Amira Julianne's birth story (long)

bunch Senior Member Posts: 9,202 Likes: 4,754	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 20:34:50 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bunch on Sept 18, 2012 20:34:50 GMT -5 Thank you so much for sharing. It brought back so many memories. She sounds wonderful. Congratulations!
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Brie Elder Posts: 20,595 Likes: 41,549	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 20:37:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Brie on Sept 18, 2012 20:37:37 GMT -5 What a great story. Seriously--I have had a lot of the same worries you mentioned, and it's so nice to hear such an honest perspective (and that it will be okay!). Congratulations again!
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Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 20:53:34 GMT -5

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Sept 18, 2012 20:31:24 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

I felt a different sense of victory after the delivery, knowing that I was able to roll with the punches and adjust my expectations, and not turn my daughter's birth into a traumatic event just because it didn't go exactly as I had planned

That is wonderful: I'm so happy for you! I was only a few days overdue, but it was the most stressful week: I give you tons of credit for making it all the way to 42 AND rolling with the punches. You rock!

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UnderProtest Senior Member Posts: 5,453 Likes: 1,980	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 20:59:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by UnderProtest on Sept 18, 2012 20:59:07 GMT -5 Congrats!!! And great job letting go a bit!
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hannamaren Full Member Posts: 3,479 Likes: 66	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:00:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hannamaren on Sept 18, 2012 21:00:37 GMT -5 That last paragraph should be in every book about child birth.
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Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:09:33 GMT -5

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Lurker here. I just want to thank you for sharing your story, and most importantly the last paragraph. I am 18 weeks and planning for a med-free, natural birth. I worry about my ability to let go of my expectations if needed and to reconcile what may happen with what I've been planning and expecting for months. I will try to keep your words in mind:-)

Welcome to the world Amira Julianne! (Beautiful name, too!) Congratulations to your family.

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egishere Senior Member Posts: 5,869 Likes: 2,209	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:18:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by egishere on Sept 18, 2012 21:18:17 GMT -5 Great birth story! Congrats on your DD!
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vanillacourage Elder Posts: 12,297 Likes: 12,938	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:20:25 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vanillacourage on Sept 18, 2012 21:20:25 GMT -5 I love this story. Congrats to your new little family.
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sewpinkgal Full Member Posts: 3,975 Likes: 2,035	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:30:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sewpinkgal on Sept 18, 2012 21:30:08 GMT -5 Beautiful birth story - thank you for sharing this with us. And congratulations on your little girl!
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Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 21:38:06 GMT -5

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<3 I am so glad things went well and you had a good experience after all of waiting and the difficult pregnancy!

It took me about 2-3 weeks to really feel bonded with my daughter. Thankfully from the honest ladies here I knew that was totally normal so it didn't freak me out. I am glad this is a place we can share our feelings and encourage one another, your story is very encouraging!

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Sept 18, 2012 21:00:37 GMT -5 hannamaren said:

That last paragraph should be in every book about child birth.

I could not agree more! This was a large part of the reason I had no plan - it wa my way of letting go. And it's a great way to start out parenthood - that little girl is in control now!

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justjen Senior Member Posts: 8,211 Likes: 9,893	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 18, 2012 22:55:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by justjen on Sept 18, 2012 22:55:40 GMT -5 What a story! Thanks for sharing. And congrats again.
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Sept 18, 2012 22:28:10 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

Sept 18, 2012 22:21:10 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

Congrats! I am so happy for you.

You had a very similar labor/delivery to mine, though mine was a vacuum assist. Have you been using ice packs? Those helped SO much.

I used the peri pad ice packs in the hospital and then frozen witch hazel maxi pads at home. However. I am trying to stop using those because I'm afraid it might be creating a moist environment for the stitches that retards the healing process. Do you have any good alternatives? I'm all ears!

did they give you epi foam? I think it numbs without being too wet. I used that and then little witch hazel pads. The nurse told me that after the first 24 hrs that ice doesn't really help anymore. As soon as I weaned off of it I felt better.

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Deleted Posts: 0	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 6:38:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2012 6:38:38 GMT -5 Awesome story! Congrats.
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MamaMaui24 Senior Member Posts: 5,444 Likes: 2,588	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 7:13:59 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MamaMaui24 on Sept 19, 2012 7:13:59 GMT -5 Congrats! It's nice to read birth stories that are honest and real. I used a hair dryer to help air things out after a sitz bath.
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ssmjlm Elder Posts: 32,738 Likes: 21,521	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 7:26:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ssmjlm on Sept 19, 2012 7:26:27 GMT -5 Congrats again! Thank you for sharing your story!
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minzy Senior Member Posts: 5,194 Likes: 5,343	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 7:35:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by minzy on Sept 19, 2012 7:35:06 GMT -5 Congratulations, mom! I'm glad you are overall pleased with how things went, even if it wasn't quite how you had pictured initially. It looks like New York has something new to celebrate on Sept. 11. :-)
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froggy76 Senior Member Posts: 5,072 Likes: 2,813	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 9:19:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by froggy76 on Sept 19, 2012 9:19:59 GMT -5 Congratulations!!
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Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 10:40:36 GMT -5

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Sept 19, 2012 6:29:14 GMT -5 bunch said:

Sept 18, 2012 22:28:10 GMT -5 littlespitfire said:

I used the peri pad ice packs in the hospital and then frozen witch hazel maxi pads at home. However. I am trying to stop using those because I'm afraid it might be creating a moist environment for the stitches that retards the healing process. Do you have any good alternatives? I'm all ears!

did they give you epi foam? I think it numbs without being too wet. I used that and then little witch hazel pads. The nurse told me that after the first 24 hrs that ice doesn't really help anymore. As soon as I weaned off of it I felt better.

I used dermaplast spray post-delivery. It was awesome and doesn't leave you feeling wet.

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jenn248 Full Member Posts: 3,835 Likes: 2,304	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 11:01:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jenn248 on Sept 19, 2012 11:01:59 GMT -5 Congratulations!! I'm sorry things didn't go as planned, but it sounds like everything worked out in the end. Glad to hear you are all doing well!
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cilantro Full Member Posts: 3,423 Likes: 2,885	Amira Julianne's birth story (long) Sept 19, 2012 11:05:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cilantro on Sept 19, 2012 11:05:59 GMT -5 :Y: :heart: :Y:
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