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Monica Lorraine Manak
12/18/2007
5:13 PM
6lbs 6 oz
19 inches
Monica was born via c-section on Tuesday, December 18th. I went in for my 37 week checkup to learn I was already dilated to 6 centimeters and Monica was still breech. The amniotic fluid levels were too low to attempt to turn Monica from the outside and my doctor was very concerned that if my water broke Monica's feet would come right out causing the umbilical cord to get wedged in beside the rest of her body in which case they would have to do an emergency c-section and have only seconds to get Monica out without her being damaged. So, my doctor felt it would be safest to just do a regular c-section later that day. As it turned out the majority of the cord was down by her feet, so my doctor's fears would probably have become reality had we not proceeded with the c-section.
We are so blessed to have Monica here! She is perfectly healthy and was able to come home with me from the hospital after only 3 days!!! We have our Christmas baby! She's a WONDERFUL nurser and is very content...even around her new big brother, Christopher! Christopher has been great around her..."gently" rubbing her head and examining her ears. :) I am not allowed to hold Christopher anymore even to put him in his crib, so that's been hard for both of us. He also doesn't really get the concept that "Mommy's tummy hurts" so even sitting with him can only last a couple of seconds.
Jason's family arrived yesterday for Christmas and it's wonderful to have his Mom here to help with Christopher and Monica while I recover. Two of our friends, Leilani and Maureen have been lifesavers for us before Jason's Mom arrived. They dropped everything to come and take shifts with Christopher while Monica, Jason and I were in the hospital. A very special thank you to them both! Jason also completed his last final yesterday...so now we can hopefully all relax for Christmas!
Due to the timing of Monica's birth, I plan to just send out a merged Christmas Card and Birth Announcement...sometime during the Christmas Season! So, to all of our dear friends, we wish you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!!!
6lbs 6 oz
19 inches
Monica was born via c-section on Tuesday, December 18th. I went in for my 37 week checkup to learn I was already dilated to 6 centimeters and Monica was still breech. The amniotic fluid levels were too low to attempt to turn Monica from the outside and my doctor was very concerned that if my water broke Monica's feet would come right out causing the umbilical cord to get wedged in beside the rest of her body in which case they would have to do an emergency c-section and have only seconds to get Monica out without her being damaged. So, my doctor felt it would be safest to just do a regular c-section later that day. As it turned out the majority of the cord was down by her feet, so my doctor's fears would probably have become reality had we not proceeded with the c-section.
We are so blessed to have Monica here! She is perfectly healthy and was able to come home with me from the hospital after only 3 days!!! We have our Christmas baby! She's a WONDERFUL nurser and is very content...even around her new big brother, Christopher! Christopher has been great around her..."gently" rubbing her head and examining her ears. :) I am not allowed to hold Christopher anymore even to put him in his crib, so that's been hard for both of us. He also doesn't really get the concept that "Mommy's tummy hurts" so even sitting with him can only last a couple of seconds.
Jason's family arrived yesterday for Christmas and it's wonderful to have his Mom here to help with Christopher and Monica while I recover. Two of our friends, Leilani and Maureen have been lifesavers for us before Jason's Mom arrived. They dropped everything to come and take shifts with Christopher while Monica, Jason and I were in the hospital. A very special thank you to them both! Jason also completed his last final yesterday...so now we can hopefully all relax for Christmas! Due to the timing of Monica's birth, I plan to just send out a merged Christmas Card and Birth Announcement...sometime during the Christmas Season! So, to all of our dear friends, we wish you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!!!
5 comments:
Oh, Christen, she's *beautiful!!* I wish I could just snuggle that little fuzzy head! :) Do give her a kiss for me, and take your time so you have a good recovery!
Love to all of you, from all of us!
~Mackenzie and family
hey, its ciarina (dayman's wifey) just wanted to tell you your new baby girl is beautiful! im glad that everything went smoothly and you guys caught it in time.. i had a similar situation with my daughter except i wasnt dilated.. she was breech and born by emergency c-section at 37 weeks as well. its very scary, but thankfully it turned out great!!! merry christmas and happy new year with your pretty lil bundle of joy!!!!! and ill be back on wow some day soon after my son gets here.. :) take it easy!!
We love you Monica, Christopher, Christen and Jason! You are a beautiful family, and we are so blessed to have you as friends. Looking forward to our little girls playing together!
-Leilani and Shane
Hey Christen--and Jason too!
What a beautiful addition to your family. I'm sorry to hear you had to have a C-section; still, everyone obviously came through happy and healthy, so all's well that ends well! :)
Wish I could see you guys. Christen, I'll be praying for a quick recovery. Take it easy--let your Prince treasure you as he always does. :)
Give the kids a kiss for me.
Love and prayers,
Christine
P.S. Merry Christmas!!!
Hey, Jason old buddy... you have a beautiful family. Congratulations on your new daughter, and belated Merry Christmas.
Lamont
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