My precious little princess has arrived..
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Topic: My precious little princess has arrived..
Posted By: KH25
Subject: My precious little princess has arrived..
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:41pm
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Hi all, yes you read it right, I have had my precious little bundle!!! Ashleigh Grace arrived on Monday at 12.23am, weighing a whopping 890 grams (just under 2 pounds) and 34.5 cm long. Delivered at 26 weeks gestation. She is doing really really well in Neonatal and breathing on her own which is really good. She is so tiny but just so perfect. I was only discharged this evening and it is quite upsetting to come home without her but I know she is in the best possible place with amazing staff. She will have to stay in Neonatal for around 3 months give or take so it is going to be very trying for us and I obviously won't be around much but will pop in when I can!
So anyway i was complaining on Thursday about having "braxton hicks" which weren't at all! My midwife told me to meet her at Middlemore and they examined me (I was 3cm dilated) and scanned me and she was head down and very very low. To cut a long story short, they pumped me full of drugs to try and stop the labour and also gave me steriods to help her lungs develop. I basically laboured right through the weekend, going down to delivery 3 times before there was no stopping her on Monday. Very painful - couldn't imagine giving birth to a 10 pounder!!!! Well have to go and express now  ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:45pm
OMG Kelly - pleased to hear all is well. I cant believe my eyes. Pleased to hear all is well and a big Congratulations.... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:46pm
Awwwww Kelly 
Hope Ashleigh grows to be a big, strong healthy kid! I don't know anything about Neonatal but breathing on her own is a huge feat! (my friends baby was born at 28wks gest. and had oxygen for 3 weeks) All the best for the coming weeks and if you need to talk you know where we are!! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:47pm
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Oh and CONGRATUALTIONS!!
That is after I got over the shock of a Ashleigh being born so early!!!!!!  ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com">
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Posted By: ooEvaoo
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:54pm
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Awwwww congratulations on your very early arrival. The team at middlemore are awesome. A few years ago my sister's gave birth prematurely I think it was earlier then your 26/27 weeks. She was so tiny and so perfect. Sadly, she became one of God's Angels at 2 days old. But we know that she's in a better place and that she is watching from heaven, and strangely enough family members have had dreams about her over the years, so we even know what she'd look like if she was older (well what she'd look like at around 7). In this day premature babies have a much higher chance of surviving and I'm sure you're little girl will be a fighter. Just remember we are all here for you, and you, baby and your family are in our prayers.
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 8:55pm
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OMG I wasn't sure I was reading that right!!!! I did wonder what was up though when you went very quiet following your post!
Congratulations on your little girl being here and that is awesome that she is doing so well. Ashleigh will be in great hands in the neonatal unit, Brendan's cousin is a neonatal nurse at National Woman's. PS: guess this resolves which one of us is going to give birth first! 
And remember if you need to unload you have lots of ears here to listen! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 9:00pm
| oh wow how scary for you guys and exciting to have your baby here. Do they know why you went into prem labour? I really know what you mean about leaving your baby at the hospital, its not the way things are suppose to happen but yeah she is in the best possible care. I remember driving home from the hospital with no baby in my tummy or in the car and thinking how strange it felt and wrong too. And they look so helpless in the incubators, I remember the nurse hitting kobes head as she put him back in and i just about punched her. My stepbrother had a wee boy at 26 weeks and you wouldnt even know it, he is now 4 and is not slow in developement or anything just a little smaller. Good luck with everything, it will no doubt be a rocky road for a while but totally worth it. Keep us up to date when you can. |
Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 9:26pm
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OMG too. Wow! Thats awesome she was breathing on her own. I really feel for you as my boys were in neonats for 8.5 weeks so I can understand the emotions ...oh and dont get me started on the expressing issues lol. A friend of mine had a boy around the 800gram weight too, also 26 weeker and hes nearly four now and going forward in leaps and bounds.
So is she having CPAP at all? Isnt it weird when they feed them will the big amounts of 1ml to start with. Anyway will stop my ramblings. All the best and keep us posted  ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 9:43pm
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Oh wow! Congratulations! All the best for the next few months ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 9:46pm
congrats 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 10:28pm
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Wow. What a stunning post ! I wondered where you'd gone, figured you were busy with other things, but didn't cross my mind straight away you might've gone into labour ! Congrats on your wee girl though, so glad to hear she is breathing on her own, and lots of for you both - I am sure she will pull through just fine. I'm curious too though, in a good way (?), as to why you went into labour so early? Regardless, glad you both came through it! ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
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Posted By: jdjzmum
Date Posted: 21 June 2006 at 10:39pm
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OMG, wow, congrats and its fantastic news that ur little princess is breathing on her own. I know all about being in neonatal unit, scary but the support in there is incredible. Look after yourself won't you, and if u need to vent, we are all here for you, remember that aye. Every day gets easier but if you have a bad day, don't take it too hard. She's a little battler!!! Hugs to you, Gaye ------------- Gaye  
 
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 6:32am
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oh my goodness Kelly, Congratulations and welcome wee Ashleigh! Wow you have a little fighter there, she sounds like she is doing really well! You take care and big hugs. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: stevie_88
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 7:28am
Oooh made me cry AGAIN when I read this great post! Congratulations on the safe arrival of you baby girl. I hope everything works out great for the next few weeks. You can now change your ticker and wait for the first birthday.  Big hugs and congrats!------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Millie1976
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 8:03am
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Congratulations on the arrival of your baby girl - I am sure that Ashleigh will be well looked after in Neonatal ------------- Sebastien 2 years old Olivier 3 3/4 years old |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 8:19am
Congrats on the arrival of your little one 
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Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 8:25am
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Thanks all, just about to head off to the hospital.
