Wednesday, September 30, 2009

5 P's

It has been a long night and nothing really new to report. Those that know me expect the 5 P's to be "Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance". There is a poster over the bed here that lists the 5 P's as "Partner, Protect, Possessions, Pain, and Potty". Seriously, "Potty"... Isn't this a major medical center? Well, I am going to stick with my version.

Our pre-planning started around 8:00 pm when the anesthesia team put in the epidural. Becky was continuing to have the contractions every minute or so but Andrew showed no change in his heart rate with them. The decision was made to place the epidural early in case the time interval between the contractions was too short for Andrew to recover and we needed to do a C-section. I guess this was a good plan because he is still not showing any distress and Becky has been MUCH more comfortable.

The contractions slowed down some and at midnight they started the Pitocin in an attempt to move things along. They stopped the drug about five minutes later because of another really long contraction followed by more of the smaller contractions. This continued for a few more hours but she went back on the Pitocin at 5:00 am. So far so good, though she is having a very hard time getting comfortable.

Shift change is coming and we will miss our nurse Agnes. She has been amazing tonight.

15 comments:

  1. We're right here beside you, fighting with you! Dad is also here. He sends his love! Andrew, we're all ready to see you! Love Aunt Katie

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  2. Still praying for you guys!

    Lisa

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  3. Hang in there guys ! All of us will be by your side today in thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Paula

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  4. Glad you all are hanging in there...I missed catching up with you by one day!!! We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers...Go Andrew and Becky!!! Love ya' Chellie (and Bob)

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  5. I'm sorry it's taking so long, but that's great news that Andrew is handling it so well. Thanks so much for the update--I checked all night.
    -Kellie

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  6. So glad that Andrew is fighting through already! Pitocin is not fun! We were in the hospital for three full days before Charlie made his appearance. Hang in there! Sending prayers from Syracuse!

    :-)

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  7. Praying hard for you both today! Thanks for updating us!
    "God, please put your arm of safety and protection over Becky and Andrew today. Guide with your wisdom the doctors and nurses that will be caring for them. Please cover them with your peace and keep little Andrew safe. Please give Becky the strength and energy she needs today thru delivery and help her to be as comfortable as possible. Please be with Gene and give him the endurance and wisdome he needs to support Becky and be an advocate for her and Andrew. Thank you for this family and for blessing them with little Andrew. Please have your hand upon his body and keep him safe!"
    Love you Becky! Can't wait to see the pics and hear more updates. Gene, thanks for keeping us posted!!
    ~Jenn~

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  8. wow that is a long time to have contractions- no fun!! Hang in there!! He will make a grand entrance soon enough!! Pitocin is NOT fun .. !!

    Keep strong and positive!!

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  9. Prayers for Andrew and you guys from a fellow CDH family...

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  10. Gene, thanks for the update. I am keeping all of you in my prayers. Becky McKenzie

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  11. Praying for Mom and Andrew arrival. Can't wait to meet the little guy! and we're sharing the same B-date...yay!!!

    Dai

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  12. Thinking of you and saying lots of prayers for baby Andrew.

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  13. i'm praying for y'all! love you guys.

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  14. Hang in there! I was in labor for three days and pushed for six hours. I am praying for you that it's not uncomfortable and Andrew makes his appearance soon.
    Praying for your little guy

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  15. Becky sounds like she's been such a trooper. Over 12 hours of labor and still going. I hope she doesn't end up needing a c-section. Can't wait for the next update.

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