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PennyLane26 · April 2013

I was officially diagnosed with post partum Pre-E. the past few days were hell, but I'm home with Grace and DH and trying to settle into our life as a family. While undergoing treatment at the hospital I had some real low points. I felt like my body failed me again. I was convinced that the emotional struggles of IF would go away once I held her in my arms, but struggling with postpartum pre-e made me so sick. I needed help to nurse and couldn't even hold her safely. I felt like a terrible mom.

DH has been great and now that I am on BP meds I'm doing much better.

Grace is the BEST baby. She sleeps easily and loves to BF. she only cries when she needs something (to eat, diaper change,etc). I am just so in love.

now that we are home I am confident that my emotions will calm down and we will get into a routine. As crazy as everything has been, all I can think is that I can't wait to have another one!

TJ1979 · April 2013

Welcome home! I hope you are all better really soon. The first few weeks with a newborn are super hard already without adding in a hospital stay and pre e. Go easy on yourself, you are doing a great job! Things will settle down soon.

kmc84 · April 2013

I'm so glad you are home! Please don't think you are a terrible mom!! Look how hard you fought to have her and you did everything you could to be a great mom while being seriously ill! Grace is so lucky to have a tough, strong mamma like you! I hope you a

bearfootz · April 2013

Congratulations and welcome home!

mnj05 · April 2013

Glad you're home and feeling better physically! It doesn't help that your hormones are all out of whack on top of the pre-e. As those level out, it will definitely help your emotions too.

pb_bride · April 2013

Welcome home! I'm so glad you're doing much better. Please don't be too hard on yourself; being a new mom is HARD work and you're doing great! I too have a number of "my body is failing me" moments but you do the best you can.

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Robeano · April 2013

Welcome home! I have a small understanding of your situation, I had post partum hypertension. It does get better, and the meds are helpful.

Mrs.AmyDylan · April 2013

Yay! Welcome home! Glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself. Grace sounds awesome!

TXwife9 · April 2013

Congratulations! Enjoy all of your precious moments with Grace!

Dragonfly1226 · April 2013

I am so glad you are home and feeling better! It is difficult to focus on yourself once you are a mom, but that is exactly what you needed to do for you and that precious little girl. Try not to be so hard on yourself hon.

PennyLane26 · April 2013

pb_bride:
Welcome home! I'm so glad you're doing much better. Please don't be too hard on yourself; being a new mo

PennyLane26 · April 2013

Thanks for all the words of comfort and support! You girls are great.

BabyKsMommy · April 2013

I'm glad you are at home and feeling better. Enjoy Grace, they grow so fast!

winofairy · April 2013

Yikes PennyLane! I'm so glad they were able to get your BP under control. I bet you are so happy to be feeling better and finally at home.

LuvWIfootball · April 2013

I'm glad you are home and doing well. I can't imagine how tough it must have been to be back in the hospital after having Grace. And don't feel crazy about wanting another one. Even with triplets, we've already discussed trying for a gir