MARCH OF DIMES | MARCH FOR BABIES | NACERSANO

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Tomorrow Could Be The Day

Just when I thought things were status quo - it appears as though they are not. The perinatologist came in late today and told me that the umbilical doppler was more elevated than it was last Thursday (the resistance to blood flow is worse). There was also something with the blood flow to the brain. It was faster than normal which would show that the blood is thinner - meaning there is probably some anemia going on. I'll have another doppler in the morning. The doctor made it seem as though tomorrow may be the day to deliver the baby. If not, it may be some day soon. Although we were hoping to give this baby longer in utero, it's becoming more clear that he may do better outside me. We're glad that we were able to at least buy him another 12 days in me here at the hospital. Tomorrow I will be 29 wks 4 days. The baby also officially has a name now. Marco Luis Bianchi. Marco is a name that we both like and Luis is my husband's middle name as well as his grandfather's name. So, let's cheer little Marco on as his fighting chance at life may be coming very soon! Thanks again to everyone for all your love, support and kind comments during this trying time - it all means so much.

  • I will keep you and your little Marco in my thoughts tomorrow!

    Lauren

  • I'll be praying for little Marco! It is going to be scary no matter when you deliver and you are going to have up & down days not only while you are keeping that baby baking, but also when he is in the NICU...your feelings are all normal and valid! I will be thinking of you!

    ~Kelly

  • What a great name!  Good Luck and remember to keep the faith!  As always, you will all be in my prayers, Love, Maureen

  • I will be praying or you and Marco.

    Take good care,

    Yolonda

  • I will keep both you and Marco in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you the best tomorrow.

    Laura

  • Sending lots of positive karma for you and little Marco (love the name!) and hoping for a safe delivery honey!  Hang in there - his B-day will be very close to his mommies!  xoxoxo Uncle Brion

  • Just wanted to tell you that I love you...I can not imagine the tremendous situation that presents itself.  God is good...all the time Libby.  You are so very strong...I hear it in your keystrokes.  I wish I could give you a great big hug that stretches all the way from Arkansas to where you are.  I am supporting you the best I can from here.  If you need anything, please let me know.  

    My little cheerleader...I am cheering for your bravery and your safe delivery =)

    Love you,

    LeAnne

  • We experienced the same condition with our little girl, decreased chord blood flow and increased  blood flow to the brain.  I know how scary it is...

    I will keep you and little Marco in my thoughts and prayers.

    Cathy

  • Love the name!

    You both are in my thoughts and prayers.  Hope today goes smoothly, no matter what happens.

    Hugs,

    Mary

  • Go Marco!! You've got that Perez blood in you... we're fighters! You will be in all our hearts and prayers.

    besitos,

    your Tia D

  • Libby, you're in our thoughts and prayers, we are all rooting for you and babyB. There's not a darn thing wrong w thinking positive as we are doing it too! A big group hug from all of us!

    Ellen and all the other nurses around me

  • I hope the next doppler looks better and Marco can wait a little longer!  Hugs!

    Lori

  • We're definately cheering this little guy on!!  I hope that things looked better today and that you didn't have to deliver, but if you did then I hope that things are going well.  Keep us posted...

    Tracy

  • I know how scared you must be feeling...my thoughts are with you and lil marco...im wishing for all the best...lots of hugs...chantellex