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Post by Claudia Carranza on Jan 13, 2008 18:05:29 GMT -5
My daughter was born, happy and healthy, on Tuesday. We were released from the hospital on Thrusday and have been home resting and eating and crying since then.
Pictures and full updates on my blog: clauie.blogspot.com
Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes!
Claudia.
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Post by Mad Cat on Jan 13, 2008 20:30:02 GMT -5
Congrats!!!XD
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Post by Righteous Indignation on Jan 14, 2008 2:33:09 GMT -5
Congratulations, Claudia!!!!
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Post by The psyko ninja rabbit 2000 on Jan 14, 2008 3:59:30 GMT -5
Now you just have to make her a little plush Jenny doll to hug, when she gets older.
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Post by Norris on Jan 14, 2008 6:38:53 GMT -5
Glad to hear you're well, Clau! Get well soon! ;D
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Post by wildgoose on Jan 14, 2008 12:56:26 GMT -5
yay Congrats!
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Post by WatsonSword on Jan 14, 2008 13:55:40 GMT -5
In the 'Not Too Long Now' thread I told you...
"I don't think I need to wish you luck because: a, I don't believe in it and b, most motherhood complications have signs that they would happen beforehand. So I am -reasonably- confident that no major problems will arise.
However, I sincerely hope that you have many people to help you care for it, because you'll need as many as you can."
So I knew from the beginning that there was going to be nothing wrong with the birth or the baby. But I would still like to know, how many people do you have helping you? I hope that it's as many as you can get.
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Post by Claudia Carranza on Jan 14, 2008 14:42:19 GMT -5
In the 'Not Too Long Now' thread I told you... "I don't think I need to wish you luck because: a, I don't believe in it and b, most motherhood complications have signs that they would happen beforehand. So I am -reasonably- confident that no major problems will arise. However, I sincerely hope that you have many people to help you care for it, because you'll need as many as you can." So I knew from the beginning that there was going to be nothing wrong with the birth or the baby. But I would still like to know, how many people do you have helping you? I hope that it's as many as you can get. My goodness, where to I begin? I'm living with his mother, so we have ea full-time Grandmother/Registered Nurse living with us. He has 3 aunts, 4 cousins lliving in the area, my mother, my brother. That's 9 people. We're blessed. I'd say more, but I'm suddenly dizzy. Going to lay down a bit before Baby wants me. Claudia.
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Post by WatsonSword on Jan 16, 2008 23:36:27 GMT -5
Update: As soon as I finished that I suddenly became extremely worried that what I said might have been rude. If ANYONE here thinks that is so, please say so and I'll apologize profusely.
So now what I'd like to know is this.
How is the process of recovery? I mean, how long do you think it'll be before you feel like your old self? Or do you feel that way already? And if you have nine people to help care for your daughter, than how time to yourself do you might have? Because you know, that is important.
And for the record, I'm not asking you to quickly resume opur collab. ... ... ... Okay, okay!!! that is something I'm anxious about, but actually I'm more anxious about knowing than doing. So I guess these questions are more about me knowing how long to wait, rather than telling you to hurry up. Something that, considering you and your daughter's current needs, I'd never tell you. And if I do think for a moment that you're going faster than you need to, I'll tell you to stop.
