baby's grandfather RUINED unassisted cabin birth. - Page 2

[MittensKittens]

Wow mama, I am so, so sorry that happened to you and your baby! That is so very wrong, on so many levels.

I would seriously consider suing the hospital for premature cord clamping against your wishes, and taking your baby to the nursery without consent.

On a more positive note - my friend who did not get to nurse her baby for a full three days due to a similar situation at the hospital where she delivered nursed her baby for many years, despite the first three days of separation.

[Juvysen]

I agree. tell them to bring you your baby. I'd be considering calling police for kidnapping charges. they don't get to tell you what happens to *your* baby... at least in the US, afaik.

[MeesterMama]

I am so sorry, sounds horrible. Congrats on your new baby and despite what happened I hope you can have a wonderful babymoon!

[hempandhoney]

thank you everyone for the much needed support. we managed to escape the hospital within 48 hours. it was a tense and sleepless experience. we had booby issues until ds was about four days old, but we have been to a lactation consultant and all issues have been resolved. ds has started eating nearly every hour and a half and has gained half a pound the past two days! we also were able to reschedule our cabin reservation, so we will have time all by ourselves. grandma has suggested we try rebirthing. she had to rebirth with dh to get him to nurse. grandpa has since apologized. he acted like a dog with it's tail between it's legs for a few days. over all ds is doing great. i get a little sad every time i put lavender oil on his umbilical cord, but i know he is a happy baby. he smiles quite a bit. again, thank you everyone! there is always a next time.

[zoebird]

awesome update~

i'm sorry your birth got hijacked, but i'm glad that everything went rather well for all of that, and that you were able to get out of the hospital (and hopefully to the cabin).

and next time, just know your rights and tell your DH to stand up for them with everyone. it's the job i gave DH. here is the legal landscape, and should anyone ask, he takes care of it. period, end of story.

and yeah, i would nto be spending any time with FIL anytime soon.