theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Two weeks ago I went in to Labor and Delivery 35 weeks pregnant with blood pressure at 155/105 and a history of HELLPs, pre-eclampsia, and a pre-mature birth of my last one. My blood pressure went even higher, peaking at 185/117. They were able to bring it down to the 140's/150's with medications so my doctor decided to keep me in the hospital for a week until she was 36 weeks with the hope she wouldn't have to spend time in the NICU. I was on magnesium sulfate the whole time to prevent seizures or strokes and that stuff is the WORST STUFF EVER! But I made it through and my baby was born. Then both she and I developed complications and I wasn't able to see her for two days. I'm out of the hospital, she's still in the NICU, we don't know for how much longer. We were hoping that she'd weigh between 5.5-6 lbs, but she was only 4 lbs 10.8 oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 she's adorable. Praying she gets home soon and very glad everything was okay for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Awww. Welcome to the Hive, Very Little One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congratulations! Get home soon little one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 What a precious baby. Praying that your daughter may be home with you soon and that neither one of you have ongoing issues from the pregnancy. I had a HELLP seizure within minutes of the doctors starting the mag sulfate. I can't imagine having it for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats! Hope she is able to come home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: and :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congratulations! She's gorgeous. Indy was almost that exact same size (born at 36w) and just turned 11 last week. He's almost as tall as I am. Han Solo wasn't much bigger and he's a tall 2 year old. Tiny babies make up for it! And yes, Magnesium Sulfate is quite possibly the worst thing ever. I was so hot I just wanted to peel the flesh from my body. It was awful. Sorry you had to go through that, but I know (from experience) it was worth it to keep her in a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congratulations. Hope she gets to come home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Happy birthday! I hope you can bring her home soon. What do the boys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Happy birthday! I hope you can bring her home soon. What do the boys think? The boys aren't allowed in the NICU, so they haven't met her yet, but they are very excited and looking forward to her coming home and becoming, as ds6 put it, the "last fifth" of our family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Awww, precious tiny jewel. I hope she can come home soon and all will be well. :hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 :hurray: Congratulations! I will be praying for your comfort and sweet baby's strength and health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats! She is absolutely beautiful. I hope the last fifth of your family makes it home soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahlanne Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats!!! Praying she gets to come home soon. She is so adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 She is beautiful!!! I hope she can come home soon. :grouphug: Mag is the worst! Oh the headache! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats, she's beautiful! I hope you get to bring her home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congrats! She is very sweet and pretty....hope she is home with her family soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Aw, she's so adorable! Congratulations! Hope she gets healthy and out of the NICU soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 She is beautiful. Praying that all will be soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 What a little sweetheart. Congratulations, I hope she is home very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Such a beautiful baby! Congratulations!! I hope she is able to come home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Congratulations! Dang, you look good. A nice family picture altogether. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Aww, precious, beautiful baby! Congratulations to you and your family! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 :party: Congratulations...she's beautiful. Hope she will be home soon and hope your recovery will be painless. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 She is so precious! Congratulations :) After 20 years I still remember the mag sulfate. Awful, awful, necessary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 She's beautiful! Here's hoping she'll get home quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 What a beautiful little baby and a lovely Mama! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Congrats! Beautiful girl, and beautiful family! How do you look so good after giving birth?! Hoping baby girl gets to come home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 She is so adorable!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Congrats! Beautiful girl, and beautiful family! How do you look so good after giving birth?! Hoping baby girl gets to come home soon. It was a c-section, so all I had to do was lie there and try not to freak out. :tongue_smilie: Two days later I looked like a complete corpse because my liver wasn't making enough red blood cells because of the pre-eclampsia. I ended up needing a transfusion. I was freaky pale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Congratulations!! She is precious! Our middle daughter was 4lbs. 16oz. She lost some weight in the hospital, and it took her 2 weeks to get to 5lbs. But from that point on, she grew quickly, and today you would never know that she was a preemie. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Oh, that face! Beautiful. Praying for healing all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 SO BEUTIFUL SO TINY :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Awww. She's a cutie! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I agree with everyone else. She is precious! Take care of yourself, mama. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Congratulations! I was on magnesium sulfate during my pregnancies with my dds. It was horrible! I will never forget feeling that awful. Hope you and the baby recover quickly!!! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 She is a darling! I hope she can come home soon. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Congrats! What a beautiful little girl. Hope she gets to go home soon. :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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