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Grady's Mommy

Well, some of my fears are coming true. Had an OB appt today and still absolutely NO progress. She's even still high up in my uterus. No where near my pelvis.

My Dr. thinks she's too big and I won't be able to deliver her vaginally based on my size and my pelvis size. So, he sent me for an u/s and the radiologist got me in real quick after my appt. She's estimated 9lbs 4oz!! Another alarming thing is that my fluid is extremely low. At 36 weeks, I had 16cm's of AF. Today I had 3!! Where in the world did that fluid go? Seriously. I haven't been leaking. At least not that I know of.

They sent me to L&D for an NST and baby was perfectly fine.

However, because of her size, Dr. scheduled a c-section for tomorrow at 1:00pm! So, we're having a baby!!

Definately not my ideal outcome of all this, but what can ya do? Better be safe than sorry and get this baby out, ya know?

Oh and we'll update as soon as we can. We'll either call Michele or DH will get online at the hospital. Pray for a safe delivery for us please!!

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~Kathy
Grady (DS 5/26/04)
Hailey 9/20/06

momtofourgirls · Posted: September 19 2006, 7:38 PM Post subject:

Good luck and let us know as soon as there's news!!! Very Happy

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Kari
Mom to..
Kiersten 12 yrs.
Madison 10 yrs.
Hannah 7 1/2 yrs.
& Sadie(DS) 2 yrs. (6/17/04)

rhonda · Posted: September 19 2006, 7:40 PM Post subject:

Sending prayers your way!! Can't wait to see the new babe!!!

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Rhonda

Taylor 13, Jordan 12, Dylan 3

vonda · Posted: September 19 2006, 7:53 PM Post subject:

Will be thinking of you tomorrow, and don't worry about the C section, whether the baby comes out down there or up there, it doesn't matter, YOU will be holding a sweet little baby girl tomorrow and I'm so stinkin jealous I could puke. Kiss her sweet neck and toes for me!!!!!

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Vonda, mommy to Peyton, Sophie, Noah(Ds) and Halle

stawal · Posted: September 19 2006, 8:24 PM Post subject:

I will be recovering from my section while you are going in for yours. If I am not too loopy I will say a prayer for you and your girl. You will do just great!

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Stacy
Wife to James
Mom to Luke 10/02, Wil(DS) 3/31/05, Timothy 9/06

momlorac · Posted: September 19 2006, 8:42 PM Post subject:

congradulatin on the baby. I had a C-section with my last. I was so unhappy but it was the easiest recovery . I was off pain meds by the 2nd night. good luck.

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Carol mom to Adam 6/17/96 ,Emily 8/7/98, Abigail (DS)8/16/04

kellyrimmer · Posted: September 19 2006, 10:35 PM Post subject:

Good luck and I know you will be so glad to hold that beautiful baby!!! Cant wait to see pics

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Kelly Rimmer
Mom to
Paige 11-12-92
Aaron 06-16-99
Alexis 08-19-05 (DS)
Baby #4 11-04-06

Ellen · Posted: September 19 2006, 11:35 PM Post subject:

I concur, the recovery was not too bad. Just get that baby here! Good luck tomorrow.

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Ellen
Mom to Tom, Kevin, Mary, Anna,
Paul, Michael, Grace (DS, 6/23/05)

Mary Beth · Posted: September 19 2006, 11:57 PM Post subject:

I'm happy you know ahead of time that you will need the c-section. Nothing is worse then going through 10 or more hours of labor only to have to deliver by c-section. You get to skip the labor all together and can plan this out and have a sitter ready for Grady. Wow two new babies tomorrow. Families in this site multiply like rabbits. LOL Very Happy

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Mom to Rick (27), Stephanie (24), Elizabeth (22), Robby(19), Samuel (9 DS, TOF), Shane ( 8 ), Katarina (4 DS, AV Canal Defect)

jacknbellasmama · Posted: September 20 2006, 12:07 AM Post subject:

i'll be thinking of you! congratulations!

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Wife to John
Mommy to Keeley 9/22/01, Bella 2/19/04, Jack Ryan 4/7/06 (DS)
http://www.carepages.com/ServeCarePage?cpn=JackRyanClark&extrefid=tlcinvite

Abigail'sMom · Posted: September 20 2006, 8:56 AM Post subject:

Prayers and love for a safe and easy c-section. Cannot wait to see Grady with his new sister!

Congratulations!

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Eli
Mom to Abby (DS 10/21/03), James Thomas (01/31/06)

karlismom · Posted: September 20 2006, 9:18 AM Post subject:

Thinking of you today! Hope it all goes well. Can't wait to see pictures!!

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Shylo
Mom to Karli Leanne 4/29/05

Yailet · Posted: September 20 2006, 11:33 AM Post subject:

How exciting, can't wait to see the pictures Very Happy

Whishing you a quick recovery.

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Wife to Carlos, mom to Daniel Brandon 6/15/04 DS
We live in Miami, Fl

My Boys · Posted: September 20 2006, 1:11 PM Post subject:

Hoping all goes well. You should be getting ready to have the baby soon. Very Happy

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Michele B.

