Rescue25 Posted February 15, 2016 Report Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) yeah, i remember feeling woozy in the nicu and sitting down and staring at the blood on my legs, then it was Lizzie smiling and crying as she petted my face, lost almost 3 weeks i guess no, won't be breast feeding, that ship sank when i got infected, but I do get to see her a couple hours a day. Wish it was more but I'm still pretty weak and I guess they don't want to tax me too much. the docs aren't very happy about it but I kind of insisted, told them make it happen or we were leaving Way to go. Make them understand what is important. You bonding with Angie is EXTREMELY important, in my opinion. Sorry they cant get the milk back but at least let you feed her the bottle. On the serious side don't push discharge. YOU need to be well up and around as well as the Angie. I know you have a built in nurse but sometimes the facilities available in a hospital setting out weigh home care especially with a premie. I suspect Steve would go all growl on them is they tried to open the bed too soon. Been there done that. Keep the faith. Look at the bright side - you don't have to slide around in the white stuff. B Edited February 16, 2016 by Rescue25 Quote
angeldust Posted February 16, 2016 Report Posted February 16, 2016 As he said take the time to have the hospital take care of you so that when you do go home you are rested & well enough to take care of her. Yes, it is important that you have bonding time with your little one and feeding her is a good way because she will know that it is mommy holding her. My wife couldn't breast feed either but she loved feeding Samantha and I got to change her as required, hospital insisted upon that from me! Quote
DirtyAngel Posted February 17, 2016 Report Posted February 17, 2016 yeah Magus has been doing that. I can't and I think Lizzie would rather not to be totally honest I couldn't care less about breast feeding. She's healthy and happy and I get to have many years loving her, thats all that matters. The rest will work itself out Quote
angeldust Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 She's one lucky little girl to have a mommy that realises what is important. Your outlook reminds me of my Bunny, her and my daughter were close right up until her death. You also make sure that she always comes first and knows it too; fangface and Lizzie will understand & support you, you'll have one happy and well adjusted (if not kookie) lil girl. Quote
Rescue25 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Kind of lonely here when you of DA don't even dip an oar in the water. B Quote
angeldust Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 What's sex got to do with it? Oh; you mean a boat oar. Quote
Rescue25 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 What's sex got to do with it? Oh; you mean a boat oar. Yeah !! Wish they would just drop a comment or so - nothing heavy. Dip the oar not even pull on it. B Quote
Rescue25 Posted February 23, 2016 Report Posted February 23, 2016 Really good to see you here. B Quote
Rescue25 Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 now that's funny. Well -- I did ask her to dip an oar in. At least she is letting us know she is still around. B Quote
Rescue25 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Posted February 29, 2016 DA or Magus Quiet too long. Nervous. At least put a word or so in. An update on medical would be real nice. B Quote
magusfang Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Posted March 1, 2016 sorry, been writing and between that DA, the kids and the animals I'm working harder than I did before I retired. I've finished a few chapters but not sure how to get there, pretty big gap lol, working on it though Quote
darthel0101 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Posted March 1, 2016 sorry, been writing and between that DA, the kids and the animals I'm working harder than I did before I retired. I've finished a few chapters but not sure how to get there, pretty big gap lol, working on it though Thanks for the update.Take care of DA, though. She and the kids are waaay more important than the story. What's up with "the animals"? Quote
Joe Long Posted March 1, 2016 Report Posted March 1, 2016 sorry, been writing and between that DA, the kids and the animals I'm working harder than I did before I retired. I've finished a few chapters but not sure how to get there, pretty big gap lol, working on it though but none of the wives, kids and animals are shooting at you (well, not yet) Quote
Rescue25 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Posted March 1, 2016 Thanks for the update. Take care of DA, though. She and the kids are waaay more important than the story. What's up with "the animals"? From what I've been able to glean they "he:" have acquired a cow, a goat and some pigs (farm type). Oh and forgot the horse and there was talk of additional horses for the "other kids". DA still in hospital with Liz staying there to look after DA and newborn. He's trying to maintain homestead AND travel to hosp. to look after DA. As JoeLong said no incoming IF you don't count things from the cow and horse. B sorry, been writing and between that DA, the kids and the animals I'm working harder than I did before I retired. I've finished a few chapters but not sure how to get there, pretty big gap lol, working on it though Know you've been BUSY. Good to hear from you. B Quote
Rescue25 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 @DA Thanks for at least the profile pic. How much does she weigh now. Sure doesn't look like a premie. B Quote
DirtyAngel Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 they think I got my conception date wrong, she was probably just a few weeks early. she's about 8 pounds i think, lizzie knows the exact weight, she's doing the well baby stuff, I'm kinda trying to get myself healed up so we can go home. she is a chubby little thing, but everyone says she's fine so I'm not gonna worry about it, I trust Lizzie, she's mom too after all Quote
Rescue25 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 8 pounds !!!! Didn't you say the birth weight was 2 lbs something? Sub 3 lbs anyway?? B Quote
DirtyAngel Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 yep 7 pounds 6 and 1/4 ounces. she put most of it on those first few weeks while I was out, I was shocked at how big she had gotten. she was just at three pounds when she was born, around ten inches and so scrawny . but she's beautiful now, has Magus's nose but its a cute nose. now I ask you how could you mistake her for that giant eyed thing he posted ;-/, still a bit peeved about that (so never letting him live that down lol) Quote
Rescue25 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Posted March 8, 2016 Did a little look back looks like 1/26 2lbs 4oz.to 7lb 8oz now. Either wrong birth weight OR Magus is going to have to build another house just for her if she keeps going like that. B Quote
darthel0101 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 I will second the thanks for the pic. So glad to hear that you are healing up. Quote
DirtyAngel Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 Did a little look back looks like 1/26 2lbs 4oz.to 7lb 8oz now. Either wrong birth weight OR Magus is going to have to build another house just for her if she keeps going like that. wrong weight, it was 3 pounds plus. I guess he can be forgiven though, he was pretty shook up afterwards, it happened kind of fast then I kinda went to hell on them, he's still a little hover and treating me like I'll shatter if he touches me too hard. He'll calm down though, or we'll have a little talk Quote
Rescue25 Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 You've been through a hell of a trauma. Can't fault him for being nervous about your condition. If he didn't love you he wouldn't be that concerned. The fact that he and Liz are "smothering" you shows the depth of their love for you. YOU went through the physical trauma BUT they had their own trauma out of concern for you! Different but the same? Keep healing. Love Angie. All will be good in time. B Quote
DirtyAngel Posted March 9, 2016 Report Posted March 9, 2016 I know, been there with him myself, just feel bad he's still waiting for the other shoe to drop. I don't like worrying him. Quote
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