We Have a Date!!

A couple of important issues were resolved at our last office visit. As you can imagine in a group practice a patient is liable to see several different physicians. This week it was Dr.Martin. She increased Kelly's IV iron dosage of Venofer to 300mg. This added an additional 45-1hr to the transfusion. Not fun when your sitting upright for 2hrs! Remember all of this is in an effort to boost her anemia status common in multiple patients.


Kelly received her first of two doses of steroids as well. Steroids have been found to be extremely beneficial in infants born prematurely.
Infants whose mother received the corticosteroids had a significantly lower risk for respiratory distress syndrome, brain hemorrhage and digestive disturbances. Her next dose is tomorrow.

We finally have a surgery date!

Monday August 20th @0800

Remember the goal of the pregnancy has always been to beat the national average of 29wks. Dr.Elliot's average is 32wks, and as recent patients have displayed his regimen has yielded impressive results. Each day in the womb is worth three days less in the NICU at this stage in the pregnancy. It has been an incredible journey to this point and being able to learn about other families through the Internet has been amazing. Kelly is determined to go as far as she can and your prayers and comments are sincerely appreciated.

Last night Keisha and Pat arrived and today were in action cooking up a "mean" pot of spaghetti, salad and dessert. I was so busy eating I forgot to take any pictures! They have a big day planned tomorrow so I'll be sure to post photos.

Current fetal weights per our last ultrasound are as follows:

Baby A:4lbs 2oz

Baby B:4lbs 9oz

Baby C:3lbs 3oz

BabyD :4lbs 8oz

Kelly's last weight 164! (total gain 40lbs) TMM