He’s here!
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Topic: He’s here!
Posted By: Tastic
Subject: He’s here!
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:07am
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Hi all. Trish's husband here.
Aidan Watton, born 26th November 2006, 5.15pm (NZTime).  26/40 premature. 2.5 pounds or 1135 grams for the metrically enlightened.
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. These forums confuse me. Anyway, off to see him now. Thanks for all your support. -Jamie. /edit Had best change my signature >.< |
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:14am
Awww wow congrats!!!! I hope all goes well 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:18am
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OMG I was so shocked to read this....I hope Trish and bubs are doing ok? All my love to them both! Big Big Hugs.....
Now grow and thrive little Aidan you can do it!!! |
Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:20am
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wow, so soon! big congrats to you trish and bailey. hope everything goes well. ------------- |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:32am
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Oh gosh! I hope Trish and babe (and Dad and Bailey) are doing ok. What a suprise!
Thinking of you guys
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Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:45am
| What a surprise hope mum and bubs are ok |
Posted By: ginger
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:45am
Congratulations and thinking of you all!!  I hope Trish and Aiden are well, and you're not feeling too wobbly in the legs after such a surprise Jamie!! ------------- Cuinn Lachlan 23.1.09 - 22:00 Antonia Helene 4.8.11 - 09:41 |
Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:52am
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Oh my goodness - how on earth... I am sitting here in complete shock.
Grow baby grow!! Biggest hugs to you and your family Trish. Hope you are ok. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:53am
 Hope all is well!! I too just got a shock as I was pretty sure it's much too early! Thinking of you!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 8:53am
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Congratulations on the early arrival of your little (very little) boy. All the best, I hope both you and him are doing well, and that he thrives and you can take him home soon. ------------- "> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 9:06am
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Trish Hope everything is all ok with you and Aiden. This has completly shocked me OMG that means I could give birth anytime from now on. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 9:08am
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Congratulations Watton Family and welcome to the world little Aiden!
Thinking of you all, grow little bubba!! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 9:09am
| Congrats Trish, Jamie and Bailey! looking forward to hearing all the details once you are up and running again. Whata surprise Trish! but i guess you guys were more surprised than any of us! Hope both mum and bubba are doing well! |
Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 9:34am
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Wow Trish and family, congratulations! Certainly is a shock to the system isn't it!! But he is a good size, they are always happy if they are over 1kg. And please please feel free to ask any questions you may have, you are going to have quite a rough couple of months coming up. Big hugs and stay strong vibes to you xx ------------- 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: hailstones
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 9:57am
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oh wow, soo early, Congrats trish and Jamie on the new addition to your family. Hope all is well with the both of you. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 10:49am
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A big surprise! Hope everything is well Trish, the last photo I saw of you was looking great. Now I'm dying to hear the story (when you're back of course). Congrats to you and the family -------------  |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 11:07am
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Oh wow! Congrats to you all.. I'm sure he will get the best possible care where he is, love and hugs to you all. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: tarshaa
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 11:25am
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Oh wow - how scary for you all! All the best wishes in the world to you all, Thanks for letting us know Jamie. Please, if oyu guys need anything, just let me know. I'm happy to watch Bailey for you, or drive places if need be. Congrats to the Watton family. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 11:37am
Gosh! 
Congratulations Trish and Jamie! Good luck with the journey ahead... may Aidan grow big and strong! PS: if you ever want a sister's perspective (my brother was born at 26.5/40) just ask. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 12:52pm
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oh wow congrats! might see you round nicu, im up there every couple of days visiting my nephew.
hope Aidan is doing well! |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 12:54pm
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whoa - i was like "What the?" when i saw the post. Congrats and wow. What a great weight for such a wee one - that should help him tremendously. All the best and take care. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 1:06pm
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Oh wow! Congratulations and all the best to you guys! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 1:36pm
Wow!!!! Congratulations to the Watton Family, all the very best Trish. Look forward to hearing all about it.
