No longer on BR, delivery...copied from Jan 2012

ChenoaF · September 2011

Just wanted to update everyone.I woke up to my water breaking on the morning of September 29th at 4:30 am. Because of this I was moved immediately from anti-partum to labor and delivery and was hooked up to magnesium around 5:30am in order to attempt to stop the contractions which were about 2 min apart but not very strong. I spent 12hrs on Mag and this reduced the contractions to about 10-12 minutes apart and not very strong. After the mag treatment ended at 5:30pm, I stayed stable for a few hours and by 10pm I began active labor.

The contractions because amazingly strong and really close together and we were at 4cm by 1am.

My little miracle, Sofia Isabella, was born September 30th at 3:01am! She was 25weeks5days gestation. She weighs 1lb9oz and 13.25 inches. We had a med free vaginal delivery and she came out kicking like crazy!

She was breathing on her own immediately after birth for a few minutes but was put on a ventilator. This afternoon she was breathing strong and she was weaned off and is now on cpap and we are so grateful that our little one is truly a fighter! Please keep is in your thoughts and prayers as this is just the beginning of a emotional roller coaster for us in the NICU. I know that she's a strong little girl but she will def be put to the test!

LindseyS119 · October 2011

Congratulations on your newest blessing! Prayers are with y'all through your hospital stay... I know firsthand, it's frustrating at times, but these babies are stronger than we could ever be!

Cercamom2011 · October 2011

Congrats! T&Ps for you and little Sofia. She's a fighter and she will show you that every day. GL.

stardust317 · October 2011

It sounds like you have a fighter on your hands. Thoughts and well wishes for you and your baby girl.

TLS091606 · October 2011

Good luck and congrats to you! You have a strong LO that will do a great job.

amye84 · October 2011

Congrats on the birth of your daughter!! Sending lots of T&P to your family and Sofia. Sounds like she is proving how strong she is already! Take care of yourself and keep us updated! I'd love to see some pictures Smile

mrsp+3 · October 2011

Awwww! Congrats on your little miracle! I'll definitely be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers over the coming weeks. I know it's going to be a long road ahead, but it sounds like you have a real little fighter on your hands!

May524 · October 2011

Congrats Momma! I hope little Sofia has an easy road ahead (and you as well)!

illiniash85 · October 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am hospitalized at UNC but if you need anything at all, my family would be more than willing to help out.

astarmc · October 2011

Congrats to you and your strong LO, many thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Keep us posted!

Holley+Day · October 2011

T&P for your LO, so glad she came out so strong and fighting... I'm sure she will do wonderfully! I will be praying for peace and comfort for you and your family while you are trying to remain calm and strong over the next few weeks of her stay. Speedy recovery to you and lots of strength and determination for you beautiful blessing!