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Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

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LoveyQ
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Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

I find myself joining the parenting board about 8 weeks earlier than I thought I would! My son was born Saturday 3/6/10 at only 32 weeks. He weighed 3 lbs 6 oz and is doing surprisingly very well for himself!!! I'm so proud of him! He's going to be in the NICU for about 4 weeks, so DH and I will be spending our days at the hospital visiting with him.

In the meantime, I was discharged yesterday and came home. Since I had to have an emergency c-section and had complications due to the severe pre-eclampsia I developed, I did stay an extra day in the hospital... wish they had left me longer though! Besides the pain (ouch! thank goodness for pain killers, but even those are not fully cutting it!), I wouldn't have minded staying longer since I would have been closer to my little boy.

But, it is nice to go home to your own bed. I've been pumping every 2-3 hours trying to get my milk going so it's been VERY tiring. I really would love a full night's sleep, but I really want to supply my little love bug with whatever I can to help him grow strong.

Anywho, that's about it. I look forward to sharing and learning with you all! Here's a pic of my little boy on the day he was born - courtesy of Lexi Bella's Maria!!! Check out her blog for a realllllly touching picture of my little boy as well.

Lexi Bella Blog

Message edited 6/4/2010 2:18:32 PM.

Posted 3/11/10 1:04 PM
 
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EricaAlt
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Erica

Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats... he is BEAUTIFUL! I'm sure he's in amazing hands and getting stronger every day. Chat Icon Chat Icon

We're always here if you have any questions or just need support. Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:06 PM
 

Angel321
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

oh Yesi - you have no idea how hard i was praying for you & your little angel... i'm so happy to know you are home & can only wish & continue praying that your little man continues to grow strong and comes home soon!

congrats!!!

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Posted 3/11/10 1:07 PM
 

Wendy
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

The blog just made me cry Chat Icon

He's a beauty and I love the name!! (Both my father and brother are Henry!) Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:08 PM
 

jprimrose
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congratulations and welcome! He is beautiful. I am so happy to hear he is doing well.

Posted 3/11/10 1:09 PM
 

pinkandblue
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

congrats, he is a beautiful peanut

hope he continues to thrive and can come home soon

welcome to the other side Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:09 PM
 

MrsA714
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congratulations! He is precious!

I also crossed over to parenting sooner than expected. My DD wasn't due until December but made her appearance in October. I will be thinking if you and your little guy Chat Icon. Feel free to fm if you have any questions.

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Posted 3/11/10 1:14 PM
 

IrishMom77
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats to you!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon for little Henry to get stronger everyday!!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:18 PM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congratulations..He is just amazing!!Chat Icon And both of your pics from LexiBella made me cry...he will be home before you know. Keep up the good workChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:22 PM
 

JChia
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

congrats!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:23 PM
 

Peainapod
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Diana

Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

he's soo tiny but soo beautiful!

congrats and get some rest!

Posted 3/11/10 1:24 PM
 

lvdolphins
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Absolutley Gorgeous!
Welcome and Congrats!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:25 PM
 

sj-girl
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats He is Beautiful!!!!!

I started to read the blog and will have to finish when I get home b/c I started to cry at my desk.

Many prayers to you, baby henry and the rest of your family

Posted 3/11/10 1:32 PM
 

munchkinfacemama
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Yesi-I am so happy for you and DH! May Henry grow stronger each day!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon He s beautiful!!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:34 PM
 

ReiRei13
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

I've been praying so hard for you guys! I've also been stalking your FB, and LIF for any new updates and pics! Henry Luis is just perfect!
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Chat Icon Congrats again

Posted 3/11/10 1:34 PM
 

nbc188
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congratulations!! He sounds like a little miracle and a fighter already-- I'm sure he'll continue to do great and will be home with you before you know it! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:36 PM
 

Shelleybean11
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats and welcome! Hoping Henry grows big and strong quickly! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:37 PM
 

dani731
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats Yesi!!!! He is beautiful! Chat Icon Reading the blog and seeing that picture gave me chills!!!! He is one strong little boy!

Posted 3/11/10 1:42 PM
 

babyonthebrain
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! Hope those 4 weeks go by fast so your little man can come home to you!!!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:43 PM
 

alisha
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Welcome... we are here to provide any support that you need!

Posted 3/11/10 1:43 PM
 

ruby
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

So happy you're both doing well and that you're home!!!! Congratulations on your precious little fighter!!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:44 PM
 

mrsgafforio
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats!! He is a cutie!! Glad he is doing well!!

Posted 3/11/10 1:47 PM
 

NoStressMom
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

Congrats!! The pictures are just so beautiful

Posted 3/11/10 1:48 PM
 

Celt
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

YAY YESI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Welcome welcome welcome welcome!!!! You really kept us on our toes there for a few days!!!!! Henry is just Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon OMG I saw Maria's blog pic and cried Chat Icon I just love his name too Chat Icon Chat Icon You sound GREAT and we are so thrilled for you. H will be out of the NICU soon (I know each day must feel like a week right now though) and he'll be so strong and healthy when he gets home so don't worry!!!! Great job with the pumping, that too gets easier!!!!
Those painkillers do work hon, but nothing help as much as rest so get COMFORTABLE and rest rest rest!!!!

OH and just a little *tip cause I was a dummy with the painkillers and kept waiting until the pain was CRAAAAAZY to take them. Apparently that's all wrong - your pain comes like a wAVe, so you really want your meds to pEAk with the pain, so take 'em earlier and they'll be more effective. I apologize if you are doing this but I was wildly uninformed about the whole painkiller thing Chat Icon

We're here if you need anything of course or just want to kill some time!!!

Congrats again and welcome to motherhood, albeit a little early!!!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 3/11/10 1:54 PM
 

hunnybunnyxoxo
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Re: Crossing over to Parenting... a little sooner than I thought!

welcome yesi!!! and congrats!!
so happy to see that henry is doing well!!!!!!

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Posted 3/11/10 2:08 PM
 
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