Baby Samuel is here...the journey has just begun...

[jenniz]

Hi Everyone,

Its been a bumpy almost 2 weeks...but I am thrilled to announce that Baby Samuel is here with us! I had a c-section on June 21st. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20" long. The cord was wrapped tightly around his neck, so we had quite a bit of drama in the delivery room. His one minute apgar was only 4...it was an eternity waiting for him to cry. His 5 minute apgar, thankfully, was 9. They had to use the vacuum to get him out, he was nowhere near being ready to be born on his own, he was very high up and I still have bruises where my very large male doctor had to push on the fundus to scoot the baby down. It was ALL definitely worth it, Sammy is a sweet angel. I don't think our kids will ever realize the hell we went through to have them and how very much they are appreciated.

So, I had him on Monday, we went home on Thursday late afternoon (we got to laze in the "lap of luxury" for an extra day, Sam was jaundiced and my doc said I deserve the rest) and about an hour after we got home, my mom noticed Sammy having his first seizure. I still am in shock...I haven't really gone through the emotions yet, but we had to go immediately to the children's hospital (an hour and a half away) and spent the weekend there. His EEG (brain wave test, measures brain activity and seizures) was abnormal (a huge disappointment even though I knew it would be abnormal when I saw the seizures) and he has another scheduled for next Thursday. What do you say? I love him no matter what, and I am so glad he is here. He's so much fun to have around! Hugs to all..thanks so much for all of the support over the last hellish months...you girls are amazing!!!
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[MamaLily]

Jenni -

Congratulations on Baby Samuel's arrival! I'm so happy that you are through with your pregnancy and THROUGH WITH HG! I've been excited to hear about the birth...it sounds like things were rather rough, but I'm glad that everything turned out well. What do the twins think of their little brother? How are you feeling?

I'll be thinking about you as you go through these next few weeks of testing with Sam. Does it seem like he has the same condition (is 'condition' the right word?) as your twins? That must be a hard thing to realize. At the same time, how wonderful to have a precious new baby in your family!

Congratulations! I am so thrilled for you!

- Anna

[Natalie]

CONGRATULATIONS!

What fantastic news! I am so pleased for you. HG mums are certainly an incredibly brave and courageous bunch and you are right up there!

All the best with healing up and the tests on wee Samuel. You are right, we love our babies unconditionally. They are so very special because we had to go through so much to have them.

God bless you all

Natalie

[jenniz]

Thanks Girls!

Anna, yes, Sam has the same disorder (condition works too) as the twins. It is heartbreaking, and I had a rough day with it, but I am still so happy that I am no longer sick. I, at this point in time, am 35 pounds lighter than I was when I got pregnant....WOW! I didn't think I had lost nearly that much. I lost 40 pounds at the end of the pregnancy with the twins...so 35 really shocked me!

The twins love Sammy very much, its cute, they check on him when he's sleeping...very sweet.

I threw up for the last "HG" time the day after Sam was born. I am still throwing up occasionally in the mornings, and when smells get to me. My dad was cooking bacon the other day and it sent me into a puking frenzy! LORD...I thought THAT would end! But, I'm sure it will. Meanwhile... did I mention that I'm glad he's OUT? Hugs to all...
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[cthmschler]

Meanwhile... did I mention that I'm glad he's OUT?

OOOHHHH! I can't wait! My mid-wives have promised to induce at 38 weeks, and I'll be there in 2 weeks and 2 days, so hopefully I'll have the same joy as you soon! I was SO glad to read your post tonight, I've been wondering and worrying ever since you told us you were going in. I'll be praying for you next Thursday, when you go in for Samuel's next EEG. How will this (Samuel's disorder) affect your summer plans to join your husband?

[jenniz]

Hi Teresa,

You are getting close too!!! Tomorrow (the 4th) was Sammy's Due Date, so it is a little bit bittersweet. I'm SO glad he's here, but I can't help but wonder...what if I HADN'T had the section...when would he have come? Would I have been able to have a natural birth? I cried the entire time I was in the OR...from the time the anesthesiologist was putting in the spinal til they wheeled me out...The section was very difficult on me, emotionally more than physically, but physically was no picnic either. But, I am glad he's here!

We are still heading out to spend a few weeks with my husband. I think the original plan of 4-5 weeks will be shortened to 3 weeks, I don't feel 100% comfortable being away from the specialists. But, we will be in a good size city, so there will be medical care there.

Hang in there, my friend...one minute at a time when the days are too much to bear. Hugs!
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[Ivydragon]

Jenni,

Just had to congratulate you on your son, again. With the cord wrapped around his neck, delaying delivery may have been more costly to your son's health and well-being. My Mom certainly wishes they'd c-sectioned her early rather than waiting for near her due date and proceeding with natural labor for her last delivery.

With my deliveries, I tried to focus on the end result, that both me and baby were ok. I haven't had a c-section, though, but I do know that the same thinking has helped other moms overcome thier c-sections when it wasn't what they wanted for delivery. I hope with time that the joy your little one brings will far outweight the trauma of his birth and infancy.

Huge hugs, Andy

[HGx3]

Jenny,

How are you and sammy doing these days? I hope all is well with you guys. Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you.