Matilda had to be taken to the NICU last night. She had bile in her stomach and had to have it pumped out. Apparently she swallowed some of her own mess in utero while doing her practice breathing before she was born.

Oh, David! Poor little girl! Fingers crossed hard that they hand her back to you ASAP, all right and tight.

Poor baby and mama. I hope they're feeling better this morning.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NICOLE!!!!

Oh, Ack. Poor Matilda, and poor JZ.

David, is she going to be up to calls today?

JZ's got some of the same problem, though she was able to get some colustrum up (which surprised in a "Hey! Look what my breast is doing!" kind of way) and Matilda was able to root around on the breast a bit. They do have a lot of breast feeding resources in-house there, that we'll take advantage of. La Leche League is right in the basement.

Resources are good. Especially after long labors, c-sections, and NICU adventures, when everything's all kerflooey haywire.

Matilda. Love. I am so sorry your little tum had to be suctioned out and starting life vomiting is no way to start at all. So when you're released from the NICU, stay well and no more icky tummy, ok? I'll buy you a tiara if you promise.

{{{David and JZ}}} NICU is No. Fun. and a scary thing, even if the problem is any easy fix.

Poor little one -- I hope that she's all better soonest.

LC's are wonderful, wonderful people. Terri helped me so much and was a wonderful support. Especially after the NICU nurse told me that it was probably my fault Em was there.

t /mememe. I'm still a bit bitter about that.

Aaack!! Good vibes for Matilda and JZ!!

Happy birthday, Nicole!

Congratu-fuckin'-lations, NoiseDesign!

I think I need a month-long vacation.

Poor Matilda! What an unpleasant welcome to the world. Sending all kinds of good vibes for tummy healthiness, and soothing vibes for JZ and Hec.