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James Donovan H is here!!

A lot of you have seen on FB, but I wanted to post here, too. :-) James arrived at 12:23pm today, weighing 7 lb 15 oz (a little smaller than expected) and 19 inches long.

It was a kind of dramatic morning, as I was officially diagnosed with pre-eclampsia before the delivery.  Extra labs were ordered, delaying the c/s.  After getting my spinal, James' HB plummeted and the OB had to get him out quickly.  (TMI- I now have both a vertical [external] and transverse [internal] cut.)  Baby came through it all with flying colors and doing great!  I'm recovering pretty well, just incision site pain and some dizziness.  I'm on magnesium until tomorrow afternoon.  James has nursed a few of times and never left my sight once! :-)

They're coming to bathe him soon and then we'll try nursing again.  Thank you all for the awesome wishes, both here and on FB!  I can't believe I'm finally a Mommy and so in love with that little boy, already!! :-)

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  • Congrats! He's gorgeous!
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  • Congrats Lexi, he is super adorable!! 
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  • Congrats again Mama!  Sounds like Little James wanted a more exciting and dramatic delivery then a scheduled c/s, glad your both doing well.  Get rest and cuddle that little cutie. 
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  • Oh my, already!  It's seems like just yesterday you got your BFP.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  He's gorgeous.  :)
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    I'm going to make an AWESOME big brother.

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  • Congrats again. That boy just can't let anything be easy - all the way from conception to delivery! Glad he's finally here! What a wonderful name and he's so cute!


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    Married: December 2005 ~ Started TTC: December 2008 ~ DH: 33, Me: 30
    Diagnosis: severe MFI, late ovulation, short LP, DOR
    Only option is IVF/ICIS. Waited several years before treatment because we're OOP.
    IVF/ICIS #1 in June 2012 (Protocol: Long Lupron). Stims: 6/17/12, ER: 6/30/12 (6R, 5M, 4F), ET: 7/5/12 (1 4AA embryo transferred, 0 made it to freeze) ~ Beta#1: 7/14/12 - 55, Beta#2: 7/16/12 - 100, Beta#3: 7/18/12 - 199 ~ Limbo for weeks, finally confirmed pregnancy not viable: 8/13/12 ~ D&C: 8/17/12 
    Varicocele Surgery: October 2012 (long break to wait for results, no change) 
    Changed clinics: February 2013 
    IVF/ICIS Attempt #2 in April 2013 (Protocol: Antagonist). Stims: 4/12/13, Cycle Cancelled: 4/17/13 for poor follicle response and low E2 rise. 
    IVF/ICIS Attempt #3 in May 2013 (Protocol: LEAP) Cycle Cancelled: 5/20/13 at suppression check due to cyst
    IVF/ICIS Attempt #4 in July 2013 (Protocol: LEAP). Stims: 7/20/13, ER: 8/1/13 (12R, 11M, 9F), ET: 8/6/13 (3 fair embryos transferred, 0 made it to freeze) ~ Beta#1: 8/15/13 - 86, Beta#2: 8/18/13 - 390.6, Ultrasound: 9/3/13 - TWO HEARTBEATS! 

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  • Cute baby boy!  Congratulations!  Welcome to the world James Donovan!
    imageimageLilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Premature Baby tickers Lilypie Premature Baby tickers image BFP on 07/18/08. Miscarriage 07/30/08. BFP 3/25/09. Confirmed second miscarriage, no heartbeat, no growth beyond 7 weeks, 5/19/09. TTC again, on baby aspirin, due to value of 23 on Anticardiolipin Antibodies. BFP 11/15/09. Brown spotting, Beta 3735 11/25/09, Beta 5602 11/28/09. Anticardiolipin Antibodies now negative, still on baby asprin. On 100 mg of Prometrium (progesterone) until 10 weeks. Good heartbeat at 1st appt. 12/16/09. Started taking fish oil. Perigestational hemorrhage and red bleeding 12/17/09. 2nd Ultrasound-8 weeks, still a heartbeat 12/17/09. Baby measured 9 weeks, still a heartbeat 12/23/09. Good NT Scan on 1/8/10, heartbeat 164. EDD 7/28/10. TEAM BLUE! Aidan Thomas born on May 26, 2010. Baby #2, BFP 11/27/11, EDD 6/5/12. TEAM PINK! Noelle Elizabeth born 4/30/12. Blessing from God, Blessing from God, Blessing from God, Blessing from God.
  • wow that is some drama!  I'm glad he's ok and you're ok too!  I hope your healing goes well - I can't even wrap my head around how they'd do that incision like that... 
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  • He is perfect!  Congratulations!
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  • SUPER cute and congrats!
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  • Congrats again, L! I'm so happy to hear you are both doing well.
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    Congratulations again, mommy. He is simply beautiful!
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  • Welcome to the World James!!

    Congratulations Mama!

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    congrats mamma, he is so cute!! I love the name, take good care of yourself!
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  • CONGRATS, L!! He's a stud!
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  • I am moved to tears in my happiness for you, Lexi.  Your son is beautiful and I wish you and Mr. Shrek the very, very best.
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    Congratulations! He is too cute for words!
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  • I got chills reading your post and seeing the beautiful pictures of James.  I am SO happy for you Lexi!! Congrats :)

  • Congratulations again! He is just gorgeous!! I'm going to confess I've looked at your pictures a few times and just smile. Sorry you had to go through all that drama but glad you all are doing well! Take care of yourself and Congrats again!
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  • Congratulations Mommy!  James is beautiful!  I am glad that everyone is doing well after the excitement.
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  • Congrats lady! I love the name! So excited for you! And yes dear  you are a momma!
  • A thousand congrats!  He is beautiful.
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  • Adorable! Congrats!!
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  • He is so beautiful! I am so excited for you! James is one special little boy and I'm glad you are both doing well! and I'm with Jill, I can't wrap my head around the incisions... Congrats Mommy!!!
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  • I won't lie - I cried happy tears when I saw your FB update this afternoon!  Congratulations again!  I love his name and am so happy for you guys!
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  • Thank you all so, so much... for your wishes yesterday and today, but also for all the encouragement and support over the months and years!!!  :-)
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  • Congratulations!  He's precious -- love that little nose!
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  • He's perfect, L!  HUGE congratulations!!!!!!
  • Congratulations!!!!  Great job, sounds like a stressful morning but so happy he is here.  He's perfect.
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  • Congrats!  LOVE the name James too. :)
  • He is so beautiful and I love his name! Congrats, Lexi, on your new dream come true. We are all so happy and excited for you!!

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  • Cutie pie! Congrats! Take it easy mama!
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    Congrats Lexi!! I'm so happy for you!
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  • Congratulations again Lexi! I am still in disbelief that it has already been 9 months already - feel like yesterday you announced you were pg! Enjoy absolutely every moment of being a Mom xx
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  • Welcome to the world sweet baby James!  And Congrats Lexi and Mr. Lexi!

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  • Huge congrats to you and your husband! What a cutie he is, so glad all is going well.
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  • CONGRATS!!!
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  • Congratulations!!! Hope you recover quickly. He is adorable!
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  • Congrats on your little man! He's absolutely perfect! Your pictures are so, so sweet; makes me miss those brand new moments!
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  • So wonderful! You're a mommy! That was a fast 9 months. I'm glad things are going well.
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