After a less-than-active non-stress test this morning, a spiked blood pressure reading from Beth, and the confirmation that our boy is most likely part giant (10lbs.), we have made the decision on our doctor's advice to schedule a c-section today and get our son out of there!
The doctor is afraid that, because all readings are showing a large baby, Beth will labor for much longer than normal and he will most likely not fit. (Even though late-term ultrasound is VERY unreliable, he did quite a few measurements and most were reading that he has gained a POUND in two days, so no matter how you spin it, he's a moose...) And, at that point, there is risk of shoulder dystocia, fetal and maternal distress, and an eventual c-section anyway. Although it's not how we imagined it happening, we are thanking God that He has given us a peace of mind and excitement over meeting our son, and that there are medical miracles in place that can head problems off before they have a chance to start.
It's scheduled at 4:30 PM today, July 3rd, 2008, and we'll be giving birth at Doan Hall at the Ohio State Medical Center. We'll try to post more information up here when we get a chance.
Counting down the hours now until we get to meet our little boy!
Love you all,
Nick & Beth
The doctor is afraid that, because all readings are showing a large baby, Beth will labor for much longer than normal and he will most likely not fit. (Even though late-term ultrasound is VERY unreliable, he did quite a few measurements and most were reading that he has gained a POUND in two days, so no matter how you spin it, he's a moose...) And, at that point, there is risk of shoulder dystocia, fetal and maternal distress, and an eventual c-section anyway. Although it's not how we imagined it happening, we are thanking God that He has given us a peace of mind and excitement over meeting our son, and that there are medical miracles in place that can head problems off before they have a chance to start.
It's scheduled at 4:30 PM today, July 3rd, 2008, and we'll be giving birth at Doan Hall at the Ohio State Medical Center. We'll try to post more information up here when we get a chance.
Counting down the hours now until we get to meet our little boy!
Love you all,
Nick & Beth
8 comments:
Have you thought about naming your son Hagrid? Just kidding. He's going to be beautiful! We are head over heels with excitement.
p.s. Dan, Greg, Katelyn and I have each placed bets on what you will name him. We'll let you know if one of us is right!
Yahoo! Baby D. day! You guys are in our prayers. Blessings on you all.
Congratulations!
WOW!
I can't wait to see pictures. Wishing you all the best.
yeah, kurt and i have a guess for baby D's name as well. although it really doesn't matter...the only important thing is that "madelyn dekker" sounds great!!
we love all 3 of you and can't wait to see photos of the babe! prayers and excitement abound :)
kim, kurt, and maddie
sending thoughts and prayers!
Congrats! We are so thrilled that everything went well!!! Not to put up a spoiler, but we think his name is wonderful!
YAY DEKKERS!! Congratulations!!! We're so excited for you and your new little one.
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