Friday, October 30, 2009

Working Toward Milestone #2

Today we met with the maternal fetal medicine doctor for the second time since checking in at St. David's - North Austin. She measured the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb and confirmed that Julia was continuing to retain some of the fluid (that's good). We had crossed our first milestone of making it through the first 48 hours without developing an infection. Our next milestone is to keep Braden in the womb to week 24 - next Friday. This next week is a critical time in which Braden's lungs go through an important developmental stage which will give him a better chance outside. We're ultimately working to get beyond 28 weeks, which studies have shown gives the baby a much better prospect at survival and long-term health. We are still in an incredibly vulnerable position, but the longer we're here, the better the prognosis gets. We truly believe that your prayers are helping all 3 of us, so keep them coming.

As we move through this challenge, we'll continue to provide updates here regularly.

10 comments:

  1. We're praying as hard as we can...thank you for sharing, this blog is already so full of love for little Braden it jumps off the page! Keep up the updates and we'll keep bringing yummy treats :-)

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  2. Thanks for the Webpage, Brian and Julia. So many people are praying for you and Braden and this is a great way to keep us informed. We arrived home safely about 30 minutes ago and are already missing that we're not with you. But know that we are there in spirit and praying every minute. Every thought and breath is for your precious family. We love you and look forward to seeing you again on Friday.
    Love Nana & Papaw

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  3. I'm thinking about and praying for you guys at all moments of the day. Thanks for the updates via the blog, and in case its worth anything, I LOVE the name you've chosen for Baby Betts. :)Please let me know if there is anythng I can do to help, and I'll be up to visit and bring food as soon as I can coordinate with Brian! Love all three of you so much!

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  4. We love you guys very much and we are thinking about you day and night. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help. Love, The Parras

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  5. I've been thinking of y'all so much. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a healthy baby and mama. - Jen

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  6. Oh my goodness, guys, I am so sorry you are having to go through this! May God Bless all three of you (and all of the family!) over the next few months. Braden William Betts is a beautiful name! Love, Dawn and Court

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  7. My thoughts and prayers are with the three of you and each of Braden's grandparents.

    Love, Annette Betts

    The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; don't be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8

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  8. Julia, even in just reading these few posts it's clear you are already being a great mama to Braden. He's lucky to have you.

    You are all in our thoughts.

    Kelly, Erik, & Abby

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  9. You're right, Kelly. Julia IS already being a great mama to Braden. I'm so proud of both of them.

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