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Post by Claudia Carranza on Jan 17, 2008 7:47:50 GMT -5
LOL. Relax, Watson. I didn't find it rude in the slightest, and seeing as this topic is about me to begin with, if anyone else has a problem with it, then tough pah-tooties on them. When the topic's about them and they find it rude, then they can cry for apologies. Now, on to the questions! Process of recovery? Your guess is as good as mine here! I've never had a baby before. I've never had surgery before. Today, I find myself in the unenviable position of having had both at the same time. The healing is going well, I think. At least, I have a doctor's visit today to remove the staples and get a check up. So, here's to hoping. I did have a scary moment last night, which my poor husband did not handle well at all. I got the shakes. I was SO cold. I'm still abit cold, but I'm no longer shivering violently like I was. I'd shiver hard, then a sudden warm would spill through me. Repeat, ad nauseum for nearly an hour while he fights to feed and calm her. Yeah... I'll be bringing that up to doctor and pray it's not infection related. Feeling like my old self is something I've given up on entirely. I don't think I'll ever return to my old self. My old self was carefree, childish, and a flake. I can't be those things any more. I've an entire human being depending on me. I can't be carefree; I worry about her too much. I can't be childish; I need to be childlike and have fun playing with her. I can't be a flake; one misstep and she could suffer horribly. But as for getting back to the things I used to do, I'm sorta getting there. I can't get back to my roller derby yet. I'm still injured. That and my sword-fighting may take me several months before I'm in the full swing of things again. My mind is my own again, and very soon I'll start working, once more, on my scripts and Aldebaran Histories and so forth. LOL You'd think, but she's my daughter, so I feel too much a sense of responsibility to just 'shuck' her off to my family. That said, however, my mother in law asks nightly if my daughter can come out to play. It's adorable. Some nights, it's a no. She'd just fallen asleep or is in the middle of dinner, or something. Other days, it's a yes. I want to shower, or Josh and I would like an hour to talk to each other, or I really could use another nap. So, we're finding time to be alone and to ourselves. I, personally, am having FAR too much time to myself recently for my own good. I need interaction with people. I crave it, hence why my scripts are going to be getting some work soon. Interactions with characters in my own mind is better than an empty house with just Baby and I. LOL Okay, question for you then. You knowing how long to wait before what, exactly? You bombard me with your script ideas for Aldebaran? You continue picking my brain for more tidbits on the society? You don't have to wait. Just post or PM your questions, and when I'm able I'll get to it. Or is it that you're looking for more focused attention on that matter? Well, my brain is ready to work, just not my body, completely. So, if you have Yahoo! Instant Messanger, look me up by my email catrysa[at]yahoo[dot]com and we can work on it when we're both online. Baby may call me away, but them's the breaks. As for me going faster than I need to, I will openly admit that I am the worst one when it comes to slowing down and resting when I need to. It took two ER visits and a near yelling match with my husband to get me to start to convince myself I had better take my maternity leave two weeks earlier than expected. Turned out to be a good thing as Doctor induced me the week before I was scheduled to be out anyway, so I ended up with a week's break, even though everyone wanted me to have more.
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Post by WatsonSword on Jan 17, 2008 10:57:16 GMT -5
That's just like my mom.
Anywho, the reason I said that, is because I never congratulated you, and the reason I didn't do that is because I've never been able to congratulate anyone for anything. You see, I can't just say "Congratulations for yadda, yadda!!!1!!1!" I've always felt that was somehow... understated, as if it were something routine used for a distinctly non-routine circumstance. So I've always wanted to do something either more or different. But as long as I've lived I've never been able to come up with anything, simply because there's nothing more to come up with.
So I want to congratulate you more than anything else at this moment, but I don't know how.
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Post by Claudia Carranza on Jan 17, 2008 20:13:26 GMT -5
Wow. That's really awesomely thoughtful and I can see your dilemma. I've had the same problem at times. I've never been able to make it work out right either. Big hugs, and expressing my utter joy at the event is usually the only thing I can do. So, thanks for the gratz. -giggle-
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Post by Pow! on Jan 18, 2008 8:01:17 GMT -5
Wow, where have I been all this time? Congratulations Clau, she's one cute baby!
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Post by Claudia Carranza on Jan 18, 2008 8:03:32 GMT -5
Under a rock? ;P Thanks, Pow! She's my bundle of joy and frustration... and fatigue. I'm back to bed now. It's SO COLD! I'm getting Lori another blankie.....
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Post by Claudia Carranza on Feb 5, 2008 17:39:28 GMT -5
Movie Night! New Release "When Lori Attacks" show times: NOW Please turn off your pagers and cellphones. Thank you, and enjoy the show! Photobucket Cinemas.
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