Jrabbit (janis) update - Page 2

[AmieV]

oh, Janis, big, big (((hugs))). I didn't have a csection but did have a hospital transfer and I know it's tough to reconcile the experience you were hoping for against the experience your baby and you NEEDED for her to get here safely. Keep that in mind and snuggle her close to remind you how great it is to have here here and healthy, finally!!

Once you get home I think it will get easier, bit by bit. I found when I was stuck in the hospital without my kids it was too easy to ruminate and feel sad about what happened and what didn't happen. now that I'm home and have had some sleep I have a lot more perspective and am just happy to have our family complete and home. Not that it's not ok to be sad and grieve your loss, but I think it's easier to start to move forward once you're out of that environment.

congratulations on that beautiful baby girl!

[phatchristy]

Sending you a lot of hugs and prayers.

I have a friend who went through something similar with her fourth. She wound up with a medically necessary cesarean, and though she knew logically that there was a medical reason for it...emotionally it was really rough for her initially. In fact, the first thing she said to me when we talked was "OMG, I can't believe that people purposefully choose to have these..." (we'd had those discussions about the media's representation of the too posh to push phenomenon where some women choose to have cesareans to avoid pain supposedly). It was really rough for her at first.

Really take the time to work through those feelings, let yourself feel what you need to feel. ICAN network can help you work through them as well, talking with women who've been there may help as well. All of us take those first few days after the birth processing our experiences, good or bad.

Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl! So glad that everything wound up OK in the end. Sometimes no matter what we expect, birth has it's own plans for us. I have no doubt that you'll come through all of this a stronger person, sending you prayers as you process everything. Wishing you a happy babymoon!

[Limabean1975]

Congratulations from a spy! And many hugs and much healing to you.

[terrainthailand]

Oh Janis, I'm sorry that your birth day wasn't everything you've hoped for. Throughout these months you have always responded to my questions with kindness, patience, and wisdom. I hane no doubt that you made the best decision for your baby. I hope that your physical and mental healing process is smooth. And congratulations on your new arrival!!!

[applecider]

Congratulations on your new baby girl! I hope you can find peace soon.

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[jrabbit]

After a 43-week-long beautiful pregnancy, our little Zoe Liora was finally ready to join us Friday 1/9 @1:17AM.

She weighed 7#3oz and measured 20". She is beautiful and perfectly healthy. Her big sisters and parents are completely smitten.

Zoe means Life
Liora means My Light

She is our light and our life. May she continue to teach us patience and bring us joy every day.

pictures: http://philhyde.smugmug.com/gallery/...55305346_7Zmtj

[eewieew]

crashing from 3/09 ddc - I am so sorry that your birth wasn't what you wanted, but congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. She really is so beautiful.

[gretae]

Janis, my thoughts are with you and sending light and healing your way. Coongratulations on Zoe, best wishes for a quick recovery and blessings to your whole family!

[Maine Mama Doula]

She's beautiful Janis! You did a wonderful job and your patience was a huge inspiration to myself. Thank you. -Nina