I'm baaaaack!

kit_kats_mom wrote: OK, that totally sucked. Sorry for the crass language but frankly, no words can describe how bad this weekend was. I was just released this afternoon from the hospital. I can't even describe how much I missed my girls.

Here's the scoop. I went to the ER on Saturday AM after being awake most of the night because I couldn't catch my breath. They admitted me but the hospital was pretty full. I ended up spending 12 hours in the ER in a state of distress...I've never been hospitalized before (except for the two births) and I was missing my babies. I couldn't really get a straight answer about what was wrong but I was getting scared because the cardiologist, gastroenterologist and regular doc all seemed to be concerned. On top of that, I'm sure it was my hormones that were causing me to cry at the drop of a hat. Crying didn't help the breathing....I was a big mess. I was also becoming engorged. I had left some EBM in the freezer that I'd pumped for relief when my milk first came in so we were ok for a bit. However, I didnt' want my supply to get all wonky so I had my ER nurse call the childrens hospital and find an electric pump for me. My sitter made a run to the ER to pick up the milk and take it home to Lauren.

I Got a look at my chart at one point and they had me down as a cogestive heart failure patient! What?!? That scared the crap out of me. From what i could gather from the tests I was having, they were worried about the fluid on my lungs, the fluid around my heart and my liver was acting up and secreting all kinds of crazy enzymes. They gave me a diuretic and I lost 15 lbs of fluid in the two days that I was there. About an hour after they gave it to me, I was able to breathe better. I actually felt better yesterday but they wanted to keep me for observation overnight. Basically, from what they can gather, I was given too many fluids during the 23 hour labor and my body just couldn't handle it. It could have gotten really bad though and they were all happy I'd come in when I did.

Lauren did take bottles and they did supplement a bit with the formula and she seemed to tolerate it fine. I pumped like a mad woman in the hospital (felt like it was all I could do for my baby since I couldn't be there KWIM?) and luckily, she latched right on when I got home. I was really worried about that.

I just wanted to update a bit on our continuing dramatic saga.....I am really ready to settle back down into some normalcy now. I'm going to go hold Lauren now.

ps. I'm going to make a donation for a breastpump for the ER to the St Joseph's ER here in Tampa. The nurse said she knew they needed one but they just didnt' get it yet. If any of you are interested in donating, email me and i'll set up a paypal account. I've already spoken to the foundation and I'll say it's from Parentingclub.com and they will send a letter to us which I'll scan in for all to see. I just know how distraught I was when I was thinking that there was no way I'd be able to feed my baby...I'd be happy to be able to keep another mommy from having to feel that way.

coasterqueen replied: YIKES! Very scary. Well I'm glad they found out what it was and was able to treat it. I'm also glad that Lauren did latch back on when you got home.

((HUGS)) and take it easy.

paradisemommy replied: omg..how scary..i was just about to post if anyone had heard from you! so happy to hear you are doing much better now. that is really bizarre. i think i would have been a sobbing mess too!! welcome back! we missed you!!!

5littleladies replied: Wow! I'm so glad that you are back at home and feeling better! It sounds like things were a bit scary for awhile. Yay for Lauren latching on when you got home! What a good baby.

Take care of yourself! Don't do too much too soon. Is your mom still there? It sounds like she was alot of help!

MomToMany replied: Wow, what an ordeal! So glad it wasn't any more serious than it was! I was so scared for you, Cary, and your family. I wou;d've been a wreck too! At least they had a pump somewhere for you to use!

Its great Lauren latched on with no problems, and didn't get nipple confusion. I'd be willing to donate some money as well, if it helps even one mother, its worth it!


SO GLAD YOU ARE BACK!!!! What a relief to hear from you!

kimberley replied: (((Cary))) so good to have you back! how scary all of that must have been. glad you are okay and that Lauren is nursing well again.

mummy2girls replied: OMG hun!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be so scared myself! I am glad you are feeling better and home with your girls again! (((HUGS))))

~Roo'sMama~ replied: What a nightmare!! I definitely would have been freaking out too. I'm so glad you're ok now!
WTG Lauren latching on again!

DansMom replied: Cary, I've been SO worried about you! If you didn't post today I think we would all have been frantic. Thanks for letting us know. It sounds awful, awful, awful. I'm so glad you're home with the girls. It sounds as if your family and sitter really came through for you---that is great.

