Carter has arrived!! He was born at 8:46am and weighs 3 pounds 14 ounces. He is 17 and 1/4 inches long. He is only wearing a nasal canula for a little extra oxygen and has an IV for antibiotics and nutrience. He is the most gorgeous baby I have ever seen and I love him more than I ever thought humanly possible!
My birth story is actually a bit scary. Before Steven left for work, I was feeling kinda off so I asked to be hooked up to the monitor. I was having itty bitty contractions every once in awhile, but nothing compared to what I have been having. A couple hours later, I started feeling not so good again. I called in a doctor and as she was checking my dilation, I started having a seizure...which was why the OB was having me get the A-line and the epidural...so my body didn't experience pain. Well, we couldn't get that done in time and my body just couldn't handle it. I was only out for a minute and never went below 96% oxygen, so I am not at risk of brain damage or anything. Praise the Lord. After I was done siezing, the OB told me to push...I did and out he came! I also had a placental abruption, but it literally came out 5 seconds after Carter did, so he was not affected by it. As horrible as it all sounds, it really worked out great. Both Steven and my mom missed the birth, but with that they also missed the siezure, so that is a blessing in disguise. I am so happy that everything is going great and I must say that I feel awesome!
I began pumping breastmilk, so I know that will give him even less days in the NICU. I can't stop thanking God for being with us today. We are so truly blessed!!
My birth story is actually a bit scary. Before Steven left for work, I was feeling kinda off so I asked to be hooked up to the monitor. I was having itty bitty contractions every once in awhile, but nothing compared to what I have been having. A couple hours later, I started feeling not so good again. I called in a doctor and as she was checking my dilation, I started having a seizure...which was why the OB was having me get the A-line and the epidural...so my body didn't experience pain. Well, we couldn't get that done in time and my body just couldn't handle it. I was only out for a minute and never went below 96% oxygen, so I am not at risk of brain damage or anything. Praise the Lord. After I was done siezing, the OB told me to push...I did and out he came! I also had a placental abruption, but it literally came out 5 seconds after Carter did, so he was not affected by it. As horrible as it all sounds, it really worked out great. Both Steven and my mom missed the birth, but with that they also missed the siezure, so that is a blessing in disguise. I am so happy that everything is going great and I must say that I feel awesome!
I began pumping breastmilk, so I know that will give him even less days in the NICU. I can't stop thanking God for being with us today. We are so truly blessed!!
27 comments:
CONGRATS!!! He looks amazing. We are sending you many prayers and well wishes from CT. =)
Congratulations! He's perfect.
I am so glad that everything is okay!
Candi - He is absolutely beautiful. Look at his hair!! I am so sorry that you had a crazy time right before he was born, but God is good and he had you both wrapped safely in his arms. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and thank you so much for posting pictures and sharing your beautiful miracle with all of us. Wasn't he worth EVERYTHING?? Congratulations once again Momma : )
OH, Candi! Carter does look absolutely perfect. He looks so developed for being so little. You did an amazing job! Hug and kiss him from all of us and enjoy every moment now.
I hope your birth story can be a distant memory for you soon and I am so glad it turned out o.k in the end. You did it all alone. I have been constantly amazed by you and your strength.
I hope Carter's stay in NICU will be short and you will be returning home soon! CONGRATULATIONS!
I was so shocked to see this post and am so thankful everything turned out fine!!! God is so good!!! I am so happy you did not have to have a c-section and that Sweet Carter is doing so well!!! He is PERFECT!!!!!!! You are so blessed!!! Congradulations on your family of THREE!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Carter!!! Congrats to the new mommy and daddy!!!!! I am so glad that all is going well with you both!!! Much love!
He is so beautiful! I'm so glad that you and Carter are doing well. What a special day! You are a Mommy!
Congrats Candi! You and Steven are parents now.
I'm so happy you and Carter are both safe. It's wonderful he is only having to take nasal canula.
You both are in my prayers...
Much love and thoughts coming your way!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! I am so glad you both are okay. Enjoy Carter's birthday!
Congratulations! He is so cute!
I've now shown Carter's pictures to my husband and Matt agrees that he is lovely and wonderful. He says that he looks amazing too, for being early.
Oh wow! Congratuations!!! So glad to hear that you are both doing fine - sounds like a scary birth-day.
He is very beautiful. So happy for you.
Congrats Candi...I am soo happy for you and Thank God you and him are ok.
Have you seized before??
I know you said you won't have any brain damage but Are you sure? I mean you like the browns?? JK
I am really happy for you and so happy all is well.
He is georgeous! congratulations! I was so happy to see him breathing on his own, but then we knew he'd be able to. You did such a wonderful job, mom! As scary as it was, you were amazing!
Congratulations, Carter is perfection! What a scary time. You are an amazing Momma.
He is so beautiful Candi! OMG he just brings tears to my eyes, I am so thankful that everything is ok and that you are feeling well. God bles you guys! I can't wait to see him in person! <3 Tonya
Candi!....Congratulations on your new baby boy!!!....What a blessing!! I'm sooo happy for you!! Take good care!
Liz (from the old BBC board)
Oh my goodness girl! I am so happy everything is okay - I have been praying like crazy for you and your family including new little Carter. Welcome Carter! You have a great mommy! Lots of hugs Candi...and take plenty of time getting better and we'll be here every step of the way. He's perfect in every way - gorgeous... congrats. I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Candi! Carter is perfect...what a relief that he is thriving! You are a superstar for posting so soon...
Nicole (from BBC)
The delivery sounds incredibly scary - but I am so happy to hear everyone is doing well!! Congratulations on your beautiful little boy!!
~(a fellow T-shaper)
Congrats Candi! He's absolutely beautiful. I'm glad to hear you came through everything unscathed, and wish nothing but happiness for you and your new family!
Candi -
Congratulations on Carter's arrival - he looks absolutely beautiful and perfect!! I will keep you guys in my prayers!
Congratulations!! 3lbs 14 oz is BIG for his age!! That's wonderful. I'm so glad that you are doing well and that Carter John is here and healthy. Before you know it he will be ready to go home! He is SO cute ... he doesn't look like a preemie at all ... in fact her barely looks like a baby, he looks more like a little boy. I'm so jealous of all of that gorgeous hair too! Enjoy ... you deserve it!
He is just beautiful! I am so glad it all turned out well. I will be praying for you both!
Yayyy!! So happy he is here and that everything is ok!! Give Carter lots of kisses for me until I can be there to spoil him rotten myself! =-)
Love and miss you all so much, can't wait to see you!!
- Aunt Kate
xoxo
YAY!!! Congratulations. He is absolutely handsome. Be proud - you and Steve made a beautiful baby. Good job, MOM!!!!!
Congratulations on the birth of your little miracle, Carter John! Your birth story sounds a little scary but I am so glad you are doing okay!
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