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katie4253 · May 2011

Hey Ladies,

I am still pretty stuck in bed (I'll get my catheter out this morning and my iv out too). So, I'm pretty bored. I can't go down to the NICU myself. We took a pic of Gabe with my sister last night, you can really get a better idea of his size in it.

She isn't a petite girl, 5'6" and average build. Check out his tiny (literally smaller than an overnight maxipad diaper). Pretty crazy!

I will say, my connection to him is growing and growing. I woke up this morning and totally realized I am a mom (and I felt like one). Pretty cool!!

Also, I did find out that I had a partial placental abruption. They don't know when it occurred, but it was obvious when they took out my placenta that there was a large area that had detached (and clotted). Also, he had a bm inside (which is SUPER unusual for his age). This means he was uber stressed and is probably why he sent out the sos to get him out of there on Thursday night. We are very lucky he is such a good little communicator.

(insert hormonal sentimental mush) I Hope you ladies are all doing great. As much as I love our little guy and am glad he is doing great, I wouldn't wish this on any of you. You all keep those babies cooking. I will say, I'm excited for you all now though. I know how cool it will be when you get to have your LOs in person. I finally see why other moms were so excited for me. You are all going to be GREAT! (End of hormonal sentimental mush)

Hopefully I'll be on less in the next several days (since I am supposed to be able to start walking and stuff today). I'm allowed to be in the NICU almost 24hrs a day, so I'm going to try to take full advantage of that! But, I'll update as I can.

iheartmyllama · May 2011

He is absolutely adorable! I'm really glad that you both are doing well and that you are feeling so connected to him. That has to be really hard when you can't be in the NICU with him right now. I hope you have a great weekend, spend tons of time with your little man and that he continues to grow and get stronger!

MCH77 · May 2011

What a cutie!!!!

Glad to hear that you are both doing well.

Steven&Jamie · May 2011

Thank you for sharing. Glad you're both doing well!!

melissa.1985 · May 2011

Congrats again mama and I'm glad you both are doing so well! Grow baby grow!!!

Jordan1234 · May 2011

So glad that he is doing well! And congratulations to on being a mommy!

Shelleybell · May 2011

he is beautiful Katie!!! Continued t&p's to you, your family and Gabriel!

damabo80 · May 2011

I'm so glad to hear that your connection him is growing. I identified with a lot of your "I'm kinda detached" posts (because I feel the same way)...I'm really glad to hear that once the baby is here, it changes.

He's so precious! Continued t+ps for both you!

Kendra409 · May 2011

He looks great! Glad to hear things are going well. Take care & keep us posted.

cburitz · May 2011

Oh Katie, he is just so precious... and so tiny! He looks like he could fit into the palm of your sister's hand.

You're doing an incredible job handling such a stressful situation. You're already a terrific momma! Gabe is one lucky little guy!

I'm glad that they figured out what was causing the placental insufficiency/IUGR. Did you have any bleeding at all? Any indicators on your ultrasounds? I'm just so thankful that you were so in tune with your body and your Drs were proactive.

Rest up today & I look forward to more updates about you & your beautiful son!

goteamgo · May 2011

It must be hard to have him so close, but so far away since you are stuck in bed a little bit longer. I'll be really happy for you when you can get down to the NICU as much as you want! He's a cutie pie.

pinkforme · May 2011

He's such a tiny, precious baby! I'm so glad that everything is going well. He seems to be a little fighter! Make sure you're taking care of yourself and getting some rest so that you can heal well. Thanks for the update! Keep them coming, I love to hear about little G's progress.

MarshaBrady · May 2011

Your story is really amazing. Congrats on your healthy, little miracle!

We actually had the same due date, so it's so interesting to me to see what your beautiful little guy looks like on the outside Congrats momma!

MommySteph2009 · May 2011

I'm so glad G is doing well and you are feeling pretty good. He is precious.

Heather&Ben · May 2011

Thanks for the updates Katie!! So glad to hear you both are doing well!! Yay - you are a mom!! Big Smile

jesh1111 · May 2011

Thanks for the update, that's a great picture of him with her.

KangarooMom · May 2011

Hang in there mom! T & P for your family. You're doing great.

kgunz11 · May 2011

So glad to hear Gabe continues to do well. He is so precious and tiny. Take care of yourself, momma and enjoy this special time with your son. Smile

weebos8 · May 2011

Congrats on being a Mommy, you're already doing amazingly! Keep growing Gabriel!

Firefly9 · May 2011

Congratulations again, Katie! I'm glad he's doing so well--he's absolutely precious!

Schnooks88 · May 2011

He is adorable. Keep growing baby! Thanks for the update!

BethD76 · May 2011

It's great to hear that you both are doing well. He is a little doll. I'm so proud of these strong preemies we have so far. It's great that they will let you stay in nicu with him so much. I'd take advantage of it too.

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