Post by killercupcake on May 11, 2020 23:43:56 GMT -5
Madeline was born on 5/5 at 8:27 am by repeat c-section. 9 lbs 1 oz, 21 inches long. Beating her big brother's size by about 6 ounces and a full inch (This in spite of having a marginal insertion of the umbilical cord for both of them which is supposed to lead to a smaller birth weight). She was born with her umbilical cord wrapped twice (!!) around her neck. My doctor was so relieved we didn't try for a VBAC and so was I considering her size and that little twist at the end.
The c-section went well and I was done pretty quickly, but I had some minor complications literally right after I was finished being sewn up and hemorrhaged. Thankfully it was managed by medication and I didn't need a transfusion or to go back into the OR. Madeline had some issues with her sugar levels, but was cleared by the end of the first day.
We came home Thursday afternoon. DS is still adjusting to her being here but is being very loving toward her.