Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 lyn and DH, A Big hug and congratulations to you both!! I have been waiting for this post. I so happy that you have a healthy darling Baby Girl and what a great name. Please e-mail me @djjayone@... I can't wait to see her! I will keep in touch I know what it's like to have a new born in the house..and We love every minute. Talk to you soon Hugs, Lucille, , and Baby 12-29-05 > > Hello Ladies, > As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for > a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby > girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she > weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) > I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and > when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it > was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and > dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we > were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the > nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood > which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me > with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually > found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). > So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging > them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two > options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver > vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could > just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided > to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! > Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction > to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very > nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses > thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a > very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I > kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, > even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and > even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All > in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is > absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me > directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the > pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which > really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and > less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the > doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I > guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals > itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! > She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off > to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy > blankets. > Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the > c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try > to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. > Lyn > 27, UD > Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 lyn and DH, A Big hug and congratulations to you both!! I have been waiting for this post. I so happy that you have a healthy darling Baby Girl and what a great name. Please e-mail me @djjayone@... I can't wait to see her! I will keep in touch I know what it's like to have a new born in the house..and We love every minute. Talk to you soon Hugs, Lucille, , and Baby 12-29-05 > > Hello Ladies, > As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for > a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby > girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she > weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) > I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and > when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it > was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and > dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we > were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the > nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood > which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me > with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually > found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). > So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging > them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two > options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver > vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could > just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided > to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! > Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction > to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very > nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses > thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a > very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I > kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, > even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and > even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All > in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is > absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me > directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the > pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which > really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and > less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the > doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I > guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals > itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! > She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off > to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy > blankets. > Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the > c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try > to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. > Lyn > 27, UD > Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 lyn and DH, A Big hug and congratulations to you both!! I have been waiting for this post. I so happy that you have a healthy darling Baby Girl and what a great name. Please e-mail me @djjayone@... I can't wait to see her! I will keep in touch I know what it's like to have a new born in the house..and We love every minute. Talk to you soon Hugs, Lucille, , and Baby 12-29-05 > > Hello Ladies, > As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for > a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby > girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she > weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) > I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and > when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it > was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and > dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we > were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the > nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood > which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me > with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually > found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). > So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging > them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two > options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver > vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could > just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided > to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! > Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction > to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very > nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses > thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a > very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I > kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, > even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and > even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All > in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is > absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me > directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the > pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which > really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and > less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the > doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I > guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals > itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! > She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off > to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy > blankets. > Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the > c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try > to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. > Lyn > 27, UD > Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Wonderful news, Lyn! Congratulations! It sounds like your birthing experience was a little scary, but as you said, it's all worth it in the end to see your daughter's perfect little face. Many prayers for happy & healthy 2006! PCOS, T-shape ttc#1 since 01/2003 Lyn Becker trueyankeefan@...