Okay, so here is the latest. My mom and I made it safely to LA! The weather here is awesome and people have been great. I have met all of my doctors...they are wonderful...I am in the right place.
My neurosurgeon wants to see me again on Monday to assess how I am doing. The brainstem compression has made me quite symptomatic. Between the tumor and my ever expanding belly it is difficult for me to get around without holding on to my mom.
If all is the same on Monday, I am delivering the baby on the evening of 5/20. My neurosurgeon doesn't want anything going on with my spine right now, so unfortunately I will be having my c-section under general anesthesia (ie knocked out vs epidural or spinal block). I am sad to miss out on those first moments of my son's life and meeting my him for the first time with Michael, but I don't have a choice and I trust my docs to do what is best for me.
Then as soon as I am cleared and moving around post c-section they are going to knock me out again and tackle this tumor.
So my dates are ever changing. Right now tumor day is 6/4 and that date will only move up.
Mike will likely be updating this blog from here on out...I may post here and there as the spirit moves me :)
Thank you everyone for your ongoing thoughts, prayers and support!
I am now taking guesses on baby weight. I am predicting 6 lbs 10 oz (though it feels like he must be at least 10 lbs)...Just hoping his lungs are good and that he doesn't require any NICU time! He has dropped I am told, so I am hoping that is a good sign!
Love to you all, Kris
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My guess is 6lbs 7oz. Is this like the Price is Right? Closest without going over? Am glad to hear your mom made it out there safely. So five more days until the birth of your son! Am so excited to see what he looks like! I predict he will have a lot of hair. Only because it cracks me up when babies come out with a full head of hair.
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ReplyDeleteI'm going for 6lbs 8oz. then if we're playing price is right...just to spite you. I can only assume you will give me that evil glare that contestants do that says "You sonova....", without actually saying it.
If I win do I get to play Plinko?
ReplyDeleteI'm in for a solid 7lbs...hes a midwestern boy... :) Also...tell the docs to take their time on the evening of 5/20...i hear 5/21 is a good day for a birthday! :) hahahah! SO happy that you are comfortable with your doctors and feel confident that you are in the best place with the best people to get you back to you and enjoying being a mama! :) Can't wait to meet him and LOVE YOU!
ReplyDeleteI'm in for 6lbs 5oz. Just a few more days! We miss you Kris. We look forward to sharing in your joy upon your return to the Mighty Midwest! - Wade
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