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BlondeBeachBride08

Hey everyone!

Thanks for all of the well wishes yesterday! I still can't believe she's here, nor that I'm the first of the July moms to go!

Labor wasn't that bad, but I was glad when it was over. This tear hurts a LOT but besides that and being tired, I'm feeling really good.

Quinn is stuck in the NICU because I had a fever while I was in labor and  was also GBS positive so they are monitoring her in case she has some sort of infection. She's on antibiotics for 48 hours and then she should be able to come with us. We'll wait and see on that. It's pretty much the best reason a baby could ever be in a NICU so I'm glad she's not sick at least.

I really wish she was in the room with us but that's not going to happen. So, I'm spending most of my time is being spent in the NICU with her. I have successfully negotiated a feeding on demand schedule with her (instead of the NICU every 3 hour schedule)  where they'll call me whenever she wakes up or is acting hungry (if I'm not there already). I've been down there 5 times so far today and have tried breast feeding every time. I've been fortunate enough to be able to work with a lactation consultant who is also an NICU nurse. Last time we fed I got her to latch on both sides, YAY! She's eager, she just falls asleep on me a lot.

I already feel like she's been here forever and it's only been 15 hours. Amazing. 

MelVic

Hey!!! So glad things are going great....I had a 2nd degree tare and I remember how much it stung and burned etc...so I am definitely thinking of you...

A little girl!!! How exciting!! Let the shopping begin lol...

I remember when Gianna use to fall asleep at the boob lol...but don't give up, she will get it, especially if she already successfully latched one! That is awesome!!

Can't wait to see more pics of her...try and get as much rest as you can!!! 

MrsBlayne

That's great that she is catching on with breastfeeding! Are you so excited that it's a girl? I'm sorry that she has to stay in NICU but hopefully she will be home with you in no time!

policewife08

Anderson was in the NICU also for almost the same reason.  Not having him in the room with me was the hardest part.  But I wasn't in the room much b/c of it which helped me recover faster I think.

Glad that it wasn't too bad.  Take this time to catch up on some sleep!  She is beautiful Morgan!

Eleise96

Hi Morgan!  Congrats on your sweet little girl!  I can't wait to see more pictures. 

I had a 2nd degree tear and I feel your pain.  The peri bottle they have you use in the hospital is the.best.thing.ever.  Use it religiously.  I think I used mine for the first 2 weeks. 

That's awesome that you are able to feed on demand and that Quinn is latching.  I remember when Kellen would fall asleep.  I did everything I could to try and wake that little guy up---now I try to get him to fall asleep!  Ha! 

Again, congrats to you and Steve.  Isn't it amazing how tiny she is but how much she changes your life in just one split second?  Motherhood is the best thing ever and I am so excited for you to start your journey. 

Mrs.S_0909

Hi Morgan!! Congrats on baby Quinn!

AprilJT

I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well Morgan!  Quinn is such a sweet name, I just love it!  I'm sorry she is having to spend some time in the NICU but try to use it to get some rest. 
I tore when I gave birth to Rowen so I feel your pain.  I highly recommend taking sitz baths!  It helped me so much! 

mrsquetee09

Awww! So glad to hear things are going well Happy 4th!

dani_girl08

Hey chica!!!!  I'm so happy to hear that you're doing well, & that Quinn is doing excellent as well.  I hope she gets out of the NICU right on schedule to go home with you.  I'm sure she will!  I'm glad BFing is off to a good start.  I still cannot believe that she is here already!  I'm so excited that you had a girl--I can't wait for our daughters to meet!!!

 P.S. What was it that you called me when we were on gchat the other day???  Wasn't is something like a "lucky biotch" since Baby G had dropped & I was showing signs of progress?  Who's lucky now?  Hmpfff.   

natalee215

I'm so happy for you!  Of course I'm also quite jealous that you're going to be snuggling with your princess while I'm in full fledged b*tch mode impatiently waiting for my LO for these last few weeks! 

Yay for Quinn taking to BFing so well!  I hope she gets of of the NICU soon!

BTW, you're not 37 weeks, 2 days PG.  YOU'RE A MOMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

siba1119

Congrats Morgan!  She is beautiful!!!

trevess

dani_girl08:

 

 P.S. What was it that you called me when we were on gchat the other day???  Wasn't is something like a "lucky biotch" since Baby G had dropped & I was showing signs of progress?  Who's lucky now?  Hmpfff.   

Too funny!

I swear that the mother's instinct is always correct- you KNEW you were having a girl (aside from guessing about the U/S).  Enjoy every moment- soak it all in as best you can...she is precious!!!

 

Wendells

congrats Morgan, i'm so happy for you!!  i had a third degree tear as well...no fun!  i also had a fever during labor, but was not GBS positive, so they kept us in the hospital a little bit longer to monitor G as he got a fever after he was born, but luckily no NICU.  That's awesome that you're able to feed on demand and work with the LC.  It's so true, your life changes in an instant!

DreamsBride411

Hey girl!!!! Glad to hear it's all working out despite the tear and the NICU. There's no place better for Quinn to be in case she does have GBS. Her stay is going to be over in there before you know it and you'll have her all to youself soon!! Glad to hear things are going well w/BFing. You've got a whole support group here if you need us or run into any problems. Enjoy your stay as much ad you can and give that little beauty a special squeeze from her auntie Cris!!!

Lisa7

Congrats Morgan!

sparkle83

So glad you are feeling well! Yay for the BFing going the way you want it. She is adorable, congrats again!!!!

oohlypinon

Congrats Morgan!  She is beautiful!!!

MrsAzull

Congratulations again Morgan, Quinn is adorable. Sorry to hear about the tear, hope it heals quickly. Like you said glad the only reason she is in the Nicu is more for precautionary measures. Oh the feeling of a baby resting on your chest and just snuggling, I miss those days in the hospital. Now my wiggle worm wont hold still for a minute.

Congrats again.

sillybiochemist

Congrats!  Sorry to hear about the tear, hope it heals quickly.  GBS is a pretty common thing so I'm sure little Quinn will be fine.  Glad to hear she's latching well.

Ms.Beachbum08

Congrats Mama!!!  Cherish every moment in the hospital because soon the craziness will begin.  Also, I am glad that you mom and sister made it in time.  Please let me know if you need anything.

Mrs.N.H.

Congratulations!! She is so beautiful!

Sorry about the tear and not having her in the room...that sucks! But I'm glad things went pretty well. It's cool that you negotiated with them and are breastfeeding her on demand...way better than on their schedule.