> wrote: Hello Ladies, As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy blankets. Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. Lyn 27, UD Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Wonderful news, Lyn! Congratulations! It sounds like your birthing experience was a little scary, but as you said, it's all worth it in the end to see your daughter's perfect little face. Many prayers for happy & healthy 2006! PCOS, T-shape ttc#1 since 01/2003 Lyn Becker trueyankeefan@...> wrote: Hello Ladies, As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy blankets. Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. Lyn 27, UD Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Wonderful news, Lyn! Congratulations! It sounds like your birthing experience was a little scary, but as you said, it's all worth it in the end to see your daughter's perfect little face. Many prayers for happy & healthy 2006! PCOS, T-shape ttc#1 since 01/2003 Lyn Becker trueyankeefan@...> wrote: Hello Ladies, As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy blankets. Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. Lyn 27, UD Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I am so excited for you! I actually got tears in my eyes reading this email. What a journey but you've made it and Madilyn has arrived. I would love to see a photo...email bramanning@.... I think the c section was a great decision. You've had enough to worry about during the pg being UD. The less stressful, the better. The catheter incident sounds quite painful and I am surprised to hear about the septum. I can't wait to see what they find with me. Madilyn sounds like she is very healthy, weighing in at a good number and the perfect size. I can only imagine your excitement these days. At least she sleeps well so that you can as well. Anyway, my thoughts are with you and I am very excited for you. You have been truly blessed and you're right...it is all worth it. Please email me whenever you would like even if only to shout with excitement. Brandee PG # 1 9 weeks 2 m/c 3/05 & 7/05 Lyn Becker trueyankeefan@...> wrote: Hello Ladies, As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy blankets. Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. Lyn 27, UD Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! It's so funny how excited I was to see your post as I looked through my email subjects! I can't say if we have ever coresponded with one another, but all the same, I had been waiting to see your Baby Girl's announcement. This whole site is so wonderful! ~ Best wishes to you & Baby Madilyn and the entire family! - Marcie M. (UD) Lyn Becker trueyankeefan@...> wrote: Hello Ladies, As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy blankets. Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. Lyn 27, UD Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 OMG Lyn, how wonderful!!! I'm so happy for you but sorry you had to go through so much. Best of luck with your sweet Madilyn Paige! Star > > > Hello Ladies, > As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for > a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby > girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she > weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 CONGRATULATIONS Lyn!!!! and welcome Maddy!!!! i'm so relieved to know that you're both home and doing well - i was waiting for your post - i'm sorry the spinal gave you such a bad reaction and i'm glad the murmur is gone - my son was also born with what the drs call an 'innocent' murmur but it disappeared at around age 2 - i hope you recover quickly and painlessly from your c/s and i'm sure you'll enjoy your little treasure don't worry too much about us here in the board we understand you have much better things to do now that reading our posts congratulations again !!! i'm so happy about your success story !!!! take care gabi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 Congratulations, Lyn! I'm sorry that you had such a difficult delivery, but very excited for you that your daughter is here and doing well! I hope that she continues to thrive and that you get back to feeling like your old self soon! Best Wishes! Mikell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I was so excited too! My baby was born on August 9th of last year, but I occasionally sign on to the board to see how you are doing Lyn - I am so happy to see that all is well & you have a beautiful baby girl! (I also COMPLETELY understand the catheter / septum pain - OUCH!) Congratulations on finally reaping the rewards of your long journey! I would love to see a pic if you can spare a moment away from your little one: jmejenkins@... > > Hello Ladies, > As you may or may not have noticed, I've been absent from the board for > a while. Well, I'd like to announce the arrival of our precious baby > girl!!!! Madilyn Paige was born on Thursday January 5th 2006 at 1:12 PM she > weighed 7lbs 7ozs and is 20 1/2 inches long! (And might I add, perfect!) > I went in to my doctor's appointment that morning feeling miserable and > when the nurse took my blood pressure she was extremely alarmed because it > was so dangerously high. The doctor came in and examined me and told me and > dh to go directly to L&D for a probable induction that afternoon. Well, we > were a bit nervous and very excited. When we arrived at the hospital, the > nurse asked me for a urine sample and when I went, there was A LOT of blood > which scared the life out of me!!! The doctor there decided to induce me > with pitocin but when the nurse tried to insert the catheter, they actually > found that I have a vaginal septum (we didn't know about it prior to this). > So, the insertion of the catheter was extremely painful and I was begging > them to stop. The doctor came in and sat down with me and gave me and dh two > options. She said they could still induce me and let me try to deliver > vaginally and run the risk of needing an emergency c-section or we could > just do the c-section in a controlled manner. We talked it over and decided > to go with the controlled c-section, and I have no regrets about it! > Unfortunately, we did run into some problems. I had a horrible reaction > to the spinal block medication and as soon as she was born, I got very > nauseous and I started trembling so violently that the doctors and nurses > thought I was going to have seizures so I couldn't see my baby girl for a > very long time. A nurse had to stay with me constantly to watch me and I > kept pulling out my oxygen because my face was so swollen and itchy. So, > even though she was born at 1:12 PM, I didn't see her until about 5:00 and > even then, they wouldn't let me hold her because I was trembling so bad. All > in all though, the entire experience was way worth it because she is > absolutely beautiful!!! If anyone would like to see pictures, email me > directly and I will be more than happy to email you a picture. When the > pediatrician first examined her after birth, she heard a heart murmur which > really frightened us but each day we were in the hospital, it got less and > less noticeable and today when we took her for her one week appointment, the > doctor said the murmur had completely disappeared and she is fine!!! (I > guess it is common for babies to be born with a murmur that then seals > itself off a few days after birth). So far, Maddy is an excellent baby!!! > She sleeps 3 1/2 - 4 hours at a time and wakes to eat then easily drifts off > to sleep. We have found that she loves to be swaddled and covered in cozy > blankets. > Anyway, sorry for the long post. If anyone has any questions about the > c-section or anything else, please feel free to email me. I am going to try > to get caught up with everyone's news and updates. > Lyn > 27, UD > Mommy to Madilyn Paige 1/5/06 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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