yikes! Hope all is well with the your daughter and the little one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted February 3, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 3, 2010 All the best wishes for you and the entire family Dave, let us know if we can do anything more for you folks besides talking with the maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted February 3, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted February 3, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks Earl/Jean I grabbed my lap top as I headed to the hospital it is my therapy source now. Denise rode in the ambulance with Ashley. My plate is full now as I sent you a message earlier about my father finding he has cancer. After some scans He is to start radiation and I must take him to The University of Maryland Medical Center Friday near Baltimore. Will keep you updated. On top of all that a Nor'easter is heading our way and Kayla (daughter attending Coastal Carolina University) is trying drive home before the storm hits. As always I will climb over one hump at a time and get through this! PS..blood brothers would be cool.... Dave Well it's a little late for her trip back home, but before she leaves to go back to school give her a list of us folks down this way. For the just in case situations. I know I can speak on behalf of the folks in VA, NC, and SC to let you know that she can get help or a place to stay if the weather is iffy on her way home as well. Hope all continues to go well for you daughter and the baby. Sounds like most likely a c section unless they can get the cord to come undone. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted February 3, 2010 Share #19 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent for all concerned. Hope it all turns out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted February 3, 2010 Share #20 Posted February 3, 2010 God Bless prayers on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted February 3, 2010 Share #21 Posted February 3, 2010 Your family is in our thoughts, hope all goes well with your daughter and her baby. All the best to you and yours. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted February 3, 2010 Share #22 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newventure Posted February 3, 2010 Share #23 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers sent, god bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renne Posted February 3, 2010 Share #24 Posted February 3, 2010 Prayers up from us ! Renne & Cookie....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnothing Posted February 4, 2010 Share #25 Posted February 4, 2010 Dave, We will keep you and Ashley, and the baby in our thoughts and prayers! We hope things continue to get better for all! Please keep us posted on how things are going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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