Popular Post EmseB Posted October 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2019 Long story short, I ended up having a stat csection due to placental abruption during labor. I am still processing it all, but I am very grateful we're both here and headed home from the hospital today. He is insanely cute, a good nurser, and has the most delicious newborn smell. 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Oh, he's love!!! So sorry for your scary experience though - feel free to come here to process it when you are ready, if you need to. Birth trauma is real - i think all the hormones, plus lack of control, make it more likely for us to have lingering PTSD like symptoms from scary birth experiences. So we are here if you need us. (in other words, I'm so very glad you and baby are okay, but also know that one can be glad to be alive and still upset/sad/angry/scared/traumatized about what happened) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Oh my, oh my, oh my. He's beyond adorable. Congratulations!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoraBora Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Gorgeous! Oh so sweet. Congratulations! 💕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnwife Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Well, isn't he sweet! Welcome to the world, little one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Best wishes to you both! Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! He is absolutely ADORABLE!!!! I’m so sorry you had to go through all of the fear and drama during labor, but thank God everything turned out fine for you and the baby. I am so happy for you!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He’s precious! Congratulations! 🥰 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Arctic Mama said: Abruptions suck, I’m sorry! They can be very painful too. Big hugs and congratulations on your cutie son, he is lovely and I’m glad he arrived safely after all that scariness. Echoing what KT said though - if you ever want to talk about birth drama and trauma feel free to ask or message any number of us who have gone through it, too. Sometimes just venting it out to someone who understands can help so much. Yes. I heard so much "all that matters is you have a healthy baby" for so long, it was very healing to hear "your experience sucked, I'm sorry, are you okay?". Mama matters too 🙂 And because it bears saying again, he's a total love! Adorable. Made me smile so big just looking at him! Oh - and with an abruption I bet you lost a lot of blood. PLEASE take it easy. Seriously, I know we moms want to do it all, but sit your butt down and don't move for the next two weeks. No lifting anything heavier than the baby, NO vacuuming, no lifting laundry baskets, and eat as much as you can stand to eat. And hydrate hydrate and take your iron supplement. It will take a while to rebuild blood stores, and two weeks of enforced rest and food and vitamins will mean you feel much better at 1 month out. Pushing it in those first few weeks can delay healing and have you dragging in a month from now, or much longer. Making blood AND milk is a lot of work. It's more than enough. Try not to do anything else. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I'm so sorry about your scary birth. I had a scary experience with baby #1. I had to have 2 blood transfusions. Be gentle with yourself. I had PP depression and anxiety after that birth and likely some PTSD and I wish I had taken the time to process. It was really hard. If you need help or to talk to someone, don't be shy about it. But this little guy is just so adorable! I'm glad you both are doing well. I hope you have a cozy and relaxing babymoon and healing period. Many hugs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Oh what a cutie. ❤️ I'm sorry the birth wasn't what you planned, but so happy that you and your little guy are doing well. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Oh, he is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations! I had an abruption with my twin pregnancy. It was so scary and a lot to process. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He’s precious! I’m glad you’re both ok. Take it easy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He's beautiful!! Glad you are both ok - congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He is absolutely gorgeous. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 What a beauty, congratulations! So glad you’re both okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Aww congratulations!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Awww, look at him! The little woogums. Try not to eat him up! LOL I am so sorry about the extremely rough start. I hope you can heal and rest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaBelle Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Precious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Ahhh Congrats. He is adorable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Congratulations! He's so adorable! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He’s adorable. Sorry about the rough start though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Oh my goodness! So precious! So sorry for the traumatic birth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Awwwwww Congratulations!(((hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jentrovert Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Beautiful! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Can I just say I really want to hold him! So very precious......... Sorry for all the trauma but so glad you are both OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 He’s so beautiful! My third was an abruption with a stat c-section too. Stay off Google and give yourself time to process. I’m so glad you’re both ok and headed home safely. And definitely feel free to come here and process/vent/work through if you need it. 💙💙💙 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 So happy for you! That happened to my SIL too. It is very scary. Did he end up in NICU? Be gentle with yourself...it's a lot of emotions to go through. Enjoy snuggling with your sweet new baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmseB Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 Thank you all for your well wishes!! I have the best DH making sure I do absolutely nothing except rest, nurse, and get in a lap or two around the house every so often. Baby and I are as healthy as possible. I do wish things had gone differently, but as of right now none of my emotions or postpartum feelings/hormones have veered off into anything abnormal for me. I've got people keeping tabs on that and checking in. Bonus newborn picture attached: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Looking at that pic...My milk just let down...(j/k...havent nursed in a very very long time) He's gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 He's a good example of the fact that C-section babies are the most beautiful. What a perfect head! Sorry it was the scarier version though. Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 That makes my ovaries ache!!! He's so precious!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I am salivating thinking of what that sweet little head must smell like. I don't think I'd ever remove him from under my chin. He is absolutely gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Congratulations! Enjoy all those snuggles while you continue to rest up. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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