After a week long hospitalization, emergency C-Section and an all around traumatic experience, Baby Carson is here. He's a premie, 3 lbs 9 oz 16 in long. He's doing well but will spend the next few weeks in NICU to grow. Thank goodness, he doesn't need any life support. When I have more strength and time, I share more details. It was really scary. I went for a routine BP check and ended up being rushed to the nearest childrens hospital. I'll share more later, I'm sleepy

Please say a little prayer for my new angel. I love him so much.

Congrats Gretchen! That does sound a little scary, Carson wanted to come out and spend more time with his mommy! Take care of yourself and Carson will definitely be in my thoughts.

-Aimee

Congratulations! It sounds like you had a rough time of it though! You and Carson will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations ~ I'm glad you both are doing well. Thoughts, prayers and hugs for you and your little one.

I'm so glad you are both ok. Congratulations. Keep us posted.

Congratulations, Gretchen. What a scary time this must have been/must be for you. Get some rest and fill us in when you're able. We'll be thinking of all of you!

My dear Gretchen, I'm feeling every emotion from A-Z for you right now! Immense relief that you're both okay, happiness that your little man is here that much earlier for you to love, disappointment that your first birth experience had to be so traumatic. But, Carson's here, he's going to be just fine and now the waiting's all over (you were a tad impatient, weren't you?)

I bet all those people who figured they had until September to lose weight in the baby pool are a bit annoyed right now!

Congratulations! Wishing you both the very best.

Oh Gretchen, I'm so relieved to hear that you and Carson are both okay. I must say I was more than a little worried when I read about your pre-eclampsia (sp?) diagnosis on the pregnant/nusring forum, but I had really hoped it wouldn't come to this. It must have been terribly frightening for you and your family. I'm just glad that the worst seems to be behind you now and you can be free to get to know your new little angel. Congratulations and take care!

Beverly

Oh Gretchen!
Congratulations on making it through such a tough delivery and such a traumatic experience!
I'm so happy to hear that Carson is going to be OK. It's a tough fight when they have to come so early...you still had so far to go.

Take care of yourself and your new family,
and then come back here and fill us in.
Sending all my love and positive thoughts,
xoxoxo
Linda

GRETCHEN!!!!!! OH MY GOSH!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, girl!!!!! Aww, you sweetheart, I'm so sorry you had to go through all that -- it sounds absolutely terrifying. How's Jeremy holding up? Now you both have beautiful baby boy who's going to get all kinds of extra special TLC before you bring him home to spoil him rotten! Welcome to the world, Carson!! Wow. I can't wait to talk to you and hear how you're doing!! I don't want to bother you....when can I call??

YAY!!! Gretchen had a baby!! Gretchen had a baby!!

These are for you, dear wonderful Gretchengirl:

Congratulations! I'm sorry the birth was so scary! But I am so happy to hear Carson is strong and doing well. Make sure to take good care of yourself so you are healthy and strong when Carson comes home! ((((HUGS))))

Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy! I'm sorry it was so darn traumatic for you and your family. Those few weeks in the NICU will fly by and before long he'll be big enough to go home with you.

I posted congrats on the other board but I'll post it here as well.

Welcome to the world Carson. May you and his recovery times be quick and your family reunited ASAP.

omgoodness gretchen! first congrats! i hope everything goes well with the recovery for you and baby carson.