MSE Pregnancy Club 23

Wonder_Womble

Hey all, I haven't had a chance to read back, but I just wanted to let you know that Katie was born on Wednesday by planned section. She was not the 81/2lber they were predicting, but a more petite 6lb 13.5ozs

I don't think I'll do a birth story but will give you a quick run down in that the section went well but my placenta came out in bits. I had a bad reactiion to one of the medications given for the section and ended up shaking uncontrollably for 2 hours after the op and couldn't have skin to skin with Katie during that time.

When that was finally under control the Docs told me that the wall of my womb had tore during the op and that I was now bleeding out and needed to return to theatre under general anaesthetic where they hoped they could repair it, or they would perform a hysterectomy. I was transfused 3 pints during the op and they said they have stitched the tear, now it is a waiting game over the next few weeks to see if I haemorrage again. If I do it will be another trip to hospital and a hysterectomy.

I spent 30 hours in the recovery unit staring at a curtain screen, cared for by my OH who spent the time sat in an uncomfortable chair and catering to mine and Katie's every need. I only got moved to a ward after OH went to see the head of Maternity and complained. Some of the midwives and nurses on the ward I got moved to were absolutely awful with no people skills. After a horrendous night on that ward we asked to see my Consultant to ask if I could be discharged home,as I was supposed to spend another 2 days there. When we discussed my care so far he agreed I'd be better off at home. We got home last night and I am incredibly sleep deprived already after 2 major surgeries within 7 hours and Katie hasn't been feeding or sleeping well because of mucus which is common after a section.

Anyway, after being 1 in 31, then 1 in 7 Katie doesn't have any facial characteristics of Down's and provisional bloods were normal. We get the final results in 2 weeks. If I think about it too much the level of responsibility is overwhelming, so I've found it best to just take the day minute by minute

Good luck to you all, and I'll hopefully be online again soon

Gillyx

Oh Wonder Womble, you really have been through the wars, I hope you are recovering well and the tear heals itself. Glad to hear baby is doing well and you're both home. Massive congratulations to you and OH and love and hugs to little Katie xxxx

Gillyx

EDD LIST

katchambers -1st December 2011 :male:
Penny1981 - 3rd December 2011
phoenix_dragon - 6th December 2011 :male:
Chucknorris69 - 7th December 2011
Lirin - 8th December 2011 ?
Emily926 - 8th December 2011
yummymummy1979 - 9th December 2011 :female:
Hippychick - 11th December 2011 :female:
Blue Monkey - 12th December 2011 ?
jenjade - 18th December 2011 :female:
bumpmakesfour - 19th December :male: Induction
Sammy85 - 20th December 2011 ?
KeelyKat - 21st December 2011 :male:
Delain - 21st December 2011 :female:
Seafarers_Wife - 21st December 2011 ? 12th dec induction
Shopaholiski - 21st December 2011 :female:
Mimi Arc en ciel - 26th December 2011 :female: 3rd Jan induction
janeybogs - 27th December 2011 :male:
vic_f - 29th December 2011
KimmyMarky - 30th December 2011 :male:
Kira000 - 30th December 2011 :female:
LauraLou - 30th December 2011 :female:
Crabapple - 2nd January 2012 :female:
Kate1 - 4th January 2012 ?
Cloudberry45 - 5th January 2012 ?
eebee - 16th January 2011 ?
iwanttogoonholiday - 16th January 2011 :male:
*Ro* - 18th January 2012 :male:
Staceyxfx - 18th January 2012 :male:
4nnabella - 22nd January 2012 ?
Quillion - 26th January 2012 ?
*Redhead* - 27th January 2012 :male:
Shell.xx - 27th January 2012 :male:
AmandaD28 - 28th January 2012
blackkat - 29th January 2012
tiny_tear - 29th January 2012 :female:
Twigpig - 1st February 2012
emachew - 3rd February 2012
Bluebell1000 - 3rd February 2012 :male:
Carmilla - 4th February 2012 ?
Mozzyc - 4th February 2010 :male:
Gillyx - 6th February 2012 :male:
Toniq - 6th February 2012 :female:
keza - 13th February 2012 :male:
BargainAholic - 14th February 2012 - TWINS ??
Van1971- 19th February 2012
Lucy1973 - 21st February 2012 :female:
RLV-88 - 23rd February 2012
emmylou83 - 27th February 2012 :male:
Icey77 - 3rd March 2012 :female:
Darkphaery - 5th March 2012 :female:
Ravenlady - 9th March 2012 ?
xcurlyluciex - 11th March 2012
VikkiiKawaii - 13th March 2012 :female:
Lola888 - 15th March 2012 :female:
Sammie 03 - 18th March 2012 ?
emmigrant-immigrant - 20th March 2012 (date tbc at scan)
Phunkles - 27th March 2012 ?
camNolliesMUMMY - 28th March 2012 :male:
Gopppers - 12th April 2012 :female:
emilyxxx8 - 14th April 2012 ?
happydays77 - 17th April 2012 :male:
2522laura - 25th April 2012 ?
Lisa26 - 27th April 2012 ?
jennynoo - 28th April 2012
alizee - 3rd May ?
lovecrafting - 7th May 2012
Legal Blonde - 22nd May 2012
Wiccanlou - 26th May 2012 (waiting for dating scan)
Pistachio - 26th May 2012
ginvzt - 13th June 2012 ?? (twins)
Dinah93 - 18th June 2012
stephimoon - 27th July 2012


