Zivon Dorean's Birth Story

So everyone who read my journal on the 5th knew that my swelling had gotten out of control and I was really sore. Well after making the post I started to get a really bad headache so I decided I needed to take my blood pressure. It was 168/98 which is high for me so I called OB and he told me to report to labor and delivery as it was after hours.

I ended up getting tested again and blood pressure kept rising and blood platelets were dropping so OB stated we would be delivering baby soon. As in the next 40 mintues! I didnt have my bags or anyone there with my daughter and they stated if blood platelets were under 100 the id have to be put to sleep and DH wouldnt be allowed back. They came back at 96 and I started to freak out but anesthesiologist said he would do the epidural.

I was told to dress. DH aunt arrived at the same time that they called that they were ready for us. DH came back after 15 mins and Zivon came literally within the next 15 minutes. He was crying and I started crying then they said he was small and that I was to see him quickly. Then they checked him out wrapped him went to where the family was and my daughter started yelling thats my brother! (My DH told me this when he came back) I was removed from him for 6 hours as he was in Level 2 NICU. He had a hard time regulating his breaths and temperature.

He has since been moved to regular nursery and I have had to supplement with bottle milk as he is still so small and in premature clothing. I am still trying to get him to breastfeed and we've been successful with him latching but he has some confusion.

The hospital staff have been amazing! This experience has truly taken me on a roller coaster ride. I have had a hard time healing but I am moving on my own now. My daughter has immediately became the best big sister ever. We are waiting to go home and my sister will be here tomorrow to give me some much needed help.

Thats my story. Hes here and we are all in love!

	Comment from greeneyes » Posted Jul. 11, 2014 7:38pm Congratulations on your baby boy!!! He's beautiful god bless!
	Comment from dakotagurrl » Posted Jul. 8, 2014 4:35pm Congratulations, Mama! I'm so glad everything turned out well (considering). U had a tough road but u made it and he's gonna be packin' on the pounds in no time. He's ur baby and u are one strong Mama...I dont see either of u being held down for long!! Take care of urself and stay positive!! =)) P.S. U won that race...I haven't even arrived at the track yet! :(
	Comment from Mrs_HT » Posted Jul. 8, 2014 3:57pm Thank you so much. We have a long way to go.
	Comment from aprilluvsmoz » Posted Jul. 8, 2014 2:58pm He's a beautiful baby. Congratulations on Zivon. My prayers are both with you and your son for a speedy and healthy recovery. :)
	Comment from Mrs_HT » Posted Jul. 8, 2014 8:33am Thanks Jennavee. I am so sore from this C section and I keep putting him on whenever he is able to be in the room with me. He is now in the 4 lb range but eating regularly. You guys pray for my little guy!
	Comment from jennavee » Posted Jul. 8, 2014 7:59am omg what a whirlwind delivery!! I'm so glad you and Zivon are doing well though!! I'm sure he'll get the latch figured out. Congratulations!!!