astrid Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Leslie was hospitalized with eclampsia on Friday, and an emergency c-section was done on Saturday. Her dd was born at 32 weeks and three pounds, but is holding her own. This is the first child for both. Leslie, however, is deathly ill with HELLP syndrome. Her liver and kidneys are shutting down and things are not looking good. Her poor dh is dealing with trying to stay by his wife's bedside in ICU as well as attend his brand new, tiny baby who is in NICU. He's frantic. If you wouldn't mind squeezing them into your thoughts and prayers, I know they'd appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Praying right away. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Will pray. So sorry your friend is so ill. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Oh my. What a terrible situation. I'll pray for both of them. I had this with my first born. My liver and kidneys had started to fail too. I wasn't admitted to ICU as my numbers started coming back up after ds was born. I pray that your friend's numbers start to turn around soon and that her dh can find the support he needs during this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 How awful for them. I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlcmom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 for mom and baby and strength for the dh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwenA Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Prayers. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Please do keep us updated. That is so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKinTX Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I prayed and I hope in God's mercy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I'm sorry. What a terrible situation. The family is in my thoughts. Sending strength, hope, healing, peace. (((())))) Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I had HELLP syndrome with 2 of my pregnancies. I will be praying for your friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just spoke with my dh, who works with Leslie's dh. Leslie is showing some improvement this morning. The nurses have actually started pumping her breasts so that her dd can have her breastmilk, and the stimulation of the breast pump seems to be bringing her around. She's in and out of consciousness, but her 10:30 am liver enzyme levels were better than those at 6:30 am. Her condition is still critical, but there seems to be a bit more optimism than yesterday and Sunday. The wee baby girl is continuing to do well; her father reports that she's a feisty one, so that's good news. :) My dh said that the new dad sounded a bit less frantic today than yesterday. He's relieved that they're able to give the baby mom's breastmilk. Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I know they are helping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Just spoke with my dh' date=' who works with Leslie's dh. Leslie is showing some improvement this morning. The nurses have actually started pumping her breasts so that her dd can have her breastmilk, and the stimulation of the breast pump seems to be bringing her around. She's in and out of consciousness, but her 10:30 am liver enzyme levels were better than those at 6:30 am. Her condition is still critical, but there seems to be a bit more optimism than yesterday and Sunday. The wee baby girl is continuing to do well; her father reports that she's a feisty one, so that's good news. :) My dh said that the new dad sounded a bit less frantic today than yesterday. He's relieved that they're able to give the baby mom's breastmilk. Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I know they are helping![/quote'] Thank the Lord! Continuing to pray here. What a heartbreaking situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I'm so glad that the numbers are getting better. Continuing to pray. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Praying for your friend that it will soon be a happy time of getting to know the baby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Leslie was hospitalized with eclampsia on Friday' date=' and an emergency c-section was done on Saturday. Her dd was born at 32 weeks and three pounds, but is holding her own. This is the first child for both. Leslie, however, is deathly ill with HELLP syndrome. Her liver and kidneys are shutting down and things are not looking good. Her poor dh is dealing with trying to stay by his wife's bedside in ICU as well as attend his brand new, tiny baby who is in NICU. He's frantic. If you wouldn't mind squeezing them into your thoughts and prayers, I know they'd appreciate it.[/quote'] I am praying for Leslie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Good thoughts and prayers coming their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Just spoke with my dh' date=' who works with Leslie's dh. Leslie is showing some improvement this morning. The nurses have actually started pumping her breasts so that her dd can have her breastmilk, and the stimulation of the breast pump seems to be bringing her around. She's in and out of consciousness, but her 10:30 am liver enzyme levels were better than those at 6:30 am. Her condition is still critical, but there seems to be a bit more optimism than yesterday and Sunday. The wee baby girl is continuing to do well; her father reports that she's a feisty one, so that's good news. :) My dh said that the new dad sounded a bit less frantic today than yesterday. He's relieved that they're able to give the baby mom's breastmilk. Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I know they are helping![/quote'] Wow. What a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hope things are continuing to improve for both mother and baby. Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi there, Leslie is scheduled to go home tomorrow! She's very weak and has a horrible spinal headache, but liver and kidneys are on the mend with no real permanent damage done. Baby Laila is still in NICU but getting stronger every day. Her lungs are working well and she's just trying to get porked up! Leslie's dh says, emphatically, "THIS IS THE END! NO MORE KIDDOES! I CANNOT HANDLE THIS AGAIN!" Thanks so much for your well wishes, healing energies and prayers. They worked wonders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks for posting. I'm glad mom and baby are both doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Hi there' date='Leslie is scheduled to go home tomorrow! She's very weak and has a horrible spinal headache, but liver and kidneys are on the mend with no real permanent damage done. Baby Laila is still in NICU but getting stronger every day. Her lungs are working well and she's just trying to get porked up! Leslie's dh says, emphatically, "THIS IS THE END! NO MORE KIDDOES! I CANNOT HANDLE THIS AGAIN!" Thanks so much for your well wishes, healing energies and prayers. They worked wonders![/quote'] I am so relieved for them. What a terrifying situation. They must be the happiest people to be headed home right now. Wow. Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Oh, goodness! I must have missed that thread (I haven't been on much as of late). I'm so glad all is better. I had a very close friend have her baby 2.5 months prematurely because she had HELLPS. It was so scary - she literally almost died and her poor son was in the NICU for over a month. And that was her first baby. I remember going to the hospital daily and bringing meals to her in the hospital because she never left her son's side and she herself, wasn't eating. I totally understand what your friend went/is going through. Yikes. Again, glad everything is so much better! (and fwiw, my friend, who swore she'd never have another after that, ended up having her 2nd baby - a girl - last year. It was a completely uneventful pregnancy and good, on-time birth). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 I hope that things continue to look up. I will keep this family on my prayer list. :Angel_anim: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 A friend of mine from college was diagnosed with HELLP during her first pregnancy too. Her DH swore no more, but they ended up having another boy; her 2nd pregnancy was normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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