Introducing..

I found out i was pregnant at 8 weeks & it was totally umplanned. This was of course, my second pregnancy and with my first pregnancy i went into early labor and delivered her brother, vaginally at 25 weeks & 1 day. We named him Devin Malakai English & he was 1lb 11oz & 14 inch's long. I went into early labor with Jordan at 22 weeks [Sept 22nd], and were admitted into the womens hospital at the LBMMC and remained on strict bed rest. Strict bed rest meant no leg usage for two entire weeks, i received no window privelage, disgusting hospital food, and using the restroom in a bed pan. I was definitely dreading to the extent only because i missed my son so much, but i knew i had to tough it out for his sister. To be considered viable, she had to hit the 24 week mark. At midnight on the 24th week i was fully dialated and she was breeched. I had no choice but to deliver by an emergency c-section. I, of course was freaking out and not ready for the operation. While being rolled into the OR i was shaking terribly to where it almost seemed as if i were having a seizure. On October 2, 2008 @ 4:02am , Jordan arrived weighing 1lb 3oz & 13inch's long (: I didnt get to see my daughter until the next day. She was so little and so precious! I knew some of the NICU staff's already because Devin practically lived there for 4 months. I was familiarized with the rollercoaster we were heading into. With the NICU, it was always a pattern.. one step foward, three step back. Weeeeeell, that was definitely the case! She was doing pretty well, basically on room air with a little support back to a different machine with lots of support. She was diagnosed with a grade 4 bleed and hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is usually due to blockage of cebral spinal fluid outflow in the ventricles or in the subarchnoid space over the brain causing her head to grow irregulary and filled with fluid. She has a subgaleal reservoir temporarily to release the fluid by being tapped by the neurologist. She is currently on a rate of 28 & is on 21% oxygen. She is 1410grams & is 3lb 2oz. The neurosurgeon is definitely looking foward to give her the actual permanent shunt so everything would be drained automatically. Today is currently the 77th day which makes it 10 weeks! Right now, it's currently a waiting game!

Explanation of Pictures --

1. Jordans Birth Tag (: [I shall post Devins too, when i get the oppurtunity]

2. Incubator, Jordans temporary home/belly. 40thousand dollar toy that frequently acts up.

3. Giraffe Omnibed [Incubators manufacturer]

4. Monitor, to monitor her and make sure she's not desating. [Desat; A reduction of the level of oxygen in the blood.] The first number shows her heart-rate, the second shows her oxygen level, and the third is basically the infusion in her body.

5. The pump that they provide her meds & formula.

Surgeries --

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) The most common heart problem in premature babies. Before birth, much of the fetus's blood bypasses the lungs through a passageway, the ductus arteriosus. This passageway normally closes soon after birth. If it doesn't close, too little blood flows into the lungs, making the heart work harder. In some cases, drug treatment can help close the passageway. If that doesn't work, surgery may be necessary.

& the Subgaleal Shunt which will be removed in a few days for the actual VP SHUNT.

Babyshower --

We're planning her babyshower pretty soon, i'm ecstatic. I hope everyone shows up! (:

Please, keep her in your prayers. <3