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 1:47pm
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OMG Congratulations. Thinking of you guys and hoping that Aiden gets big and strong and out of NICU A.S.A.P ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 1:59pm
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Thanks all for your kind wishes.
I've been to see them today and the news is all good. Hopefully today the tubes will be removed and he'll be breathing on his own. In the mean time here are some photos. Keep in mind that Trish (tastic) has tiny tiny hands. A word of warning, these photos may be a little unnerving for the medically squeamish. http://www.tnt.net.nz/aidan/ /edit Note my spelling error of 'Aidan' in the OP. Thanks again. -tarsi^ |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:01pm
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He looks quite filled out for such a little tiny one. Definitely a strong one! Here's hoping the time in NICU goes fast and he's home with you all soon.
Let me know if you need anything.
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:06pm
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Wow! congrats and hope you are all doing well. Big hugs to you all! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:09pm
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He is beautiful, by the way! Well done. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:34pm
Wow! Congrats Trish and family. That is a great weight and sounds like he's doing really well so far! Big hugs to you all and thanks Jamie for keeping us updated.  ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:41pm
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Ooh he is lovely.
Lots of love to you and your family little one! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 2:48pm
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wow, he's so tiny but so perfect! well done! best wishes to all of you. grow wee aidan, you can do it!! ------------- |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 3:04pm
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He is so perfect. Thinking of you. Hope the tubes can be removed asap. Hugs!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 3:13pm
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He is so little but still looks perfect. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 3:23pm
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Awww Trish he is GORGEOUS! Hope the tubes get taken out soon Big hugs from us all
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Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 3:35pm
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He is gorgeous! You still can't really understand how small they are from photos though, only when you see them in real life! Ashleigh wasn't intubated - she went onto CPAP straight away and seemed to do well so hopefully Aidan does too when they remove the tube. And its lovely that his eyes are open, Ashleigh's were still fused at birth and didn't open until she was around 2 weeks old! Wow those pics bring back sooo many memories! All the best guys, look forward to hearing the updates ------------- 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: Bombshell
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 4:41pm
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he looks gorgeous....and so much bigger than I thought he would be...he is ready to take on the world with those eyes wide open.
Hugs again to Trish and hope you are all coping ok! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 5:34pm
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wow!! i am also shocked! i haven't been here much lately and when i saw the this post i thought...huh?? trish wasn't that far along!
i hope that you are all doing well and aidan continues to grow and grow
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Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 5:41pm
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Wow He looks like a fighter.
all the best, thinking of you all Claire ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 5:52pm
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he is gorgeous, take care all of you and get stronger... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: lil_miss
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 6:50pm
| All the best for your early arrival.. From the photos you wouldnt know he was that early... :) Congratulations |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 7:53pm
| He looks just like a little doll (but a masculine boy doll!). |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 10:24pm
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Wow! Congratulations Trish and family- hes a gorgeous wee thing! Looking forward to hearing from you! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 27 November 2006 at 11:55pm
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Aw he is a cutie - and i was going to say the Same Kelly - he looks very good for being so early. Here's hoping that he's extubated and onto the CPAP as soon as he is ready. Very well filled out and all that too. Well done guys. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 8:17am
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Congratulations.
He just couldn't wait to meet you all
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 8:20am
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He's beautiful!! Well done little guy!! He is so just so perfect. Wow!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 9:01am
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Congrats!! i just couldnt get over how gorgous and healthy/big he looks!! he certainly looks like a fighter!
Congrats looking foward to seing photos of Aidan growing into a big boy
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 9:24am
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wow how did i miss this one hes looks so big congrats and hope hes getting stronger and stronger every day ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: shaz
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 9:45am
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WOW!!! Congratulations, he's beautiful. Great Big Hugs and best wishes to you all. |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 10:22am
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Wow, congrats to Trish and family! All the best little man - you look like a fighter, grow little one, grow
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Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 10:36am
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congrats, sending lots of growing vibes your way...he is a cutey and looks like a little fighter.
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 12:07pm
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Crikey .. couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this post!
