I had my baby...

[raangoli]

At 31w 2d. Completely unexpected and quickly. I'm kind of in shock to be honest.

I woke at around 4am on Sunday and thought I had peed myself. I called the doctor on call and she said to come into labor and delivery in an hour or two. But I kept leaking fluid each time I would go to "pee".

Of course there was the tiny issue that it had snowed 30" the night before. We ended up calling 911 and the police came. They proceeded to get stuck since there was a lot of snow on the ground. A military 5 ton truck had to tow the police suv down the street to the waiting ambulance.

At the hospital they checked me and I had been contacting all the way on the ride in. I was 6cm and baby's foot was on it's way out. I had an emergency c section and our little girl was born just barely 1.5 hours after we got to the hospital and nearly 4 hours after I realized I had broken my water.

She weighed 3lb 6oz and is in the nicu. She's doing well enough for being so early but I'm obviously scared. If you could, please keep her in your thoughts.

[lauren170]

Wow in the middle of a blizzard? That's crazy! Will be thinking good thoughts that she's ready to come out of the NICU soon.

[smock]

I'm so glad you made it to the hospital! Congrats, and my thoughts are with you and your daughter.

[nachos]

Wow! Thinking lots of good thoughts for you both!

A family member delivered at 25w and now has a typical, trouble-loving toddler. NICUs are amazing places for helping little babies get stronger.

You have an amazing story to tell her when she's older!

[timorousbeastie]

Oh wow! Congratulations, and you and your daughter will be in my thoughts.

[redheadk]

Congratulations!! All the good thoughts to you and your baby girl.

[pinotgrig]

Hugs. I'm sorry you had such a scary experience, but am very glad you were able to make it to the hospital. Sending good thoughts to hour baby girl and you. How are you feeling?

[tulips]

Congratulations on your baby girl! I am so glad you made it to the hospital! Sending prayers for your family,

[curbsideprophet]

Glad you made it to the hospital on time.

Congrats on your little girl!

[oswin]

Wow, congratulations on having a blizzard baby. Thinking good thoughts for you both.

[oceanstbride]

Congratulations! Glad you made it to the hospital in time especially in the blizzard. Thinking of you and your DD!

[bunch]

Sending all good thoughts your way.  Congratulations!

[MamaMaui24]

Wow! Congratulations! I'm sorry for the scary delivery, but I'm so glad you both are ok and made it to the hospital safely.

[shelbyann]

Holy crap, what a story. Congratulations on your little girl and I hope her NICU stay is as short as possible!

Take care of yourself...I can imagine you have a lot to process.

[raangoli]

nachos Thank you for the story about your family member. It means a lot to hear from others in a similar situation.

pinotgrig I'm ok. In shock and can't wrap my head around how my normal pregnancy ended this way. But I'm just glad she's doing well enough. I never in a million years would have thought this would happen so it's going to take some time to adjust. I'm keeping on top of my pain meds which is helping. Thank you for asking.

[kdubs923]

A surprise blizzard baby! Congratulations on your little girl.

Wishing you both the best for a short NICU stay. (Hugs)

[mekia]

Congratulations! Keeping you in my thoughts. You'll have a heck of a story to tell!

[bcv513]

Congratulations! I'm sorry everything happened so fast and in the middle of a blizzard.

[Deleted]

Congratulations on the birth of your little girl!

What a scary situation. I'm so glad they were able to get you to the hospital. I hope your recovery goes smoothly and that your little girl gets strong really quickly in the NICU. She will have quite the story to tell later on. Thinking of you!

[boiler717]

What a scary experience!! Wishing you both a good recovery. Congrats!

[Muddled]

Congratulations! I'm so glad you are both safe and I hope she is home soon.

Are you able to hold her at all?

[djc315]

Congratulations! Sending good thoughts to you.

[mskitkat]

That's insane! I saw you posted this and I was like, no. She's due after me!

Congrats on the birth of your daughter. I'm so glad everyone is safe and healthy.

[humpforfree]

Congratulations! During the storm H and I were talking about how scary it would be to be pregnant/go into labor during the storm!
Sending good thoughts for your little girl!

[shortstax]

Oh my goodness, what a surprise! Now that's a birth story that you'll be telling for years to come.

DD's NICU experience was filled with amazing nurses, great care, and a lot of love. Best wishes to you and your little lady!

[Yankees21]

Oh my goodness! Congratulations! So glad you made it to the hospital- what a story for when she's older. I hope she has a relatively short NICU stay and that you are all doing well.

[biogirl21]

Congrats! I hope she improves quickly and you can take her home soon.

[starburst]

Congrats! Lots of good thoughts headed your way!

[pinotgrig]

raangoli - it can be hard when things go so far off "plan". There are many here who had less than ideal or scary births so you'll have plenty of people to talk to about your feelings on your experience if/when you want to.

Good job staying on top of your pain meds - that's a smart move!

[womet]

Congratulations! Sending lots of T&Ps to your precious little girl.