5-10-2009 I am sorry about the delay in posting... but it was a rough couple of days before our precious girl arrived... I had to have a emergency c-section with local anesthesia. I wished I did not have to because I wanted to hear and see Gabi but that is what had to be done to get her out safely, so we deal with it!
But lets get on with the most important news... Gabriella arrived on Sat. May 9th at 5:12 am, she was 7.4 pounds! I first saw her in the late morning and it was the greatest feeling u could imagine,,, I have to say I never thought u could feel like this! I was lucky to have Fil be with her and update me with all the information prior to seeing her! She did very well, they placed her on a conventional vent and sedated her with low doses of morphine because so she can stay very calm. She was handling very well and they were even lowering her oxygen slowly every couple of hours, all her blood gases were normal which impressed all the neonatal team.
We were so happy with the news but with all CDH babies this is called the "honeymoon period" so things can change quickly... that night to be how quickly things happen! Her heart rate jumped to over 200 bpm and her blood pressure lowered.. they quickly gave her a increase of dopamine and "rescue" injections to help with her stats... this helped but it was not perfect. This AM at rounds they decided to change her meds to help change the stats.. They decided to give her a steroid and slowly wean her off the dopamine and they also gave her a "baby foam bed" which she seem to love.. her stats changed remarkable. YAY!!! They have dwindled her down to 30% O2 which initially was at 85% . our little fighter is making strides! We are happy and enjoying every moment that we have.. Please continue with all the positive thoughts and prayers! We are so grateful to everyone for thinking of our girl! We will update further and hopefully have some pics to show off by tomm.
Love&Hope,
Joanna&Fil
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Our Gabriella is here!
Posted by Gabi's Journey at 8:55 PM
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Welcome Gabi. You have so many people that love you and are praying for you. You will show the doctors that you are the miracle baby.
Joanna, I hope you are recovering well from the C section. Gabi is beautiful! Thank you for the updates. Irma and Luis 5-12-2009
Thinking of you all. Sending good energy and love your way. Stay positive. Kathy Fulham 5-12-2009
Congrats, Fil and Joanna! I saw a small pic on my sister's phone and Gabi is beautiful! Stay strong, we're all behind you, praying for you and Gabi. Gabi, you go girl! You have so many people pulling for you and you're a tough little girl, I know you'll do great! Hope to meet you soon.
Love and prayers,
Jeff, Michelle, Andrew, and Daniel 5-12-2009
Yay, Gabi is here! It was great to be able to meet ou last Tuesday at CHOP...sorry we didn't have longer to chat.
I will definitely keep you and Gabi in my thoughts and prayers. I know the first few days are busy and stressful with all of the ups and downs. Stay positive and lean on each other as well as the medical staff at CHOP.
Cheers,
Sarah Mayer 5-12-2009
Welcome to the world Gabi!!!! Thinking of you all! Corin 5-11-2009
You go Gabi!Congrats Fil & Jo,stay strong,you are a beautiful family<3 Elvi 5-11-2009
Gabi,
Gabi hang in there....remember you have Portuguese blood in you. You are a fighter. You are in our prayers and know that Our Lady of Fatima is right there with you coaching you on and helping you to brave and strong. We love you! Rose and Vasco 5-11-2009
Hi. I am the mother of a CDH angel. I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you and thinking of you guys!!! I know the NICU rollercoaster can be scary, but hang in there. I am sure Gabi will do great! Ashley Standifier 5-11-2009
Congratulations!! Welcome to the world Gabi!! Many prayers for your precious daughter and that she remains stable and makes baby steps towards her surgery repair. I am so sorry that you had to have an emergency C-Section...I hope you are feeling lots better and well get to be with Gabi a lot more very soon. Sending you and Gabi lots of positive thoughts and energy for a good week!!
Much love, Tracy - Ian's mom 5-11-2009
Happy Mother's Day! There truly is no other feeling comparable to the love we feel for our children and what a blessing to have experienced on your first Mother's Day.
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Gabi. You have a fighter on your hands!
Love,
Sue 5-11-2009
She is BEAUTIFUL and she is our little angel on earth. I pray to our Blessed Virgin Mary everyday that she be at Gabi's side and keep her strong - strong to face every challenge ahead of her.
LOVE YOU ALL Madrinha 5-10-2009
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