My wife is 29 weeks pregnant
A couple weeks ago, she was diagnosed with a two vessel cord, aka single umbilical artery.
This is associated with low birth weight, heart defects, gastrointestinal tract abnormalities and problems with the central nervous system. The respiratory system, urinary tract, and musculoskeletal system may also be affected. One in five babies affected by SUA will be born with multiple malformations.
Last friday we went in for our regular checkup... She was diagnosed with the flu and her blood pressure was 190/110, she gained 22lb in 7 weeks, and had severe swelling.
They rushed her to Sacred Heart Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , in Pensacola FL friday where they diagnosed her with Severe Progressive Eclampsia . IV's Catheter, heart monitors, baby monitors, shes got tubes and wires everywhere.
Shes being pumped with IV medicines to reduce seizures, thin blood, prevent clots, lower blood pressure, pain medications, and antibiotics for the flu, and liquids. Shes on a clear liquid diet. The medicine makes her weak, nauseous, and causes her to go in these tremor spasms all over. Its heartbreaking to watch.
Doctors said baby is healthy and happy, but my wife is sick. And is only going to get worse. Increasing medicine is the only option and there are side effects. They are going to keep her on monitors and bed rest at the hospital for 2-4 weeks before they do a C-section, unless her condition worsens and they cant control it. The baby is 11 weeks premature and weighs 2 pounds now and would not be able to suck swallow or breathe.
Our parents rushed in from 14 hours away, but could only stay 4 days before risking losing their jobs and health insurance. So they are leaving today. Military is not allowing me emergency or convalescent leave. i have 12 days saved up to last me over the next 2 months and the hospital is 1hr 20 minutes away. i will be traveling to and from 5-6 days a week after work.
After birth the baby will be in intensive care for 2 weeks to 2 months depending on what birth defects she has from the SUA, and my wife will need 2 weeks to recover.
Prayers are needed, and any help getting this truck sold for what i owe, would help relieve some financial strain.
baby looks good everything OK
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