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Zoe Renee's Birth Story
Hello everyone! 
As most of you know from Facebook, little Zoe Renee was born on February 17th at 1:55am She was 8lbs, 15oz and 22 inches long. Tall like her daddy!
Here's the story:
I worked Tuesday night/Wednesday morning (15th-16th). Around 1 or 2 am I got a weird headache so I decided to take my BP. It was 150/96. Uh oh! I sat down, put my feet up, and checked it again 15 mins later. Not much lower. I called L&D and told them my sitiation. They told me to just go to my regulalry scheduled dr appt at 9am that morning (Wed). So, I did and my BP was unchanged. My doctor said I had to go to the hospital and either have a c-section or get induced. I said induced. I asked him if I could at least go home and shower and sleep a little and he said no because of my BP. He said he wanted me to be induced by Sunday bc of the size of the aby, but since my BP was a little high I needed to go now. Arg. I hadn't slept all night!
So, I called H and drove back to the hospital and got admitted. They started me on Pitocin and honestly I wasn't in that bad of pain. It was worse bc I couldn't move around. I got some IV pain meds around 4 and that really helped take the edge off. I was progressing nicely but when the dr did the internal exams it freakin hurt and I tensed up so he couldn't get accurate measurements. He encouraged me to get n epi and after thinking about it, I did. After 2 attempts they finally got it in and I was in heaven. Good stuff! Long story short, by midnight I was finally ready to push and my dr, though reluctant that she was going to fit, let me push. I tried and tried but I was so worn out and I just couldn't push as hard as I needed to and she just wouldn't come out. I finally agreed to a c-section and this is where I got a huge scare.
We were discussing c-section and all of a sudden I saw H fall face first. I was terrified that he had hit his head and was seriously injured. I never moved so fast and I jumped to the edge of the bed to make sure he was ok. I didn't see any blood but it looked like he was having a seizure (the way his eyes were moving). I have seen him pass out like this before and they have never been able to diagnose it. It usually happens when his stomach is really irritated. I think it happened this time because he was freaked out at the idea of me having a c-section. He won't admit to it though. Anyway, I keep replaying this scene over and over in my mind and I hate it. I know he is fine, but it really upsets me. There was so much equipment and furniture around the room that he could've easily hurt him self very, very bad. But he didn't. I know he is fine, but it still scares me. Anyway.........
After they made sure he was OK, they whisked me into the OR. By this time H was fine and dressed up in the OR suit. I told them to watch him very closely! Little Zoe was born soon after and they sewed me up and I got to see her. Luckily I was still with it (although exhausted and puking. Fun!) and remember everything. I didn't have much interest in her at first, probably bc of the exhaustion. All I wanted to do was sleep!
The c-section itseltf was fine but recovery SUCKS. I can't sleep in my own bed and the incision burns when I move a certain way. I have been sleeping in the glider. There is no way I would wish this on anyone. All I want to do is take care of my baby and I feel totally inadequate. At least BF is going well. She latches on like a champ and I have good milk production so far. I am pretty much feeding on demand and she goes about every 2-3 hours. I'm just going with the flow and that seems to work.Tomorrow is our 1st appt with the pedi.
About 6 hours after she was born, she had to be taken to the respite nursery to be monitored for her low blood sugar. She was on a sugar drip till Saturday morning (she is fine now) and we were released Sat afternoon. She also has hip dysplasia on both hips (one is really bad) so we have an appt at Shriners on MArch 3rd. She will most likely have to wear a harness for a few months, but luckily it was caught early. Hopefully she won't need surgery and will be able to crawl and walk just fine. Of course I am a worried mom!
We were not planning on naming her Zoe, but after looking at her and getting to know her, the name we had chosen just didn't feel right for her. I am so happy with our choice! I just love her! It's weird not to be pregnant anymore, lol! Everything happened so fast it all feels like a blur. I will never be happy with the fact that I had a c-section, but I am thankful for the health of our little girl and myself, and that is what is most important! We are adjusting to our new life just fine (although we are all exhausted) and I couldn't be happier! H has been so incredbly helpful, and I am so glad he is going to be off from work the next couple weeks!
I'm not posting pics on here or on FB, so if you want to see pics, send me a PM with your email.
Re: Zoe Renee's Birth Story
Congrats Jen!
I know how tough the C/S recovery is but all in all, Zoe is here safely. I am so glad the BFing is going well and your surgery was not complicated. I would love to see pictures of her (triciahawthorne18 at hotmail). I am often at my cousins house a block over from you so if you ever need anything or any help just hollar.
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Congrats, Jen. Glad to hear all is well now, besides the c-section recovery. I hope you began to feel better quickly. And, that's pretty scary what happened to your husband!
I think that is neat that you realized the name you picked didn't feel right, and went with a completely different name. (I am curious- was it going to be Elizabeth Noelle or Noelle Elizabeth? I just remembered you mentioning those names as contenders.)
The c-section recovery will soon be a distant memory! You will be surprised at how quickly you do bounce back. After the first week I felt like a champ!
I love her name and I enjoyed reading your story. What a scary incident with your H! I was so drugged up during my c-section I was effing out of it. I swore my H was going to puke/pass out and I kept telling him to leave the room until finally he told me to STFU! But yeah, I was more freaked out that he would be freaked out by everything going on!
If you have a chance I would love to see pics of Miss Zoe. But no hurries
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Congrats! What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing. Glad everyone seems to be recovering nicely. I'm sure she is a doll.
P.S. Zoe Renee is on my list of favorite baby names!
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Congrats Jen!!! I love the name. Can you send me pictures, ldybug4623@aol.com
Hope you start to feel better soon and make sure you relax.
Your poor hubby, I have a feeling mine will be the same way. He does not do well with blood or medical stuff.
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What a story! Glad you H is okay, and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Hi Jen!
congrats again! Kathy is right. the c-section will soon be a distant memory. sorry it all didn't go as planned, but glad Zoe is here safe and sound! would love to see her: dasilvam2004@yahoo.com
take care!