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Oliver "Ollie" Andrew is here! I will happily post a thread of more details soon...but for now...
• Born via C-Section at 2:57 p.m. on 10/12/16 at 32+2 weeks gestational age. • 4 pounds, 2 ounces, 17 inches long, and wailed like a siren! • Generally rocking at life so far. ❤️
Welcome M.axwell Perr.y Driba.n! I will follow @swhiddon33's lead! FT posting photo, sorry if it is huge.
Born at 34+1 weeks gestation via emergency c-section at 8:54 AM on Sat. 10/22/16
5 lbs and 1 ounce, 18 inches long and came out with a head full of hair, squawking like a bird!
His hobbies include suckling on mommy's breast, skin-to-skin with daddy, breathing on his own, being fed colostrum through a syringe in the mouth and having formula/fluids run through an IV.
John Edward Brooks "Jeb" was born October 20 at 33w2d and weighed in at a whopping 3lbs 7oz and was 16.75 inches long. He is absolutely perfect and will hopefully be home soon.
Kai made his entrance at 34 weeks, four days after my water broke. My big boy was 6lbs, 3oz Unfortunately we are both still in the hospital and will be for a couple of weeks, with Kai in NICU. He is doing so well, off CPAP in less than 24 hours, jaundice is gone, and is feeding well orally now. What's complicating things is that he and I both somehow got a blood infection. They don't know how but think it has something to do with not delivering for four days. Thankfully they induced at that point or things could have turned deadly. My poor baby had to have a lumbar puncture this morning, which was what finally broke me. He's a trooper though. Here's our little man
I haven't posted too much on these boards, but wanted to share our pregnancy story! Our little Charlotte made an early arrival on Wednesday at 32 weeks 4 days, weighing 3 pounds 9 ounces.
Due to low amniotic fluid my doctor recommended at 31 weeks that I start tracking kicks each evening. Little girl was normally very active so I became concerned when there was no movement for over 2 hours on Sunday night. We went to the hospital thinking a quick heart beat check and ultrasound would send us on our way, but it was confirmed that she seemed to be slowing down. Luckily we were able to delay the delivery for 3 days, giving us enough time for a Beta shot to help her lung development.
We have a few weeks in the NICU before we'll be able to bring her home, but they have a wonderful boarding program here so that we can stay in a private hospital room for only $25 per day to remain close. She's been on room air since delivery and she's eating well and gaining weight. It's certainly not the experience we planned for, but we're extremely lucky that she is as healthy as she is.
Olivia Bliss was born at 9:09pm, 4lbs 8oz, 17.75" long. Sophia Lynn was born at 9:11pm, 5lbs 0oz, 17.5" long. November 8, 2016, via csection, at 35+1 gestation. I was developing preeclampsia, so it was time for them to come out. Currently Sophia has spent the afternoon in nicu to stabilize blood sugar, but we should have her back in the morning. Other than that, no nicu time was needed, and baby girls are perfect, and doing amazing. They look very similar, but we don't think they're identical. Working on telling them apart! Olivia Sophia
This is my son, Ash.ton Mave.rick. After a long and honestly traumatic birth experience for me, he made his way into the world on Friday, November 11th around 8:30pm at 34 weeks and 4 days, weighing in at 4lbs due to IUGR and my Pre-eclampsia. Early, but perfect for us.
He will be in the NICU for some time to pack on some weight because of my Pre-eclampsia, but otherwise is functioning well, breathing on his own, and is honestly perfect. I didn't get to meet him until almost 24 hours after his birth...I fell instantly in love! After I process more what happened during the birth I will share, but for now I am still in the hospital. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that was concerned and sending me well wishes... I wasn't ignoring you! I honestly love this community, and will work on sharing my story soon.
I welcomed my daughter, Charlotte Rose, into the world on Friday 11/11 @ 36+1. I was due on 12/7, but she had other plans. She is perfect and I couldn't be more taken by her. ♡♡
Well, we finally decided on a name for our little one! Welcome, Natalie Marie! Born 11/13 at 36 weeks, 6 days after 13.5 hours of labor. I had some complications after delivery which I am still processing and will probably share later. In the meantime, meet Natalie! I'm so excited to be your mom!
Thank you, you spectacular ladies! I know I have been down right bitchy, grouchy, and just unpleasant lately. Thank you for letting me vent and putting me in my place when I overstepped.
