MadameOvary birth story: well, that was unexpected

[madameovary]

Hi, all.  I don't really have a clever name for my rainbow.  I looked up the name of Madame Bovary's daughter and it was Berthe, so I'll go with "Bertha."  

I'll do a bullet point summary. 

• Woke up the morning of Wed, March 8 and realized baby girl hadn't woken me up with her movements like she usually does.  I could still feel her wiggling away in there, but it was less freqent and weaker

• Called OB office at 7, but they couldn't do anything for me until triage nurse came in at 8.  I was already halfway to the hospital by the time she returned my call (which, to be fair, was shortly after 8).  I lost it when I called my MIL and FIL so they could keep rainbow #1.  I'm not sure she understood what was going on, other than they needed to get here pronto.

• Calmed down on the way to L&D and after talking to triage nurse.  Still, better safe than sorry.
• Expected a couple hours of monitoring and a patronizing pat on the back about overreacting
• My OB was already at hospital for a C-section so he stopped in and ordered a BPP, which showed low amniotic fluid and limp arms.  
• When I came back to triage, the nurse told me I wasn't going home.  Totally lost it. I was 37w5d and NOT ready. 
• I hear that the plan is to induce and I call my husband.  
• Husband arrives and I start fluids, but she experienced some significant decels during my own random contractions.  OB busted in and said it's time.  He went to go get scrubs for my husband and I was being prepped for surgery and signing all the consent forms.  To the mother whose scheduled twin C section got bumped, I am sorry, and thank you for understanding.
•  *****Scary shit alert*****  Her cord was wrapped tightly around her neck.
• We received EXCELLENT care at the hospital and I am so grateful.  
• Special shout out to the nurse who stayed in the bathroom with me getting me to blow bubbles through a straw and smell peppermint oil trying to get me to pee on my own after the catheter was taken out.  

5 lbs 14 oz, I got to see her and my husband did skin to skin while they waited for me in recovery.  Her blood sugar was low but they were able to hand express enough colostrum to bring it up.  It was all very scary, sudden, and surreal.  


She's here, she's perfect.  I'm healing well.  Nursing is going well.  Rainbow #1 acting out a bit but loves her and always wants to check on her and know what she's doing.

[cali]

Congratulations! I'm sorry for the suddenness and scariness of it all but I'm glad she's in your arms!

[Deleted]

How scary! I'm glad all is well now, though! Congrats!!!

[peggels24]

Congratulations! I'm so sorry that you had such a scary experience but I'm so glad that it all worked out well.

[taberbtb]

I'm so sorry you had such a scary experience but I'm happy she's here safely. Hugs to the whole Q family!

[megrae12]

Congrats! I'm sorry about how sudden everything was, but I'm glad she is here and doing so well.

[oldbaylover1024]

Congrats!!! I'm glad she's here safe and you're doing okay.

[sfazar]

Oh my goodness--huge hugs and congratulations! I am so sorry this was a scary experience but happy she is doing well.

[kellybenelly83]

I'm sorry it was so scary but incredibly happy for a good ending ❤

[bootsorhearts]

How scary! I'm glad it all worked out ok.

Tip from another c section mom (and mom of a low birth weighter): stay at the hospital as long as you feel you both need. They can tell you they will release you but if you need longer, speak up!

[madameovary]

Mar 16, 2017 19:03:27 GMT -5 bootsorhearts said:

How scary! I'm glad it all worked out ok.

Tip from another c section mom (and mom of a low birth weighter): stay at the hospital as long as you feel you both need. They can tell you they will release you but if you need longer, speak up!

Ha! We got out asap because DS was staying with in laws. The OB was surprised but willing to let us leave. She was 2 oz heavier than birth weight at her 5 day appt!!

[therealbug]

I hate that you had to have such a scary experience but am so, so incredibly happy that you listened to your instincts.

Glad your beautiful little Miss is doing so so well and that everyone is home and settling in.

[chknma]

Glad you followed your instincts and you are all doing well and home! Congrats!!

[lickwed]

Glad everyone is okay and she is growing. Congratulations!

[elliecat17]

Congrats and I'm sorry it was so sudden and scary. I'm really glad that everyone took such good care of you and that you and the little one are home now!

[holdingouthope]

Wow, unexpected indeed! So scary. So happy she is here, safe, and perfect! Congrats, momma!

[crazycatlady6]

I'm so glad you listened to your instincts, congrats!!!

[luciddreamer]

Congrats! I'm so happy that you followed your instincts.

[hollyberry]

Oh Wow! Glad she's here now safe and Sound! Congratulations

[cnf2013]

Congrats!! I'm so sorry for the scary situation. Big hugs. Go snuggle that baby.

[sarcaztic10]

Congratulations!! I am sorry that it was such a scary experience but I am glad you and your rainbow are safe!!

[birch113]

Lurky loo....

I'm so sorry for the scare you had! So happy that baby girl is doing well. Congrats, mama!

[cavewmn]

Congrats!

[grneyes]

Congrats again! Glad to hear you are both doing well.

[shandorfml2]

very scary sweetie, glad you followed your gut and she is here safe!!

[KMW08]

Congrats!!

im so glad you listened to your body and knew something was up. That must've been a whirlwind of a day! Very thankful and happy that all is well with baby girl :-)