Brandy’s Story

Site created on May 8, 2020

Brandy is pregnant with her first child, a baby girl, and was due to deliver on July 9, 2020.  Unfortunately at 30 weeks 5 days on May 5, 2020 her water broke.  This is called preterm, premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).  While her water broke, she was not having any contractions and was not actually in labor.   The baby can survive with a broken water bag without being born, but mom and baby are at high risk for complications until baby delivers.  


She was admitted to the Mother Baby Center in St. Paul connected to United Hospital that evening.  She is currently receiving inpatient treatment and monitoring to keep baby from being born earlier than 34 weeks and drugs to help baby develop faster.  She can go into labor any day or develop complications that require induction/C-section.  She will be induced at 34 weeks if she doesn't deliver before that date.  


Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only Lucas (husband) is allowed to visit Brandy inpatient.  They are taking everyday as it comes and welcome any kind words and support.  

Newest Update

June 24, 2020

Journal entry by Brandy Kozitza —

Baby Charlotte made it home on Thursday June 18.  Mommy and Daddy are ecstatic to have her home and all are doing well.  Grandma Ruth is also staying with Brandy and Lucas to help take care of little Charlotte.

We want to thank you again for all the love and support.  Thank you for your gifts, your meals, your kind words, and your prayers.  Brandy and Lucas have been overwhelmed with all the love they have received from family and friends.  Charlotte is now at home and growing.  This will be the last Caring Bridge entry.
 
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