she's here...

And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily
arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help
from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes!

I'm exhausted. I have hemmorhoid thrombosis, which may require surgery, in
addition to a 2nd degree tear, which required a surgeon to stitch because of
such rough edges. Also had to have additional skin tags removed internally,
with more stitches. Couldn't pee for 3 days after delivery, so have been
hooked up to a foley catheter - yuck. Came home from the hospital weighing
a few lbs MORE than when I went in, due to pitting edema. My nipples are
already cracked and bleeding, and I've already caved and pumped and bottle
fed...

Tell me again why I was in such a hurry to have a baby?

Oh, shes gorgeous, and sleeps alot, and is one of the most wonderful things
to happen in my life. But not without a price!

Betsy

Congratulations!!!!!! And what a great name... hehe All those things will
pass sooner or later (hopefully sooner), but you'll still have your baby.
And good things always have a price, no?

Welcome home, Emily.

Em
mama to Micah, 11/14/04

"oregonchick" wrote in message
...
And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily
arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help
from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes!

I'm exhausted. I have hemmorhoid thrombosis, which may require surgery,
in addition to a 2nd degree tear, which required a surgeon to stitch
because of such rough edges. Also had to have additional skin tags
removed internally, with more stitches. Couldn't pee for 3 days after
delivery, so have been hooked up to a foley catheter - yuck. Came home
from the hospital weighing a few lbs MORE than when I went in, due to
pitting edema. My nipples are already cracked and bleeding, and I've
already caved and pumped and bottle fed...

Tell me again why I was in such a hurry to have a baby?

Oh, shes gorgeous, and sleeps alot, and is one of the most wonderful
things to happen in my life. But not without a price!

Betsy

Congratulations - sorry you had such a horrible time - but at least you can
cuddle Emily and feel better about it all!!

So sorry that you have so many ouchies right now. I hope all the
ouchies get better quick. Dermoplast anesthetic spray can really help
with the pain from tearing. Congrats on your new dd.

KC


oregonchick wrote:
And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily
arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help
from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes!

I'm exhausted. I have hemmorhoid thrombosis, which may require surgery, in
addition to a 2nd degree tear, which required a surgeon to stitch because of
such rough edges. Also had to have additional skin tags removed internally,
with more stitches. Couldn't pee for 3 days after delivery, so have been
hooked up to a foley catheter - yuck. Came home from the hospital weighing
a few lbs MORE than when I went in, due to pitting edema. My nipples are
already cracked and bleeding, and I've already caved and pumped and bottle
fed...

Tell me again why I was in such a hurry to have a baby?

Oh, shes gorgeous, and sleeps alot, and is one of the most wonderful things
to happen in my life. But not without a price!

Betsy

Congrats Betsy! Hugs and good sleep vibes coming your way...

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to do it THIS way!"
Addison Grace, 9/30/04 -- My Little Communicator, who, when asked if she was
ready to take a nap, shook her head no and said in Baby Signs, "Night night
all done, downstairs."

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congratulations betsy, stick with it!

Anne

On Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:55:23 -0800, "oregonchick"
wrote:

Oh, shes gorgeous, and sleeps alot, and is one of the most wonderful things
to happen in my life. But not without a price!

Welcome to the world, Emily :-)

Nan

Congratulations! I hope you recover quickly, sounds horrible. They are
worth it all, you just have to keep reminding yourself.

Jeni

"oregonchick" wrote in message
...
And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily
arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help
from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes!
Congratulations!
Debbie

oregonchick wrote:
And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily
arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help
from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes!

I'm exhausted. I have hemmorhoid thrombosis, which may require surgery, in
addition to a 2nd degree tear, which required a surgeon to stitch because of
such rough edges. Also had to have additional skin tags removed internally,
with more stitches. Couldn't pee for 3 days after delivery, so have been
hooked up to a foley catheter - yuck. Came home from the hospital weighing
a few lbs MORE than when I went in, due to pitting edema. My nipples are
already cracked and bleeding, and I've already caved and pumped and bottle
fed...

Tell me again why I was in such a hurry to have a baby?

Oh, shes gorgeous, and sleeps alot, and is one of the most wonderful things
to happen in my life. But not without a price!

Betsy

Congratulations and welcome Emily! Sorry you had such a rough time --
it *does* make it more difficult to enjoy the baby (or anything else)
when you're in pain. It *will* pass -- hang in there!

Bryna