WishboneDawn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 First, myy thanks to both Colleen in NS and CleoQC for updating everyone. :) Baby Lauchlin James was born Nov. 4 at 4:15, about an hour and a half after my water broke (had a couple of gel applications and that was it). I am now a member of the no epidurals club. :D He's was 9 lbs 6 and 23 inches and absolutely healthy and perfect. Dramatic Birth Story Summary (I'm part of the Dramatic Birth Story club too now :D): I just got out of hospital because the whole thing sort of went downhill after Lauchie was born. I was bleeding and wouldn't stop and it turns out that as he came out, Lauchie tore me up pretty severely, "the worst tearing I've seen in 25 years," my OB informed me . Lots of yucky details and implications I won't go into but I had to go to the OR (they made sure I got to hold and nurse Lauchie first) and had several blood transfusions. The OB was threatening another yesterday but thankfully my hemoglobin count or whatever was up just enough to reassure him. I now have more stitches then the Frankenstein monster and I'm probably looking at at least a month before I get any energy back and probably 6 before I'm back to normal physically if all goes well (which it really has been. I'm doing much better then my OB expected already. Whoo hoo!). The seriousness of it all is just starting to hit home. DH has taken vacation time and additional paternity leave (Canadian fathers can take that) so I'll be in his good hands for at least a month. I don't have a lot of energy and am currently sitting uncomfortably on a couple of fluffy pillows to post this so I don't expect to be on too often but I did want to let you guys know what was going on. Anyways, I'm home, getting healthy and have an absolutely wonderful little baby boy to snuggle so it's all good. He's a dream too...Great nurser and loooong sleeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Oh, I am SOOO happy to hear from you! You lucky thing! Go snuggle Lauchlin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug: Rest up! I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 You are a member of the brave mama club too! So glad you are doing OK now. :grouphug: Kiss that sweet baby for me!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) Forgot the pics! Edited November 9, 2011 by WishboneDawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congrats on your sweet baby boy! Glad you are home and I will pray for fast healing for you. We were all very worried about you, I guess with good reason! Get some rest and update us when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Oh my gosh, he's Beautiful!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations!!! I just love his name :D I was pretty torn up after DD9 was born (decelerating heartrate, fast vacuum extraction, etc.) too--if you have a Boppy pillow, it makes an excellent seat! Nothing really makes it comfortable, but that was the best I could do, for sure. Many gentle :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm so glad that you got good care and are home now. Rest up, Mama! What a cutie pie:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Love the pix. Stay rested. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 So adorable! GAH! Baby fever! Thanks a lot! ;) p.s. Two of mine were 9lb+. I loved having big babies! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Beautiful pictures! I'm glad you are all home and doing well. Sorry about the complications but it sounds like the worst is over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What a beautiful, beautiful baby! Oh, he is wonderful! (All of my boys were big babies, too. :) ) I'm sorry you had such an ordeal, and I hope you will heal much sooner than the doctor predicts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I'm glad that you and baby are alright! He is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy the snuggling. I'm a bit jealous. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Oh, he's heavenly!!!!! Please, please take it slow and try not to think of a time frame for regaining your strength... just take naps as often as you really can and be very good to yourself, it takes a lot of time with these kinds of things... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug: Take it easy. You have such a great attitude! Be gentle to yourself, I am sure you are traumatized some with all that went on. He sure is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Glad you are ok! He is absolutely gorgeous. GORGEOUS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He is so smoochable!!!! Rest and take care, Mama!!! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He is adorable! Makes me remember why we put ourselves through labor. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 First, myy thanks to both Colleen in NS and CleoQC for updating everyone. :) Baby Lauchlin James was born Nov. 4 at 4:15, about an hour and a half after my water broke (had a couple of gel applications and that was it). I am now a member of the no epidurals club. :D He's was 9 lbs 6 and 23 inches and absolutely healthy and perfect. Dramatic Birth Story Summary (I'm part of the Dramatic Birth Story club too now :D): I just got out of hospital because the whole thing sort of went downhill after Lauchie was born. I was bleeding and wouldn't stop and it turns out that as he came out, Lauchie tore me up pretty severely, "the worst tearing I've seen in 25 years," my OB informed me . Lots of yucky details and implications I won't go into but I had to go to the OR (they made sure I got to hold and nurse Lauchie first) and had several blood transfusions. The OB was threatening another yesterday but thankfully my hemoglobin count or whatever was up just enough to reassure him. I now have more stitches then the Frankenstein monster and I'm probably looking at at least a month before I get any energy back and probably 6 before I'm back to normal physically if all goes well (which it really has been. I'm doing much better then my OB expected already. Whoo hoo!). The seriousness of it all is just starting to hit home. DH has taken vacation time and additional paternity leave (Canadian fathers can take that) so I'll be in his good hands for at least a month. I don't have a lot of energy and am currently sitting uncomfortably on a couple of fluffy pillows to post this so I don't expect to be on too often but I did want to let you guys know what was going on. Anyways, I'm home, getting healthy and have an absolutely wonderful little baby boy to snuggle so it's all good. He's a dream too...Great nurser and loooong sleeper. Oh my goodness, I KNEW IT! I was so worried about you - I knew something dramatic had to have happened - I am SO GLAD to hear you are OK, though!!! And congratulations!!! Glad Baby is just fine. I have been thinking of you and praying for you each day. I had two unexpected c-sections, so I understand the longer recovery time. Big huge hugs to you!!:grouphug: And hooray for Canadian paternity leave!