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Introducing...
Charlotte Michelle McPoo
And her entrance into this world.
After 43 hours of labor, fights with the doctor about breaking my water and Pitocin (they REALLY push that) we were left with no choice but a c section. She was sunny side up and wouldn't flip, she had her arm up and she couldn't get past station -2. I had them exhaust every option - I was a mess, since everything I chose was chosen in mind to avoid a c. I should preface this all by saying I am not a crier - apparently until I go into labor. Poor Kevin he had a really rough day with me. He was amazing though. He tried to keep me positive and distracted, especially when they told me I needed a c section and I started sobbing.
When I had to go in for the surgery the meds had me shaking VIOLENTLY.
So here I am, shaking, laid out on the table like Jesus on the cross, with
breathing tubes up my nose, terror in my eyes and tears streaming down
my face. I could see he was having a hard time keeping it together, but he managed. He is smitten though, and fatherhood is suiting him well for sure.
So far all in all it has been a rough ride, but every day gets a little bit better.
For less then ten cents a day, you can feed a hungry child.
Re: Introducing...
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
CONGRATULATIONS!
Welcome Charlotte, you beautiful gal!
Well done, Angie. I'm sorry it didn't turn out the way you had hoped, but you did beautifully. I'm glad Kevin was there for you, that has to be a great relationship strengthener.
How are you feeling now? How is recovery and nursing going?
The hair grows in thick where the horn used to be.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! She's beautiful!
Girl, I know how you feel re the c. I wanted to avoid it so badly, but they play on your emotions. After about 18 hrs of labor, stalled out at 8 cm. Then they started in with the whole, 'his heartrate is slowing a little bit, we need to get him out now now now!" They really don't give you much of a choice in the matter. And, OMG, I was shaking so hard I couldn't concentrate on anything else. But, in the end it's all worth it.
Good job with the baby making!
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
The hair grows in thick where the horn used to be.
I was just thinking that!
You just made me tear up, Angie.
I'm sorry it didn't go down the way you wanted it to, but I'm so glad the two of you are ok. It makes it harder to be mad at you for not sharing pics or stories sooner.
She's beautiful, lady! Congratulations!
I was just coming back to add this very thing!
"That chick wins at Penises, for sure." -- Fenton
I bet her FUPA's name is Shane, like the gunslinger/drifter of literature.--HappyTummy
Welcome Charlotte! Congrats Angie!
That sounds rough but I hope you're recovery is going smoothly.
oh hey thanks guyth!
Recovery is slow going, and I think I am more messed up mentally right now. I expected it though and know it will get better. K has 2weeks off and is doing a good part of the work, brcause nursing isn't going so well I am doing a great deal of pumping trying to get my milk in. I make about a third of what this little piglet eats, so we are giving it more time to see if I can get some more and then re-evaluating.
Man, seriously, all my grandeur plans... not so much!
For less then ten cents a day, you can feed a hungry child.
Sorry in advance if this is assvice-y of me, but this stuff helped me a lot:
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Way-Fenugreek-Capsules-180ea/dp/B0009ETA6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290036734&sr=8-1
I take 6-9 capsules per day.
I'm glad Kevin has time off to help. It gets better every week from here on out.
The hair grows in thick where the horn used to be.
For less then ten cents a day, you can feed a hungry child.
Husbands should be like Kleenex: Soft, strong, and disposable.
Aw. . . I'm a little teary too. Having a supportive partner makes such a difference.
She's beautiful! Enjoy getting to know each other, and rest assured while the first few days can be rough it DOES get better and easier.
Yay baby! I'm sorry it didn't go how you planned, Angie. That must be rough.
She really is so pretty. I love her pouty lips!
The nerve!
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I'm sorry to hear things didn't go well. We had to supplement with Will for a little bit in the beginning. I didn't get to actually nurse him for a few days because of the NICU stuff, and it took longer to get my milk in with just pumping, and it was all kind of a sucky clusterfucck for the first couple weeks. You guys will figure out what you need to do and everything will be okay. I send you hugs and vibez that things get better soon. I'm glad Kevin is able to take care of you guys while you recover.
And dude, congratulations! You have a gorgeous little girl.
Congrats, Angie! She does totally look like you. And now I want to rap on her head and go "McPOO?!" like Biff Tannen does to George in Back to the Future. Except I won't do that because she doesn't have a fully fused skull.
I'm sorry the birth experience was a wild ride and BFing is giving you trouble. I will send you recovery and milk vibez.
Congratulations! Love her name. She looks like a little sweetie. Hope things work out with nursing, kellymom.com is a huge help if you're looking for resources.
Awwww, she's beautiful, Angie! I love her name too.
I'm sorry you didn't get the birth you wanted and that nursing isn't going well.
2/20/2011
She's got good color!
Congrats!!