Finally!

RF Cobra · 06-07-2005, 12:19 PM

Emily was delivered by emergency c-section at 4:27 am this morning. Leah went into full labor at 9:00 pm last night and things were going well until the baby dropped. At that point Emily's heart rate started dropping with every contraction. They switched to an internal monitor thinking the readings were erroneous and being caused by the monitor being unable to differentiate between the two heartbeats but the problem continued. So the Dr. ordered the emergency c-section and less than 10 minutes later we were all in the operating room. They found that the cord was wrapped twice around the neck and once around the body. This had the effect of hanging Emily and each contraction was choking her to death. There were a few tense moments with Leah also during the procedure where she would stop breathing and her heart rate dropped but they were able to restabilize her and get her heart rate back up. I can't begin to describe the emotions that took place as I held Emily so that Leah could see her while they finished the operation.

Emily is fine and Leah is recovering from the surgery. She is in a lot of pain, even with the morphene, and the hospitals wonderful inability to provide adequate cooling to the room is making it hard for her to get any rest. They are anticipating that she will be released to go home on Friday.

sssvtcobra · 06-07-2005, 01:03 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I hope for a speedy recovery for your wife, and that you both are home soon enjoying your bundle of joy

InfamousSVT · 06-07-2005, 05:06 PM

CONGRATS!!!

Hope they are both home with you soon.

redsnake99 · 06-07-2005, 06:26 PM

That's great news that all are doing fine. Congratulations.

**cobrabitn** · 06-07-2005, 10:38 PM

Congrats Allan! Here's to wishing Leah a speedy recovery. Another new SCMC member, Emily Scott!

venomous · 06-07-2005, 11:10 PM

Hey, my sister's name is Leah. You've been blessed with a beautiful baby there. Hope she recovers fast!

RF Cobra · 06-08-2005, 12:12 PM

Thanks guys! We are truly blessed, especially with the outcome. All of the doctors are amazed at how Emily looks and that she showed no signs of trauma from the experience. They will have Leah up and walking some today and she had them remove the morphine drip last night because she said she had not used it since around noon yesterday.

Guess it is time to start Cobra fund #3...

flynfink · 06-08-2005, 04:14 PM

Allen, congrats to you and the family.. I think the college fund is probably a higher priority now, don't you??

nckissfan · 06-08-2005, 05:56 PM

congrats!

Red03 · 06-08-2005, 08:00 PM

Congrats, Alan

RF Cobra · 06-08-2005, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flynfink

Allen, congrats to you and the family.. I think the college fund is probably a higher priority now, don't you??

Don't remind me! That will start in 07 if all goes according to plan as I am currently diverting funds to broaden my horizons even more starting this fall.

Stavesacre21 · 06-09-2005, 07:53 AM

Congratulations!!

She's a cutie!

Glad to hear that Leah and Emilyl both came out of it in good shape! I've seen things change quick in L&D, so it's always a joy to hear such great news!

and yea, that's Morphine's some crazy stuff...she's in good hands

beerkat · 06-09-2005, 09:39 AM

Congratulation and you have a beautiful family there.

RF Cobra · 06-09-2005, 10:54 PM

Thanks everyone! Well, in another twist they got to come home a day early. So, Emily got her first ride in the Cobra today when they came home.

wvmystichrome · 06-12-2005, 12:58 AM

Congratulations.

06-07-2005, 01:03 PM	#2
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06-08-2005, 04:14 PM	#8
flynfink Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,002	Awesome news Allen, congrats to you and the family.. I think the college fund is probably a higher priority now, don't you?? __________________ Jeff F. AKA FlynFink 07' Porscha Cayman S 99' Rio Red Cobra Vert. #203 of 4055 94' Black Cobra Coupe #4971 of 5009 "Drive it like ya stole it"

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06-08-2005, 12:12 PM	#7
RF Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 1,566	Thanks guys! We are truly blessed, especially with the outcome. All of the doctors are amazed at how Emily looks and that she showed no signs of trauma from the experience. They will have Leah up and walking some today and she had them remove the morphine drip last night because she said she had not used it since around noon yesterday. Guess it is time to start Cobra fund #3...

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Stavesacre21 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elida, OH Posts: 611	Congratulations!! She's a cutie! Glad to hear that Leah and Emilyl both came out of it in good shape! I've seen things change quick in L&D, so it's always a joy to hear such great news! and yea, that's Morphine's some crazy stuff...she's in good hands __________________ 2010 Mazdaspeed3 Liquid Silver Metallic Daily Driver 2002 Corvette Convertible Millenium Yellow 22K miles, Summer ride

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beerkat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 471	Congratulation and you have a beautiful family there.

06-09-2005, 10:54 PM	#14
RF Cobra Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 1,566	Thanks everyone! Well, in another twist they got to come home a day early. So, Emily got her first ride in the Cobra today when they came home.

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