Congratulations to you all, and the very best luck for the coming months while Aidan becomes a big strong bubba! ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 28 November 2006 at 8:16pm
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WELl only just come across this post - OMG!!!
Congrats Trish, Jamie, Bailey and welcome to the world little wee Aidan. Hope all is going well. Aidan is just adorable!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2three
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 7:10am
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Congrats Trish,Jamie,Bailey welcome to the world Aidan, hope everyone os well can't wait to see more photos ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 11:37am
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Hes so little but oh so cute
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Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 12:33pm
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So little but prefect. Hope alls is going well. ------------- Ann 
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 12:55pm
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Congrats and welcome little aiden hope all is well and aiden is thriving growing big and strong ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 2:28pm
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I missed this post..but when I did see it...I thought...nah cant be...really??
Wow what a surprise!! A big congratulations to you guys. He is beautiful...and does not look like he is only 26 weeks. Grow strong and healthy little Aidan!! Bug hugs from Maharaj Family!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 7:52pm
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Hey all Trish here,
Well what a rough few days! I'm home from the hospital - not that I wanted to leave :( heres the birth story: (its long sorry) My son Bailey woke at 3am and I gave him a bottle, got back to bed myself and next thing I was awoken with contractions, at 7am Bailey woke for the day and I got up with him, while changing him, I was getting more contractions and thought I had better start timing them, they were 5-8 minutes apart lasting 30-45sec. By 8am they were really painful so I tried to call out to Jamie but got no answer (he had a really bad headache and little had I know he had actually passed out/fainted!) 8.15am I decided to call my midwife who was concerned and thought she may need to call an ambulance (she was concerned as I had Bailey in 3 1/2 hours!) but she came and picked me up and took me to the hospital - Jamie who was unwell anyway had to stay at home with Bailey, got to the hospital at 9am where I was connected to the machines(sorry don't know what they are called but one was for Aidan's heartbeat and the other was to see if my uterus was actually contracting - which it was) they called the doctor who came and checked me and she got worried when I was 50% effaced (hadn't dilated though) she took swabs and bloods to send away to check for infection as that maybe causing my contractions. I was then given a shot of steroids (to help Aidan's lungs if he was born) and then they started on the tablets which are supposed to stop the labour.. I had 4 'quick acting' ones each 15 minutes apart, then 30 minutes I had a 'long acting' one, contraction slowed down, she then scanned me to see which way Aidan was presented (head down or up etc) He was bum first but she couldn't see his legs. about 30 minutes later the contractions started up again so they gave me another 'long acting tablet' to try to stop them again. at this stage they put a drip in my arm incase I needed any fluids/antibiotics etc she then said that I would probably end up having an c section due to them not knowing where his legs are, they gave me the gas/Entonox incase I felt like I needed it about 30 minutes later contractions were getting really bad and coming really fast, Doctor checks me again and I'm 5cm dilated!!! I asked for pain relief and she mentioned pethidine I said 'sure' (I was in pain due to being stuck to the bed because of the wires) She then said she would have to check with her supervisor as she doesn't want to give it if Ill be having him soon! well she went away and came back with an anesthesiologist to give me an epidural if I wanted (they didn't want to risk giving me the pethidine) I said YES! he started to talk to me about it and I keep having contractions, the doctor came in and he started to set the epidural set up but I keep having contractions, the doctor checked me again and I was FULLY DILATED! she started to panic! next thing I know I had... 2x hospital midwifes, my midwife, the doctor, the pediatrician and 6 nurses/doctors/midwifes from the neonatal unit in my room! she said 'let me know when you get the urge to push' I was like I really need to Poo! next thing my legs are up on stirrups and they are telling me to push! (at that stage I wasn't allowed the gas :( - I was in pain!) I started to push and everyone said I pushed really well - that was encouraging. All of a sudden I heard a thud on the floor! I automatically thought they had dropped Aidan! I SCREAMED! I looked up at the doctor and thought 'you dropped my baby you bitch' they were all like don't worry keep pushing! I was crying as I was thinking why aren't they picking him up off the floor! next thing I heard... 