princess rose

[Messybrownhair 251]

You're calling the baby Princess? or is that a nickname?

Its actually a popular name in the Philippines.. I went to school with 3 girls named Princess. I never realized it was even odd here in the US until I moved here.

Anyway, congrats Darren and Gretchen! All the best to you and your new family! I am just beginning my journey to motherhood and still have a long way to go.. keep us updated on princess rose and hope Gretchen recovers quickly.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Thats too bad to have a c section at her age... But anyway congrats and baby is always a blessing. You are both blessed.

What is that supposed to mean? There's nothing wrong with having a birth that way. Women of small bone structure sometimes cannot deliver vaginally. My son would not enter the birth canal because of my small bone structure. He swallowed meconium and the heart rate plummeted on the fetal heart monitor.

It's not "too bad" for a woman to have a c-section. It's a way for her and her child to have a life together.

Darren - her recovery will only be slightly longer than with a vaginal birth. Her tummy area will be very sore and she'll need to keep it covered when she bathes. She'll have lifting restrictions for a short period of time. It's really not that bad. And the good news is her bottom won't be hurting.

Edited July 6, 2012 by Rebecca Jo

[Mogambi 96]

Congrats to you both. My niece to be is named Princess. Very common name there.

[TiklingGuy 211]

He swallowed meconium and the heart rate plummeted on the fetal heart monitor.

I have seen that with my job. That is a serious life threatening situation. Was he in he ICU for awhile? I delivered a baby in the field that had inhaled meconium. Since her heart rate was below 60 we had to do CPR. That was a scary call. My heart rate was elevated and that NEVER happens to me on the ambulance.

Congrats Darren! I wish good health for your newborn and Gretchen!

[JoBri 545]

Congratulations to you both. Our baby was delivered by C-section too, 2 years ago this month on the 16th, and she did well. God bless you all, and enjoy all these days.

[Andy-n-Maricar 6]

Congratulations to both of you!!

[Loolie 56]

What is that supposed to mean? There's nothing wrong with having a birth that way. Women of small bone structure sometimes cannot deliver vaginally. My son would not enter the birth canal because of my small bone structure. He swallowed meconium and the heart rate plummeted on the fetal heart monitor.

It's not "too bad" for a woman to have a c-section. It's a way for her and her child to have a life together.

Darren - her recovery will only be slightly longer than with a vaginal birth. Her tummy area will be very sore and she'll need to keep it covered when she bathes. She'll have lifting restrictions for a short period of time. It's really not that bad. And the good news is her bottom won't be hurting.

I say its too bad bcoz of the recovery...i am not against c section...if thats how the baby and mother can be saved why not...I was the same size with gretchen when i had vaginal delivery with my first born thats why i kinda felt bad for her that she will have c section...taking care of the baby while recovering from c section plus still adjusting the life in US and the married life at a very young age...i would think it can be overwhelming sometimes. thats why i said its too bad. But hey maybe its not too bad for both of them thats just what i think now if you think theres something wrong with what i think oh well thats too bad.

[caelo 3]

Congratulations!!! What a blessing! Hoping for the fastest recovery for Grechen.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

I have seen that with my job. That is a serious life threatening situation. Was he in he ICU for awhile? I delivered a baby in the field that had inhaled meconium. Since her heart rate was below 60 we had to do CPR. That was a scary call. My heart rate was elevated and that NEVER happens to me on the ambulance.

Congrats Darren! I wish good health for your newborn and Gretchen!

Thanks for asking about my son. As soon as he was born, they put a long tube down his throat and sucked everything out. I have it on video and it was much scarier in retrospect than while it was happening. There was no "baby cry" right away.

Today, he's a very healthy normal 24 year old college grad, looking for work!

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

I say its too bad bcoz of the recovery...i am not against c section...if thats how the baby and mother can be saved why not...I was the same size with gretchen when i had vaginal delivery with my first born thats why i kinda felt bad for her that she will have c section...taking care of the baby while recovering from c section plus still adjusting the life in US and the married life at a very young age...i would think it can be overwhelming sometimes. thats why i said its too bad. But hey maybe its not too bad for both of them thats just what i think now if you think theres something wrong with what i think oh well thats too bad.

I tell you what will make a c-section mom feel a whole lot worse than pain from her incision. That's people implying or saying that there was something "wrong" with how she gave birth.

Since you didn't have a c-section, you're actually not a very good judge of recovery from it. It's really not that difficult.

[RK_and_Inday 10]

thanks one and all. Update: 3:30 MST, going in for C-section. baby just will not come naturally. Good news is baby Princess WILL be born today....

Darren and Gretchen - Prayers, blessings, and many congrats to you both and baby Princess! --RK&Inday

[bowgirl 8]

I tell you what will make a c-section mom feel a whole lot worse than pain from her incision. That's people implying or saying that there was something "wrong" with how she gave birth.

Since you didn't have a c-section, you're actually not a very good judge of recovery from it. It's really not that difficult.

I agree with you. I gave birth twice through C-sec. First with my daughter born in the Philippines and I went back to work after 3 weeks. Second was with my son born in Las Vegas. They operated on Wednesday and I went grocery shopping on Saturday while he was still in NICU since he was a preemie, and taking care of him was just all on me and my husband because his relatives are in Buffalo so there was no other help. I think the recovery depends on the person and how she's taking and handling it. The first 2 days were painful but after that, I went back to my normal activities minus heavy lifting.

[Loolie 56]

I tell you what will make a c-section mom feel a whole lot worse than pain from her incision. That's people implying or saying that there was something "wrong" with how she gave birth.

Since you didn't have a c-section, you're actually not a very good judge of recovery from it. It's really not that difficult.

Dont get too emotional about what i said just bcoz you had a c section. Dont bring your frustration here. Who would want to have a c section if they can help it. Just be happy that our babies are healthy. You dont really need to make such a big deal about what i said bcoz the post wasnt meant for you. now snap out of it and move on. Im outta here

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

Dont get too emotional about what i said just bcoz you had a c section. Dont bring your frustration here. Who would want to have a c section if they can help it. Just be happy that our babies are healthy. You dont really need to make such a big deal about what i said bcoz the post wasnt meant for you. now snap out of it and move on. Im outta here

Um.

People don't usually have c-sections unless they can't help it.

Like Gretchen.

Upon whom I am anxiously awaiting word.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Dont get too emotional about what i said just bcoz you had a c section. Dont bring your frustration here. Who would want to have a c section if they can help it. Just be happy that our babies are healthy. You dont really need to make such a big deal about what i said bcoz the post wasnt meant for you. now snap out of it and move on. Im outta here

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