tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post460321700729851454..comments2023-04-26T02:55:41.012-04:00Comments on Alicia's Homemaking: Baby E's Birth Story {Try New Adventures Thursday!}Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09258122979960993351noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-86165713288756838122012-01-28T20:01:08.598-05:002012-01-28T20:01:08.598-05:00Sounds familiar. I planned to have a natural birth...Sounds familiar. I planned to have a natural birth and ended up having a c-section when my blood pressure went nuts and the baby's heart rate would drop between contractions. The only time my husband had to leave is when they asked me if he abused me when we checked into a room and when he went with the baby after the c-section. <br /><br />I didn't enjoy my hospital stay :/ Nothing went well and all my hopes and expectations were dashed. The baby had issues with breastfeeding (gave up at 3 months), with holding her temperature, gaining weight, and all the other issues you don't realize until you're a parent and then the other issues of having a c-section. We even had a nurse accuse us of lying about the baby and how many diapers she was doing.<br /><br />It was quite miserable for me. I think about having another baby and I just feel fearful and sad that it's all going to happen the same way again.Myss Dexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13541749173976131525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-57361528891168569312012-01-20T21:48:27.577-05:002012-01-20T21:48:27.577-05:00Congratulations!!! He is beautiful!Congratulations!!! He is beautiful!Mamajilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08641433887080390355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-81781034599112052842012-01-19T15:28:38.466-05:002012-01-19T15:28:38.466-05:00So, did you end up delivering naturally at 11 days...So, did you end up delivering naturally at 11 days late?Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258122979960993351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-30859488647956217532012-01-19T15:28:02.910-05:002012-01-19T15:28:02.910-05:00Debby, that's wonderful to hear!
(and THANKS ...Debby, that's wonderful to hear! <br />(and THANKS for commenting for the 1st time! I love it when readers come out of the shadows)<br />:DAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258122979960993351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-37535813233279498042012-01-15T13:30:53.050-05:002012-01-15T13:30:53.050-05:00I'm so glad everything went alright! It sounds...I'm so glad everything went alright! It sounds a bit scary, but he is absolutely lovely! And that hat you made for him matches his eyes and wow! hehe, I love stuff like that. I can't wait to hear more about your adventures with the new little guy, especially how Squishy adapts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-88602825606351382672012-01-13T19:53:14.835-05:002012-01-13T19:53:14.835-05:00No adventures this week for us...trying to "r...No adventures this week for us...trying to "recover from the holidays" ;)<br /><br />Melody says, "Awww, whose baby is that?" =)<br /><br />I'm so glad that both you and the baby are okay. Praying for a speedy healing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-2141312911777561022012-01-13T09:37:25.073-05:002012-01-13T09:37:25.073-05:00Aww he is absolutely precious. So very happy for ...Aww he is absolutely precious. So very happy for you, and how gracefully you handled your CS, I feel just like you, a C/S is totally out of the plans but it went so very well and smooth, that is great.Jenna @ Newlywedshttp://newlyweds-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-88143271142800416732012-01-13T01:26:23.274-05:002012-01-13T01:26:23.274-05:00Hi Alicia, I don't think I've ever comment...Hi Alicia, I don't think I've ever commented before, but when I read your story, I had to let you know that I can completely identify. When I was pregnant with our first son in 2007, I had a completely normal pregnancy and was anticipating a natural labor & delivery. At a routine appt. at 39 wks. it was discovered that maybe this baby was breech. Like you, I was sent for an ultrasound. When it was confirmed, they tried a version which didn't work and since I was a 3 already and they didn't want to risk me going into labor, I had a c-section. I am glad that this was all discovered before I went into labor - it wasn't as scary as having an emergency c-section, but it was not at all what I was expecting. Everything was fine though and I recovered quickly. And to give you hope, I did have a successful, completely natural VBAC with our second son in 2009. What a wonderful experience! And we are planning another VBAC with our next baby which is due in June. We feel very blessed to have doctors/midwives and a hospital that is VERY supportive of VBAC's. Blessings to you with your two boys! It's a lot of fun!Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466069364797056086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-44385446276104344182012-01-12T21:59:41.515-05:002012-01-12T21:59:41.515-05:00Congratulations!!! What a whirlwind it sounded li...Congratulations!!! What a whirlwind it sounded like. Glad you are recovery well. Enjoy the first weeks and take tons of pictures. I know you will :)Candihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773851591933516004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-16559967918585664042012-01-12T21:23:07.464-05:002012-01-12T21:23:07.464-05:00Wow, what a story! Congratulations! May God show...Wow, what a story! Congratulations! May God shower you and your family with abundant blessings.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805932485542603182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-44260257026273195882012-01-12T21:22:51.010-05:002012-01-12T21:22:51.010-05:00Beautiful. I'm teary!Beautiful. I'm teary!Angela Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413833914186475034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-37595078058979657992012-01-12T16:49:15.332-05:002012-01-12T16:49:15.332-05:00What a wonderful story, I love how honest you are....What a wonderful story, I love how honest you are. I also really appreciate how trusting you were when God had different plans for you! When Archer was 8, 9, 11....days late and induction approached I really really struggled being angry with God about the possibility of not getting my way. It was a difficult but good time. I will definitely be rereading this beautiful story if things get crazy at the end of this pregnancy. Thanks Alicia and enjoy the sweet time with your beautiful family!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758326470722144344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-56902304943979057102012-01-12T14:32:17.719-05:002012-01-12T14:32:17.719-05:00I'm so happy Baby E is here and in your arms!!...I'm so happy Baby E is here and in your arms!! I know that how he arrived wasn't what you had planned, but God did! And I'm just grateful that there are medical means to help a baby out {literally} when they decide to get all flippy. Enjoy this time, sweet mama, even the crazy long nights. :)Sarah @ Loved Like the Churchhttp://lovedlikethechurch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-26245118867356564692012-01-12T11:13:16.640-05:002012-01-12T11:13:16.640-05:00I can't remember if I have ever commented on y...I can't remember if I have ever commented on your blog before, but I love reading about all of your adventures :) I originally found you through A Wife Loved Like the Church. LOVED reading your birth story of Baby E! I remember before I was ever pregnant watching those silly "Baby Stories" on TLC thinking, "I'm not going to let them kick my husband out if I ever need an epidural!" Well, lo and behold when I had my c-section I was too overwhelmed by the whole process to really stick up for that and didn't get to have him in there until after the spinal, just like you--it did seem like forever until he came in! I loved your comments about the OR folks chatting as they went about their business-I know they do this EVERY day, but to us it's brand new! I just trusted they knew what they were doing... ;) Enjoy your adorable baby boy! (Sorry for the super long comment!)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428418336324881001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-31328615629839486922012-01-12T11:02:53.189-05:002012-01-12T11:02:53.189-05:00Congrats on your new bundle of joy! I am new to yo...Congrats on your new bundle of joy! I am new to your blog and I have enjoyed reading your posts. Thanks for sharing.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026547037751878684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-8459964291782343332012-01-12T10:27:58.033-05:002012-01-12T10:27:58.033-05:00Ooohhh beautifully written, Alicia. I love how hon...Ooohhh beautifully written, Alicia. I love how honest you were at how you were excited to meet your little man but apprehensive about the surgery. There is definitely lots of thoughts and feelings happening all at once.lindseyamorrow@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15129531845067607907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-747990468719074509.post-6815414257194976352012-01-12T10:18:26.904-05:002012-01-12T10:18:26.904-05:00Awww, so excited to read your story! Silly little...Awww, so excited to read your story! Silly little guy wouldn't turn around. You handled a stressful situation with grace and ease, Mama. And what a beautiful blessing!Amy @ Finer Thingshttp://amysfinerthings.comnoreply@blogger.com