No they aren't sure why she arrived early, they did the usual tests to see if I had any infections or anything but everything came back clear. They have sent the placenta off aswell but I just have a feeling that I won't get any answers and it will be "one of those things"! Marlene, yes she is on CPAP (breathing aide) and they were giving her 1ml every 6 hours but she was spitting up a little when I left last night so they may have to stop that for a little while! Anyway have to go express again and then leave! Thanks for all your good wishes, its great to have support from you guys! ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 9:06am
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Oh wow Kelly! Congratulations on the arrival of little Ashleigh.
She obviously couldn't wait to meet you guys huh? My best wishes to you and your family, my thoughts will be with you over the coming weeks. I'm looking foward to hearing all about your little star! (when you have time )
Remember to take care of yourself too! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 9:36am
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Wow! (seems to be the common sentiment here, but it's appropriate!) Congratulations Kelly on the safe arrival of your little princess!
Welcome to the world, Ashleigh! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 9:40am
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Yep look after yourself Kelly and your precious little family. My godson was born at 29 weeks and it's amazing what strong fighters they are even though they look so teeny. He's now 9mths old and you'd never know he arrived so early ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Alan & Bubbles Mummy
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 10:50am
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I htink i have to go with everyone else oh wow congrats on you persious bunddle hope she keep's growing and doing well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 10:59am
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Congratulations Kelly on the addition of Ashleigh Grace to your family. All hopes, prayers and best thoughts are with you over the next months as she grows bigger, stronger and louder.
Remember, if there is anything that you need or want to have a grump or brag about, we're all here...possibly a lot more and for longer than we should be.
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Posted By: kellverona
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 11:46am
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Hope all goes well Keep us informed.
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 12:54pm
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Wow what a lovely tiny addition to your family. Congrats and hope all goes well for you all.
------------- Ann 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 1:04pm
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Congrats on her safe arrival, Kelly - that must've been scary but you've both pulled through!! She sounds like a little star already, doing well - our prayers and thoughts are with you over the next 3 months... hope you get a chance to do something for yourself inbetween expressing and visiting Neo-nats (far out you deserve a bit of pampering!) - let us all know on here if there's things that can be done to help, eh. oops... forgot to say first time - that's a really beautiful name you've given her. I love the names, love the spelling. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 1:12pm
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Congratulations Kelly! I'll be thinking of you both lots while she grows bigger and stronger!! Well done for coping so well, must have been a bit of a shock!
Best of luck with the expressing too.
And as Andie said, lovely name! |
Posted By: 2early
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 1:14pm
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Hay Kelly, congrats on your new arrival. My boy was born at 28 weeks so if you need anyone to talk to or ask any questions please let me know.
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 2:28pm
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Wow Kelly what a surprise!! I could not believe what I was reading!!! Congratulations!!!
We will pray that Ashleigh grows well. Hope she is a healthy and a happy little girl. Hugs to you and your family and love to little Ashleigh. Take care and keep us updated!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 4:09pm
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ah..yeah..wow!!
did abit of a double take there and had to read your post about 3 times!
i'm glad to hear she is doing well...breathing on her own, what a clever wee girl! i hope things continue to go well for you all over the next few months, keep your chin up and as the ladies have said, we are all here for you when you need us ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 4:51pm
| Congratulations Kelly. Thinking of you over the next month and wish you all the best. She sounds beautiful! |
Posted By: kasbee
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 4:53pm
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Wow like some of the other girls i thought i was reading it wrong, but no.
CONGRATULATIONS on your little girl hope all is well and she continues to do really well. My nephew was born at 34 weeks and i thought he was little at 4lb. She is a precious wee girl and my pray's are with you and your family. All the best and lots of ------------- Kelly, mother to 4 wonderful children. http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 22 June 2006 at 7:51pm
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I'm with all the other posts! Wow, congrats on your little battler! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: poppit
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 10:35am
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Congratulations on your early arrival Kells. Sending lots of hugs to you and baby Ashleigh so that she gets stronger every day and is home with you as soon as she is allowed
All the best ------------- Ava Renee Born 18.12.06 8lb15oz |
Posted By: Kelpa
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 4:32pm
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Oh I read that again and it made me cry again for some silly reason! Congratulations to you all!!
Welcome little Cherub!!! Take care...Look after yourselves!! -------------  
 
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Posted By: 98765
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 7:45pm
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congratulations on your wee girl. I love the name u have chosen its just beautiful ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 8:46pm
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congrats on your little buba my prays and thoughts are with u ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 23 June 2006 at 8:52pm
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Wow Kelly, I read this on NZWP and was so amazed. How is little Ashleigh doing now?? ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 24 June 2006 at 10:56am
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Thanks for all your thoughts and best wishes. Ashleigh is still doing really well, we are so proud of her! She is such a little trooper! Of course it is still early days and there is a very long hard road ahead of us but we are just taking each day at a time. My sister is making up a website for Ashleigh so I'll let you know the link once its finished. ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 26 June 2006 at 1:00pm
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Pleased to hear all is going well Kelly, look forward to the updates and pictures.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 27 June 2006 at 9:48am
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OMG Kelly congradulations and heaps of luv to your little bubs!!! I will pm you! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 27 June 2006 at 9:59am
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Oh yes and I also wanted to say my aunty had her baby at 25 weeks and one day! - a litle girl named Jayne. And she is 8 years old now and a real bright amazing little button, no one would ever even know she came early. We all joke about how she makes her own rules because she is so determined and feisty, and ofcourse she made her entry when SHE wanted to. She is a really spunky healthy little girl. I am sure your girl will turn out the same! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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