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Abigail Athena
kballard

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Abigail Athena | 8/2/09 10:23 AM
Abigail Athena was born July 28, 2009. She weighed 7lbs 13oz. Which was a lot for my 5'1 inch frame. But it explains a lot. She was a breach baby and if you can remember I'm the one that they tried to convince me to "TURN" her via ECV.

THANK GOD!!!!!!!! I DIDN'T DO IT! MORAL OF THE STORY: TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. Abigail had her cord wrapped around her neck 3 1/2 times. Had they tried to do a natural delivery or turn her she wouldn't have made it. It makes me sick to my stomach to think about. But she is happy and healthy.

Her legs stick strait out from being cramped in my uterus for so long in that position that all of a sudden now... my husband has sympathy for me. LOL.

Anyways... thanks for all the support and advice. I wish you all nothing but the best for your babies.
jentomchak

Rank: seedling
Posts: 22
Joined: 12/31/07
Full Term
RE: Abigail Athena | 8/2/09 11:49 AM as a reply to kballard.
Congratulations! I'm glad they didn't go ahead and try and "Turn" her; I've had a couple friends experience that and so far all of them had to have a c-section anyway. Yes, the baby's size is a lot for your frame (I'm also 5'1"). I'm so glad that you have a happy and healthy baby girl! Congrats again! Happy healing and happy mommy-hood!
LeeBaby

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Joined: 6/30/08
Full Term
RE: Abigail Athena | 8/2/09 2:11 PM as a reply to kballard.
Congrats!!!!! Happy to hear you and Abigail are doing well
I am glad you decided against the ECV, sometimes doctor's think they know best but that's not always true. Enjoy being a mom.

 

 

Katie923

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RE: Abigail Athena | 8/2/09 5:39 PM as a reply to kballard.
I'm so happy for you! Congratulations!
kballard

Rank: out of the nursery
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Full Term
RE: Abigail Athena | 8/4/09 2:15 AM as a reply to Katie923.
Thanks all - she truly is my pride and joy!
Chelly

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RE: Abigail Athena | 8/4/09 2:22 AM as a reply to kballard.
Congratulations and wishing you many many blessings!!!!