Our doctor had been worried about placenta accreta since about 18 weeks. That meant I would absolutely have to have a c-section (which we expected because it seems no docs in OK will do VBACs anymore) with the chance that this could be our last child if the surgery didn't go well. Through lots of fasting and prayer, everything went great with delivery--no surgery required past the typical c-section!
However, in recovery I started feeling a lot of pain. When they tried to get me up to walk around, I almost passed out. Several hours later I started having difficulty breathing. Because of our family's history with blood clots they ordered a CT scan, and there found that I was bleeding internally. So, lucky me, I got to have a blood transfusion. Once that took place I was better able to recover, and they ended up letting us out of the hospital the following Tuesday.
Evan has been such a fantastic big brother to Ben. He's always walking up to him and saying, "Awww, hi Baby Ben!" and rubbing his head or giving him a snuggle. He loves to hold Ben as well. He's eating up all the attention from his Grandpa and Grandma Allen, who are here helping out (thank heavens!) and who have been absolutely fantastic. We look forward to Papa and Nana's arrival this week as well.
So all in all we're doing great. We are so happy that Benjamin is in our family!
6 comments:
I've been dying for an update and too lame to call. Sorry. He looks absolutely beautiful. I'm glad things worked out in the end other than the transfusion. You look fabulous. I'll call soon!
Yay!!! He does look a lot like Evan, and he's adorable! You look good too, especially after such an involved delivery :) Babies are so fun, I hope the transition continues on smoothly for your fun little family!
congratulations! hope the recovery and adjustments go well for you all. he's a cutie!
I know Paij already left a comment, but I want to get my congratulations in too. We were so relieved to hear that things went well (aside from the transfusion). So happy for your growing family. Ben is a cute little guy. Looking forward to fun baby pictures over the next several months. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
I'm happy he is in our family too! and I'm glad you're feeling better. Love those boys! And I sent him that froggy outfit! Lots of exclamation points!!!!
Congrats John and Jen. He is a cutie! I am glad that you are doing well. So scary having to have a transfusion right after giving birth. Good luck recovering and enjoying having your parents there! :)
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