'I can see a foot!' and then... the pediatrician hand was 'up there' holding onto Aidan so my uterus wouldn't crush him (I tell you what... man they hurt more then anything!) 2 more pushes and Aidan was born. The only thing I remember was Aidan looking at me, 2 minutes my placenta was delivered (or should I say PULLED OUT!) Aidan was immediately put on machines as he had 'apparently' let out a little cry (I didn't hear it!) they wheeled him around to the side of the bed when my hand was placed on his head... then he was taken away! I found out afterwards what that thud was... I had pushed so hard it was my waters! not only had they hit the floor with a 'bang' but the doctor was fully covered as was the pediatrician! hahahaha :D his stats: Aidan Jake Watton born 26/11/06 at 5.15pm Weighing in at 1135g or 2lb 8oz Length 34cm or 13.385 inches Apgar Scores: 1min: 7 5mins: 9 He is still on the ventilator but they said that is normal! They cant give us an excate date but like they say we can only take one day at a time! Thank You EVERYONE for all your thoughts and kind words (yes Jamie's been ringing and telling me what you all have said - Its been cheering me up) I'm Doing as ok as can be expected considering whats happened! I really didn't want to leave the hospital today but I'm going up there first thing tomorrow to spend a couple of hours with him! |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:12pm
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Trish!! I dont really know what to say, but take care, stay strong and please do let us know how everything is going when you have the time. Hope that Aidan gets onto CPAP soon and grows big and strong!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:14pm
awwww that story makes me cry trish!! especially the last sentence
"they wheeled him around to the side of the bed when my hand was placed on his head... then he was taken away!!" how traumatic for you darl! big hugs!! so did jamie miss the whole thing??? aidan is gorgeous and sounds like he is doing really well, such a strong little fighter! i hope he can come home really soon and the time til he does just flies by ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:16pm
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big hugs trish so glad everything is going aswell as it can my thoughts and prayers are with yu and your familiy at this hard/but joyful time gotta say you were very brave and sounds like you have a fighter on your hands just hearing you brith storey brings me to tears again ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:21pm
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wow trish, that's amazing. it looks like you've got a wee fighter there. and what a good weight! it sounds like you did so well, even though it must have been terrifying for you.
we're all thinking of you and your family and hope everything goes well. ------------- |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:24pm
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Great to hear he is doing well. Sounds like it all happened so fast, bet that was scary! How have you found the NICU staff?
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:27pm
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wow, trish, you are amazing! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:35pm
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Trish good to hear everything is going good. Wow our first Feb baby already, and he is doing so well. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:46pm
| Sounds like an "exciting" day to say the leaast!! His AGPAR scores were pretty good for such a wee thing. here's hoping you get him home soon! |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 8:47pm
Yeah Im still in shock! my body went into shock so much I started vomitting after I had him! and then when they tryed to take blood they could 'find my veins' as they had 'shrunk'! it all happened so quick! Yeah the thing that was most upsetting was seeing him being wheeled away... at about 5.20pm I didnt get to see him untill 9.40pm! it was a very long night! |
jacks mum wrote:Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 9:11pm
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wow! i thought i'd check in on the pregnancy threads and just saw this! congrats and all the best, hope everything goes well, what a big suprise for you! the pics are lovely, he looks so healthy and cute!
take care |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 9:18pm
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Trish what is the set up there? in Palmy we have boarder mother rooms where the mums stay separate to the postnatal ward, and come and go as they please.. but they go there once they are discharged from postnatal.. then mothercraft rooms that mums move into just before they take babies home.
