Like I Said When It Rains, It Pours

Like I said in my last post when it rains it pours right? 

Today I was trying to clean out Aubree's clothes to see what fit her and what didn't. I had taken her onesie off because I was trying a few thing on her. She started to fuss so I stopped cleaning to feed her. While she was eating she stopped and started crying and arching her back. I looked down and notice this lump protruding from her lower left abdomen. 

I called my mom in to have a look at her. We decided to rush her to the E.R. When we got there it felt like an eternity before we were seen. I was so scared that her Diaphragmatic Hernia had come back even though I knew it was too low for it. They took some xrays of her and then we sat in the patient room for what felt like forever again. Finally my mom went out to ask if we could feed her and if anyone was gonna come and look at her. About 5 minutes later, a doctor walked in. He said that she has another hernia but this one is not life threatening. I couldn't believe it. My poor angel. He said that I needed to call her pediatrician on Monday to schedule a follow up so she could get her scheduled to meet with a surgeon. I feel terrible for her. Only just turned 3 months old and she will be having her 2nd surgery in the near future. I feel like this is my fault even though they are common in babies. I wish there was something I could do to help her. I feel as though I'm failing at being her mother. A parent is supposed to protect their child from harm and I am doing a terrible job at it. Every time I look at her I want to cry. How could God put such a tiny helpless person through so much so early? 

I will keep you guys updated on her condition as we learn more about treatment plans and such. Please keep us in your prayers.

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Aubree's 2 Months Old Today

I can't believe my baby girl is already 2 months old. It feels like a lot longer though. But it was barely over a month ago when I was finally getting to bring her home. It's crazy how the time has flown but seemed to take forever all at the same time. We've had a lot of changes and stuff happen. From the surgery to 3 weeks in the nicu in Charlotte to her formula being changed 3 times! It's a struggle everyday for me to take care of her and manage to find the time to do housework, laundry, workout and do the crafts and recipes. But I have an amazing support system. Her nana is so helpful with her. She doesn't mind watching her or feeding her or something when i need a break just to eat some supper. I love this little human with all my heart and soul. She's my world and I couldn't imagine what life would be like if I never had her or lost her because of the hernia. I thank God for her everyday. 

She is my little miracle <3

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Aubree Today

You would never be able to tell she has CDH unless you see her incision site

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Aubree Before Her Surgery

This is Aubree before her surgery to repair her CDH

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Welcome To My Blog

Hey ya'll my name is Lisa Springstead. I am a 23 year old single mother of a beautiful baby girl named Aubree. She is 8 weeks old today and a miracle. I guess I'll use this post to tell you about me and my life.

I was born in New Jersey but raised in North Carolina. I live in a smallish town called Mooresville. We are known for all our NASCAR race shops and Lake Norman. I consider myself a country girl. I love going to the rodeo, the dragstrip, the NASCAR races, and bonfires. I mostly stay around the house these days though because of Aubree.

My daughters name is Aubree Miriam. She was born April 6. She was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. CDH is a hole that is in the diaphragm and the intestines and stomach develop up in the chest cavity preventing the lungs from developing properly. Luckily Aubrees was a late development and her lungs where fully developed when the hernia occured. She had surgery when she was 4 days old and is now doing amazing. I always say she just wanted a bit of extra attention when she came out lol. Im not sure if I'll ever give her siblings because the chances of having another baby with CDH are 1 in 50. Her father chose not to be in the picture. Which I am ok with now. At the beginning it was difficult to process the thought of raising our child alone but I am doing very well at it I would like to think.

This is a blog about my successes and not so successful attempts at life, motherood, crafts, recipes, and a diet. Maybe a comical here and there just for fun lol. I hope you have fun sharing the ups and downs with me. God bless ya'll :)

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