Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Welcome to the World Jack

Our precious little boy Jack Terence McCarthy has arrived.

Jack was welcomed into the world on Saturday 26 January 2013 at 4.23pm, weighing 3130 grams (6 pounds 9 ounces) and 50 cm long.

If you have followed along with our journey particularly through my pregnancy with Jack you will know that I had complications with an incompetent cervix diagnosed at 22 weeks. It was picked up at a routine follow up ultrasound, however we lost a baby in 2011 at 19 weeks so the doctors suspected a weak cervix and therefore my cervix was checked at each ultrasound.

Jack Terence McCarthy 27/1/13

At 22 weeks a rescue cerclage was placed and I was on bed rest until 36 weeks when the stitch was removed. At my 36 week ultrasound Jack decided to flip and was breech, by the end of the week he was head down again. At my regular Drs appointment last Friday (37 weeks 5 days) we discovered that Jack was now transverse (lying diagonally with head down on my right side, bottom up on my left side). 

Unfortunately the position Jack was in was not great, with my weak cervix it was possible I could dilate without realising it and my membranes could rupture then the umbilical cord could prolapse, bub could move down quickly and put pressure on the cord cutting off oxygen and blood supply and endangering bubs life, so we decided that I wasn't going home and the best thing to do was book in a c section as soon as possible.

I was admitted to hospital that afternoon and given a booster shot of steroids, I was placed on the emergency theatre list for the next day (Australia Day) and after fasting from midnight we were finally wheeled into theatre at 3pm. One last ultrasound showed that Jack was now head down but face up with his back to my back :-) After all the prep and with the spinal block inserted I was ready to go and Jack was finally yanked out at 4.23pm. 

one last pic the night before Jack was born, @ 37 + 6 weeks

I had an emergency c section with Nicholas 13 years ago and I am pleased to say that the semi-planned surgery was much better and I am amazed at how quickly my body is recovering. I came home yesterday and haven't had any painkillers since my two panadol this morning. I was advised to take panadol regularly (3 times daily) to keep on top of the pain for at least a week, but truthfully I forgot after my first lot this morning.

Jack is settling in well so far and we are all so excited and thankful to finally have him here.

Thank you for all of your wonderful support and encouragement throughout the whole journey, it has been amazing. 

xx




24 comments:

  1. Hi sweety do happy for you that you're home with Jack and all is going well.....bub didn't make his appearance today so we're doing further induction tomorrow morning....Jack well soon have a play mate take care and rest up when you can xo

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  2. Oh WOW WOW WOW! Warmest Congratulations Nellie! I love this post and it is one I have been eager to see :)
    I am so happy your adorable little boy is here, in the world, safely. A beautiful name and he looks absolutely perfect. What a special Australia Day it was for you and your family. Well done on the marathon effort Nellie, enjoy all that newborn magic, it is the best feeling in the world... as I'm sure you'd agree right now xoxo

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  3. a beautiful little boy....sooooooo cute!
    well done, and on Australia Day, even more special!
    what a relief now for you both with a happy happy ending!
    Bec x

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  4. Biggest Congratulations!!! I have been so eager to see this post!!

    Gemma xx

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  5. Congratulations again Nellie, Jack is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy and soak up this precious time xx

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  6. So pleased your journey has ended with a healthy baby boy! Best wishes to you all xx

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  7. Congratulations to you all Nellie on darling little Jack's safe arrival - he's absolutely adorable!!! Big hugs to you all xx

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  8. You fought a long battle with patience and love, and now you have your beautiful baby. Well done Nellie! He's absolutely gorgeous.

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  9. Oh my goodness, he is such a precious blessing Nellie!!!! I can not even begin to tell you how happy I am for you and your family!!! Congratulations Momma!!
    And what a great name!!! I have a Jack too! :)
    Enjoy your little angel.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  10. I am so happy for you Nellie, that your ordeal is now over and you finally have what you have wanted for so long. Jack is so handsome. I'm delighted for you. Now you can sit back and enjoy him. Big congratulations xx

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  11. He is just completely perfect. Congratulations to you all. Enjoy the baby time as you know it goes so fast.
    I am reflecting on this today as I send my baby off to Prep in his first day of big school.
    Mekaela

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  12. I am so happy for you Nellie. What a relief to have him here and looking so well. Hugs to you x

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  13. Ahhh, he is adorable. I am glad that he is here and all the scarey stuff is behind you. I delivered a transverse baby naturally once and it was hard. I felt so bad for you being on bed rest so long. He looks like he was worth it. So beautiful. COngratulations.

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  14. Welcome Jack. So lovely that you are all home and well.

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  15. Congratulations Nellie I am so happy to hear that you are well and recovering and that your beautiful baby boy is here. He is just gorgeous, looking so peaceful and angelic. Take care enjoy your all of your boys. xx

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  16. Congratulations happy to hear everyone is doing well.

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  17. Congratulations on your little angel. He is absolutely gorgeous. Hope that all are doing well.

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  18. An Australia Day baby - how special. I also have an Australia Day Child - my husband had my child believing that he paid for the fireworks for her birthday. That was until she asked why so many other people came to the event (around the age of 7/8).
    Happy times McCathy Family.

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  19. Congrats Nellie, he is just perfect<3

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  20. Oh Nellie...congratulations!!! I'm so, so happy for you. He is truly lovely!
    Lesley
    xx

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  21. I'm sooo thrilled to read this delightful news, sweet Nellie. What a precious bundle he is. Enjoy these lovely early days of getting to know each other! J x

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  22. YYYYAAAAYYYYY!!!!! congratulations nellie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats the best news! And he is just so adorable!!!! the cutest little bub!!! i am so, so happy for you and your nicks! i am gonna go and check out your photos now! sending all my love and hugs!! laura xxxx

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  23. Congrats to you all. He is a keeper.

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  24. He is so beautiful!! Congrats, and welcome to the world, Jack!

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