Wow, thanks so much guys!
Sorry it's taken me so long to get in here and check this thread... you'll understand when I tell you why. Not sure how much to tell everyone about what happened to me because I might put people off having kids forever
... (I"ll put the full version on LJ for those with strong stomachs). But to sum up, I had a beautiful, uneventful 7 hour labour and natural delivery ---- followed by an unexpected and massive internal haemorrage from a prolapsed uterus.
I lost 80% of my blood and was rushed to Intensive Care on life support, intubated with machines breathing for me. I was in ICU for two days hooked up to wires and monitors until I could see my bubba again
But after a week in hospital recovering (and 8 blood transfusions!) I am on the road to recovery again and my beautiful daughter and I are making up for lost time.
Her name is
Scarlett Jade Allason.
Scarlett after Scarlett O'Hara from Gone with the Wind (one of my favourite movies); Jade is Dale's pick, and Allason is a family name. She has gorgeous strawberry blond hair (?! - a huge surprise!). I know I am biased but she is the most precious thing I've ever seen.
It is the most indescribable feeling, totally amazing. Parenting itself is a challenge; she's a bit of a handful at night but we're getting there.... my legs are letting me down a lot and I tire very easily but as I get my strength back it's getting easier, each day is better. Pics to follow very shortly!
First day... sleeping it off!
Loves her baths with dad
Hello!
Prettiest girl in the whole wide world
First family pic!