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post #1 of 9
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Let me start off by saying that c-sections suck


On the 26th I had my cerclage removed ( for those who are wondering what the heck a cerclage is, it is a round loop of suture placed around the cervix to prevent preterm delivery for those of us who have an incompetent cervix, or its needed sometimes for carrying multiples). Any who I have an incompetent cervix.
On the 28th I started having contractions and they started out pretty hot and heavy. I contracted for about 3 hours then went to the hospitol.
When I got there I was rigged up to the monitor and right away we noticed something wasnt right. Simons heartrate kept dipping way low with every contraction, so my very wonderful OB did and US to figure out what was up.
Simons cord was prolapsed and we where in great danger of losing him. So much much much to my horror I was wheeled in for an emergancy c-section.

I had a wonderful vaginal birth with Landon, and I need a stitch just to keep them in there safely and I have to go ahead and have a c-section.

As you can tell the delivery was a bit of a disapointment well you havnt heard the best part.

Simon had to be rushed by ambulance to a Larger hospitol 3 hours away because he had clinical pheumonia. He spent 8 days in the NICU there (where I stayed with him) then was shipped to our local hospitol where he was delivered and now we are going on day 8 here trying to ween him off the oxygen.

I have had to stay here with him because I insist an artificial nipple never touch his lips. He is nursing great, a real natural. I cant keep my eyes off him he is so sweet.

I have had absolutely no trouble bonding with this little charmer and look forward to happier calmer days at home being his mama.
post #2 of 9
Holy cow! I'm glad you're hanging in there ok. Wishing you a speedy recovery and then some peaceful bonding at home!
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post #4 of 9
Oh my goodness!

Well first Congratulations on your little one!! :

I hope he gets to come home very soon, and you are such a good mama to stay with him that much. Sorry about your c-section.
post #5 of 9
I'm sorry to hear that his first few days have been so difficult. It's great that you can be there with him and is awesome that you are able to nurse him. I can only imagine how much you look forward to being home with all your little ones. Thinking of you!
post #6 of 9
Congratulations, and welcome Simon! :

I am sorry you needed a c/s. I hope Simon recovers quickly, and you have you home very soon.
post #7 of 9
I'm sure your great mama milk is helping him heal quickly!

Congratulations on your new arrival and I hope you both get to go home very soon! :
post #8 of 9
s, hoping that Simon is well soon. :Congratulations:
post #9 of 9
Congratulations on your sweet little baby! I hope you are all home soon!


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