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***Please do not comment on this thread unless it is your birth announcement***
Please use this thread to share baby's name, birth date, pictures, and any other details you would like to share as well as a link to your individual announcement thread.
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Wishing everyone short, healthy, and happy births!!
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Re: S15 Birth Announcements
Baby's name: Makenzie Alexandria Schisa
EDD: Sept. 10 2015
BD: June 24, 2015
Story: I was ob another one of these apps called bump something and I read a post about this lady that went into labor at 24 weeks and she posted a pic of how low her baby was in her stomach before all that happened. Well a little after that I got those Braxton hicks and my belly looked similar to that other ladies and I got a little freaked out so I asked my hubby to take me to ER to get checked just to be sure I figured I was just a crazy FTM and that's what I was expected them to tell me . I went and told them I was 28 weeks and right away they made me get checked out by labor and delivery so I did and when they took my BP it was 190/103 . They hooked me up to IV right then and there and start monitoring me and giving me meds . Baby continued to be fine through the whole thing but my BP just kept shooting . I began getting steroid shots for baby to develop her lungs and magnesium to protect her brain and then I had to get transferred to a different hospital that has a stage 3 nicu just in case they needed to deliver . Over a few days baby was still fine but me I was worsening and turns out the real reason I went to the ER (thinking early labor ) had nothing to do with the situation I wasn't dialated or cervix open nothing . So they had a hard time inducing me when they realized healthy wise they didn't want to wait for me to get to 32 -34 weeks . We all decided on C section . Baby is doing fine . Breathing on her own so we just pray for her everyday to get bigger and bigger for mommy and daddy . Ladies I wish you the best of everything and that each of you carry well into September as planned . However if something feels off with you go get checked . As I said I went to the ER for a total different reason .
Thanks for reading all .
BD: June 25, 2015
On Monday morning, June 15th, I received a call from my OBGYN asking me to go to the hospital to be admitted for fetal heart monitoring. The previous Friday I had a fetal echocardiogram performed by a fetal/pediatric cardiologist, whose report was reviewed by my perinatologist, and they discovered my baby was having issues with the umbilical blood flow.
After 10 days of bed rest, constant fetal heart monitoring, & daily ultrasounds; my baby was having more frequent heart rate decelerations and my amniotic fluid dropped to a dangerous level. The time had come for an emergency cesarean, I was one day shy of 28 weeks, baby was measuring extra small from IUGR.
My precious baby boy was born kicking & screaming on Thursday, June 25th weighing 1lb 3oz & 11.02 inches long. His little cries were the most beautiful and amazing thing I have ever heard. Baby boy is doing well, breathing on his own, and now nearly a week old. We have a long and bumpy road ahead of us and are taking it one day at a time.
Sometimes things don't go according to plan, we just have to go with the flow & try to stay positive. Many best wishes for the remainder of your pregnancy and the birth of your little miracle!
Delivered: July 11th
Grace Marie was born via emergency C Section due to the *very* random and rapid development of Pre-E, which quickly developed into Ecclampsia.
She is 3lbs, 8 oz and 15 inches long. I haven't met her yet, but I've been pumping for her and that's been going well!
Its quite the birth story, so I'll make a separate announcement thread later. Good luck, sep15 mommas!
Birthdate: July 12th
My water broke at 31w 6d and despite attempts to delay labor, my body was not responding and Gemma Noelle and Carina Marie were born via c section at 32 weeks exactly. Babies are doing as well as can be expected in the NICU. We are in for a long ride but I am grateful that they are ok.
BD: July 16, 2015
I was admitted on July 3rd with preterm labour. I had my baby this morning at 31wks1dy. I started experiencing contractions yesterday afternoon. They gave me 3 shots of Terbutaline in the evening and into the night to slow labor. It helped for a little while, but I was awakened by contractions this morning. I was given 2 more shots this morning, but they didn't help. It all happened so fast I guess my little princess didn't want to stay in there much longer. She was born at 6:10am, weighing 4lbs. She's now in the NICU, I can't wait to take her home.
Birth date: 7/14
I was admitted to the hospital on 7/9 with premature rupture of membranes. I also developed pree while in the hospital. Around 9pm on 7/13 I started having contractions. I went to delivery a little after 5 and a few pushes later, Waylon Walker was born at 5:23 am. He was 30wks+4. Waylon was 16.5 inches long and 3 pounds 6 ounces. He is currently in the NICU and will stay for several more weeks. He is breathing on his own and has started gaining weight (he had lost about 6 ounces).
