Day 2 and 3

We just want to let everyone know that our lil boy Westin has been doing great thus far. We definitely have much to be thankful for. Westin has been peeing in his diapers so they don't need a catheter anymore. He has also been leaving some poopy tar in his diapers as well which is a good thing. His head is still measuring the same which is great news and if that stays the same it means he doesn't have fluid backing up.  If there is no fluid leaking or backing up then the odds are good he won't have hydrocephalus.

So tomorrow we will have a full day as we will have many doctor people stopping by to visit our new bundle of joy.  Since things happened on Friday most of the main guys weren't working the weekend.  I'm sure we will get all of our questions answered.  We also will be meeting with the "Guru of Spina Bifida" Dr. Marker.  Everyone speaks very highly of him so we are excited for that.  Hopefully when the day is over we will be filled with more good news and optimism.  Our son Westin has been doing so great, we just hope he can keep it up and prove to all he wants to go home:)

We wanted to have a little fun since it was football Sunday and mommy let me try to put his football hat on.  We didn't quite get it on good for the photo, but will get a better one in the near future.

Here is Westin after spending some quality time with mommy.  They are getting to hang out together and both are loving it!!  Don't mine his milk mustache:)

So that is all for now, please keep Westin and Heather in your prayers.
We love all of you, and thanks for the support.

Westin has arrived!

Friday morning came fast and crazy. I was back in Wahpeton at home sound asleep and my phone rings. I heard the last ring, but before I could grab it the call ended. It was my beautiful wife Heather calling and telling me that she thinks her water broke. At 6:30 in the morning so i had to move fast being 3 plus hours away from the hospital. Westin sure didn't want to wait any longer! I had a lot to do in a short amount of time. I got up got our dogs ready, got everything loaded up and took off for Minneapolis.

While driving I made and received many calls from Mama Rood to keep me up on how things where going with Heather. Things were okay as the doctors verified that her water did break. So as I drive I thought about how real the day was. It's not the norm when you go to bed not thinking about how your life can change over night.

So finally I got to Abbott to get the scrubs on. I finally figured out why Mama Rood told me to take my time. She had scrubs on to and wanted to be by Heathers side. That's why she is such a good Mom. So finally at around 1:35 p.m. On Friday the 13th our son was born.

Westin Wayne Wiberg arrived ...at 8lbs. 4 oz. His length was 20 inches and head and weight were in the 94%.

P.S.

I just wanted to take this time on here to let you know how amazing my wife Heather is... I don't think many of you realize all that she has gone through to get to this day. She surprises me every day with her strength, love, and support. Every day that I get to spend with her makes me want to be a better person and husband and I cherish everyday that I get to be with her. This may end up being a journey, but there is nobody in the world I would want to go on that journey with than my wife Heather. I have no doubt in my mind that she will make an amazing mom for Westin. I'm so proud of her.

Here was pretty much the 1st photo I got of him after C-section:

Here was the little guy after his spina bifida surgery recovering in the NICU:

And here is was the day after his surgery looking healthy and relaxed:

 And I saved the best for last, here is the first time that mommy and baby got to be together:

37 week appt

Good afternoon all,

It's been a few weeks since I've updated so let me get all of you caught up on this craziness!

Starting on December 30th I was put on moderate bed rest due to my blood pressure. I have to lay on my left side 3 times/ day for 2 hours at a time. I guess I better enjoy my rest now as in less then two weeks I won't even know what rest is!! I have also relocated to Minneapolis. My mom and I got here this past Sunday. We are staying in a very nice townhouse in Plymouth thanks to my wonderful sister and her friend Mel. Talk about a life saver. We have managed to venture out a little bit there is a target and a little strip mall only a mile away. We take naps and watch a little tv as there are only 3 channels but they are network so we were able to take in 2 hours of the bachelor last night!

This morning I had an appointment. It was a interesting drive there as the garmin thought it would be a super idea to bring us downtown in rush hour. Some how we made it.... Im still not sure how!