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 SO cute!!! Speedy healing vibes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 His skin is beautiful! Sorry you had such a rough go of it. My best wishes for a healthy recovery for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations!!! I love that all of the kids are in coordinating red shirts for that photo . . . Adorable, whether you planned it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 First, I just love what you named him! And I love the potential nicknames that can go with it. :D Second, I'm sorry it all went downhill after he was born. I'm glad that everything is looking better now. I'll pray for quick healing for you. DD#1 tore my cervix on the way out and that wasn't much fun....so I know where you are coming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations! Your baby Lauchie is so very scrumptuous. Yum--baby nibbles! I'm so very sorry for the drama. I hope you are very kind and patient with yourself...and I hope everyone around you is as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He's beautiful! :) Wishing speedy healing for you. You can find inflatable rings at CVS, I found that pretty helpful to sit on after having DD and tearing a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations on your beautiful gift! :001_smile: Speedy recovery wishes. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Wow! He is an UNUSUALLY beautiful baby!! It sounds really scary, and I hope that your recovery is smooth and uneventful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He is adorable! :grouphug: I'm sorry you had such difficulties. Hoping you're better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congrats! :party:I hope healing is speedy for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congrats and glad to hear that you are doing okay. Rest as much as you can! Drink lots of water and enjoy your newest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Oh wow, he's just beautiful! Congratulations WishboneDawn & Family. I hope you have a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations! He is so beautiful. You are not making it easy on the rest of us who are all baby-broody right now :001_smile: He is just too sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusksAngel Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He's such a beautiful little doll! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizaG Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What a beautiful fellow! Prayers here for a quick recovery. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 (edited) He really is an unusually beautiful newborn! Mine all had blotchy skin. I love how your dd looks so enamored of her new brother in that photo. Get lots of rest and be gentle with yourself! :grouphug: Edited November 9, 2011 by Annie Laurie typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 What a gorgeous baby! I am so glad that everything is moving in the right direction and I pray you feel better soon. Although not in Canada, my dh used vacation time to take a month off when each of our girls were born. It was such a blessing to have him here that first month. I am glad you have that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Beautiful pics. Rest up. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misidawnrn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Yay, he was born on my birthday! Happy Birthday little man! Congrats mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 oh, he's cute! I hope you heal super quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He is GORGEOUS! When he's a teen, you'll be beating the suitors off w/ a stick! I'm so glad your hubby gets to take some of the time off us Canadians are blessed w/ being able to have. And I'm so glad they took care of you before things got WAY outta hand. Even us folks in the wee old maritimes get good medical care when push comes to shove. I had hemorrhaging after MissB was born too. My placenta was not contiguous (was attached in more than one spot) and didn't detach at all. 3 units of blood, 5 of components/platelets, and 2 units of plasma. My haemoglobin went to 67 (normal in this neck of the woods is 110-150), and w/ all that it went to 89. They let me out then, even though usually you have to be 90+ to leave hospital. They told me 6 mo to get it back reasonable levels. Nope, not quite 3 months later I was back over 110, and was back to *my* norm by 5 months (my norm is 150-160). My platelets took a bit longer, but I was back to normal range by 5 months too. Then again, I'm a carnivore/omnivore, and LOVE liver & onions, and Irving Big Stop restaurants make the BEST liver&onions!!!! And the staff go all googoo over new babies! :) Blessings & healing. Enjoy the new lad. Take care of you and be gentle to yourself. You did a lot of work growing him, and it takes time to heal up too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Such a beautiful baby. Take care :grouphug: and we'll miss you. Hope you recover quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Congratulations! He is truly beautiful. Your dc all look positively RADIANT. (I understand the "more stitches than Frankenstein." ;) It took me awhile to recover, but that beautiful baby is well worth it!) Enjoy this time with your dh, dc, and little newborn! What a wonderful, snuggly time you'll all have! Again, CONGRATULATIONS! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 He is beautiful! Glad he is nursing well! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Oh my, he is a beautiful baby. Take care, rest, and take lots of pictures. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Congrats! For some reason, my computer won't bring up the pictures. Darn, everyone is saying he is beautiful and I am missin out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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