It is so hard to be away from him, but I know he is in the best place where they are equppied to take care of him. My husband and I have both been able to kangaroo with him, which has been amazing.
Baby's Name: Savannah
Sex: girl
Date of Birth: 7/21/2015
Original Due Date: 9/06/2015
Weeks Pregnant: 33.2 weeks
Baby's Weight: 1 pound 14 ounces
Baby's Length: 13 3/4 inches
I noticed on Monday evening Savannah's movements were not typical. My pregnancy has been picture perfect since day one. I hadn't had much pain or nausea, no GD, baby measured right on track at 20 week scan, and fundal height was always on track. On Tuesday I woke up and still didn't feel any movement. Tried to drink some strawberry milk as well as some yogurt and a piece of chocolate. Still nothing. I called my doctor thinking I was worrying over nothing. They had me come in for an NST. The NST showed one drop in heart rate and the doctor wasn't comfortable so they sent me to triage and said I'll get monitored for a few hours and sent home most likely. In triage Savannah wasn't moving either and the doctor wanted to do a BPP. She scored a 2 out of 10... she had no movement, low fluid, and looked small. The doctor wanted to admit me for continuous monitoring. I was to see the perinatologist in the morning (Tuesday ) to have an ultrasound with the better machine. I was admitted, given a steroid shot for her lungs just in case, then given antibiotics anyway since I wasn't tested for GBS yet. Apparently the perinatologist saw the paper from the monitor and wanted me to go to ultrasound that evening. Went to ultrasound and still scored a 2 out of 10. Within a few moments of being brought back to my room, a nurse came in and told me the baby's heartbeat was dropping a lot and she wanted to put oxygen on. Next thing I know the on call doctor comes in telling me we need to have an immediate emergency c-section to get savannah the care that she needs.
Got prepared, brought to OR, given spinal block,and surgery started at 11:17. Savannah was born at 11:25. Spent 2 hours in recovery and not able to see her. She was so tiny and they aren't sure what's the reason for that. They sent the placenta to pathology for more testing.
Savannah is doing incredibly well. She was not even 24 hours when she was able to come off of the CPAP that was helping her breathe. She has a long road ahead of her, but we are so blessed she can get the care she needs outside of the womb. She is perfect to us! We even are able to have frequent skin to skin with her
What started as a regular day with a concern that was silly I thought turned into the birth of our beautiful baby girl. So glad we have instincts! Just remember to trust them, ladies, when you feel like something is off. You know your body and your pregnancy best!
Pictures to follow when I get to a computer!
Delivery date: 7/24/15
Weight: 3lb 6oz
Length: 17inches
My little chick was born at 30+4 after preterm premature rupture of membranes. She's doing so well and is working so hard! I'm so proud of her!!
birthdate: 8/1/15
Natalie Victoria was born at 34wks 4days due to severe preeclampsia via emergency c-section at 1:35 am. She is 4lbs 14oz and breathing on her own! She was in severe respiratory distress when first born. She has turned it around and is doing very well!! DH and I cannot wait to hold our beautiful princess.
BIRTHDATE: 8/4/15
Name: William Ketner Paige
My water broke unexpectedly at 8 am. I was seen by my dr around 11ish and she confirmed it and did an ultrasound to make sure he was still head down. I was admitted to the L&D around 12:30ish and then was finally checked just before 2pm where I was only 3-4 cm and 80%. A few minutes later I started getting extremely painful contractions and asked for the epidural which finally set in a little after 3. I felt like I was a wuss. But then they checked me again and I was 9cm! No wonder my pain was so severe, that was some major progress for an hour's time! The epidural slowed everything down until a little after six. I pushed for about 15 minutes and Will was born 5lb 3 Oz and 18in. He had to go to the NICU automatically since I was exactly 34 weeks but he is doing everything well on his own but has some jaundice. Hopefully he will be allowed to stay with us after they watch him for 24 hrs. We were completely caught off guard and had nothing done, nursery, hospital bag, etc, but we can't be happier!
Birthdate: 7/29/15
Baby's Name: Ava
Birth Weight: 4lb 3oz
Birth Length: 43cm
My water broke at 1:30am so we went to the hospital. The hospital staff wanted to admit me and try to get me to 34 weeks before delivering since I was only 32 weeks and 5 days and wasn't experiencing any contractions yet but by 5am the contractions started. They came fast and hard. So fast that I didn't even have time for an epidural and Ava arrived into the world at 6:49am. She's in the nicu and doing great especially with me and her dad doing as much kangaroo care as possible. We're so happy and couldn't love her more!