Emmaline Kate: born 7:29 am Nov. 18th via unmedicated (stupid fast labor) VBaC. She came in a whirlwind, water was broken at 6:23 am, and I was ready to push at 7 - had to wait for the doc to get back. Started pushing at 7:15, thought I was going to have my pelvis ripped in half, pubic bone splintered/broken, and my rectum shredded. Ended up needing 3-5 stitches depending which nurse I ask, and a manual placenta retrieval (I got the good 'knock you out' drugs for that). She is absolutely wonderful, has chubby cheeks, small thigh rolls, dark blonde/light brown hair, and is measuring 7lbs 2oz 20 in long.
Harvey Kenneth born 12:25 am via c section on 11/19 at 5 lbs 5 oz and 18.5 inches. Not how I envisioned it - but it went well and he's doing great! He coos constantly to the amusement of everyone and he's already had one good latch! He also came out and immediately peed on two nurses lol.
Introducing Oliver Steven and Ethan Daniel! Born on 11/15 at 8:25 and 8:27 am. Oliver weighed 4.15 and Ethan weighed 5.4 lbs. Though my previous-e reared its ugly head, it was much later at 35 weeks this time and we were so on top of it that we were looking at every diagnostic tool multiple times per week for comparison to prevent anything jumping without notice. I had a handful of high BP readings on Monday, was admitted, and had a C section scheduled for 8 am the next morning within an hour of getting to L&D. The boys are doing wonderfully, they got to stay with us the whole time which really helped us learn to care for twins quickly. We're working still to find the right dosage/combo of BP meds for me right now as I had to stay an extra day for it. Docs think it will be very short lived this time around though. Here's our newest little boys - they're just wonderful.
Wyatt Steven was born on Monday, November 21 at 10:33 am. He weighed 6lbs. 5 oz and was 18.5 inches long. He arrived 3 weeks early at 37w0d... and was a total surprise! I'm on my laptop now, but will add a pic to the post from my phone in a few.
He came very quick. My water broke at 2:15am and I started having sever back pain. After an hour of that and realizing that my mucous plug was coming out, we headed to the hospital. When I called to let them know we were on the way, they didn't seem to think it was urgent but could come and get checked out. Well, I was 6cm dilated (was 1.5 cm last Tuesday), so it was time.
I got an epidural due to the extreme pain I was in, but it was too much. I couldn't help push so they let it wear it off, which was 2 hours but has also gave me some picotin to help with contractions cos they ad slowed down, after being so fast for awhile... but stopped that as it dropped his BP. So, I pushed with the epi wearing off for 3 hours and he finally arrived.
We feel so blessed, and now have a Thanksgiving baby instead of a closer to Christmas Baby. He also has a good set of lungs, ha.
He does show signs of jaundice so we have to go back to the hospital tomorrow to get it checked out. Also, have a meeting with lactation Friday as he's lost some excessive weight and they're concerned. He's not latching that well, and my nipples hurt so much that I don't even want to try. But, we got some supplement formula in the mean time and hope that will help until I can work on the boob problem. I am renting a pump, but that even hurts. My milk has started to come in. FTM, so everything is new to us.
I also only had one NB outfit at home, so that freaked us out. Thankfully, my MIL bought us one and my mom picked up some more today from a baby consignment store. Lots to do around the house since we weren't expecting him this early.
Oh, and DH got home from hunting in MT Sunday afternoon... so we were lucky he was back when it all started.
Re: ****December 2016 Birth Announcements****
@BumpAdmin can we please get this pinned?
Me: 33 H: 36
Married: 12/14/13 DS: 1/29/09
BFP2: 10/9/15 MMC: 11/12/15
BFP3: 4/6/16 DD: 12/12/16
Please Sticky!!
Together Since 04/21/2009; Married Since 05/29/2013
Baby Boy born 11/30/16
Baby #2 Due December 4
TTC since June 2015
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natural pregnancy: 2008
Me: 28 (Hypothyroid), DH: 35
Together since: 2010
Married: 2013
TTC: 2013
Infertility: severe MFI, low AMH (0.5)
Met RE: January 2016
ER: 3/14 (4 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized)
fresh 3dt of 2 embryos= BFP (1 implanted)
EDD w/ baby boy= 12/6/16
TTC #1 January 2016
BFP April 18 2016 | EDD December 29, 2016
Welcome baby A! January 9, 2017
TTC#2 March 2018
BFP March 30, 2018 | EDD December 12, 2018
• Born via C-Section at 2:57 p.m. on 10/12/16 at 32+2 weeks gestational age.
• 4 pounds, 2 ounces, 17 inches long, and wailed like a siren!
• Generally rocking at life so far.
❤️
FT posting photo, sorry if it is huge.
