Addelyn Grace Rogers

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Quick Update

Addelyn and mommy continue to do well. Addelyn was strong enough at birth that she never had to see the NICU- impressive for a 34 weeker (except the quick run through to meet all of mommy's friends/ co-workers). Addelyn has dropped in weight to 4 pounds 5 ounces but continues to act mighty like a term baby. She has not had any feeding issues, temperature issues or blood sugar issues. Mommy is taking things extremely cautious and only attempting breast feeding for 5 minutes or so (trying not to wear her out). She is always wrapped snug with a few blankets, hats and socks to keep her temperature up.

Mommy and Daddy are adjusting well to being new parents again. As for Aaliyah- she pretends to be a second mom and will be a DEFINITE help around the home. She carries her around like a baby doll and has mastered diaper changes and feedings.

Will update with pictures soon after discharged from hospital (probably on Saturday).

Addelyn is HERE!

Addelyn was born at 5:04 pm. Both Mom and baby are doing well (and John & Aaliyah too)! She is eighteen inches long and 4 lbs 11 ozs! She is so precious and she can't wait to meet all of you!

Soon to be Addelyn's birthday!...4pm???

Dr. Lupton came and visited Cindy earlier this morning (I'm not at hospital so I don't know what all occurred). Cindy was finally able to eat something since they would not let her eat last night (John was on the way to get her something when "strike two" came and we had to call him and tell him she couldn't eat anything now in case she would have to go in for c-section and be put under). The plan as of right now is for Cindy to have a C-Section at 4pm (Eastern time), UNLESS something critical happens before then. Dr. Platt did not like some of Addelyn's heart rates last night though...I will be at the hospital later this afternoon and hopefully be able to provide more details.

No "strike three" yet...

Addelyn has decide to cooperate (she must have known how much mom did not want to be put all the way under) and Cindy has made it through the night without "strike three" (a few minor dips, but nothing alarming). Hopefully she holds off as long as possible, but most critically for Cindy--she can have a spinal at 8am! Cindy is doing well--a little uncomfortable from laying on her side, but otherwise hanging in there (John probably didn't sleep too well in the hospital chair!). I'll contiune to update...

Baby Addelyn is ready to see the world...

(update from Cindy's sister Jess)...Cindy received a call from Dr. Platt and after reviewing her test results wanted her to come back in for a 3:30 appointment today because the baby's heart rate dropped during the non-stress test. She did a repeat ultrasound and everything looks to be developing just fine, but continues to measure small. Beacause of the heart rate dip during the test, she decided to admit her into labor and delivery. They gave her "three strikes" (meaning that Addelyn can have three heart rate dips) and then she will be having a C-section. Because she is on Lovenox, they cannot give her a spinal until 24 hours after her last dose (8:00am tomorrow) but they would be required to put her under general. We are on strike two....so pray that Addelyn will wait until 8am tomorrow morning! (I will do my best to keep this updated!) If you would like to call me for anything, my cell number is (317) 496-9778. Please keep Cindy and baby Addelyn in your prayers!

34 weeks and 1 day

Today I had a repeat ultrasound followed by a Dr's appointment. The ultrasound tech did a lot of measurements and determined that she is measuring a few weeks behind and she said my placenta looked "old". She checked again to verify that the placenta was still covering my cervix (which it was).

Following the US, I met with Dr. Lupton. He said that he was also concerned with what was discovered by US. He said my placenta looked like a grade 3 (I guess they are measured by maturity and go from grade 1-3). He said that mine is where it should be when I am at term. He said that this could be the reason she has stopped growing- because the placenta is beginning to die off. There was a blood flow still through the umbilical cord, so she continues to get oxygen and nutrients, but it is unknown how much she is getting at this point. He scheduled me for a non stress test after the appointment. The NP didn't say much about the results from that, but she didn't seem too active during the 20 minutes that I was monitored. He also wanted me to meet with Dr. Platt (the high risk Dr.). The soonest she could get me in is tomorrow at 3pm. He said she will possibly do a repeat ultrasound looking at the exact about of blood flow from the placenta. She will decide from there if delivery would be in the best interest or if postponing delivery and waiting things out would be a better option??

Will try to update tomorrow after the appt...