Monday, November 3, 2008

Update Monday

I spoke with Sara for a bit this afternoon, so I will do the best I can to recall our conversation. She is still stalled at 3cm. Apparently Perinatologists have to follow certain guidelines before administering drugs that induce labor, which is what Sara needs to get the ball rolling. Things like a broke bag of waters, dilation past 4 cm or an amnio that proves lung maturing would each do the trick. And she is on the cusp of each, just not there yet.

At this time she is managing with contractions much like she has had for weeks. She has found some pain relief that works for her and has even been allowed some water, jello and broth. She sounds like she is managing the anticipation and frustration like a champ.

The plan for now is to do the amnio in the next 2-3 days (I think. The exact time line for this seemed unclear.) As long as the amnio looks good, they can start her on the meds to induce.

Hang in there Sara!!!

Meredith

25 comments:

Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

Thanks so much for the update, Meredith! I'm keeping Sara, J, and Brynn in my thoughts and prayers. So close, it's an Ultra marathon and they are both so close, hang in there, Ladies!
My best wishes for great lung maturity and progressing dilation, (Wow, can't believe I'm typing that, very cool.) {{{Hugs}}} to all, Martha

JW Moxie said...

Meredith, thanks so very much for the updates!

Mature, lungs, mature! Sara, you're so far beyond awesome that a word doesn't exist for it. Keep your chin up! Baby girl Brynn is almost here!

nancy said...

Holy moly. Sara is totally my hero. Wow, what a trooper.

Kathy said...

Thanks again for the update! Hang in there Sara - you are doing awesome!

Hilary said...

thankyou for the updat..I am patiently tring to wait..Sara you are a ROCKSTAR!!!!!

Me said...

Thinking of you!!

Jill said...

Hang in there sweetie!! Praying that Brynn's lungs will mature and that she'll be making her grand appearance soon!

Love ya!

((HUGS))

Mainly a midwife said...

Hang in there!!!

HereWeGoAJen said...

You can make it! You've already come so far!

battynurse said...

Thanks Meredit for the update. I'll be thinking of them all and hoping that things progress well.

Carrie27 said...

The end is so close...just stay focused on meeting Miss Brynn and hopefully it will happen soon for you all!

Chastity said...

Oh Sara..you're still in the midst of this; I can't believe it. You are such a champ. Keep fighting...it's almost over!

Geohde said...

Hoping and hoping and crossing my fingers for you Sara,

J

Anonymous said...

Wishing you strength and peace for the journey. Especially the waiting.

xx

Anonymous said...

YAY Sara! Almost there!

Heather Moore said...

Thanks for the update Meredith.

Good job Sara! You are a trooper. How super exciting that she'll be here in no time now.

MrsSpock said...

Hang in there Sara- you are in the homestretch now!

Cibele said...

Thanks for the update.... happy 35 weeks Sara!!!!

Meghan said...

Hey there superwoman!!! Hoping those lungs are nice and mature and you can meet your little girl!

Nicole O'Dell said...

Oh my goodness! What a long and crazy ride you've had, Sara. Hang in there...soooooooo close!!!

Anonymous said...

Whew! Thanks for the update. Keep strong Sara and Brynn!

Adriane said...

Still rooting for you, Sara!!!

CJ said...

Thanksf or the update!! Great! Baby Brynn will be here soon!!

Anonymous said...

Hang in there, Sara! I'm checking on your blog every day, hoping Brynn has stayed in her home one more day!!

Heather said...

Thanks for the update! I hope all is continuing to do well. My prayers are with you!