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Angela and I are expecting twin boys this fall. Their official due date is October 5 with their target due date and planned C-section on September 17. As the saying goes, "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."After a complication free pregnancy Angela was admitted to Northside Hospital with a blood pressure of 160/110 last Wednesday (August 15).
She was diagnosed with preeclampsia on Thursday and we have been here since. The prognosis is for bed rest in the hospital until 37 weeks or until she is sick enough to mandate early delivery. She is currently 33 weeks and 3 days. The doctor has given her steroid shots to speed up lung development in the boys.
We've heard many questions about preeclampsia. In simple terms its an inflammation of organs. Symptoms include high blood pressure, edema, impaired kidney function, and impaired liver function. There is no know cause and it occurs in 10% of pregnancies. Mothers of multiples are at higher risk. The only treatment is delivery. For more information check out this website http://www.preeclampsia.org.
It appears that she is going to get sick enough to mandate delivery and not make it to 37 weeks. This morning the doctor told us "don't plan on being pregnant this weekend." They will run another battery of tests Wednesday morning. It is very possible that we will have babies Wednesday night, though only time will tell.
Angela has done a marvelous job growing the boys. Last Thursday they were 4 pounds 8 ounces and 4 pounds 14 ounces. A doctor and nurse from the NICU came to explain the post delivery procedures. The average NICU stay is 3-4 weeks. Key concerns are their ability to maintain body temperature, breathe, eat, and gain weight.
I am confident that Angela and the boys are in good hands. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for this stephen. I know this must be terribly hard for her (and you, but in a different way!! ). Thinking of you both and thanks for letting us know what is happening!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the updates (blog - great idea!)- know that we are following progress with eager anticipation. Nothing truly wonderful ever comes easy; that said we hope that the rest of the process is comfortable and healthy for all the Griners. Warmest thoughts and wishes to you, Angela and the boys!
Loren and Stephanie