Today I had an ultrasound, the one that I have been waiting for, it was to check Annabelles heart and to plan her birth.
We have had it confirmed that she has a 'coarctaction of the aorta' which will need to be repaired within a week of her birth, we knew this was going to happen, there was a slim chance that it would widen but we pretty much knew that it would not. We also knew that she had a hole in the heart, we were told this is common and most likely she would not need it repaired, instead it will fix itself, well it turns out that it isn't going to fix itself and she will need to have this repaired as well. This now means that her surgery has gone from a less invasive surgery where the insition is under her arm to open heart surgery. I was not prepared for this.
If she was healthy enough we were going to allow her to choose her own birthday and atempt a VBAC if she looked like she was going to require special care from birth (which was the likely option) they were wanting to do a CS between 37 and 38 weeks.
It turns out that we will be having another CS, I will be arranging the date next Thursday, my precious little girl is going to be arriving in 3 to 4 weeks!
It is going to be tough but we will get through it. It is just going to be a little difficult juggling a CS a precious little baby in hospital and her beautiful big sister who still has so many medical problems that we are currently dealing with including upcoming surgery of her own. I am lucky to have a wonderful DH by my side though to help me and share this journey with.
Oh chick i have nothing to say but i couldnt read without posting. I am really sorry that you are going through this and i am sending alot of luck you way.
there is no doubt that this is going to be a dificult time for you, but just remember how much it will be worth it in the end!!
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You know you have all of us by your side as well even if we are not there IRL we will be all thinking of you and trying to give Annabelle, you, DH and Matilda strength to get through those first few crucial wees for Annabelle.
Honey that's a lot to take in isn't it? I think you are incredible. You are dealing with so much. Take it a step at a time. I understand how daunting it feels to know that once she is born it will be action stations. Just know you can do this. That you have us all here from all over Australia (& the world!) barracking for her and you.
I am so glad you have a supportive and loving partner.
Been thinking about a lot over the last few days, wondering how you were... So sorry the news is not looking as good as you hoped for you and Annabelle. Hang in there. I am pleased you have a partner who is there for you and the girls, but know we are all here offering up our strength, courage, and love too... And please come on and let us know how you are doing, good or bad. xoxo
I couldn't read this without posting.
Just sending you all my thoughts and prayers
Your little girl will get through this, especially with the strong, loving family she is welcomed by
An update on my precious little Annabelle.
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I am so sorry that the news wasnt better. 
that her hospital stay is a short one still 
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