Re introduction!

ashk7 · January 2013

Hi ladies! I thought I would re introduce myself, I have been lurking more and more as DD is getting older and posted a few times lately. I was an original may momma due may 5th but DD had other plans! I posted my birth story after having her via e- c section on march 6th. I am bumping from I pad, I can repost that link later if anyone is interested. But a quick recap, She came at 31+ weeks due to severe IUGR, decreased fetal movement, heart decels and insufficient placenta. I spent 5 days on hospital bed rest before delivering. She was 2 lbs 6 oz and 14.5 inches long. She spent 55 long but uneventful days in the NICU. She never needed breathing support or any procedures, she was a feeder/ grower as the NICU calls preemies and we will forever be great full for this as we were extremely lucky in many many ways. Fast forward to today, she is hitting all her milestones at her actual age, she isn't fully crawling yet but rolls and army crawls to get into everything! We as of right now have no issues due to her prematurity, which is such a blessing and is never taken for granted a single day for DH and I.

It's been a long road to recovery for me, emotionally, having a baby changes your life, having a preemie is a whole new ball game you never think about when you become pregnant. As I mentioned in previous posts I have been more active over on the preemie board but I hope to get to know you ladies again! I just wanted to say hello again and give a little background, so you ladies didn't think I was bombing your board!