Kylee Faith premature birth expenses
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On June 15, I went to the hospital to discuss some blood work but instead had to be hooked up to a non-stress monitor to check baby Kylee. Kylee's heartbeat continued to drastically decrease. The doctor suggested we do an ultrasound and at this point I knew something was wrong but was unsure how bad the situation would be.
At this point I was nervous since I wasn't being told anything by anyone I only knew what I heard and saw on the monitor. During the ultrasound the tech focused on certain areas and continually had a concerned look on her face while reassuring me it was alright. After the ultrasound the Dr. let me know I had to stay overnight to get monitored at the hospital with a level 3 nicu. He let me know I was now high risk and would no longer be in his care, but transferred to a specialist. I still know nothing about what is going on with my baby but I had to remain calm to drive myself across town to the hospital. I finally get into the hospital get hooked up and begin being monitored to have the on call Dr. come in and let me know I have something called IUGR ( issues with blood flow from the placenta) and Kylee's heart is becoming very stressed and dropping. I'm told to make myself comfortable since I will be staying until delivery, which will happen before 34 weeks. I am shocked to hear this as I thought I was coming in just to be monitored for a few hours and now I am told I'll be there 6 long weeks.
I had many scares through the week when they thought they would deliver her. I went through two rounds of magnesium which made me feel sick but I knew I had to stay strong for my baby girl. On June 20, Kylee started having extreme heart rate decels and nothing was stopping them. I get told the scariest news which was they will be delivering her at 28 weeks and I will be started on magnesium again. When this did not work I was rushed into surgery early in the morning, her heart rate had stopped multiple times and I thought I was giving birth to a stillborn.
Happy Father's Day-June 21 Miss Kylee is born! She came out breathing on her own and crying like a little kitten. She was quickly taken away to the NICU. My husband and I know nothing other then she's breathing on her own and that is a great sign! I now have to wait for the spinal medication to wear off before I get to see my baby for the first time. I finally get to see her and shes a tiny little baby at 1lb 11oz.
From here on out, our NICU journey begins. Seeing my baby in an incubator with everything hooked up to her was a completely new feeling. I couldn't take away the pain or make her feel better. Our family was not allowed to touch her or hold her, I did not know how to feel but knew I had to stay strong.
Thankful she is slowly getting healthier and we are closer to having her home we know there is still a long journey ahead of us. Through the past month our family stays at the hospital as much as we can spending time with her and watching her grow. Her brother loves talking to her and touching her head, he cannot wait for his sister to be home. She lights up when she see's her brother or hears mom and dad's voice. She really knows how to melt our hearts.
Over the month our gas bills have more than doubled, we have racked up toll bills, some nights we end up eating out or at the hospital, and the dreaded medical bills have begun to come in the mail. We are asking for help to allow our family to continue to see our precious baby girl and help with medical costs from her emergency delivery. We also ask for prayers that she continues to move forward in her heeling process. I will continue to update you as much as time permits. We appreciate everything in this stressful time.
Thank you,
The Romero family
At this point I was nervous since I wasn't being told anything by anyone I only knew what I heard and saw on the monitor. During the ultrasound the tech focused on certain areas and continually had a concerned look on her face while reassuring me it was alright. After the ultrasound the Dr. let me know I had to stay overnight to get monitored at the hospital with a level 3 nicu. He let me know I was now high risk and would no longer be in his care, but transferred to a specialist. I still know nothing about what is going on with my baby but I had to remain calm to drive myself across town to the hospital. I finally get into the hospital get hooked up and begin being monitored to have the on call Dr. come in and let me know I have something called IUGR ( issues with blood flow from the placenta) and Kylee's heart is becoming very stressed and dropping. I'm told to make myself comfortable since I will be staying until delivery, which will happen before 34 weeks. I am shocked to hear this as I thought I was coming in just to be monitored for a few hours and now I am told I'll be there 6 long weeks.
I had many scares through the week when they thought they would deliver her. I went through two rounds of magnesium which made me feel sick but I knew I had to stay strong for my baby girl. On June 20, Kylee started having extreme heart rate decels and nothing was stopping them. I get told the scariest news which was they will be delivering her at 28 weeks and I will be started on magnesium again. When this did not work I was rushed into surgery early in the morning, her heart rate had stopped multiple times and I thought I was giving birth to a stillborn.
Happy Father's Day-June 21 Miss Kylee is born! She came out breathing on her own and crying like a little kitten. She was quickly taken away to the NICU. My husband and I know nothing other then she's breathing on her own and that is a great sign! I now have to wait for the spinal medication to wear off before I get to see my baby for the first time. I finally get to see her and shes a tiny little baby at 1lb 11oz.
From here on out, our NICU journey begins. Seeing my baby in an incubator with everything hooked up to her was a completely new feeling. I couldn't take away the pain or make her feel better. Our family was not allowed to touch her or hold her, I did not know how to feel but knew I had to stay strong.
Thankful she is slowly getting healthier and we are closer to having her home we know there is still a long journey ahead of us. Through the past month our family stays at the hospital as much as we can spending time with her and watching her grow. Her brother loves talking to her and touching her head, he cannot wait for his sister to be home. She lights up when she see's her brother or hears mom and dad's voice. She really knows how to melt our hearts.
Over the month our gas bills have more than doubled, we have racked up toll bills, some nights we end up eating out or at the hospital, and the dreaded medical bills have begun to come in the mail. We are asking for help to allow our family to continue to see our precious baby girl and help with medical costs from her emergency delivery. We also ask for prayers that she continues to move forward in her heeling process. I will continue to update you as much as time permits. We appreciate everything in this stressful time.
Thank you,
The Romero family
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Crystal Romero
Organizer
Suffolk, VA