A quick Tabitha update -

As some of you may have heard Tabitha spent all last night in the ER for excessive bleeding. She lost A LOT of blood. They had blood ready for a transfusion, but luckily that wasn't needed (for those of you who haven't heard all the details about her labor story she also had similar issues immediately after giving birth to Hailey). Long story short, she ended up being put out and getting a DNC (where they scrape the lining of your uterus). The doctor said he removed lots of blood clots and possibly some placenta fragments. Because of the anesthesia Tabitha could not nurse for 24 hours so Hailey got to experience a couple of firsts as a result of the ordeal - her first bottle and her first taste of formula. Luckily Tabitha had started pumping recently so we did have some milk in the fridge. Tabitha got home early this morning and is taking it easy and recovering. Hopefully this solved the problem.

Thanks Joy for providing transportation and taking care of my wife.

Comments

Ashley and Shawn said…
so glad to hear you are doing okay!!! you are in all of our prayers
luv
ashley
9:23 PM
The Fox Den said…
Wow! I'm glad you are home and will be praying for a quick recovery! We miss you!
7:48 AM
helafo said…
Hope that you are doing well, Tabitha! Our best to you, Kevin, and your beautiful girls.
-The LaForges
5:03 PM
Elliotness said…
Tab! My goodness! You must be just exhausted! Hope you are feeling better. Any reason for all the bleeding? Your daughter is precious! And Taylor looks SO big! I am so happy for you and your beautiful family. Get better! Call me anytime! I would love to hear how you are holding up.
Nina
2:42 PM
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