More From Sarah

I just couldn’t let all you faithful and generous and lovely readers go tonight without another update. The love and support you’ve shown her and Charlie through this journey has helped them so much, and me. Thank you. I printed out the entries Elise and I wrote and a small sampling of the comments (like the first 100 about) for her to read today.

I spent a lovely few hours this afternoon alone with just Cecily and Tori (Charlie had gone home to clean up and do laundry and get some more things before returning).

It should be no surprise to anyone that Cecily is being remarkable. I got there at noon and she had been off the morphine and magnesium and had the catheter removed since 11am. She decided she wanted to stand up and go pee after she handed me the baby. She stood up and said, “Oh, there’s blood running down my leg.” So matter-of-fact! There was, and it was dripping onto the floor, but she was unfazed. She dripped all the way to the bathroom where she did pee successfully. Then she sat in the chair because she was tired of lying down for so long. She called the nurse to let them know she made a bit of a mess…the nurse loves her, of course, and when she arrived was stunned that Cecily was sitting in a chair and had already been to the bathroom.

I gave her Tori to nurse then. Cecily said they had been struggling a little bit, but sounded so relaxed about it when she said, “She’ll get it.” Apparently I was a good luck charm this afternoon (or maybe Tori was real hungry), but she was latching on very well! She isn’t getting quite enough yet, so they are supplementing with the formula the hospital provides for now, and the baby downed almost 3 ounces right there in front of me.

Cecily said she was surprised at herself to find how much she wanted to breastfeed once she began. She is the most natural mother, people. I mean, seriously…she looks as if she’s been toting around a baby her whole life. Charlie brought her pumping equipment late afternoon just as I was leaving because Cec wants to get started with it right away.

Little Victoria was even more beautiful today than yesterday, something I would not have thought possible. Cecily is doing so wonderfully…in discomfort, of course, but joyful. She had the drain from the incision taken out while I was there, and the thing WHISTLED! We had a good laugh over that…it sounded like someone letting the air out of a balloon real slowly. She hadn’t been given anything, not even Tylenol, after going off the morphine, and was now in some more pain, so we had the nurse come give her some T3 and Motrin.

Cecily has a private room and one of the super-tricked-out beds that hardly anyone gets, and they have a cot set up for Charlie who is sleeping over with her. Tori has been with them the whole time, so it is a nice cozy set up.

They are supposed to be in the hospital until Sunday and I don’t know if that will change or not. If anything I would guess she’d go home early since she’s such an overachiever! She did some slow walking back and forth a few times the second time she went to pee while I was there because it is supposed to help her heal faster.

As usual, I am in awe of her.

xo

Sarah

Comments

[Jenie]

Awww...thanks for an update Sarah! That's just why I checked in before going to bed. She is such a beautiful baby!

I have so much to say, but can't really put it into words! I'm just glad they're all okay and seem to be settling into this new phase quite well! Yay!

[DoctorMama]

Damn does that baby look like her Mama. I'm jealous. But so happy! And relieved! Go Cecily!

[Christine]

Congratulations!! Reading these updates has been pure joy. I am so happy for all of you.

[Kelley]

Now, I think she looks like Charlie. :)

Congratulations again to all of you!

[Elizabeth]

Yay, Cecily. That damn drain was the worst part of my c-section, and I was so relieved when they removed it! Keep walking and you'll be home in no time. Tori is gorgeous, as I'm sure you are aware. Thanks for the update, Sarah.

[dt]

Okay.. up until this point I have been a faithful lurker. It's just not possible anymore.. I have to send my congratulations on your most perfectly beautiful daughter. Your story got me on many levels, but that's for another day. For now, I just want to share in a small bit of your joy. Congrats, Cecily and Charlie.. she truly is perfect. (and thank you, sarah, for the updates!)

[Jen]

Oh, my what a beautiful baby! Congratulations Charlie and Cecily, you did good! :-)

Thank you Sarah & Elise for the updates.

[DebbieS]

That is one terribly cute child =) Umm, not that I'm really recommending a five-finger discount or anything, but those hospital blankets are the best for swaddling. Just so you know =) Sarah, thanks for the update!

[Jackie]

Thank you for updateing Sarah! And thank you to Charlie and Cecily for allowing us such an intimate look into your lives.

I'm not surprised one bit that you are a natural mother!

Congrats again!!

[Anna]

WOW. I was away yesterday and missed the whole amazing drama!!! I have chills and am crying with joy... what a terrifying morning that must have been, but with such a joyous ending. WOW WOW WOW. I am so damn happy for you guys, and Tori IS absolutely gorgeous!!!! Many congratulations! (and yes, thanks so much to Sarah and Elise for the updates!)

[Regan]

It is such wonderful news. Please tell them all congratulations and wishes for a wonderful new start in their life.

[terri c]

Thanks for the update and new photo. I am in awe of all of you. That is one beautiful and lucky little girl.

[Mia C.]

That baby is breathtaking! I am so happy for you guys!!!

[Molly]

Amazing. What a truly amazing, perfect family. I am so happy for you guys.

[Bekah]

She's a beautiful little girl, I'm still so very happy for Cecily and Charlie!! I'll definitely keep Cecily in my prayers for a quick recovery, but it sounds like she's got it all handled ;-)
Thanks for the update, Sarah.

[Michele Lane]

oh I am so happy for you all. Congrats and enjoy every second. You worked so hard for this girl.

[Sarah (that other one)]

Thank you so much for the update! I'm so glad to hear that all is well and Tori is already nursing. She is obviously brilliant as well as beautiful!

[Cathy]

Thank you for the update, Sarah! This is such good news. I can go to bed with a smile on my face now.

[patches]

so. effing.happy.

swwet dreams...

[Meg]

Thank you for the update, Sarah.

And Cecily, Charlie and Tori, I hope you are sleeping happily tonight.

So happy. So very happy for you.

[lynne]

Sarah, thank you so much for the updates!!

[cathy]

cecily, tori is a beautiful baby who looks for all the world like her mother! congradulations!

[eve]

I just couldn't be more excited and happy for everyone. Tori is a beautiful little girl, and she is blessed to have such loving parents. You are all in my heart and in my thoughts.

[Carrie Jo]

Thank you so much for the update. Tori is so beautiful! Oh man I am so happy for everyone.

[Moxie]

Oh, so gorgeous! And it doesn't surprise me in the least that Cec is a good mother.