01/20/2024
Hello world, meet Quinn Ashley Layton 🤍
Quinn was born yesterday evening at 30 weeks and 5 days weighing 2 lbs 8 oz. Small but mighty. She came out crying with her eyes open and so far has been doing well in the NICU where her dad is glued to her side completely in love.
Yesterday I became increasingly sick with abnormal liver function blood tests, a significant amount of fluid called ascites in my abdomen, nephrotic syndrome, and the dopplers to Quinn were abnormal making the decision to proceed with an emergency c-section very easy.
My experience with my c-section was phenomenal. The spinal anesthetic felt so cool - warm, tingly, and very effective. I felt at ease during the operation as the surgeon and anesthesiologist kept me calm and reassured. Quinn was born while we played songs by my favourite DJ (Lane 8) and the overall ambiance of the birth felt like a celebration.
While I have struggled emotionally over the last 18 days after being diagnosed with preeclampsia and growth restriction, I am amazed by how positive I feel now in this moment as a new mom. Everything was worth it! Now, we begin the next part of our journey as Quinn’s mom and dad and NICU parents.
A huge thank you to everyone who has reached out to Elliot and I. Knowing that we have a village that is thinking of us and cheering us on has made all the difference ❤️