Although I guess you would possibly want to be home with wee Bailey anyway. The birth sounds very traumatic for you, here's hoping all the NICU staff there are nice and supportive (I bet they should be).. I know it sounds and seems so far away, but it will go by in a bit of a blur, weeks turn into months very quickly in places like that. The funniest thing is soon you'll be thinking "wow, he's getting so big!" yet everyone else who sees him will think he's tiny. It's definately no consolation at all, but you get to see him grow before your eyes. (That is my very favourite part of the job, seeing tiny helpless fragile babes turn into chubby bubbys). Take care and all the best, make sure to take care of yourself now, it's all too easy to get tired early on. I look forward to seeing pics of him as he grows bigger and stronger. Well done. ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 9:42pm
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Trish your a hero - what a shame Jamie couldnt be there with you when you had him, you are a brave lassy. Congrat's to you and Jamie. Take Care and rest up wont you. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 10:00pm
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Thanks for sharing your story Trish. What a scary time you guys have had. Thinking of you.
ps those apgar scores were really good. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 10:09pm
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thanks everyone, Ive put a few more photos onto the site...
http://www.tnt.net.nz/aidan/ Trish |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 10:10pm
That says it very well. Good to read your story, sounds like he just wanted to come and see what 2006 was all about. Hope the family is doing well with the sudden news. ------------- |
Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 10:16pm
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oh Wow I don't really know what to say. Congrats on your beautiful boy hope things go well from here on. I would have been so scared. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 29 November 2006 at 10:24pm
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Trish I have been wondering how you were coping and am so pleased to hear how well you seem to be doing. My thoughts are with you. Heres hoping he grows big and strong with each passing day.
All my love.... |
Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 2:44am
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Wow Trish what a hell of a birth story! Glad he arrived ok (if somewhat dramatically) and is doing well He should be very proud of his Mummy! ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 5:35am
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Well done Trish. What an amazing experience, oyu sound like you did amazingly in such a frightening situation.
Aiden is such a little darling, can't wait to watch him grow! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 7:57am
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Trish if you ever find out I'd be interested to know why you went into labour so early? ------------- |
Posted By: newmum
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 8:54am
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 9:21am
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I haven't been on here for a few days and just saw this post! Congratulations on the new arrival Trish - although early I hope he grows big and strong like his big brother. Big Big hugs
It must be soo difficult not having him home with you honey - hope he grows fast so you can have him home with you soon. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 9:30am
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Congrats again Trish and Jamie. Aiden is such a good weight for a 26-weeker, and his apgars are better than a lot of full termers which is awesome. Sending him some of my gremlins super-growing vibes... ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Vixsta
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 10:18am
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Well i missed the boat there a little thats the problem with only have access at work while not to busy...
CONGRATS GUYS
He is just beautiful didnt figure till Jamie sent me an email with the link Hope everything is going well and your new little man is home with you three in no time at all My thoughts are with you both Vix
PS: Had to laugh about you showering the Docs with your waters LOL (glad it was natural rater than C sec) ------------- 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 10:39am
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Oh wow, just caught up on this and read your birth story. Sounds like you did amazing and sounds like your little man is a real little battler! He is gorgeous! I love the pic of his little hand curled around your finger. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 10:53am
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I agree with Paws, sounds like you have a fighter on your hands. Hope you get to hold him in your arms and bring him home soon. ------------- ">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 11:39am
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Congrats Trish and family and thank you very much for sharing your story. I'm sitting here at work sobbing like a fool (luckily I'm on my own today!). It just brought back so many memories of when my best friend had her baby at 26 weeks (by CS due to IUGR). He's now a very healthy 14 month old.
I'm not sure where you are in NZ, but my mate had her baby in Chch NICU and the staff there were amazing and very supportive, couldn't have asked for better. Hope you have the same care. Be strong for your precious wee son
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 8:52pm
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It sounds like it all happened so quickly Trish. You and Aidan did soooo well. He's beautiful. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 30 November 2006 at 9:08pm
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Shivers up my spine reading the birth story Trish!!! It sounds like you coped really well with such a massive suprise.
Hope you get to cuddle your little man soon
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 10:46am
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Wow Trish....is all I can say!!
You are a strong/brave and amazing Woman
Keep being strong and sending Aidan healthy, strong vibes. He was a good weight for 26 weeks. He is just like his Mum I say...STRONG!! Big Hugs!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 11:04am
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Well done Trish - it can't have been easy for you and it sounds like you and Aidan are pulling through just nicely. All the best for these months ahead. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 10:24pm
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Thanks everyone for your kind words! We are doing 'ok' Aidan is a real fighter!