Birthday 8/7/15
Twins born at 35 weeks 3 days due to preterm labor. Born via csection baby boy Leo weighing 5 lbs 2 oz and baby girl Rosalind weighing 4 lbs 14 oz. Both babies are in NICU for observation. Both babies are holding body temperature on their own and started to try and breast feed today! We are already so in love with our twins!! Big sister met her siblings today and was so excited!!!
EDD 9/2/15
Early induction due to low fluid
5 lbs 13 oz and doing well
Birthday: July 31
I was hospitalized at 32 weeks with severe preeclamsia and kept on strict bed rest while there for two weeks. Had a c section on Friday, July 31st. Draco Elsleaf entered the world at 8:13 am weighing 5lbs and 2oz. I was 34 weeks when I delivered him, but he was perfectly healthy and we went home in three days. I can't attach a picture because I'm on mobile, but he's a cutie!
Delivered 8/9/15
Our little Vincent James made his arrive early. I was actually at my baby shower on saturday and MY WATER BROKE! (4:10pm).It is quite the story. We went to our local hospital knowing I would be transfered out because there is not a NICU. I took an hour ride to providence hospital by ambulance. After being there for roughly 3-4 hours, the doctor came in and said he had bad news. He had just delivered 29 week premie twins and they took the last 2 spots in the NICU. So, yet again i was transferred. Another ambulance ride later, I was sent to swedish hospital in seattle. Around 3:30 am pitocin was started because i was not progressing. I got an epidural at 7:40 when i was 6cm. By 9:45 I was complete and had him out in 3 pushes. I delivered my screaming little guy at 10:06am. He weighed in at 5lbs 15oz, 18 3/4 inches in length. He is on room air and needing no assistance of any kind. He is latching on and breastfeeding already. Big sister got to meet him lastnight and she is over the moon excited to have him here.
Birthday 08/07/15
Emergency c section due to lack of movement. Baby lochlan is doing well! He is getting the best care in NICU. And is slowly being weaned off of iv fluids! Soft markers for trisomy 21 but waiting for confirmation! Doesn't matter.. love our little Man!
Delivered: 27 July (34 + 6)
My pregnancy was high risk due to Graves disease so I was having regular scans and Dr appointments. I went in for my usual fortnightly Dr appointment and my blood pressure was high and there was protein in my urine. They did some bloods and monitored baby - movement was great but bloods came back not with pre-e but with full blown HELLP syndrome. My liver and organs were failing so they decided to do an emergency c section. It took a couple of hours to admit me and get me in to theatre and deliver baby. Thankfully I only had a spinal block so my partner was there are could cut the cord. Baby Kady Marie arrived crying and wriggling, weighing 4lb 11oz. She has been in special care for two weeks and one day now but has just been getting stronger and stronger. We finally get to take her home tomorrow.
To all the other mums with babies in special care - hang in there! I know how awful and stressful it is but you will get baby home!
Delivered 8/11
Baby's name: Elise Olivia
Baby's weight: 6 pounds 8 ounces
Baby's length: 17 inches
My sweet girl was forced to grace us with her presence finally! After being admitted to the hospital to start induction my doctor made the call to do a c-section after I had absolutely no progress in over 24 hours. They are monitoring my girl for 6 hours due to her grunting when she is breathing but the nurse said that it looks like she will have the green light after and will be able to come back to momma arms! My heart is so full!
EDD 9/10/15
Birthday 8/11/15
My water broke at work at 35 weeks four days. I went the doctor who scheduled a c section for 5PM due to breach positioning. Upon arrival at the hospital I had contractions. One hour later I was 7cm dilated and the cord started to come out. They put my to sleep and did an emergency c section at 2:30pm. Baby girl is 5 lbs even and 18 inches long. She spent 6 hours in the NICU but is healthy. We are overjoyed and feel so blessed that she is healthy :-)
EDD: 9/1/15
Birthday: 8/13/15
Penelope was born at just over 37 weeks. I was admitted last night for a scheduled induction due to preeclampsia. I was examined and already 1 cm. After receiving the cervix softner last night, I woke up at 7:45 and we started the pitocin. After a few hours of chatting, going for a few walks and bouncing on a ball, I was checked again and already at 4 cm. shortly after that the contractions got a little more intense and I was able to get my epidural almost right away (which really is not that bad) and as soon as it kicked in I was able to nap. When I woke up an hour or so later I was checked again and at 4 almost 5. They put a peanut looking ball between my legs to open my cervix and she began to drop, FAST. Within a half hour to 45 minutes I insisted they check me as the pressure was unbearable. I was 8 cm, they left the room and maybe 10-20 minutes later I was yelling for them to come back, I HAD to push. They checked and I was fully dialated and ready. After 1 hour we welcomed our lucky Penney. 7 lbs, 8 oz, 22 inches. She is BEAUTIFUL. We could not be more in love.