Kaitlin'smom replied: WOW I am so glad your back and doing fine. I cant imagine how you felt but I am sure it was very scary.

let me know the account and I will send you what I can to help get that pump.

ediep replied: omg!! CAry!! I am so glad that you are home with your girls now!! How scary!!!! Glad you are feeling better

TANNER'S MOM replied: I am so glad you are ok..ANd so sorry you missed your babies. That is the worst feelign in the world.

God Bless!

Mommy2BAK replied: Woah, you have been through a LOT! I am sorry to hear about your troubles, but I am very glad to hear that they got that fixed. Baby Lauren is so smart to latch right back on. Glad to see you back. Take it easy!!!

Mommy2~4 replied: OMG Thats scary. Im glad you are now.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: Oh I was hoping that I would see a post from you today. I was really worried. I'm glad that you are home now and that Lauren was able to latch right back on again. Put me on the list for donation as well. They really should have on there available.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I'm glad you posted. I've been thinking about you. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. You are such a terrific mom...thinking about your babies while you are scared to death. Breastfeeding would probably have been the furthest thing from my mind. I'm glad everything worked out and you are feeling better.

jdkjd replied: Yay! You're home!!

I'm sure you are thrilled not to be in the Hospital...give Lauren and K lots of kisses for us and make sure you get a nice long shower.

jcc64 replied: Holy sh*$ Cary! I had no clue that was going on with you! (was away all w/e, and though last I knew you were having some discomfort, at that point just assumed it was labor related and nothing that serious) That is so crazy, and all with a newborn, I would have been one step away from the asylum. Thank god it worked out well, so what's the long term story? And how has Woody handled all of this- do you guys have any help?

kit_kats_mom replied:
Thanks everyone. It was pretty scarey but we handled it....had too, no choice.
Long term, looks like everything should be fine. They detected a couple of small heart issues and I have to go for a stress test next week & see the cardiologist again in two weeks but they don't seem to be anything major, He just wants to keep an eye on them. I've always had a minor murmer but apparently the pregnancy made it a bit worse so now I have to take antibiotics before dental surgery. Other than that, things look great.

Poor DH's foot has gone bad again and K came down with a cold yesterday. Luckily, my step grandmother came down and has been a big help. My mom had to go home to take care of a few things at work but she's coming back tomorrow. I seriously think I'd have gone mad if it werent' for our family helping out. Having a DH with one useful leg, a newborn and a sick toddler at home while I was in the hospital would have put me over the edge if I didnt' know that there was someone else helping.

I just keep telling myself that it has to get better...right????

A&A'smommy replied: Wow I'm glad to know your alright!!! Sounds like you had a tough weekend I hope that things get back to normal quickly!! ((((HUGS))))

Kirstenmumof3 replied: OH Cary, I'm so sorry to hear about what you went through! I'm so glad that Lauren is nursing again just fine. I know how difficult and scary that whole experience must have been for you. I went through a simmilar situation. I'm so glad you were able to find a breastpump and I would be more than happy to help with your donation of a breastpump to the hospital. I'm so glad to hear that you are okay and back with your family!

momof2girls replied: whoa that is scary!
Im glad things are going better for you now!
Im sure your babies missed you too!

mammag replied: I'm glad to hear that you are okay. You poor thing! I hope your hubby's foot gets better and everyone stays healthy.

MommyToAshley replied: OMG! I had no clue all of this was happening. How scary! I am so glad you are ok and home now. I am glad you were able to continue to BF, I know how important that was to you. What a dedicated Mom to think of BF when you can't even breath!

Josie83 replied: Sounds liek you've had a stressful few days. I'm so sorry this happening for you, make sure you spend lots of time with Katherine and Lauren! I hope you stay healthy now!xx PS - How is Katherine as a big sister?

favre4fan replied: I am glad your ok and at home with your little ones.

MomofJandB replied: Boy, when it rains, it pours! I'm so sorry you had to go through all this, especially with a newborn! At least you know what the problem was and are aware of it for any future issues. Knowing is better than wondering, or so they say! I'm really glad you are ok and can hug your babies at home tonight!

Schnoogly replied: Oh my gawd that is horrible!!! it makes me want to have a homebirth even more next time.