The appointment was our typical bio physical u/s and NST. They are no longer doing detailed ultrasounds because delivery is so close there are only watching to make sure Westin is still getting 8 out of 8. Which he did today! Now don't go back until next Tuesday. Unless something comes up but at least if it does I'm in the right place!

Travis will come sometime this weekend and then work from down here next week. So I'm really looking forward to that. I just wish we could have our puppies here sure miss them little guys!

We don't get internet at the house so we are sitting at a caribou coffee on our iPads we look so smart :). But I just wanted to get in a quick update. I will keep everyone updated with any changes. Can you even believe it.... Westin will be here in 13 days. Which reminds me, this morning the nurse asked me how I was feeling about everything.. And my response was " I'm scared shitless" it took her a second and then said... You know I've never had anyone be so honest. ha made me laugh! I hope you all continue to enjoy the nice weather.

I found this funny quote and and had to share....

" When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep-- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.

Lots of love

Heather

Updates from our Minneapolis Appt.

Good Afternoon,

This past Friday we took our monthly trip to the cities for our monthly check up which included a Level II U/S, Biophysical profile U/S and NST(non stress test)  All went well.  I always get nervous for these appointments because you never know what to expect or what could change in a month.

It started out with a bet between Travis and I.  We each made a guess as Westins estimated weight.  Travis guessed 4.4lbs and I guessed 5.2lbs.  I was closer with baby Westin weighing in at a estimated 5lbs 12oz.  This can go 13oz either way but still a big baby!!!!

As far as the ultrasound went we had our favorite u/s tech.  The cystic sack that covers the opening in the spine was a little smaller this time, or it could have been the angle that they measured it at?  Also the other mass that is right below the cystic sack is still measuring about 2 cm.  so its small and its just something that will be addressed with the closure surgery.  Westin is still slowing great movement, and still no sign of Hydro in the brain!!!! YIPPY!

After the U/S we met with the Dr. who was very nice, she went over the ultrasound results and said that our sons Spina Bifida isn't you typical run of the mill SB baby.  which she followed with, this is a good thing.  Westin doesn't have a lot of the "normal"symptoms that SB babies have.. more good news!  There are 3 different types of SB and from the sounds of it.. they are going back and fourth between 2 different types.  They just say that they wont know for sure until the surgery.  I'm holding out hope that it is Meningocele.  Which is a less severe kind, but if its not this type we are also prepared for that. 

I will move to the cities on January 9th for 2 weeks prior to our C-Section date.  We did tour the apartments and let me tell you..... it might be hard to survive 2 weeks living there, but we will see how it goes.  One other thing that the Dr. talked about was my blood pressure.  I have been very border line so they want me to spend even less time on my feet and work and at home.. So over the next week I will continue to check my blood pressure 3x/day.  If there is not improvement then they will look into cutting my hours at work, which I don't want to happen so I will do what they say and keep my fingers crossed that it works!

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas, I know we have a lot to be thankful for this year!

Love, The Wibergs!

32 Weeks, a few updates and we have a C-Section date!!!

Yesterday we had our first BioPhysical Ultrasound, and baby Wiberg scored 8 out of 8!!!  :) This was great news that means hes progressing like hes suppose to.  We also had our bi-weekly check up today with Dr. Halvorson... these appointments have now been changed to weekly due to a increase in blood pressure.  I am also suppose to stop by the clinic a few times a week to have it checked... I'm hoping that reducing my salt intake and a little more rest at night that it will go back down.  I don't need anything else to worry about.  This coming Friday we will also have our first Nonstress Test so im hoping that, that will turn out great as well. 

Next Friday we head back to Minneapolis for our monthly ultrasound.  We will also learn a little more about the C-section..Which is scheduled for January 23rd.  Its hard to believe that this date is only 6 1/2 weeks away! AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!  We are SO excited to bring our little peanut into this world.  This whole pregnancy thing is very hard.  So many things that we dont know/wont know until hes here.  At that point we will handle each thing that we are faced with.

