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Okay, I'm finally awake enough to post...
As you all know, I had Ian via c-section on 7-9-09 at 5:13 p.m. He was MUCH smaller than the doctors/sonograms estimated...he was 6 lbs 12 oz, 19 inches long. Which, for me, is small. His lungs were mature but, apparently because of the c-section, he still had fluid in his lungs and was breathing short, shallow breaths. So, I saw him for a few minutes then they took him to the NICU. His daddy was with him the whole time, which made me feel a little better. I wasn't able to see him until about 10:15 p.m. The good thing was, he nursed really well right from the start. He's a good little eater and I'm sure he'll chub up soon!
The c-section itself was okay...I'm still upset about having one. It just felt like I was an observer in the birth of my child, rather than the one actually giving birth. The pain the first few days was tolerable...but I'm in a lot of pain now. Still very swollen and bruised. I had my tubes tied at the same time...and I guess I'm going through some baby blues now. But, even though I know I don't want any more children, and going through another pregnancy would be difficult...I guess I'm just a little sad knowing that I CAN'T have any more children. :::sigh::: I can't wait to get out of this funk. LOL.
But, the bottom line is, the baby is fine now. He is gorgeous. He is healthy. And I feel so fortunate to have him. It's always unbelievable to me how much you can love a tiny little person you just met.
Anyway...I wanted to tell all of you thank you SO much for all your support and "online companionship" through these long months. You gals are priceless and it has been so great having all of you to chat and vent with. I'm planning on still sticking around, because I HAVE to know how everyone is doing. So, you're not getting rid of me!
Tricia
The c-section itself was okay...I'm still upset about having one. It just felt like I was an observer in the birth of my child, rather than the one actually giving birth. The pain the first few days was tolerable...but I'm in a lot of pain now. Still very swollen and bruised. I had my tubes tied at the same time...and I guess I'm going through some baby blues now. But, even though I know I don't want any more children, and going through another pregnancy would be difficult...I guess I'm just a little sad knowing that I CAN'T have any more children. :::sigh::: I can't wait to get out of this funk. LOL.
But, the bottom line is, the baby is fine now. He is gorgeous. He is healthy. And I feel so fortunate to have him. It's always unbelievable to me how much you can love a tiny little person you just met.
Anyway...I wanted to tell all of you thank you SO much for all your support and "online companionship" through these long months. You gals are priceless and it has been so great having all of you to chat and vent with. I'm planning on still sticking around, because I HAVE to know how everyone is doing. So, you're not getting rid of me!
Tricia
Awwwww I'm so glad you all are diong well... enjoy and congrats!!
Wow He is Soooooooooooooo Handsome. What a cute little boy. Congratulations. He looks so alert in the photos I'm sure he will chase those blues away in no time. I'm sending you big kisses and am hoping you feel much better already
Congratulations. I'm very happy for you!
Your little boy is absolutely beautiful!
My sis shared similar feelings with me when she had her c-section several years ago: her Dr. even had the audacity to say: "I want this baby out on my shift". She had the option to pre-schedule a c-section this time around and refused it.
But you know....at the end of the day, you have your beautiful baby....and that's the most important thing.
My sis shared similar feelings with me when she had her c-section several years ago: her Dr. even had the audacity to say: "I want this baby out on my shift". She had the option to pre-schedule a c-section this time around and refused it.
But you know....at the end of the day, you have your beautiful baby....and that's the most important thing.
I'm so sorry it didn't go as you had hoped, but I am so happy you and little Ian are doing well. Tricia he is just beautiful! Congratulations momma, and I'm glad you are sticking around....I would hate to have to stalk you down...lol.
I am so happy for you Tricia!! I know everything did not go as planned but all that does not matter now, little Ian is home and happy!!!!
Glad to hear you are not going anywhere, because in the world would we want to get rid of you! Sorry sista, you are one of us now!!!
Thanks for the update and look forward to hearing more stories about Ian!!!!!!!
Glad to hear you are not going anywhere, because in the world would we want to get rid of you! Sorry sista, you are one of us now!!!
Thanks for the update and look forward to hearing more stories about Ian!!!!!!!
There you are...congratulations! Just take it easy, recover, and enjoy your beautiful new addition! You won this race! Pam
sorry sorry sorry, I see them now. He is beautiful!!!!! What a blessing!!!!
Congrats - We need to see some pictures of your beautiful little miracle now.
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