New Member of the Family
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:13 pm
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New Member of the Family
Thought I would update all of you that our baby girl was born 3weeks ago today. Her entry into the world wasn't without drama though! Starting in July, my multiple sclerosis starting flaring up causing me weak legs and then falling and breaking my left leg near the ankle. Eventually by early Sept, I was weak enough I had to be admitted to the hospital. The evening of Sept 10, I was given an MS treatment that caused me to have a severe allergic reaction. This reaction ended up distressing the baby, and on the morning of the 11th I was rushed into the OR for an emergency c-section.
However, after my ob delivered our baby, my heart went haywire. I went into tachycardia, then vfib. For 17minutes they worked on bringing me back basically from clinical death. Luckily I was already intubated, so I never suffered lack of oxygen to my brain, and I'm still my normal self...and thankfully I have no memory of this.
So here I am 3 weeks later, in rehab working on getting my legs stronger. My heart shows no damage - best the doctors can tell I suffered a metabolic event as my potassium shot up, and a few other medical things I don't understand.
Most importantly though, Olivia Skye is here and healthy, despite being 5 weeks early.
I'm on my phone which isn't cooperating with posting photos, so I'll attach one when I can.
However, after my ob delivered our baby, my heart went haywire. I went into tachycardia, then vfib. For 17minutes they worked on bringing me back basically from clinical death. Luckily I was already intubated, so I never suffered lack of oxygen to my brain, and I'm still my normal self...and thankfully I have no memory of this.
So here I am 3 weeks later, in rehab working on getting my legs stronger. My heart shows no damage - best the doctors can tell I suffered a metabolic event as my potassium shot up, and a few other medical things I don't understand.
Most importantly though, Olivia Skye is here and healthy, despite being 5 weeks early.
I'm on my phone which isn't cooperating with posting photos, so I'll attach one when I can.
Last edited by Bluegrass Lass; Oct 2nd 2014 at 9:23 pm.
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:22 pm
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Re: New Member of the Family
Sorry to hear about the scare. But Congratulations 
I hope things continue to improve for you.
I hope things continue to improve for you.
Last edited by Uncle_Bob; Oct 2nd 2014 at 8:24 pm.
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:33 pm
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Re: New Member of the Family
Congratulations to all the Bluegrass Family.
Hope you have a speedy recovery from the fall and c-section.
Hope you have a speedy recovery from the fall and c-section.
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:37 pm
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Re: New Member of the Family
Welcome, Olivia Skye -- you have a beautiful name! Sending you very best wishes, Bluegrass Lass -- hope you are soon strong and healthy and enjoying being a mum. Congratulations to the whole family.
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:38 pm
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That's great news!
Hope you continue to get stronger.
Hope you continue to get stronger.
Oct 2nd 2014, 8:45 pm
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Congratulations, and what a lovely name.
What a traumatic time for you all though, hope you recover quickly.
What a traumatic time for you all though, hope you recover quickly.
Oct 2nd 2014, 10:15 pm
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Wow, sounds like quite an arrival!
Glad it all turned out well for the Olivia Skye in the end, and best wishes for a swift recovery to Mom.
Glad it all turned out well for the Olivia Skye in the end, and best wishes for a swift recovery to Mom.
Oct 2nd 2014, 10:39 pm
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Best of wishes.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 10:46 pm
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Very pleased you and the little one both came out of it OK. Congratulations.
Oct 2nd 2014, 11:05 pm
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Re: New Member of the Family
Thought I would update all of you that our baby girl was born 3weeks ago today. Her entry into the world wasn't without drama though! Starting in July, my multiple sclerosis starting flaring up causing me weak legs and then falling and breaking my left leg near the ankle. Eventually by early Sept, I was weak enough I had to be admitted to the hospital. The evening of Sept 10, I was given an MS treatment that caused me to have a severe allergic reaction. This reaction ended up distressing the baby, and on the morning of the 11th I was rushed into the OR for an emergency c-section.
However, after my ob delivered our baby, my heart went haywire. I went into tachycardia, then vfib. For 17minutes they worked on bringing me back basically from clinical death. Luckily I was already intubated, so I never suffered lack of oxygen to my brain, and I'm still my normal self...and thankfully I have no memory of this.
So here I am 3 weeks later, in rehab working on getting my legs stronger. My heart shows no damage - best the doctors can tell I suffered a metabolic event as my potassium shot up, and a few other medical things I don't understand.
Most importantly though, Olivia Skye is here and healthy, despite being 5 weeks early. I'm on my phone which isn't cooperating with posting photos, so I'll attach one when I can.
However, after my ob delivered our baby, my heart went haywire. I went into tachycardia, then vfib. For 17minutes they worked on bringing me back basically from clinical death. Luckily I was already intubated, so I never suffered lack of oxygen to my brain, and I'm still my normal self...and thankfully I have no memory of this.
So here I am 3 weeks later, in rehab working on getting my legs stronger. My heart shows no damage - best the doctors can tell I suffered a metabolic event as my potassium shot up, and a few other medical things I don't understand.
Most importantly though, Olivia Skye is here and healthy, despite being 5 weeks early.
I'm on my phone which isn't cooperating with posting photos, so I'll attach one when I can.So glad that you ended up with a healthy, happy baby to round everything out! Congratulations and I hope your recovery and health continue to move in the right direction!
Oct 2nd 2014, 11:25 pm
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What an excruciating ordeal!
And what a "debut" for Olivia Skye - that's one of the best names I've ever heard. Beautiful....
Scary stuff you went through - but it sounds like you've turned the corner and you and your husband can delight in your little one.
Get strong and healthy.
And what a "debut" for Olivia Skye - that's one of the best names I've ever heard. Beautiful....
Scary stuff you went through - but it sounds like you've turned the corner and you and your husband can delight in your little one.
Get strong and healthy.
Oct 2nd 2014, 11:53 pm
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Gosh that brought a tear to my eye, congratulations Bluegrass Family, so glad you had a happy outcome. Sending you hugs and good karma that you get well soon and enjoy all the happiness your baby girl will bring you x
Oct 2nd 2014, 11:58 pm
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Welcome to the world Olivia Skye.
May all your days be happy, healthy and free from strife.
That is one truly amazing Mum you have there little girl.
So, pleased you are both doing well.
May all your days be happy, healthy and free from strife.
That is one truly amazing Mum you have there little girl.
So, pleased you are both doing well.
Oct 3rd 2014, 12:24 am
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Congratulations and wow, what an entrance to make to the world.
Oct 3rd 2014, 12:28 am
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Congratulations on your new little daughter! I love the name! All the best to you - I hope you continue to get stronger every day. Take care of yourself