I'm glad everything is ok. I always want to know with an event that is planned so far in advance and came a little earlier than planned, what the biggest/funniest/unexpected thing that occurs as a result. No diapers in the house? The nursery not painted? Ext.

Congratulations!! Glad to hear everyone is doing ok. Blessings to you!

Gretchen, congratulations to you & Jeremy! I will say an extra prayer for your darling boy tonight. Please take good care of yourself! We love ya!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I am so glad your bundle of joy is finally here!!! I'll say a prayer that he grows big and strong and gets to come home soon!!!!!

Congrats to you all!

Gretchen - I am so happy to hear that you and your beautiful son Carson are doing okay after such a traumatic experience. It is excellent that he does not need life support - he's a strong one! God bless you both and I will keep your little one in my prayers.

All the best

Amanda x

congrats on the birth of your very special little boy. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations. Welcome, Carson!

Hope everyone is well, Gretchen.

Congratulations Gretchen! Sorry you are having a rough start as a mommy! Lots of grow healthy and strong vibes for Carson.

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GRETCHEN!! I"m so sorry to hear you had to go through all of that. So scary. I know he'll be a happy and healthy baby and you and your hubby with be great parents. i'll keep you guys in my prayers. Keep us updated, kay? :

Congrats! I had the same experience with my first. I went to my 36 wk appt in the afternoon, had my BP taken (it had been FINE the whole pregnancy) - was rushed to the hospital and 3 hours later I was having an emergency c-section due to pre-e. It was mind boggling and so scary. Our DD was 4 weeks early and 5 pds, 7 oz - she spent 6 days in the NICU. The hardest part was leaving the hospital without her - I so know how you are feeling.

But you know, for a preemie, he's a good weight and they really do gain quickly once they get going - he'll be home before you know it!

It's not the birth you planned and it's traumatic - I had a hard time coming to grips with it for a while...but, the MOST IMPORTANT thing is that YOU are okay and your baby is okay. Sometimes, it doesn't really matter how they get here, just that they GET here and are healthy!

Take care of yourself - get sleep and concentrate on recovering and just staring at your new baby boy as much as possible. He'll be home to enjoy that beautiful new room soon!

If you need to chat with someone that has been there - let me know and I'll give you my email address!

((((HUGS)))) Hang in there - it's going to be okay!!

Congratulations Gretchen, I'm glad you are both okay, I will keep Carson in my prayers.

Gee, take a few days away from the board and all sorts of crazy things happen. I am sorry your birth experience was so traumatic. From my time spent working in NICU, your baby Carson will be one of the big boys...No little two pounder here. He'll be the rugged quarterback in no time. Thoughts and prayers to you all...can hardly wait to see the pics of this precious precious little boy! Keep us posted, grab rest when you can and we will be thinking of you all.

God Bless baby Carson!

Gretchen ~ how about an update? How much weight has Carson gained? When is his anticipated release date? How are you (and Jeremy) doing? Pictures?