My official introduction

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · January 2010

Hey ladies!

I'm the proud mother of an outside baby now. Born at 35 weeks, Darby Elizabeth joined us on December 30. She's been in the NICU ever since for breathing problems, but she has made some amazing progress in the last two days. We were told today that she may be able to come home in the next two days.

We haven't really been allowed to hold her because of her IVs (I held her for 5 minutes when she was 30 hours old, but DH hasn't held her at all). Tomorrow, her IVs should be removed and we'll get to hold her all we want. Really, she'll be lucky if she learns to walk since we'll never put her down.

As far as the birth went, it was the easiest birth possible (minus the 6 weeks of bedrest due to PTL). I had an epi and laughed and joked during my 6 hour labor.

Here's a video if you're interested in seeing her:

View My Video

ellemoney:) · January 2010

Welcome and YAY!!!!! for tomorrow! It will be the best day, getting to hold her as much as you want!?

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ETA: Just watched your video and she is gorgeous! And such a wiggleworm! So sweet!

What did she weigh??

kellmo · January 2010

Congrats!! I have been following your posts! I'm happy everything is going good! I'm sure you are sooooo looking forward to tomorrow! God bless!

sgrl · January 2010

Welcome! I hope she gets to come home soon!

ChloeFH · January 2010

Welcome!

Thank goodness everything worked out - and she's adorable!

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · January 2010

ellemoney:):

Welcome and YAY!!!!! for tomorrow! It will be the best day, getting to hold her as much as you want!

ETA: Just watched your video and she is gorgeous! And such a wiggleworm! So sweet!

What did she weigh?

She was 5 pounds 1 ounce and 18 inches long.

I am somewhat thankful that she wasn't full term - I had to have an episiotomy with a preemie! Whaaat? But I love my big headed baby. Big Smile

kimfoley88 · January 2010

She is beautiful! Congrats!

Alex17 · January 2010

Congrats! Glad to hear she is doing well.

RickeyandDani · January 2010

I heard you delivered! (In 3rd tri)..so she was like no bedrest will keep me in huh? I'm sooooooo happy to hear that you and baby are doing good as can be expected. And sooooo happy you get to hold her very soon! My bday is Dec. 30! What a special day indeed!

Please keep us posted in 3rd tri about how you are doing!

sdd121183 · January 2010

Congrats! I was just thinking about you! I came to check & see how everything was going! I hope she continues to do better!

kattyleigh · January 2010

Congrats! I'm so happy for you and glad she will get to come home soon. Our daughters almost have the same birthday.

tklmechris98 · January 2010

Congratulations Shorty. I'm glad that everything worked out, that she stood in a little longer and that you are both doing okay. Can't wait to see more pictures once you get to hold her!!