37 weeks...two weeks left.

Two weeks.........wow I can't get over how I am already almost done with this pregnancy. The date and time are scheduled for Ethan's arrival. March 17th 2011 at 9am as each day approaches I get more and more nervous...is he gonna be okay? Will he require the surgery right away or will he wait the 5-7 days they want to wait? So many questions....at last measurements (35 weeks) he was weighing in a little over 5 pounds...which is good growth. I am so very ready to meet him but scared at the same time. I am hoping I will have the strength that I have had this entire pregnancy. I am going to not like not being around my two older boys but I have a great support team who will help us through all this. I will try to update more when I can.

35 weeks

On Tuesday I will be 35 weeks....I can't believe how time has literally flown by since I found out Ethan has HLHS. My C-Section has been scheduled for 3-17 and I need to do so much before he gets here and I feel there are not enough hours in the day to get them done. My sister and mom moved into Campbell and I am so happy they are closer to me and the boys!

I am hoping that they can wait the two weeks they are wanting to wait before Ethan has his first surgery....yikes I can't believe that my sweet baby has to have open heart surgery..just the thought scares me so bad...but thankfully I have a really awesome support team. The next 4 weeks are going to fly by...I hope quickly,cause heartburn and strong kicks and punches....they are getting the best of me!

3D pic

check out my FB profile for a 3D pic of Ethan..he is so handsome and I can't wait to meet him! look me up via email melissacatherine31@ymail.com see you there!

31 weeks..

I had a follow up at the doctors in Akron ( I go again next Wednesday..then get a two week break then back again) I found out I have Placenta Previa( the plan was to have a c-section regardless but this complicates the pregnancy even more) we discussed that at about 39 weeks they will schedule a c-section and I will get to meet Ethan (I am also getting my tubes tied as I am not going to have any more children...not trying to sound mean but 3 boys one with a heart problem will be enough) I will meet with the surgeons next month as my already frazzled brain forgot to meet this this last time! Now that I am about 8 weeks away from meeting Ethan I am starting to get more nervous....will he need surgery right away or in two weeks like the docs are hoping. It's really good to know that I have an awesome support team. I am going to get my kiddos ready for bed then blog some more...just figured that this one was okay for now.
Melissa

30 weeks and Ethan's birthing plan.

Went to Akron today to see the Maternal/Fetal and The Heart Center..got to see Ethan he weighs about 3pounds 4 ounces....and overall is doing okay. I get to the Heart center and they scared me half to death telling me they couldnt find the one vein they were looking for(they ended up finding it) more update to come soon...

A mix of emotions.

When I found out I was pregnant I freaked out...I wasn't planning on any more children. When I saw the baby via ultrasound everything changed. Every ultrasound was a blast...seeing the baby move all around was breathtaking. Listening to the heartbeat melted my heart. Fast forward to 18 weeks. I was refered to a high risk doctor (due to having a special needs child and also delivering early) I got to find out I was having a boy! I was excited! At the time he was moving around so much they couldn't get a good look at his heart. 22 weeks I got an ultrasound and they got to see some of the heart. Doctor refered me to a cardioligist (he thought he saw a problem with the heart) today I found out Ethan has Hypoplastic Left Heart syndrome (HLHS) I am really scared because he has to have surgery right after birth and then two more surgeries by the time he is five years old. Prayers and support is needed with us during this time. I go back to the high risk doctor on the 20th of December so wish me luck.

12-2-2010

I got a diagnosis today....my sweet baby boy Ethan (due 3/22/2011) has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Over the next few months I will be blogging about our journey with Ethan. Please follow along with us as we share our story with you. Melissa