ETA: oh yeah, pictures: http://www.damnhandy.com/photos
June 16
12:29 pm
5 lbs, 12 oz, 19" long
emergency c-section after homebirth transfer. my husband and i still freak out thinking about the c-section. the birth went from being a wonderful, peaceful experience to the most violent thing that's ever happened to us. but she is perfect, and I knew it was the safest thing we could do given the circumstances. she was having late decelerations with each contraction, and a BPP showed no fluid even though membranes never ruptured. she was also wrapped in a really long cord, and then she started having decelerations even between contractions, which at that point were pretty piddly from the stress of being in a new environment.
so here we are, and she is safe, and we're still sorting through everything emotionally. being out of the hospital is better, and i'm healing well physically. i did call about counseling. there are times when we just cry, and sleep deprivation and breastfeeding issues don't help. she had tongue-tie, and we're probably going to end up getting it clipped to see if that helps the latch. she's gained well, but she mangles the nipples and can't get a deep enough latch because she can't use her tongue freely. so she compensates by using her jaws. right now we use a nipple shield, which is helping me heal, but it's not a long-term solution. i am lucky to have found a good lactation consultant service, which is probably the best thing that came out of the hospital stay - lots of help with breastfeeding. i really want at least that to go right. so far, all the plans for a gentle birth were derailed, and she hasn't used any of her cloth diapers since she was too small too fit. and i can't handle doing any more laundry, for that matter.
now: to eat breakfast before she wakes up! this is seriously the hardest thing we've ever done.
June 16
12:29 pm
5 lbs, 12 oz, 19" long
emergency c-section after homebirth transfer. my husband and i still freak out thinking about the c-section. the birth went from being a wonderful, peaceful experience to the most violent thing that's ever happened to us. but she is perfect, and I knew it was the safest thing we could do given the circumstances. she was having late decelerations with each contraction, and a BPP showed no fluid even though membranes never ruptured. she was also wrapped in a really long cord, and then she started having decelerations even between contractions, which at that point were pretty piddly from the stress of being in a new environment.
so here we are, and she is safe, and we're still sorting through everything emotionally. being out of the hospital is better, and i'm healing well physically. i did call about counseling. there are times when we just cry, and sleep deprivation and breastfeeding issues don't help. she had tongue-tie, and we're probably going to end up getting it clipped to see if that helps the latch. she's gained well, but she mangles the nipples and can't get a deep enough latch because she can't use her tongue freely. so she compensates by using her jaws. right now we use a nipple shield, which is helping me heal, but it's not a long-term solution. i am lucky to have found a good lactation consultant service, which is probably the best thing that came out of the hospital stay - lots of help with breastfeeding. i really want at least that to go right. so far, all the plans for a gentle birth were derailed, and she hasn't used any of her cloth diapers since she was too small too fit. and i can't handle doing any more laundry, for that matter.
now: to eat breakfast before she wakes up! this is seriously the hardest thing we've ever done.
and lots of 
I'm sorry about your birth experience, but thank God for your baby being here! I hope things just get better and better for you mama!
But yeah, less laundry is a nice bonus! Enjoy you babe!
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