Welcome Lelaina!

Lelaina Valentina Gaster was born on April 12, 2012 at 5:18 pm. She weighed 6lbs6oz and was 19.5 inches long. Lelaina seemed to want to come into the world early when I started having contractions at 29 weeks. The Drs. believe the contractions were caused by a 10cm fibroid. After 8 weeks of bedrest, mommy was sprung free and thought for sure Lelaina would make her entrance soon thereafter. Well, she had other ideas. She had to be induced a day after her due date. The delivery was less than smooth. They started the pitocin at 8:30 a.m. At that time, mommy was 4cm dilated. After several hours, mommy was stuck at 6cm. After 5 hours of being stuck at 6cm, combined with Lelaina's heart rate dipping, at 4pm, the Dr. informed mommy she needed a C-section. The C-section went smoothly. However, when Lelaina was born she didn't cry or breathe After she was suctioned and given some oxygen, she screamed real loud for everyone to hear. We all breathed a sigh of relief. The Drs. informed mommy that the fibroid had interfered with the cervix, which required the C-section. Nursing from the start was a struggle. Lelaina was born tongue-tied and could not properly nurse. Within a few days, we were forced to go to a bottle. While mommy tried to pump, she also suffered from production issues. So, Lelaina had nearly 2 weeks of breast milk, but is going to be a formula-fed baby. Mommy was disappointed, but this was best for everyone. We are having her tongue evaluated next week to make sure she doesn't suffer from any future issues. Lelaina's big brother Cosimo has adjusted real well and loves his sister. He tells everyone to "shhhh" when she's sleeping. He also copies mommy and daddy with the baby doll that Grandma McClintock gave him. He diapers her and puts her to bed.