EDD: 9/23
Birthday: 8/11
Weight: 4lbs 11oz
Long long birth story but he is in the Nicu doing very well and I am recovering in the hospital from Hellp. Can't wait to take him home!
EDD: September 14th
Birthday: August 14th
After a week of "Braxton Hicks" contractions, or so I thought, my water started to break at 6:30 this morning.
After a call to the nurse, I headed over to LD and they confirmed it was my water. They started pitocin pretty much immediately. Soon after, Noah's heart rate would plummet and then pick up again. They were relatively certain when he moved , he would block his cord. After oxygen, changing my position, and refilling his fluids with a catheter to mimic his little pool (didn't know they could do this!) , nothing seemed to work.
I had received my epidural at roughly 5cm. I had an almost immediate sense to push. They checked me in the middle of position changes, despite having just checked me, and I had gone from 5cm to 10 and ready to push in roughly 10 minutes or less. Noah was born, moments later, with no issues other than needing to monitor his low blood sugar levels and keep him very warm. He weighs 6lbs 4oz, which shocked us at 35 weeks!
It's been an emotional but wonderful day. It was 1 year to the day that we were in the hospital saying goodbye to our Sammy, whom we lost at 17weeks.
Thanks for all your positive vibes!
This has been a wonderful board.
(Can't figure out pics from the phone- sorry!)
EDD: September 21
Birthday: August 16
I was admitted to the hospital during my 34 week appointment on August 14th and from there transferred to another hospital containing a nicu unit when lab results showed I had severe preeclampsia. I had severe swelling, high blood pressure, high protein levels in the urine and had gained 15 pounds in 2 weeks.
Friday night the doctors started to induce me for labor and on Sunday morning Elijah was born. Currently he is breathing on his own and will be in the nicu for a little while longer. I am still in intensive care since my labs are still elevated for my kidney and liver, but overall things are looking good. I am just so happy it was caught in time. Another mama was not as lucky. Please ladies get checked or a second opinion if something doesn't seem right. I was low risk at 24 and FTM and the tables turned very quickly. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers for a safe and fast delivery.
EDD: 9/4/15
Born: 8/16/15
My water broke at 2:45 am Sunday. Everett Hamilton arrived at 7:58 pm on 8/16/15! He weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces and was 19" long. Everyone is doing well! He is a fabulous nurser and we had a lovely night with lots of skin on skin snoozing and nursing.
Unfortunately, I did not get the VBAC I was hoping for. I made lots of good labor progress but every time I had a contraction his heart rate would drop, so the doctor recommended a C section and we did it. Once he was born she discovered that he had the cord wrapped around his neck twice. I'm just so thankful that he is doing so wonderfully!
EDD: 9/2
Born: 8/12
It was a hard Monday for me at work. I went home, put my feet up, orderd some Chinese food, and me and the BF hung out in bed watching junk. At 130 in the morning I woke up with a crazy feeling and ran to the bathroom only to feel my water break. We headed to the hospital and were admitted. Labor was slow to progress and we decided to add pitocin around 1 that afternoon. The labor would pick up, then slow down. I walked, danced, bounced, and pleaded for this baby to come out. They up the pitocin even more and at 10 pm I'd only dilated 7 cm and was in more pain than I could stand. I finally gave in and got the epidural. I got to rest some over night and by 8ish am was ready to push. Mabel was born at 1010am Wednesday 8/12 at 6 lb 4.4 oz at 37 weeks on the dot. She's just so perfect and I couldn't love her more.
