Really need good thoughts/prayers for a desperately ill friend....

[astrid]

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.

[Natalieclare]

Praying right away. Keep us posted.

[OnTheBrink]

Will pray. So sorry your friend is so ill. :(

[Jennifer in MI]

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.

[Denise in IN]

How awful for them. I will be praying.

[Laura in VA]

I'm so sorry.

[tlcmom]

Please keep us updated.

[Sue G in PA]

for mom and baby and strength for the dh!

[ArwenA]

Prayers.
I am so sorry.

[JudoMom]

Please do keep us updated. That is so sad.

[DKinTX]

I prayed and I hope in God's mercy.

[Doran]

I'm sorry. What a terrible situation. The family is in my thoughts. Sending strength, hope, healing, peace.

(((()))))


Doran

[LizzyBee]

I had HELLP syndrome with 2 of my pregnancies. I will be praying for your friend!

[astrid]

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!

[chickenpatty]

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!

Thank the Lord! Continuing to pray here. What a heartbreaking situation!

[Jean in Newcastle]

I'm so glad that the numbers are getting better. Continuing to pray. :grouphug:

[WTMindy]

Please keep us posted.

[Once]

Praying for your friend that it will soon be a happy time of getting to know the baby!!

[Liz CA]

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.

I am praying for Leslie.

[Brigitte]

Good thoughts and prayers coming their way.

[Brigitte]

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!

Wow. What a blessing.

[Doran]

I hope things are continuing to improve for both mother and baby.

Doran

[astrid]

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!

[LizzyBee]

Thanks for posting. I'm glad mom and baby are both doing well.

[Doran]

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!


I am so relieved for them. What a terrifying situation. They must be the happiest people to be headed home right now. Wow.

Doran

[Janna]

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).

[KidsHappen]

I hope that things continue to look up. I will keep this family on my prayer list. :Angel_anim:

[Beth in Central TX]

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.