I hope you all have a great rest of the week! 

"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much."

"No one ever damaged their eyesight looking on the brighter side of life"

Happy Wednesday All,

Wow has it been a busy past week!  We had our monthly appointment in the cities.. and at this point it sounds like its going to stay monthly!! WOO HOO!!!  It was another long day.. but we got the valet parking at the hospital figured out. That was one of the highlights of our day :)  Our first appointment was 2.5 hrs it involved transfer of care, which was just going through my entire life history so that they can get everything correct.  We also had a Biophysical Profile Ultrasound, which I will have every week starting the first week of December. This test measures the baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement, breathing, and the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby. We then had our regular level 2 u/s which looks at every single part of Westin.  They do this every time to make sure there are no major changes... which thank god there weren't.  His ventricles were down from 9.7mm to 6.8 mm.. this is AMAZING news.  These numbers indicate that there is still no sign of hydrocephalus!! However we also know that this can change at anytime.. We also got a good look at his adorable button noes, and he also thought it would be a good idea to stick his tongue out at us! but we have learned celebrate the little things when they come our way!  He weighed in at 3.6lbs and is in the 56% for growth.. right where they want him to be.  He still has a big head which makes me laugh everytime.. and makes me feel like a normal prego rood, as I know this is something that runs in the family :)  Once done with the U/S we had the Fetal MRI... that was an experience.  They told me to plan on a hour but with Westins cooperation we were done in 30 min!  This MRI was ordered by the neurosurgeon to get a better look at the opening on the spine and also at the other mass that was seen on the October u/s.  The Dr called us last night at 9:45 pm!  Hey better late the never!  We were hoping with this phone call that we would know exactly was it was... WRONGO.  They still don't know, he said we will continue with the regular plan, and deal with it when Westin makes his arrival.  Another waiting game.. story of my life.  We also got a plan in place so that I can do my weekly Biophysical profile u/s and Nonstress Tests in Wahpeton!  so just to give you an idea of what my December looks like.....

Dec 6-Bio U/S 8 A.M.
Dec 7-Bi-Weekly check up
Dec 16-Bio U/S, Level 2 U/S, NST
Dec 20-Bio U/S 8:50 A.M.
Dec 27-Bio U/S 8 A.M.
Jan 3-Bio U/S 8 A.M.

Dec 9-NST 11:30 A.M.
Dec 23-NST 11:30 A.M.
Dec 30-NST 11:30 A.M.
Jan 6-NST 11:30 A.M.

I hope you all have a SUPER thanksgiving..

If there is anything I have learned from this experience, its when you get to the end of your rope.. tie a know and hang on!

XOXO

~Heather

28 Weeks!

Hey all,

I wanted to post a picture of my belly at 28 weeks.. I'm starting to feel like a small house  :)  but the Dr says my weight gain is right on track...

Today we had another monthly appointment.  We really look forward to these appointments because there are no weird tests/ machines ect.  they actually make us feel like a normal expecting couple at least for 30 minutes!  It was another good appointment.  We received a copy of all of the letters that the Dr;s in the cities sent to my regular Dr.  I was really impressed with how detailed all of there letters were.. they really have a plan in place which makes us feel a little at ease.  The plan is still to have a C-section at 39 weeks.  They are suggesting that I be in the Minneapolis area starting at 37 weeks just in case I would go into labor early.... I dont feel like being stuck in Wahpeton in a blizzard and in labor...So details for that are still being worked out.  We will continue to keep everyone posted on any updates.

I also came across a link on one of my Spina Bifida Blogs for this book and its to cute not to share... it brought tears to my eyes.  I hope you all enjoy it!

http://www.myspinabifidabook.org/pdf/SpinaBifidaBook_Eng.pdf