Quick update

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I'm getting ready to leave the hospital today in about an hour. I'm really upset about leaving Cameron here by herself. I wish I was taking her home but I'm ready to sleep in my own bed.

Cameron is still doing awesome! The NICU doctors are SO happy about the way she is tolerating everything. I fed her my breast milk for the first time today through her tube feed. She came off the ventilator beautifully and has been doing awesome just on the CPAP for a couple of days now! She had her brain ultrasound and everything looks good. She is the sweetest little baby and I love her so much I can't even stand it!! She's got the most beautiful blue eyes and my heart melts every time she looks up at me while I'm changing her diaper She'll be getting a PICC line probably on Friday and that's when we can start kangaroo care. I've never been so excited about anything in my whole life!

And ladies, my breast milk has REALLY come in. My boobs have about doubled in size, they are SO enormous (I was really small to begin with though lol). They are constantly engorged and I can't pump enough. Recovery from the c-section has been fine. I haven't had any issues at all and I'm starting to feel really good again physically. You honestly forget what it's like to not be pregnant but I promise you, one day you will feel normal again!!! I posted a postpartum pic for HDBD... my new body is so weird lol. You ladies all look beautiful though!! Can't wait to see those 40 week bellies and babies!!!!!

CheetoLady161

yay!!!! thanks for the update I was just thinking about you & LO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alieb82

Thank you for sharing and keeping us updated...this is all great news!  I know it must be hard leaving Cameron while you go home, but I'm sure sleeping in your own bed is going to feel AMAZING

Kelly1109

Thanks for the update!  Glad to hear you get to go home.  I know it will be emotional as I went home w/o little one but get your rest & use this time to get everything in order for when she does come home!

PS - You look amazing in your PP picture!  I know I def won't look like that!

heatherjh

So glad she's doing well. My S/O melted when he saw her pic, he couldn't believe how beautiful and perfect she was, being so young. You hang in there, she'll be home before you know it!!! Keep the updates coming, we're still keeping you in our prayers! Hugs

jmd22

So glad to hear that you and Baby Cameron are both doing well!!  

seashell_83

So happy to hear things are going well!!  You look amazing in your PP picture   I can't imagine how it will be going home while Cameron's still in the NICU, but at least you know she is so strong and such a fighter.  She, and you and your DH, have so many people praying for you guys. 

whirlygirl00

Thank you for the update and I'm so happy to hear you're both doing so great! I look forward to watching her progress, be sure to take lots of pictures!

UAbride31007

So glad to hear a great update! Keeping you and Cameron in my T&Ps hoping she'll come home soon!

brookie9

Great news! Thanks for the update! Get some rest!

emd2887

Thanks for the update! Glad to hear she is doing amazing!

mrs.tashnash

I'm so glad she is doing well.

Engorged boobs do not feel good, I remember that feeling. Try not to over pump though as it will tell your body to produce more and you'll just be more engorged. I'd probably try a 2-3 hours schedule for pumping.

Good luck with everything!

glenrapids

yay for health!  and yay for your breast milk coming in!

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iluvmylab

Awesome! Great news!  I'm sure going home will be hard without her, but I'm sure she will be well taken care of you can spend lots of time visiting!  Keep us updated!

precbaby3

SOOO happy that it is going so well...leaving her has got to be hard, but it won't be long and she will be home with her family:)  Really glad you are doing so great!! Very Very Happy For You!

robynlynn83

Such awesome news.  Cameron is such a strong little girl!  Great job mama, glad you are recovering well!

MommynTeacher

Excellent! I'm so happy for you!

Maggie-Moo

Congratulations! I am so happy for you and that your little girl is doing so well. I can't imagine how it will be for you to go home without her, but this way you are making sure you are taking care of yourself and getting rested so that you are all ready for when you are able to bring her home! And hopefully the past 4 days have given you some security in seeing the hospital staff working and knowing that they will take good care of her for you when you are not there.

All the best on your recovery!!

MissBHaven1024

Yay, thank you for the update! It sounds like things are going fantastic and that is so great to hear! Continue to update us when new developments take place! 

Keep getting stronger Cameron, all of us December mommies love you!  

MrsRucinski85

So glad baby Cameron is doing so good! We continue to think about you guys and pray for ya all the time.

Just checked out your pic... you look Amazing! I am excited to get back to my pre-pregnancy belly but at the same time not really... I think I am kind of gonna miss the belly baby. I know I will have him/her to hold. But I think its gonna be weird not being pregnant.

silivren

Congrats! So happy you both are doing well.. Cameron is beautiful!!!

Rosie24

Love the great news and your siggy pic! She is precious!!

pdstewart1969

Thanks for the update....Praying for you and Cameron.  She is just beautiful and she is a fighter...Glad to hear she is doing so well, and she will be home before you know it!

COmommy

Great update!  I am so happy to hear that Cameron is doing so well in the NICU!  It sounds like she is a strong little girl. Get some rest at home and enjoy the kangaroo care in a few days. That will be an amazing bonding experience for both of you.  Keep the updates coming.  

pennynjon

So happy she is doing great!

Mrs.Goldenblatt

So glad to hear that both you and Cameron are doing well.  

eaellis04

Congratulations!  She is beautiful--and looks like she is doing great!

KtotheYtotheM

Her fingers are soo tiny!!!  So glad you are both doing well and the doctors are pleased with her progress .  also Kudos on the awesome milk production!  It's so exciting to have a baby ticker on our board. Hope you get a good nights sleep and you both continue to thrive! 

GoldenPeaches

Glad to hear everything looks so great for you!! Keep up the good working pumping

chankins14

I am glad Cameron is doing so good!

PhoxySteph

::lurking over from the January 2012 board::

I just wanted to say congrats and I am so happy that you and baby are both doing well!

CHEERS!!

nark

I'm so glad she is doing so well!!! Continuing to pray for you daily. I am not able to get on here much with my new job, but I do check the board every couple of days...mostly to see if you've posted. Your story has touched so many people. Congrats on the beautiful little girl!

gina_bo_bena

I am so happy things are going so well!!!!  Thank you so much for keeping us updated!!  It's amazing how well she is doing!  And you too!  I am just in awe at your strength.

Stella2008

So glad to hear the positive news--keep the updates coming!! I have been infrequent on the boards since early August and remembered your story, and actually came back a few days ago because I wanted to see how you were doing and saw the big news that she had arrived. I'm so happy to hear that things are going so well--keep up all the great work momma! 

missyscadoo

Thanks for keeping us all updated on you and Cameron. It's so great to hear that you both are doing well.