Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Dear Titch, Young is amazingly beautiful, and you look terrific for all you went through. Babies are sure worth it hunh! I love his name, our Niles was almost a , would have been for 's Grandfather who had passed, and then we thought about for my Grandfather, making him , except that is a major talent agency here in the states, and alas we nixed that idea. Niles just hates his name, cause he has never met anyone with his name, and still wishes we had gone with . Breastfeeding is so worth the effort, I breastfed all mine( 3), and eventually you and him will find your comfort zone. My Niles was the hardest, just didn't know where to keep his tongue, but eventually he got it. My kids were fun to breastfed since all of them got teeth at three to four months, hard to correct a baby that young when they bite you. I just thought it was majorily important since allergies and asthma runs through my husbands family that I give them the best start in life. You are just amazing, with all your battles with your spine, and believe me little will be worth every ache and pain. So nice to see your face after all these years of talking to you! May heaps of blessings be sent your way! [ ] new arrival ) arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several of the nurses each said to me independently "goodness me, you are doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock support"!!!So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the revision, well there's just nothing in it.That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain.All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his size, there really wasn't any way he could get out.Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope anyway..... ;o)Piccies @ www.binary-9.comtitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Titch, I wrote a nice long reply and then my computer pooped out and I lost it. Anyways, congrats on becoming a mommy You have quite an exciting and interesting birth story! I'm glad to hear that you both are healthy and home. And I hope you recover quickly from the c-section. certainly sounds like a big healthy boy Were you fullterm? Both of my kids were early, about a month or so, and weighed 5lb10oz and 5lb3oz. I can't imagine going fullterm or carrying a 9lb10oz baby around in my belly! You have my admiration! For breastfeeding and bottle feeding, I used a Boppy pillow to hold the baby. It was more comfortable for me than using a regular pillow. I don't know if they carry them in the UK, but it is a U- shaped pillow. Good luck with adjusting to parenthood and the lack of sleep I wish you guys the best! > > arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and > slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood > pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, > it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several > of the nurses each said to me independently " goodness me, you are > doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 OHHHHHHHHHHHHH what a NICE SIZE " little one " ! LOL Over here we would say you have a football player! I'm so glad you are both okay and that he and you are doing so well. Put him in a stroller whenever you can, they make excellent walkers! I found that out when I was pushing my granddaughter around. I always wanted stoller duty because it was so nice for both of us. And no shame in bottle feeding if you need/want to. HUGS, Kathy > > arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and > slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood > pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, > it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several > of the nurses each said to me independently " goodness me, you are > doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian > patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock > support " !!! > > So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want > me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be > up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any > opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was > transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day > because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have > pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came > through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on > paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more > difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to > dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the > revision, well there's just nothing in it. > > That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in > for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available > even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following > day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never > had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than > when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and > not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, > because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him > differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him > around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my > anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left > lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain. > > All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my > poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of > what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it > seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel > rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting > ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with > it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief > knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it > turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his > size, there really wasn't any way he could get out. > > Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes > he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope > anyway..... ;o) > > Piccies @ www.binary-9.com > > titch > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 tich, congratulations, wow he was a nice size baby......I am glad all and all everything went well....just remeber take adventage of every time he rest for you to rest congrats again ravenskul <oojackapivvy@...> wrote: arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several of the nurses each said to me independently "goodness me, you are doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock support"!!!So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the revision, well there's just nothing in it.That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain.All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his size, there really wasn't any way he could get out.Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope anyway..... ;o)Piccies @ www.binary-9.comtitch Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Congrats Titch! Gee, both my babies were under 7 lbs! By the time they got to 10 pounds, was usually the time I'd start getting terrible back aches while carrying them. (He's almost 10 pounds NOW!) I hope that is not the case for you, but you should use common sense. Honestly, sit when you hold the baby ... and when walking, get one of those little cheapy umbrella strollers to whizz him 'round the house. So thrilled for you tho'! ... blessings to you and your expanded family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Titch, Congratulations!!! I am fairly new to this iste, but wanted to let you know how happy I am for you! I have two girls; 7 & 2 1/2, pre-revision surgery, but can still somewhat relate to your experience. i had HELLP syndrome which is an extreme form of pre-clampsia. My babies were small, but fine, but my progosis was grave. Good news is - I'm obviously fine, as are my children, and I have enjoyed the child rearing journey!!! Enjoy your baby, get your rest, and take care! Ann Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 Titch, is quite handsome! Congrats on surviving the "easy" part. I wish you and 2c some peace and much joy and happiness in this new endeavor. My mom reminds me on occasion that I was a 10 pounder delivered vaginally with "only" a double episiotomy...thinks I should appreciate her suffering and "be nice" to her as a result. For the record, I was 22 1/2 in. long, so I wasn't so much fat as "toddler sized" (according to my dad) from the get go. Good to hear you are bouncing back nicely. Enjoy every moment! kam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Congratulations Titch to you & your hubby, on the birth of your baby boy. Hope the little guy brings you much joy. Love, Diane B > > arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and > slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood > pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, > it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several > of the nurses each said to me independently " goodness me, you are > doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian > patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock > support " !!! > > So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want > me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be > up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any > opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was > transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day > because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have > pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came > through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on > paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more > difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to > dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the > revision, well there's just nothing in it. > > That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in > for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available > even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following > day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never > had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than > when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and > not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, > because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him > differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him > around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my > anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left > lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain. > > All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my > poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of > what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it > seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel > rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting > ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with > it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief > knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it > turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his > size, there really wasn't any way he could get out. > > Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes > he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope > anyway..... ;o) > > Piccies @ www.binary-9.com > > titch > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Titch! What a