Sequins, so many hugs to you. I'm so sorry you all are going through this. She is the absolute cutest baby girl and you look like a complete natural at being a mom. Sending all my good thoughts your way.
Post by noodleskooze on May 24, 2015 7:21:01 GMT -5
She is 100% the most beautiful little thing ever! And you look amazing, you really do. She is so lucky to have you in her corner advocating for you. I'll have you all in my thoughts and prayers!
I didn't have a cesarean, but the other pain sounds normal to me. I had a hard time walking and getting up for weeks after delivery. I honestly think it was the hardest and most painful part (physically) of the whole ordeal. I was just getting over it at my six week appointment and wasn't cleared for normal activity. I don't want to bum you out, I just want to reassure you that it's normal.
I don't have any advice but I just wanted to say that I think you are doing an incredible job of taking care of Baby A and being there with her all day. I'm certain this is very overwhelming and painful for you, but you have been such a rockstar. Good work mama.
Post by Norticprincess on May 24, 2015 7:31:01 GMT -5
She is adorable! You are glowing.
Talk to your OB - better to keep ahead of things if you need some extra support. It might be the extra stress from the situation that is amplifying normal feelings. Your OB/med team should be able to help.
Cath are irritating, ask your nurses they might do a UTI check make sure it's just the Cath.
My BFF works on a CICU and is the mom of a heart baby. I know you have great resources available, but if you ever have a question or anything I would be happy to pass it on to her. She is a national presenter on feeding challenges in CICU babies and just pretty smart in general. : )
Thank you . I do have a q for your friend. I want to know what I should expect in terms of bfing challenges if she does have surgery. Will it be a huge setback after bring on iv for a few days? Will her heart be under strain from bfing? Can I continue to nurse right up to the time they give her prostaglandin before surgery? Anything I should talk to her cardiologist about reg bfing?
Post by cinnamoncox0 on May 24, 2015 8:11:42 GMT -5
You look beautiful holding your precious baby daughter i hope you get some rest soon, and answers. I wish you all didn't have to stay in this limbo of wait and see. That must be so rough. I'm glad your Dh is so great and your friends have been helpful. Gentle hugs.
My BFF works on a CICU and is the mom of a heart baby. I know you have great resources available, but if you ever have a question or anything I would be happy to pass it on to her. She is a national presenter on feeding challenges in CICU babies and just pretty smart in general. : )
Thank you . I do have a q for your friend. I want to know what I should expect in terms of bfing challenges if she does have surgery. Will it be a huge setback after bring on iv for a few days? Will her heart be under strain from bfing? Can I continue to nurse right up to the time they give her prostaglandin before surgery? Anything I should talk to her cardiologist about reg bfing?
i just sent this to her and I will let you know as soon as she responds. She does a long run on Sunday mornings so it may be a little while. : )
Post by humpforfree on May 24, 2015 8:45:41 GMT -5
Hi! I don't go here (usually on MMM), but I was born with this and my coarctation was repaired when I was 5 months old. The pedi actually caught it when I was at my 2 month checkup (I had no pulse in my feet). I was in the hospital for two weeks, though I was in the jest generation of kids to get the surgery, so who knows what advancements there have been since then (1985)! My life has always been super normal, other than the yearly cardiologist appointments. I played soccer and ice hockey with no physical restrictions. I carried a baby and was free to have a vaginal birth (but couldn't because he was breech). You will be in my thoughts! Feel free to PM me with any questions!