Whew! My sister has survived a nightmare birth experience. I'm an aunt.
By Tanya8
@Tanya8 (1733)
Canada
August 20, 2007 9:59am CST
I've been awake all night trying to distract myself, while waiting for news, and I'm so relieved. It looks like she's going to be OK despite losing a huge amount of blood, and the baby is doing well. What a scary time. Every member of the family is a wreck this morning, but we're so excited.
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@DavidReedy (2378)
• United States
20 Aug 07
My prayers are with you--but seeing as it looks like the worst is over--allow me to give me you my congratulations!
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@rhinoboy (2129)
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20 Aug 07
I'm sorry to hear that she had a tough birth but really pleased for you all and your new arrival!
My wife had a 41 hour labour and also lost around a litre of blood. I'm glad to say that it becomes 'no biggie' after a month or two - when people stop asking about it.
Be sure to stay on hand (I'm sure you are) to help with domestic chores etc when they get home. The new parent will really appreciate it. Also tell them not to be shy and to tell you (and everyone) to go home when they want some alone time. All the visiting can be a bit much when they want to have some quiet time together.
Congrats again.
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@copperkitten (3473)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Oh man Im sorry to hear you all are having a rough time. Im glad there going to be ok! Yeah!! Congrats on being an aunt! Now you can spoil the baby. Was it a boy or girl?
@craftcatcher (3699)
• United States
20 Aug 07
Congratulations Aunt Tanya! I'm so glad that everything worked out ok and everyone is doing fine now. I imagine everyone is feeling a bit drained but relieved. Now you'll all have a story to tell the little one when they're older.
Congrats again to the whole family. :D
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@UnicornDancer (91)
• United States
20 Aug 07
I'm glad to hear that your sister and new baby are doing well. So sorry to hear they had such a bad start, but what a blessing the little will be.
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@cloud_kicker_32 (4635)
• United States
21 Aug 07
Awww im soo sorry to hear that she had such a hard time..and Congrats to all of you on the new baby!! It truley is a wonderful miracle..when i had Skylar i had emergency C section..and the tube fell out so i didnt get any medicine at all..and when the doc cut me open and took him out i felt everything!! i screamed so loud i lost my voice and passed out a second after i was holding him..so i know about nightmare births..but i would never take it back..:) lots of luck to your and your family btw!
