On Monday afternoon at 3:41PM, we welcomed the first of the Starfish twinblings! We will refer to her as “Baby Star Light” on Hellobee.
On Sunday evening, I went in for an induction after Baby Star Light’s growth had become even more restricted. She was born weighing 5 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. The labor process was relatively easy and quick, and Baby Star Light was born on only the fourth push.
However, as my doctor tried to get the placenta out, things took a very scary and rough turn. The placenta got stuck in my uterus, and after unsuccessful intervention after Baby Star Light’s delivery, the decision was made to admit me to the operating room for an emergency D&C to try to get the placenta out. I don’t remember very much of the next few hours, but the bottom line is that the doctors were still unable to fully retrieve the placenta from my uterus. I also lost a great deal of blood during the procedures.
This has all meant a difficult recovery process for me. The day after delivery, my blood loss had gotten to such a poor state that a blood transfusion was necessary. I honestly don’t remember very much of the day after Baby Star Light’s birth because I was very sick and discombobulated. Yesterday, the decision was made to do some testing (ultrasound and MRI) to determine the current state of the placenta. A high risk doctor has been consulted and today the decision was made to start me on methotrexate to try to kill off the remaining living cells of the placenta. I am being watched extremely carefully, but we are feeling relieved today that we finally received clearance to finally check out of the hospital this afternoon.
Mr. Starfish and I are trying to focus on our precious little baby girl as we work through these post-delivery complications. She is totally and completely worth all of the complications, and thankfully she has passed all of her tests with flying colors and is a favored baby in the nursery due to her calm and sweet demeanor. We can’t wait to take her home today and get into a rhythm as a new family!
watermelon / 14467 posts
Congratulations on your sweet girl! I’m sorry you had such scary complications. I hope your recovery is smooth.
blogger / nectarine / 2600 posts
Congratulations on your new sweet girl and wow what a scary experience. I hope they can get rid of the extra placenta soon.
pomegranate / 3779 posts
Congratulations! She is beautiful. I hope your recovery is smooth from here on out.
nectarine / 2771 posts
What a scary experience! Hopefully your recovery goes well going forward
She is adorable – congratulations!!
pomegranate / 3595 posts
Congrats! So glad you are both okay! Sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery!!
blogger / cherry / 174 posts
Congratulations, what a beautiful baby girl! I hope you do not have any more complications with your recovery and are able to rest.
pomelo / 5621 posts
Congrats! Hopefully the rest of your recovery is uneventful.
grapefruit / 4923 posts
congratulations! i hope everything with the placenta resolves itself soon.
grapefruit / 4717 posts
Congratulations! She’s beautiful! I hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly.
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Congratulations!! Yeah. The real fun begins now. Take care of yourself. Sleep, your job is to sleep and rest and feed the baby. Nothing else!
grapefruit / 4045 posts
Congratulations!! She’s beautiful. I’m wishing you the best recovery possible. So sorry you’ve had these complications.
hostess / cantaloupe / 6486 posts
Congrats! She’s gorgeous! Praying for answers and a healthy recovery!
pomegranate / 3225 posts
Congrats, she is beautiful!
blogger / apricot / 431 posts
Congrats! Hoping for the best with your recovery! Glad you have the sweetest gift to get you through!
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
congratulations! what a scary aftermath! hoping for a quick and easy recovery!
pear / 1986 posts
Congratulations! Wishing you an easy recovery from here on out! And what a wonderful Mother’s Day gift!!
guest
Congratulations! Your story has been so fascinating to follow, and I have read every post. Thank you for posting this update. I wish you a quick recovery and peaceful homecoming. Enjoy that beautiful baby girl! You are going to make an amazing mother! Happy Mother’s Day!
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Congrats she is beautiful! Happy Mother’s Day! I’m sorry to hear about the complications but so happy you have a little squish to hold this Mother’s Day! It sure doesn’t come easy for you guys and your strength is amazing!!
blogger / pomegranate / 3491 posts
Congrats!! Wishing you only easy recovery from here on out and you’re able to enjoy the calm of one baby before meeting her twinbling soon!!
cherry / 189 posts
congrats!!! so excited and happy for the two (three!) of you
blogger / apricot / 367 posts
Congrats to your family! She is beautiful! Hope everything goes smoothly and quickly for your recovery.
blogger / pear / 1563 posts
Congratulations! I’m so sorry for the complications, but love your spirit and acknowledgement that it’s all worth it!
So excited to see more of your sweet girl!
pineapple / 12053 posts
Congrats! Glad you’re doing better and get to go home.
blogger / apricot / 250 posts
Congratulations! She is beautiful!
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
Hope everything is going well for you! Ive been watching for an announcement of twinbling #2!
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She’s so cute!