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2girls4now
Proud Mommy
Member since 3/06 1745 total posts
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Kerri
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Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Hi,
I don’t really post a lot but I gain so much from this board especially during my pregnancy and would like to share my story.
On Saturday 5/5 we went in for my weekly check up. The fetal heart rate was lower than usual and I wasn’t able to keep any food down for the last 2 weeks. My dr sent us straight to L& D. Up until that moment I thought wanted it to be over but when she said that I got so scared and started to cry.
When we got to the hospital they admitted me right away for decreased fetal movement and started monitoring the baby.
I really wanted to wait and go naturally but under the curcumstances I didnt want to risk any harm to our baby and decided to trust my Dr and am glad I did
They started the induction at 2pm, at 10pm I got the wonderful epidural and pitocin...When the epi wore off I asked for more and they said nope you’ll be pushing soon..
I started pushing right before 7am and 5 pushes later met my daughter at 7:12am on Sunday 5/6
Yes it all hurt like hell especially waiting in between contractions to push with her stuck in the middle but as they say its practically a memory now and I would do it again in a heartbeat
Chelsea Paige weighed 5lbs 14oz, is 19.5 inches long and perfect
Chelsea and I have different blood types and she was born with jaundice which had her in the NICU getting photherapy her first 2 days. I was so upset seeing her like that and felt like I was missing out on our immediate bonding. We were both discharged on Tuesday and are making up for the lost time. Chelsea had her first check up yesterday- no more jaundice and all is well
The first night was hell. I told DH I wanted to run away- he said "take her with you"- neither of us meant it at all we were just lost, confused, tired and scared. Since the first night we have developed a nice pattern and we are really enjoying, loving and adoring her.
Recovery has been interesting- I really didn’t expect the hormonal crazies ( cryign fits for any and every reason- including MIL wearing way too much of her stinky perfume around my child- sorry I needed to get that out) , leaking painful breasts and all the blood among other things
Ladies- thanks again for all the sharing and caring on this board. I haven't been able to check in as much as before but am thinking about you all wishing you great pregnancies, deliveries and babies
I've never posted a pic before and I haven't yet downloaded any of the ones with her eyes open but I would like to introduce my daughter to our on-line support system
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Message edited 5/12/2007 12:08:28 AM.
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
Member since 7/05 57538 total posts
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congratulation!! I promise you it does get better and more importantly, easier!
See you on the Parenting Board!
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| Posted 5/11/07 9:00 PM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
Member since 5/05 17076 total posts
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Kara®
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congratulations and welcome Chelsea -- I am sure she is going to give you lots of love!!
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itsbabytime
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 9644 total posts
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Me
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Thank you for posting this detailed story! Your daughter is absolutely BEAUTIFUL  
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Binxyboys
LIF Infant
Member since 10/06 237 total posts
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~J~
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congrats...she is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story!
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| Posted 5/11/07 11:01 PM |
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sometimesmommy
Always in my heart.....
Member since 11/06 6686 total posts
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
She looks like an angel sleeping so soundly. Congratulations and Happy Mothers day!
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CAT215
The Merlster
Member since 10/06 2540 total posts
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Cathie
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congratulations Welcome Chelsea
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| Posted 5/11/07 11:32 PM |
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
Member since 5/06 19861 total posts
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Best Wife & Mommy
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Aww, Kerri, such a wonderful story. I am sure it will all get better.
Chelsea Paige is just Gorgeous!!! I love her.
Congrats to you and DH.
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| Posted 5/12/07 6:48 AM |
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Porrruss
Nya nya nya
Member since 5/05 11618 total posts
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Amy
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Thank you for your story. Your daughter is adorable, congratulations!
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| Posted 5/12/07 6:55 AM |
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Thanks for posting-she's adorable!
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ARIELSMOM
Love my Babes
Member since 8/05 5889 total posts
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MEREDITH
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congrats!! THe first week after birth is rough, hang in there....
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| Posted 5/12/07 9:16 AM |
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
Member since 8/05 20181 total posts
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congrats!!!Happy 1st Mothers Day!!
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mcaula
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/06 605 total posts
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Alicia
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Re: Finally - Birth story, thank you and pic
Congratualtions and thanks for sharing
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