Toni_akl yep we are in chch too, the staff in NICU are great and very understanding of our needs! Dont think we could have asked for better! Aidan got the line out of his umbilical cord today so went onto his tummy for the first time! he must of liked it as he fell asleep straight away! he also got the 'long line' in (a drip in his arm which goes up the arm and into his chest just by his heart! so we had to leave for that!) otherwise he is doing well and they say hopefully we can hold him tomorrow! fingers crossed we can (well if I can handle it that is!) Trish |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 01 December 2006 at 10:53pm
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Aww he is such a dear wee soul. Congrats Trish sounds like a scary birth but you do so well (oww to the hands up there u poor thing).
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 8:47am
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good luck today trish....i hope you get to cuddle your wee man!
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Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 12:17pm
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Sounds like Aidan is doing well Trish. Oh and you'll LOVE your first cuddle, it is absolutely amazing!! Ashleigh loved it aswell and her sats and heartrate stabilised so well and she was so contented when we had cuddles Make sure you come back and let us know how it was!! Is he still on the ventilator or on CPAP 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: LockieandLiam
Date Posted: 02 December 2006 at 9:13pm
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Oh Trish I bet that first cuddle was just what the doctor ordered. Glad to hear little Aidan is doing well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 8:14am
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Trish I cant wait to hear how the cuddles went...mum worked in SCBU and NICU etc for a while and is an advocate of kangarooing and skin to skin cuddles so i do hope you and Aidan get to have heaps of those real soon!
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Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 10:04am
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Hey all, I got to hold him yesterday, not a kanga cuddle due to the venterlator but I still got to hold him!
It was SO HARD! I cryed the whole time 
Ive put a couple of photos up http://tnt.net.nz/aidan/ - HERE! Sorry about the quality of them, they took the photos for me as I didnt have the camera and when they printed them out they were only 3x4 (half a normal 6x4) on another note, we had a really bad day yesterday, not only was Aidan in NICU but Bailey was in ED hes been vomitting and had diaarohia since friday morning and not keeping anything dwon but even water!, so we took him to the hospital (on advice from the healthline)
Hes got that gastrointavitis (sp) again it wasnt bad enough(luckly) to keep him in there so mum has taken him back to her house for the next few days so I can at least still go up to Aidan
This week has been so hard and it never seems to end if its not my children it friends of mine too that have had a extremely hard week! I know 2 friends who have had losses within a couple of days from each other, and Im crying for them at the same time as having Aidan being born so early
So anyway, I hope you all are ok and everyone that is pregnant is doing good Take Care Trish, Jamie, Bailey and Aidan |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 1:35pm
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Wow Trish sounds like a really hard week. Hope things get better really quickly from here ------------- |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 3:34pm
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What lovely photos Trish! You guys are having a really rough time at the moment. i hope Bailey gets better soon. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 8:10pm
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Hey all, well I just got back from the hospital, Aidan is 1 week old! but he is not doing too well today Hes needing more oxygen, arrived this morning and he has another drip in his right arm as one of his blood tests showed increased white blood cells (means infection) they they have started him on antibiotics (test results take 48 hours to come through... have to start antibiotics straight away as the infection could be really big by then!) Hes taken a step back in the feeding too, gone from 1ml 2 hourly to 0.5ml 4 hourly as his stomach isn't tolerating it very well!
As for Bailey hes not doing any better He is at my mums as she is doesn't want me to catch anything so I can still go and see Aidan (I LOVE MY MUM!) I miss him so much but it still going to be at least 3 days before I can see him *CRY*
Wish me luck that the next few days will be a bit better IVE HAD THE MOST CRAPPY WEEK EVER!!!!! *Yawn* Trish |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 December 2006 at 8:36pm
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Oh no!!!! Lots of luck coming your way.
What a difficult time for ya! I hope things start to improve from here. |