ethan thomas smet singleton was born 3/6/06 weighing 11 lbs 1 oz, natural birth with only a little gas and air between 7 and 9cm.
after the birth i needed membrane removing as i was bleeding heavily. managed to avoid needing to go into theatre, but it was horrible and was grateful for the gas & air. i needed a blood transfusion a few days later as my iron level was only 6.4.
ethan spent a few days on the neonatal unit because his breathing was fast and they feared he had an infection. they did lots of blood tests and a lumbar puncture. all came back clear. he had anti-biotics for 5 days. it was very stressful seeing him on monitors and on the neaonatal unit, but all ended well. on friday we were finally allowed to go home. he's gained on his birth weight already and feeding & sleeping well.
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