My birthing story in a nutshell: Aug. 17 (due sept. 1) My water broke at 3:30am, I got to the hospital at 4:30 already 7cm dialated. Had an epidural placed at 5:30-6:00 when I was 9cm. Got to 10cm quickly after the epidural and got the okay from doc to start pushing. Pushed for 5 hours with little progress (got to station 3, but he kept going back to 2 when resting). Tried vacuum suction 3 times with no success. Ended up with a c-section and baby Kai Michael was born at 1:11pm on August 17. 21 inches long and 8lb 7oz. So in love
EDD : 4th September
- elective c section at 38 weeks. We are in love
EDD: 9/2
Birthdate: 8/20
I was induced at 38 weeks exactly due to gestational hypertension. Started cervidil weds night around 8:45pm, it actually started my labor. Three hours later I was asking for something for pain and had the cervidil taken out due to being 5cm and 100% effaced. Got epidural soon after. Stalled at 5-6 throughout the night, got pitocin in the morning to get things going again. Doctor broke my water at 1pm, went from 6-10cm in two hours. Started pushing at 3ish, pushed for an hour and our beautiful boy Sawyer was born at 4:15pm, weighing 6 pounds 9ounces and 19 in long. We are all doing great and we're just head over heels in love with our little bundle!! The induction really went smoothly, no issues, vaginal birth, and it wasn't scary at all. Good luck to the rest of you mommas!
ETA: I am a FTM and had a great induction process and birth!
EDD: sept 5
Birthdate: 8-16
36 week check up apt Tuesday , blood pressure came back high again and developed headaches and left side upper rib pain, got follow up apt for Friday Bp still elevated so bad to do 24 hour urine to check protien , dropped it off Saturday around 1:45 , dr wanted me to do a nst while we waited for the results of my protien levels , got the levels back and they were elevated to double of what they should have been.... Got admitted for pre eclampsia at exactly 37 weeks dialated to 1 and 50%effaced . Got a pill to help soften and rippen my cervix over a 3 hour period also got started on magnizimum for head aches and worried about me seizing . (Worst drug ever) After the 3 hours I was dilated to 3 1/2 and effaced to 70%, dr the. Decided that I needed to have a 12hr cervix ripener / softener and after the 12hrs I was only dialated to 4 and 75% effaced , dr decided pitocin was the next step. I got the epidural at the same time and After 5 hours of no change dr went ahead and broke my water . After 3 hours I was dialated to 10 and 100% effaced and at station 0 . After got the ok from dr pushed for 1 1/2 hours and ran out of steam so opted to use forceps to get my little man out safely , after 6 pushes he entered this world at 9:41pm Sunday , screaming and weighing 6lbs 8 oz and 18 1/2 in long ... Both mom and baby are doing good ... Just fighting a little jaundice right now ...
EDD: Sep 3
Birth Date: July 20 1:57 pm
9 lbs, 1 oz
I had a scheduled c-section at 38 weeks because baby was breech and ran out of room to turn. After I was numb, it only took about 15 mn to get her out and the anesethiologist kept telling me jokes to keep me distracted. After they pulled her out, she started crying right away. DH got to cut the cord, and they put her on my chest right away for skin to skin. The nurse got her latched onto me, and I got to hold her until it was time to be moved into our room to recover. Then DH carried her in and they put her right back under the blankets with me.
Because I had gestational diabetes, we're having to supplement her with a high calorie formula to keep her blood sugar up, but the nurse comes and helps me to get her latched on to nurse first and then DH gives her the formula while I pump to help bring my milk in faster.
I'm so totally in love with my baby girl! I don't want to put her down!
EDD: Sep 12
Birth Date: August 22, 2015
3lbs, 14oz
I had been measuring small, my blood pressure was slowly raising, and my amniotic fluid was on the verge of being low. Baby didn't seem to be growing much and my increasing blood pressure had my midwife concerned that baby would not do well if not delivered sooner than later. So, we decided that while she was healthy we would start the process of inducing labour so that baby would have a better chance of handling it. Two hours after placing the cervadil the OB found that babies heart rate was dropping dangerously low during contractions, meaning she would not be able to handle labour. I was then taken for an emergency c-section, and (team green) we met our baby GIRL! My hubby got to see her get pulled out. I did not get to see her for about an hour but I could hear her little cries in the hallway. When I did get to see her, I fell right in love. she is the most tiny precious thing ever. She is so alert with eyes wide open and so calm. She is in the NICU because she is so tiny, so they are monitoring her blood sugar levels and we are working on her gainig weight. I have been so blessed to be able to hand express for her for each feeding so far, and even got to breastfeed during her most recent feeding. She latched right on and tried sucking! She is a total natural. She is tiny but mighty!! Her blood sugars are staying at a good number so far, and I seem to be recovering well from the section so far. I pray that all you ladies have as wonderful an experience as I have had so far!! Our babies are so so precious.
(PS we say she is extra sweet because her birth weight is pi, 3.14 hehe
EDD Sept 2, 2015
Born Aug 24, 2015
Weight 7lbs 2ozs
Checked into the hospital late Sunday with slightly high blood pressure and the doctor decided to induce. After a slow start, I got an epidural and baby arrived within 1 hour