My friend (the one who fosters kittens and mama cats for the local Humane Society) gave birth last Tuesday, five weeks early.
Both mother and baby (a boy weighing in at 5 lbs, 7 oz) are healthy, but because he was born so early there are a few concerns and complications (not the least of which is the fact that her breast-milk is far from being ready, and they don't have anything prepared at home -- no bassinet, no car seat, no nursery ... the baby shower isn't until this Saturday!). He's still in the hospital, hooked up to a feeding tube, and although my friend has been released she's spending most of her time there (she tries to come home to sleep, but then she can't sleep because she's so worried about him, but if she goes back to the hospital she can't sleep there ...) and is burning herself out.
So, please, if you can spare any healthy, healing vibes for my friend and her son, I'd be very appreciative. This is the first child for this couple and the pregnancy was very difficult (she was put on bed-rest for the first four months).
So, please, if you can spare any healthy, healing vibes for my friend and her son, I'd be very appreciative. This is the first child for this couple and the pregnancy was very difficult (she was put on bed-rest for the first four months).