Birth Story

[shanna]

If I don't do this now, I'll either never do it and be very sad about it later or I'll forget some details that I'll want to remember when I finally got around to doing it. So, while my little one is sleeping, I'll get this down...

Comments

[lilgwen]

awww, you poor thing. that is slightly traumatic. and 4th degree tears *shudders*......i am so glad you're all home and that breastfeeding is going so well! congrats again!

[pointe_toes]

ahh how i love birthing stories!
yeaa. sorry to not remind you that some epidurals DONT work. at least you wernt one of the women whose epidurals work TOO much and you cant even push! (ie; my cousin! she had an epidural and it was so bad that she couldnt do anything!)
as for the 4th degree tears, good GRIEF shanna! you poor thing! and i thought my 2 stiches were bad! *hugs*
i know how it feels to not be able to hold your son right after birth. when elijah was born, he didnt even cry and when he did, they immediately took him and had him in the NICU because he had a fever, since i had a fever during labor & delivery. i couldnt even breast feed him because my milk hadnt come in yet and they had to give him the bottle, which upsetted me even more. he had iv's in him for 2 days and it broke my heart.
*hugs* im SOOO Happy for you & mike! congrats on finally being a mama!
isnt it the most wonderful thing?
♥

[sky090703]

I'm glad everyone is doing well. I hope you aren't in too much pain from your tear. My friend had 3rd degree tears and she had trouble even sitting for a while after birth and didn't heal for a good 6 months, kinda made me glad my stitches were on my abdomen! You have a beautiful boy, enjoy these newborn times they grow so fast!

[anonymous]

They do grow up way too fast, so enjoy every minute of this tiny baby time. I am so glad to hear that you and the baby are finally home and together. As horrible as that story was, it was worth it wasnt it??

*Yes*

[tjsmommy05]

This was me, I didnt realize I wasn't signed in.

Jamie

[shanna]

Oh definately. I'd do it all over again for him.

[whooey22]

I wish I was able to remember things as clearly as you were. I think I would have remembered times and such a bit better if I had my damn glasses on and could see the clock. It's really amazing how our bodies can't remember pain.

I have an idea of how you feel about not being able to bond with your child. My situation was different then yours because she could stay in her room as long as she was under the UV lights for jaundice. I just cried so hard because I felt like it was my fault that she is so tiny and jaundiced. Ok now I'm making myself upset just thinking about it.

Would you mind if I added you?

[shanna]

I blamed myself for his breathing problems. Everythig from having a glass of wine in my 7th month to binge drinking at university was the cause.

Add away, I'll add you back. :D