Richard Anthony McCormick, III's Birth Story

At 33 weeks, 4 days, I woke up at 4 AM after feeling a gush of fluid. Thought maybe I peed myself. Turns out my water had broken. I was admitted to my local hospital and was then transferred to the best childrens hospital in the area due to the fact that no matter what, he would be coming early. The hopsital I was transferred to has one of the top rated NICUs in the state. Everything was a blur and was moving so fast, and I was terrified. After having spent 3 days in the hospital, I found meconium in the fluid which kept leaking out. The doctors prepared me for an emergency c-section. I was absolutely panicking, terrified, and afraid of the unknown. I was scared because of having to have surgery, and also, because I wanted my baby to be okay. All in all, I almost died during surgery....but I lived and made it through. My baby boy is doing great, and is now a level 2 NICU baby. The only thing holding him back from coming home is bradycardia, or low dips in his heart rate. The doctors seem to think its simply becauae of prematurity, and that one or two more weeks in the NICU will fix it as he grows and matures. I am worried every day and have been facing severe depression becauae of the seperation from my beautiful boy, but I am trying hard to hold onto hope that he will be okay and home in my arms very aoon.

	Comment from Summer0120 » Posted Dec. 12, 2015 2:42pm I loved reading your birth plan. You gave me some ideas, because I still haven't written mine. Hope everything is still going well!!
	Comment from pbc910 » Posted Dec. 4, 2015 9:11am Twin life is CRAZY! It's hard most days but I don't know anything else so it's my normal. I always joke to my husband that taking care of 1 baby at this point would be a breeze. We are glad there are here but I am ready for them to be a bit older. But I know I will miss this stage so I am just trying to enjoy all, the good and bad.
	Comment from calvingirl » Posted Aug. 12, 2015 11:05am Thank you for the note on my page as well. Congratulations on your new pregnancy! Safe and healthy journey to you! As I have a large family as well - 5 living kids - (only having given birth to one of them, but they are all precious to me) - I know the excitement of adding to your brood. My 5 yr old asks me every day if I'm "growing another baby for him yet". :) I miss Oscar every day, and I'm not religious, but I do know that everything that happens to you makes you who you are, so I don't regret a thing. Thank you for your kind words, and I hope to join you in this journey again in a few months.
	Comment from adiggs » Posted Aug. 3, 2015 9:07pm I am sooo excited. And ready to meet him lol. It seems like the pregnancy flew by & then the last little bit is taking forever.
	Comment from HzlGreenEyes » Posted Aug. 2, 2015 8:47am Thank you for the comment you left in my page! We never truly know why tragedy happens especially when it comes to losing a child, but I too have faith that GOD has his reasons. Although the pain can be unbearable sometimes, I have faith that GOD does not give us what we can't handle. I've never been a religious person but I have Faith. After losing my son and the prayers I have received has made me realize that there must be a GOD because he has heard my cries and the prayers that were said for me by the amazing women on here and through close friends and allowed me to have this child in me now. We all have our struggles, but having life in you is a miraculous miracle!! Looking forward to following you through your journey!! <3
	Comment from SarahEMcCormick » Posted Aug. 1, 2015 12:16pm Thank you very much! Congrats to you as well - and I wish you the same! A safe, healthy, and happy pregnancy and birth :) Keep in touch!