Brief update
I have a son!!!
Boy that was a difficult process. I'm glad I survived. Modern medicine is a good thing.
I'm home. I'm doing pretty well, all things considered. I'm tired. I'm sore. I'm happy. I have a beautiful son who is finally only 7% shy of his birth weight. Before that, I managed to successfully pump most of the supplement I needed to feed him (through a very small tube next to my nipple or finger) instead of needing to use formula to supplement. Big win.
He gained 6 ounces since yesterday's appt. Until today, we were still very worried about his weight. As of today, there is no longer a worry. My breast milk has come in. He is eating very well.
Must fall over now. I am a happy, healing momma with an increasingly healthy son now that he is getting enough to eat.
Been a hell of a week though. I am so very glad to be home.
Not a very coherent post, I know. I'll try for better soon. With pictures!
Boy that was a difficult process. I'm glad I survived. Modern medicine is a good thing.
I'm home. I'm doing pretty well, all things considered. I'm tired. I'm sore. I'm happy. I have a beautiful son who is finally only 7% shy of his birth weight. Before that, I managed to successfully pump most of the supplement I needed to feed him (through a very small tube next to my nipple or finger) instead of needing to use formula to supplement. Big win.
He gained 6 ounces since yesterday's appt. Until today, we were still very worried about his weight. As of today, there is no longer a worry. My breast milk has come in. He is eating very well.
Must fall over now. I am a happy, healing momma with an increasingly healthy son now that he is getting enough to eat.
Been a hell of a week though. I am so very glad to be home.
Not a very coherent post, I know. I'll try for better soon. With pictures!