Michael is here!

[Atlanta Girl]

Born on April 8, by c-section 7 lb 9 oz and 20 1/4 in. I had a hard delivery.  I was trying to go natural started contracting the night of the 7th and found the blood early morning. My mw wasn't sure it was true labor, went home after my monitoring and by 12 pm the contractions were getting pretty strong.  Patiently waited until 6 pm to go to l&d. Once there I was bleeding quite a bit and 2-3 cm dilated.  At midnight I was 6 cm, exausted and decided to go for an epi.  it didn't work right away, I was going crazy!  They gave me more, started working and slowing down my labor.  At 2 am I was dilated unevenly (6 cm on one side 8 on the other). They had me switch side didn't work.  Started pitocin, I couple of bad contractions slowed Michael's hb down to 80-90.  The room was filled with nurses and the doc came and tried several shots... My uterus was hard as rock.  It finally got better and they gave me two choices: continue for 1 more hr and see what happens or c-section.  I wanted to get it over with and I went for the c-sec.  OVER!

I'm still at the hospital not sure if they will discharge me today.  I'm struggling with bf, Michael now is 6lb 10.5oz and they told me to start supplementing yesterday.  I gave him 10-15 ml of formula yesterday.  Waiting patiently for my milk to come.

Thanks everyone for all your help!

[cpatow]

Yay!! So glad all is well and hang tight w/ the adaptng and with nursing. It's all rough in the first few weeks, whether it's your first or fifth!!! Congrats again!

[Atlanta Girl]

thank you so much for all your messages.  i'm wrting with michael in my arms.  i had a bad start since he does not want to sleep in his crib but will fall asleep and sleep only in somebody's arms.  that is driving me nuts.  at first i thougt i wasn't feeding him enough and i triedsupplementing.  then i realized he would sleep even 4 hrs straight in my arm breastfeeding only.  he just doesn't like the crib.
my milk is in now but my nipples are soooo sore! i'm not enjoying breastfeeding that much.

i would choose northside hospital again, iwas very satisfied with everything there.  the nurses were all really nice.  two of them were really experieced and help me a lot.  the lact cons were also very very helppful. the rooms were comfortable and i was provided with everything i needed (and more).  you know nh is the hospital that deliver more babies in all the us.  they do have a high rate for c-sec (30%) but mine was necessary.  the night i had mine they performed 15!

hope everybody is doing ok!

[montie2]

He is beautiful!  Hope you are doing ok. Congratulations and hang in there on the breastfeeding, it can be very frustrating.

[DML100607]

congratulations! he's beautiful.  :)

[DML100607]

congratulations! he's beautiful.  :)

[valleybabes]

OMG!!! Congrats! ....so happy for you and your new baby! I am 5 months now and can hardly wait for my turn!!!! Relax and take care of yourself and I hope for a speedy recovery!!!!

[pertykitty]

congrats im glad you are both safe.  the nurses always want you to supplement.  its your choice to decide if you want to do that or not.  babies always drop some weight so dont be worried, addison was born 5 2 and dropped to 4 10.  they tried to make her take a bottle but i refused (i had a c too)  i pumped and took my milk to the nursery (jaundice under lights) and used a tube with breastfeeding to feed her that way.  i am just giving you encouragement should you want to breastfeed but you dont have to listen to me lol.  cant wait to see pictures!

[40smama]

Congratulations and welcome to the world, baby Michael!!  Sorry for the really nasty delivery - you poor thing!  I'm glad it's over and you did the right thing opting for the c-section since the cord was around his head - bless his heart (and yours too).  Your milk will be in soon - try not to stress & I hope you have a safe, speedy recover - jen

[kindergal]

Yipppeeee!!!!!

[shesherm]

congratulations :O) Welcome baby Michael
glad he mad it here safely and wishing you a speedy recovery

[Tanker Chic]

what a cutie!! congrats!!

glad all is well

[AshleysMom]

Congratulations!!!!!

[azqtpies]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow another med baby born =) Happy Birthday Michael... I am so glad you both are doing great!!!! what a little angel =))
Great Job Momma!!!
Kelly & Tyler

[cpatow]

Yay Atlanta Girl!!!

I'm so glad c-sec turned out well and was a good choice! And what wonderful photos!! I saw the NH logo on the baby basinnet...that's where I'll bein 4 weeks!! Please message me and let me know how they are and if there is anything you'd do differently there. I'm nervous being from out of state and not having had any experience w/ NH before.

Best of luck to you w/ the nursing and adapting!!! You have such a precious little bundle!!!
Christina

[adgal]

He is truly a beautiful baby!!  Congratulations, and I am glad all worked out well.  

[Sahuaro87]

Congratulations!!!! now the fun really begins.

[jennyb473]

congratulations!  he is absolutely georgeous!!!  good luck and hope you are feeling better from the c-section soon.  Good thing you went for that with the cord wrapped!!

[pcarsey]

Congrats Mommy!! Happy Birthday Michael!! I can see why you are so proud!!

I'm sorry you had such a rough time at the beginning but I'm so glad all turned out perfect in the end!

Congrats again!!
Patty

[kellym]

Look at him!! congratulations he's adorable...

[Tennesseegirl]

what a sweetie pie !!!!
congraudlations.. Im so glad all worked out for the best with the c-sec. just love those storys!! thanks for sharing...Now.. more pictures please.... smile

[tina1111]

OMG!! He is P E R F E C T !!! What a little angel! Congrats on a beautiful, beautiful baby!

[Atlanta Girl]

Forgot to mention... he had the cord wrapped around his neck.  I'm very glad I went for the c-section.