Son born not breathing, probably HEI. Anyone have any success stores?
Dad here, first time posting. Our son was born at 38+3 and came out stunned. Everything up until the very last minute was great but due to (I think) shoulder dystocia, he came out stunned and stressed. Apgars were 4 then 8, and he was floppy for about the first 20 minutes. He went to NICU on CPAP and IV antibiotics for GBS (mum was positive but only got antibiotics shortly before birth due to miscommunication from the nurse).
His first day actually looked pretty good, despite being stressed and irritable. Lactate came down to normal, infection markers were clear, and his neuro checks only showed mild signs. at this point it was only suspected that either he had no HEI or was classed as mild. Then on day 1 his oxygen dropped for about 40 seconds while asleep and needed breaths given. His oxygen dropped but his heart rate stayed steady. The brain monitor didn't pick up a seizure, but the doctors think it might have been one, so he's now classed as "technically" moderate HIE.
Because of that they started cooling, even though it was after the usual 6 hour window. Head ultrasound was normal, no seizures recorded since, and his blood results are all normal now. MRI is planned for later this week.
We can't hold him for 3 days and it's really hard. Seeing him so cold with all the wires and tubing is hard
Has anyone had a baby cooled for HIE, especially with a suspected seizure or late cooling? How did the MRI go, and how is your little one doing now? Any tips for getting through cooling and the wait for results would mean a lot.
He is our first child and this is very stressful to both of us (more so to my wife, as she is currently recovering from the very traumatic birth)