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Aiden Noah was born 4/2 at 12:22am 8lbs 5 oz, 19 3/4 in long. Aiden is doing wonderful with a NORMAL platelet count.

He was born via c section, my labor wasnt progressing I was stuck at 6cm for over 12 hrs and proceded with the c section. Im happy that both of us are happy and doing great. Once labor started I was given 2 1/2 units of platelets, IVIG, and a large dose of steriods. My counts went from 40 to 92 and I was given my epidural (whoo hoo) after the 12 hrs of no progress we proceded with a section.

So far my counts have held pretty well. I did anotehr round of IVIG following delivery just in case my counts are 66 right now and Im on 60 of prednisone.

congratulations!

Congratulations! So happy to hear he is doing so well! He has the same birthday as Caitlin! Wishing you a quick recovery from your c-section so you can enjoy your precious bundle of joy!! Can't wait to see pictures!

Congratulations Jennifer, good to see all is ok. Enjoy little Aiden, he was a good size little boy.

Congratulations! I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and everyone is healthy. Enjoy every second you can!

Oh Jen! I'm soooo happy for you! Give him a kiss for me and a good sniff (love that baby smell)!

If you still have my e-mail address, send me a few pictures when you can! I'm glad you are both doing well and it's over!

Jen!! Great news!! Damn hormones have me tearing up now!! I am just so happy to hear that everyone is well! I know you were hoping to avoid a c-section but really as long as you and baby Aiden are healthy I hope you realize it doesn't matter.
Wonderful wonderful news!! Congratulations and welcome to motherhood

Congrats! I'm new to the boards, but have been following your posts for a couple weeks. Glad things went well for you. Enjoy your son!

Blessings to you and Aiden. That's wonderful news!!

Late for this, but Congrats! Hope your recovery is going smoothly and I'm glad that his platelets are good.

Lily

Congrats!! What a little miracle!! Did you have a spinal or general anesthesia?

I had a spinal. I had gotten an epidural earlier in the afternoon and becuase of that the c section was done under a spainal. I ended up going under anyway since I freaked out. I was awake until right after the baby was born, and chose to be put under. Im glad I did, due to my platelet the doctors took extra time to make sure I wasnt bleeding and that they hadnt missed anything. It was close to 2 hrs before I left the OR.

So you were sleeping when he came out. Tell me about your experience please. I may be put under general for my c/s and want to know what your experience was. Who was with you and were they allowed in? When did they get to hold the baby? How soon after you came to did you get to hold him? Were you very groggy?
How's nursing going? How do you feel?

Also, are they continuing to monitor you and Aiden for low platelets? Whats the plan? Sorry I have so many questions...

Cloyd--its not a problem.

I was awake while he was born. The c section wasnt what I expected. I was in pain from all the pressure of them trying to get him out. He is a big boy 8lb 5 oz. The dr was literally on me trying to push the baby out so the other one could grab him to bring him out and the pressure was hurting me. I was scared--Im not going to lie. The started the c section while my fiance was in the wating room. Once they got close to bring him out my fiance came in. They got him out and the anastesoligst wanted to put me under because I was moving my legs. I begged them not to I wanted to be awake for the birth. They allowed me to and once he was out I heard him cry and the doctors tell me he was healthy --He scored an 9 out of 10 on the scale-- I told them to put me out. The c section took longer then normal since they were making extra sure there was no bleeding. I had minimal blood loss the nurses and drs were all suprised as to how well I handled it. The c section took close to 2 hrs vs the standard 45 mins. I actually woke up in the OR. I kept asking how the baby was and if I could see him. They kept telling me hes in the nursery and is doing really good. Shortly after they finished cleaning me up they took me to recovery. Where they brough the baby to me. It was close to 2 1/2 hrs after the birth that I finally got to hold and see my son. Becuase they gave me ketamine (sp) I wasnt able to nurse for 12 hrs after he was born. Im having a hard time getting him to latch on and have been pumping but he wont drink the breast milk he wants the formula. It makes me sad that he wont drink what Im offering but I plan on speaking to the dr about it and see what he reccomends. My mom was there but was not allowed in the OR with me. Thats the hospital policy only 1 support person in the room. Because I was able to have the epi prior in the day I was able to have the spinal. They did have to dose me twice since I was still able to feel them poking me on the left side.

My counts were 66 upon discharge and I am being monitored but the baby isnt. His platelets were normal on his bloodwork at the hospital and the peditrician doesnt think he will have a problem. But he has a checkup tomorrow and I will discuss it with her tomorrow.

That goodness you are both okay. I wish I could offer you some insight on the breastfeeding issue. That must be frustrating. Any lactation consultant you can speak to? Latching is a learned behavior. I'd say keep trying. Can you mix the formula with breast milk then slowly decrease the formula adding more breast milk till the breast milk takes over? Make sure the pedi checks to be sure he is not "tongue tied".
Thanks for your birth story. I am getting excited to have my little guy. He'll be here soon.

Are we going to get a picture or what?
Erica

If I can get the photo to upload...

Oh My! What a perfect little cherub! And, that hair...simply gorgeous! Congratulations!!

He's gorgeous. And what a lot of hair - I am jealous cos my kids were all as bald as coots!

Congratulations Tiger! Well done to you both, love the name! I can't believe it has gone so quick, it just seemed like a few month ago when you found out. Enjoy your new life with the little one, lots of platelets to you both.
Julia

Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for all the congrats. The hair is from my side of the family. Hes doing really good and last week at my follow up my plateltes were normal! I have not had a normal platelet count in well close to 5 yrs. Im hoping they stay up.

Great news, girlie! LOVE that baby, he's adorable!

awesome!! A healthy baby AND normal platelets!! WONDERFUL!

Huge congratulations Jennifer! I'm so pleased you two are well. Enjoy your little baby. Sandi - I love the baby smell too, especially their hair.

I smell him all day long...I will do a few extra ones for you guys. I could smell him all day...its turely a one of a kind scent.

isn't it odd how all babies smell the same? Especially considering where they come from, lol