Team Woodard: A little DOWN!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

A little DOWN!

We went for our ultrasound around 4:30 today. Our numbers were down from yesterday.
3.9 cm
We are a little discouraged but the good news is that Trigger is still looking GREAT on the monitor. We are hoping that the fluids go up a little before Monday. They can't do the amniocentesis if there is not enough fluid. And, if they can't do the amniocentesis, we are not really sure what the plan will be. We are hoping to visit with Dr. Groome tomorrow to find out what he is thinking.
Also, today we went to visit the NICU. We felt like it was a good idea to see where Trigger might be staying after he is born. Of course we hope that he doesn't have to go to the NICU at all but most likely he will for at least a few days. The NICU discharge nurse showed us around. She was VERY nice and gave us alot of information. She said that if Trigger were born on Monday or Tuesday, he probably wouldn't have to stay in the NICU longer than 2 weeks. I was very glad to hear about their visiting hours. She said that we (the parents) and grandparents could be there anytime except during shift change (6:30-7:00 am and pm). In fact, they would like someone to be there during feeding times (7, 10, 1, and 4 am and pm)! The NICU here is huge. They have 40 beds and currently have 32 babies. It is very busy in there and there were alot of tubes and alarms but it also surprised me that it was so "homey". They had rocking chairs, baby swings, and a few pack and plays. I even saw one "open air" crib that had baby clothes hanging right next to it.
Please continue to pray for Trigger's lungs. If they can do the amniocentesis, we are praying that his lungs show that they are mature so we can go ahead and deliver.

1 comment:

The Tylers said...: We are praying for you Garson! Jake was born at 35 weeks and had to stay in the NICU at South(same place you are at)for 8 days. He might as well have been there for 6 months because it felt like forever, but it was OK. They are great there and you are in the best hands. We delivered Landry at South as well b/c we thought she might be a preemie too, but she was not. So we did not get to see the new unit but I sure heard them working on it when I was doing my bedrest at the hospital!!!!! Hang in there and know God is in control!; July 25, 2008 at 2:48 PM

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The Woodards

My name is Garson Woodard. I'm a wife to Matt. He is the most incredible husband a girl could ask for. We met in Kindergarten at Cedar Creek (the school we attended for 13 years). Matt and I started dating our Jr. year in high school and dated for 6 years. We got married on June 26, 2004. I am so thankful that God brought us together! I am a mother to Trigger, Campbell, and Larkin. We worked hard to have all of them. After 2 miscarriages, two years after trying to get pregnant, a 2 week hospital stay, and a short (didn't seem short at the time) NICU stay, we brought home our first precious miracle: Trigger! He was born on July 29, 2008. Trigger's completely spoiled rotten! He is full of personality and definitely shows some of the same tenacity that his namesake had!

With our second child, Campbell, we made it to 38 weeks. He was born on June 3, 2010. He still had to stay in the NICU for 5 days for breathing issues. Campbell is absolutely precious..shy but such a little clown. I can't wait to watch our two boys which are 22 months apart) grow up together. I know they are going to fight constantly but be BEST of friends at the same time!

I just thought my boys were our miracles...and they are...but, at the end of May 2011, Matt and I found out that we were expecting the biggest surprise of our life. We were having baby #3 after being told we could never get pregnant on our own. AND, to add to the excitement, we were having a GIRL. After dealing with my medical issues, a two vessel cord, and IUGR, Larkin was born on January 6, 2012. She came here ruling the roost and I am sure that is not going to change anytime soon.

After what seemed like forever thinking that I would not have any children, God has blessed me with three beautiful babies all within 3.5 years.

After having Campbell, Matt and I decided I would become a stay-at-home mom. In alot of ways it is more difficult than teaching because I am with OUR children all day...and OUR children don't seem to listen like my students would. HOW DOES THAT WORK? Haha! Seriously though, it is the BEST job in the world and I feel very blessed to be able to be home to witness each and every minute of our boys' lives!

I started this blog when we found out we were pregnant with Trigger and have continued to document our crazy lives with a toddler and a baby since I don't have time to scrapbook anymore. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again!