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True_Texan posted:
Short: Jocelyn Grace born 7/9/10 at 6:04 pm. 5lbs, 3oz and 18.5 inches long.

I went into the hospital on Thursday after my Dr found protein in my urine at my regular appointment that morning. He diagnosed me with mild pre-e and was planning on sending me home Friday afternoon until I mentioned that I had an uncomfortable feeling in my chest. With that new symptom he changed the diagnosed me with severe pre-e and decided it would be best for me to deliver my little girl. She was born via c-section later that day.

It was pretty scary at first and the next BP reading they took after telling me that went sky-high. I managed to relax enough that my BP came back down a bit. The discomfort I had was pretty mild so I was afraid that I'd made a big deal out of nothing until the nurse told me that shortly after making the decision to deliver the results on my 24 urine protein test came back and that if I had gone home they would have been calling me to come back in.

Little Jocelyn came out perfectly healthy, even though she was a month early and a little on the small side. She didn't have to spend any time in the NICU, thank God!!! Since delivering my BP has been much better and so far the recovery process from the c/s hasn't been as bad as I anticipated.

Thanks for all the prayers over the last few days ladies. I've definitely seen God's hands in how everything went down.
Sarah(24) DH(25) ~1, Jocelyn Grace due August 7th, 2010~
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UGAmomof2 responded:
OMG Sarah, I am so glad that I was able to get on today and see this!!! Super glad you and Jocelyn are okay!!!! I know that had to be scary, but glad that she is doing great!! God is soooo good isn't he????

Remember to keep posting here. We are turning this board into a baby board...so any new mommy questions, be sure to post here. Now get some pics up so we can see her..lol!! Tons of hugs and prayers!!!
Nicki(35) DH(35) DS(10) DD(2) THANK YOU LORD DD2-EDD 08/18/10 (PINK TEAM) CLOMID BABY (C9)- MADISON GRACE. blog:onelittletwolittlethree.blogspot.com
 
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WorryGirl80 responded:
Congratulations Sarah on your new baby girl. It sounds like you and Jocelyn are doing great even with her being a month early. May God continue to bless your family.
Teresa(30), DH(48), MC 1/5/07, DS 7/16/08, EDD 8/20/10 It's a Girl! Emma
 
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True_Texan replied to UGAmomof2's response:
Nicki,

Yes, God really is great!! My Dr said I'm already doing much better. Jocelyn is still doing great, but she has to stay in the hospital until she stops losing weight or gains a little bit of it back. Other than that she is doing fantastic. No breathing problems, no jaundice or anything like that. I also got some pictures to share with all of you ladies. I know I'm a little biased but I think she's the most beautiful baby there is!








Sarah(24) DH(25) ~1, Jocelyn Grace due August 7th, 2010~
 
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UGAmomof2 replied to True_Texan's response:
She is VERY beautiful!!! An angel!!!! Tons of hugs and def. keep me posted!!! Praying that you both have a fast recovery and can go home soon!!!
Nicki(35) DH(35) DS(10) DD(2) THANK YOU LORD DD2-EDD 08/18/10 (PINK TEAM) CLOMID BABY (C9)- MADISON GRACE. blog:onelittletwolittlethree.blogspot.com
 
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WorryGirl80 replied to True_Texan's response:
Awww. She is a cutie. I hope you get to take her home very soon.
Teresa(30), DH(48), MC 1/5/07, DS 7/16/08, EDD 8/20/10 It's a Girl! Emma
 
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booklvr04 replied to WorryGirl80's response:
What a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations! I'm so sorry about the whole ordeal that you had to go through, but so happy that Jocelyn and you are both doing well! Take care!
Emily(31); DH(31) - After 4 failed IUI's we conceived on our own prior to our IVF cycle! EDD of Alexander Edward - 8/29/2010 Praise God! Next Appt: GTT - 6/10/10
 
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AFP07 replied to True_Texan's response:
Sarah,

How scary, but God was in control!!!!! She's BEAUTIFUL!!!! Take care of yourself and get as much rest as you can - let others do things for you...you just had a baby AND major abdominal surgery...takes time to heal.

Bless you and your little princess!!!
Rhonda (28) FINALLY conceived by the Grace of God, 2 rounds of Clomid, and lucky 13! Alexander Penn (EDD 8/9/10 but c/s at 39wks) http://thepuckettlife.blogspot.com
 
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Taylove11 replied to booklvr04's response:
Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear that you and Jocelyn are doing well. I hope that you recover quickly and that she is able to go home soon. She is a beautiful baby girl.

Best wishes!
Taryn(22), DH (29). PCOS and MFIF. Expecting our first bundle of joy after trying for 13 months! EDD 8/08/2010. HR on 6/29, 159 BPM. Pink team!
 
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nicccox replied to Taylove11's response:
Ohhhhh Congrats sooo super cute.. glad allis okay with you an the little one.. an yes I cried....


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