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
TTC #2: Jan 2019
DS: 2.5 yo
EDD: 12/2/16 DOB: 10/22/16
(Previously MBS2016 Dec 2016 board
Due to low amniotic fluid my doctor recommended at 31 weeks that I start tracking kicks each evening. Little girl was normally very active so I became concerned when there was no movement for over 2 hours on Sunday night. We went to the hospital thinking a quick heart beat check and ultrasound would send us on our way, but it was confirmed that she seemed to be slowing down. Luckily we were able to delay the delivery for 3 days, giving us enough time for a Beta shot to help her lung development.
We have a few weeks in the NICU before we'll be able to bring her home, but they have a wonderful boarding program here so that we can stay in a private hospital room for only $25 per day to remain close. She's been on room air since delivery and she's eating well and gaining weight. It's certainly not the experience we planned for, but we're extremely lucky that she is as healthy as she is.
Olivia
This is my son, Ash.ton Mave.rick.
After a long and honestly traumatic birth experience for me, he made his way into the world on Friday, November 11th around 8:30pm at 34 weeks and 4 days, weighing in at 4lbs due to IUGR and my Pre-eclampsia. Early, but perfect for us.
He will be in the NICU for some time to pack on some weight because of my Pre-eclampsia, but otherwise is functioning well, breathing on his own, and is honestly perfect. I didn't get to meet him until almost 24 hours after his birth...I fell instantly in love! After I process more what happened during the birth I will share, but for now I am still in the hospital. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone that was concerned and sending me well wishes... I wasn't ignoring you! I honestly love this community, and will work on sharing my story soon.
DH & I are both 28 Together: 12 years Married: 09/24/2011
BFP#1: January '12 - DD1 09/16/2012
Preterm labor 31 weeks. Monitored for Hellp and diagnosed with oligohydramnios July '12
BFP #2: 06/25 - EDD 03/05/15 MMC confirmed 8/1 - D&E 8/4 retained tissue discovered 8/20
BFP #3 11/24 - 12/15 Heartbeat detected - DD2 07/29/15
Emmaline Kate: born 7:29 am Nov. 18th via unmedicated (stupid fast labor) VBaC. She came in a whirlwind, water was broken at 6:23 am, and I was ready to push at 7 - had to wait for the doc to get back. Started pushing at 7:15, thought I was going to have my pelvis ripped in half, pubic bone splintered/broken, and my rectum shredded.
Ended up needing 3-5 stitches depending which nurse I ask, and a manual placenta retrieval (I got the good 'knock you out' drugs for that).
She is absolutely wonderful, has chubby cheeks, small thigh rolls, dark blonde/light brown hair, and is measuring 7lbs 2oz 20 in long.
Formerly known as Kate08young
August '18 Siggy April Showers:
Married: 7/22/14
Baby L: 8/4/2015 August 2015 Moms
Baby E: 11/18/2016 December 2016 Moms
TTC #3 08/2017 BFP 11/27/2017.
Twin B lost 11/22/2017, Twin A doing well.
Since we got home yesterday, I figured I'd update here. Scarlett Grace, 36 weeks 2 days. 12/16 5#13 oz, 18.5" long. Tons of hair.
Born November 14, 2016 at 37 weeks and 2 days. She was 7 pounds and 4 ounces. 20.5 inches long. We are in love!!!
He came very quick. My water broke at 2:15am and I started having sever back pain. After an hour of that and realizing that my mucous plug was coming out, we headed to the hospital. When I called to let them know we were on the way, they didn't seem to think it was urgent but could come and get checked out. Well, I was 6cm dilated (was 1.5 cm last Tuesday), so it was time.
I got an epidural due to the extreme pain I was in, but it was too much. I couldn't help push so they let it wear it off, which was 2 hours but has also gave me some picotin to help with contractions cos they ad slowed down, after being so fast for awhile... but stopped that as it dropped his BP. So, I pushed with the epi wearing off for 3 hours and he finally arrived.
We feel so blessed, and now have a Thanksgiving baby instead of a closer to Christmas Baby. He also has a good set of lungs, ha.
He does show signs of jaundice so we have to go back to the hospital tomorrow to get it checked out. Also, have a meeting with lactation Friday as he's lost some excessive weight and they're concerned. He's not latching that well, and my nipples hurt so much that I don't even want to try. But, we got some supplement formula in the mean time and hope that will help until I can work on the boob problem. I am renting a pump, but that even hurts. My milk has started to come in. FTM, so everything is new to us.
I also only had one NB outfit at home, so that freaked us out. Thankfully, my MIL bought us one and my mom picked up some more today from a baby consignment store. Lots to do around the house since we weren't expecting him this early.
Oh, and DH got home from hunting in MT Sunday afternoon... so we were lucky he was back when it all started.
TTC Since: November 2015
BFP: March 31, 2016
DS: November 21, 2016