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Supplement list and dosage here

BIRTH LIST

:male: TinyTink - 7th November 2011 - Theodore - 7.23am - 6lb 1oz
:male: stephb0113 - 13th November 2011 - Joseph Graham - 3.44am - 7lb 13oz
:male: missymoo81 - 14th November 2011 - 'Roo' - 7lb 5oz
:female: janninew - 24th November 2011 - Poppy - 9.43pm - 2lb
:female: kimmilew - 26th November 2011 - Amy Ilse-Maree - 2.03am - 7lb 14oz
:male: eyelinerprincess - 26th November 2011 - Jack Ian - 4.25pm 8lb 3oz
:male: Neas - 27th November 2011 - Jacob Sean 10 lb 8 oz
:male: Lynn11 - 4th December 2011 - Ryan Iain - 3pm
:female: mr_knight - 5th December 2011 - details tbc
:male: MoneySavingMamma - 6th December 2011 - Name Tba - 11.50am 6lb 14oz
:female: Wonder Womble - 7th December 2011 - Katie - 6lb 13.5oz

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Kate1

Wonder Womble hope you recover well and don't need to make another trip to the hospital. Congratulations on the birth of Katie.

*Redhead*

WW - so sorry to hear you had a rough time. Hope everything goes well for you in the next few weeks, and congratulations to you and your OH xxxxx

Blue_Monkey

WW - thanks for popping on and updating us - I was just wondering how you were doing. Congratulations on little Katie (I love the name) and sorry to hear you've had a bit of a palaver. With any luck that will all soon be a distant memory and you can just get on with enjoying your new bundle and settling in together as a family. I like your idea of taking it minute by minute

All the best and congrats to you and your OH again BM x

PS. Where will you hang out now? On the parent thread? I want to stalk you!

*Redhead*

And Emmylou. If your steriliser still has the argos product code sticker on it, they'll exchange it for something else.

Lirin

Congrats Wonder Womble. Katie sounds wonderful. Sorry to hear you had a rough time- your OH sounds like a star.... Best of luck for the future for you all, and hope you're back on soon!

mozzyc

WW, so sorry that you've experienced such a hard time, but massive congratulations on the arrival of Katie x

4nnabella

Congratulations WW! I hope that things are now on the up for you, sounds like you are much better off for being at home. Take care xx