»
Discussion
»
Announcements & Links
»
Birth.
| Announcements & Links |
|
Birth. |
|
Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow 
|
Well, it goes as follows.. I went in on Wednesday for induction, which started at 10A.M, they had me hooked to an IV with pitocin which they raised the amount introduced into my system periodically. By 7:00P.M., I had made only enough progress for my doctor to break my water. After that, they had to put in a catheter, and I couldn't get up to labor anymore. I was bed ridden. I continued to labor with contractions as strong as they could be until morning the next day. I'd gotten an epidural, but it was placed incorrectly so it wouldn't work properly. Whenever they would bolus it, it would cause me to have a very insanely painful back spasm. By the time my doctor came to see me the next morning, I'd only dialated to 6cm, so we both decided to go for a c-section. I went in and was given the epidural for the section, which caused me to have another back spasm, except 10 times more painful. During the c-section, the anesthesiologist had to gas me. Afterwards, I was taken into recovery for 2 hours, where they injected me with morphine a few times, and then palpatated my stomach.. to which I replied with a "#%$#@$% you". I normally wouldn't be so rude, but for one, it hurt so bad..and two, I was on a lot of drugs... FINALLY, I got back to my room, though still in a daze, and was able to hold my baby. I spent a good 4 days in the hospital and I'm still unable to walk too much. I finally got to come home today, and little Freyja is sleeping really well. http://www.sjmcmn.org/nursery/details.asp?nursery_id=273 |
||
| © Copyright 2004 Meghan Armitage - All Rights Reserved | |||
|
Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, Congratulations! Your arms and heart will surely be filled with so much more than you have ever anticipated! Thank you for walking us through the true labor of love with this precious little girl! |
||
|
Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Congratulations Meghan, little Freyja is just absolutely gorgeous. All the best to you both. Maree  and I am haunted |
||
|
nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
awww look at those cheeks.... congratulations!! I hope that you will soon forget all the pain you went through..she is worth it. feel better soon hugs M |
||
|
serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
*beaming at you* She is beautiful, of course. But then, with you as mom, she simply couldn't miss. Rest...be well. And oh, enjoy... You've begun a magical love affair sweet lady.  |
||
|
littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Congratulations Meg! And OMG, having a section myself I felt like swinging my fist at the poor nurse who had to press on my belly for the first time. TG you are fine and the baby . . . |
||
|
Christopher
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-02
Posts 8296Purgatorial Incarceration |
Congratulations... it gets more fun from here. |
||
*Alli4000*
since 2004-03-21
Posts 3188The World of Poetry |
 awww....Freyja is just so cute...Congratulations! The best of luck to both of you ~Alli~ *:.AIM = Alli4000.:* |
||
|
Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 Congratulations Meghan! I've been thinking about you so much lately. I'm so glad you popped in to let us know how it went. I'm sorry you had a bit of a difficult time with the labor and delivery.. But believe me, just look into her eyes and you will see it was all worth it! ~Big hugs to you and that adorable daughter!~ |
||
|
Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Congratulations to you...I'm sorry you went through such a hard time...soon you will forget that part and only feel the power of this new love.   |
||
|
passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
oh my....  ...this chokes me up wow! what a beautiful baby! |
||
|
GG Member Elite
since 2002-12-03
Posts 3532Lost in thought |
I can't wait to read her poetry! I'm sorry the labor was so painful and difficult, but she sure is adorable. Now you take care of you two. Enjoy it, she is a gift! Always, Alyssa |
||
|
Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Bout time HUGS, ah she's a beauty i see a perfect blend of you and her daddy. Take care and hope you feel better soon purty! |
||
|
Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Welcome to our newest Pipster sweetheart! Though it took time and considerable discomfort to bring her into this world, every moment was worth it. Just look at this treasure, this little miracle! Big hugs!  |
||
|
Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Congrats Meg!! I emailed Leah the link. "cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind" |
||
|
LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Meg, shes a stunning little child, her own personality...you did very good! Thank you so much for keeping us informed...this is a great joy...for all concerned...life |
||
|
Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Congratulations!!! She's adorable! And I think I see a devilish twinkle in her eye! How do you pronounce her name by the way? |
||
|
Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
CONGRATS!!!!! |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Now that is the sweetest little goddess of love yet to be born this era! I too remember that first push after a ceasarian, I could have killed someone! The memory fades of pain fast with all that love in your arms doesn't it? Congratulations, and welcome to our world, Mz. Freya |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Meghan, as a gramma, I can tell you whomever invented that vibrating bouncy seat with the things hanging down, is my hero! Hope you got one of those as they can save your sanity. If not? I would love to send you one if you tell me where in an email? I also have a trick of putting something into the crib, carseat or whatever carrier of choice is on the go. I can't put here what it is, (maybe in adult  ) but it sure works in a pinch LOL, but I'll give you a hint - it vibrates - is smaller than a breadbox, and bigger than a toothbrush and comes with batteries. I remember one time when my son almost died of embarrassment when it dropped onto the floor in a mall once, and I swear this is a true story. I had forgotten to remove it from the carrier. I can't wait for you to share some of yours with Freya with us all here. |
||
|
Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
LOL Sharon and I am haunted |
||
SEA
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
CONGRATULATIONS!! wow, you went through one heck of a delivery there mom...but like folks have said, soooo worth it. and thanks for including the link to the picture of her *sigh* she is beautiful. Hope you feel better soon and give her tiny kisses for me... |
||
|
Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Congratulations on the safe arrival of sweet little Freyja Skye! Such hardship you went through! I am sorry, may you recover strength quickly and enjoy to the fullest your wonderful daughter. Love, Margherita |
||
|
inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You have brought a "Cheer" from the heavens above. God bless you and the little one. Thank you for sharing this with us all. |
||
|
Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
congrats mom.... good to hear you are ok and the baby is as well... have missed your words here.. but you are excused for motherhood..lol |
||
|
gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
Oh Meg, she is the cutest! Been thinking about you a lot lately, so glad to see this, finally! It went so slowly, yet so quickly too. She's finally here, beautiful face, beautiful name, and beautiful mum. can't wait for more updates, miss your words as always, have fun! hugs. xx This post deserves to be library bound, and so it is. |
||
|
Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
What a beautiful baby daughter...congratulations! |
||
|
Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
Thank you all so much..and Myst, as for the vibrating bouncy chair, it really is a lifesaver... She could be wailing up a storm, and the second you set her in there, she's out like a light. She loves that thing more than me. lol |
||
|
Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well Meghan, I am a full-blown Gramma who shops til she drops for two little princesses, and if you need any advise then I'm your source for saving your sanity. Ear plugs can become your best friend too by the way. Even when a mother sleeps she never sleeps until they are say, 30 or so, LOL, no pressure now. Next item you will need is a saucer that bounces for her to sit in, and a swing, but that chair will do you for a long while yet. It sure sounds like Freya is a dream baby though, and when she starts teething I have more tricks up my sleeve that actually work and cost not a thing!  Just think, after those awful blues are gone, and things return to semi-normal I bet you will have found the best little friend you are ever going to have laying there cooing up at you. |
||
|
|
⇧ top of page ⇧ |
|
| All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format. | ||