Patrick (5-16-00)
Kyle (DS) (1-13-03)
Cameron (11-5-2005)

Kcnolan21 · Posted: September 20 2006, 1:19 PM Post subject:

Kathy,

I will keep you in my prayers today and tomorrow! I hope all goes well.
You are going to feel so much better when she is laying in your arms rather in your belly!

Post pics ASAP!

Thinking of you guys! Grady is going to be a great big brother!

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Coleen
Mom to Nolan (3/7/04, DS)

Ibby · Posted: September 20 2006, 2:51 PM Post subject:

Oh WOW!!! I'm so happy and excited for you!! I think it is great that you have things scheduled so that you can get everything set at home. The delivery will go fine....the only C-sections I have had were after many hours of labor. The staff at the hospital told me that C-sections without labor preceding are much easier, all the way around.

Our prayers are with you. Please relax and enjoythe experience. Can't wait for picture!!

Ibby

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Wife to Tim. Mother to Maggie,17; Bridget,15; Kevin,13; Sean,12; Daniel,9; Catherine,7; Robert,6; Emily,4; Maria,2; Hope,14 months, AJ (Ds) June 14, 2006

jayne · Posted: September 20 2006, 3:39 PM Post subject:

Best wishes to you, don't worry about the lack of fluid, I had hardly any by the time I was due for an elective C-section with Bryan, it caused no complications at all and rarely does. Both of my deliveries were elective C-section, I was up and about in no time. Good luck to you all Congratulations.

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Colin and Miranda parents of Bryan (DS) 29/01/03 and Kayla 14/3/05.

"Only the most sensitive fish discover the wetness of water."

http://makebelievers.blogspot.com/

Grady's Mommy · Posted: September 20 2006, 3:47 PM Post subject: She is Here!!!

This is from Grady's proud Daddy post! Hailey Jo left the womb at 1:09pm.. The doctor estimated that she weiughed 8.5lb but actually weighed 7lbs 11oz and 19 inches long. She has tons of black hair. Mom is worn out but baby Hailey is very active.

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~Kathy
Grady (DS 5/26/04)
Hailey 9/20/06

Renee Lacey's mom · Posted: September 20 2006, 4:43 PM Post subject:

I am so glad that they both are doing well.. Love the name, my oldest is Haley!! Give them love from the Parkers!! Can't wait to see some pics!!~~

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* An extra little Chromosome thats all it is, you see. Where all of you were born with 2, my angel was blessed with 3.*

iluvmacy · Posted: September 20 2006, 5:37 PM Post subject:

Congratulations! That is great news! Can't wait to see pictures!

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~Alyssa~ Mom to Macy-d.o.b.5/11/05

twyceborn · Posted: September 20 2006, 5:51 PM Post subject:

Welcome to the world, Hailey!!! Will be praying for mommy.

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Kim and Justin (08/15/95)

My Boys · Posted: September 20 2006, 6:04 PM Post subject:

Congratulations!!! Very Happy

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Michele B.

Patrick (5-16-00)
Kyle (DS) (1-13-03)
Cameron (11-5-2005)

waith · Posted: September 20 2006, 6:08 PM Post subject:

Congratulations and welcome to this wonderful world little Hailey Jo. Very Happy

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Maxine UK. Mum to Elliott 12, Dominic 2 DS.

Mary Beth · Posted: September 20 2006, 9:33 PM Post subject:

Congratulations Kathy.
Mary Beth

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Mom to Rick (27), Stephanie (24), Elizabeth (22), Robby(19), Samuel (9 DS, TOF), Shane ( 8 ), Katarina (4 DS, AV Canal Defect)

NattysMommy603 · Posted: September 20 2006, 9:54 PM Post subject:

WOOOOOHHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that the day I get stuck setting up our flea market for it's opening weekend, SHE COMES! (Well, or they went in and got her!) Praying mom and baby are resting well at this hour! YAY YAY YAY YAY! Can't wait to see pictures!

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Tracy
Proud momma of
Natalie Marie 6/8/03,
Tyler Slayton 4/15/05
Baby 3 EDD 1/3/07

Stephanie · Posted: September 20 2006, 11:22 PM Post subject:

You will do GREAT Kathy.
I am so excited for you and i can't wait to hear all about it!!!!
Pics would be nice if you can get DH to post them....or if he cant figure it out, he can email them to me or something.

stessieb3@yahoo.com

CONGRATS and prayers coming your way!

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Proud Parents Stephanie and Joe
Awesome Big Brother Joey 3/8/97
Beautiful Daughter Megan 11/8/03
Precious Lil' Livi 7/6/05

www.megansgot47.com

alexmom · Posted: September 23 2006, 10:48 PM Post subject:

CONGRATS!!! Very Happy

I'm glad that everything went well, and hope your recovery is going well. Can't wait to see pictures.

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Jennifer - Alex's Mommy (3/24/04)