tiny little love bug! Your Will is the " cutiest " ! I know you and 2c will have a wonderful time being parents...it is so much fun (most of the time)...and so far it looks like you have a sleeping baby...fantastic! Rest and enjoy. The breastfeeding thing, while natural, is a lot of work...I managed to do it for 2.5 years. I think it was one of the harder things I managed to do...getting it all figured out in the early months was the challenging time. The best advice I got was from a friend who reminded me that the cows lay down a lot for a reason....it's work making milk! Ha. Take Care, Cam > > arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and > slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood > pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, > it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several > of the nurses each said to me independently " goodness me, you are > doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian > patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock > support " !!! > > So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want > me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be > up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any > opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was > transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day > because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have > pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came > through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on > paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more > difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to > dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the > revision, well there's just nothing in it. > > That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in > for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available > even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following > day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never > had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than > when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and > not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, > because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him > differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him > around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my > anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left > lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain. > > All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my > poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of > what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it > seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel > rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting > ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with > it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief > knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it > turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his > size, there really wasn't any way he could get out. > > Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes > he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope > anyway..... ;o) > > Piccies @ www.binary-9.com > > titch > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Congratulations!! is a handsome little fellow and he has a gorgeous mom! I loved the pictures -- I have similar ones from my first and third. I am glad the waiting is over and you can start enjoying your child now. It sounds like you are already on the road to recovery from your surgery. What a relief that he wasn't 11 pounds after all!! (Did I ever tell you that my first one was 9lb 6oz) > > arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and > slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood > pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, > it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several > of the nurses each said to me independently " goodness me, you are > doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian > patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock > support " !!! > > So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want > me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be > up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any > opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was > transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day > because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have > pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came > through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on > paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more > difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to > dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the > revision, well there's just nothing in it. > > That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in > for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available > even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following > day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never > had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than > when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and > not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, > because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him > differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him > around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my > anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left > lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain. > > All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my > poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of > what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it > seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel > rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting > ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with > it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief > knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it > turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his > size, there really wasn't any way he could get out. > > Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes > he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope > anyway..... ;o) > > Piccies @ www.binary-9.com > > titch > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Well, that is our brave Titch! Wonderful piccies, and Mum is looking as radiant as baby is adorable! Congratulations to the whole family, and let Dad change lots of nappies! Sharon :^) [ ] new arrival ) arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several of the nurses each said to me independently "goodness me, you are doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock support"!!!So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the revision, well there's just nothing in it.That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain.All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his size, there really wasn't any way he could get out.Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope anyway..... ;o)Piccies @ www.binary-9.comtitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR NEW BUNDLE OF LOVE!! HE IS WONDERFUL!! YOU LOOK GREAT~ THANK FOR SHARING THE PICTURES, I LOVED SEEING THEM. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MORE AS HE GROWS! YOU ARE AWSOME! SUZIESharon Green <sharon.green18@...> wrote: Well, that is our brave Titch! Wonderful piccies, and Mum is looking as radiant as baby is adorable! Congratulations to the whole family, and let Dad change lots of nappies! Sharon :^) [ ] new arrival ) arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several of the nurses each said to me independently "goodness me, you are doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock support"!!!So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the revision, well there's just nothing in it.That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain.All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his size, there really wasn't any way he could get out.Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope anyway..... ;o)Piccies @ www.binary-9.comtitch Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 cuddling in bed was my favorite position for breastfeeding! > > The best advice I got was > from a friend who reminded me that the cows lay down a lot for a > reason....it's work making milk! Ha. > > Take Care, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hi Titch, CONGRATULATIONS! Bonnie [ ] new arrival ) arrived @ 2.28am Saturday, weighing in at a long and slender 9lbs 10ozs. After an urgent induction because my blood pressure was climbing and there were other signs of pre-eclampsia, it went to being an emergency section in the end - bizarrely several of the nurses each said to me independently "goodness me, you are doing ever so well, you're more mobile than just about any caesarian patient I've seen and we were expecting you to need round the clock support"!!!So, it seems likely that *this* is the major reason they didn't want me to have a section, basically they didn't believe me that I'd be up and going almost immediately. At that, I wasn't given any opiates after a morphine shot about 1hr after it before I was transferred to the ward, and was on paracetamol only for the day because someone had written me up for ibuprofen and they only have pink ones which I react to the dye in. Meanwhile, others who came through the ward while I was in, having had sections, were on paracetamol, diclofenac and codeine phosphate and having more difficulty than me - not to say it didn't hurt, but comparing it to dealing with the constant grinding pain of the lead up to the revision, well there's just nothing in it.That said, care was good for the most part and I was glad to be in for a few days to have the extra support and knowledge available even though I was technically fit enough to go home the following day. This whole baby thing is a major learning curve, having never had anything whatsoever to do with them before! Still, other than when he's colicky Will seems to be a rather placid little lad and not bothered by much. Breastfeeding is harder than it could be, because I can't easily just position him differently or hold him differently, or change the angle of how I'm sat. Also, hefting him around is resulting in some pretty bad pain in the muscles around my anterior scar on my back, as it cuts across the grain of my left lat, and that's been more brutal than any other pain.All in all, the whole process was probably far more traumatic for my poor husband than it was for me - I have very little recollection of what happened after they finally got me on the PCA machine and it seems that fentanyl makes me somewhat inclined to say what I feel rather than what I should..... and of course as the pain was getting ahead of me I was zoning more and more into just trying to deal with it so it was thanks to him that I actually got the pain relief knocked up a level each time and eventually got the c/s - which it turned out was essential because between my wacky anatomy and his size, there really wasn't any way he could get out.Anyway, enough waffle, time to try to wake him up a bit in hopes he'll sleep for longer when we go to bed (well, I can hope anyway..... ;o)Piccies @ www.binary-9.comtitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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