Hi Guys!!! Sorry for the semi-radio silence the last 2ish weeks! We brought a new member to the fam/team and it’s been a whirlwind. Meet Poppy James Dawson – born at 6lbs, 3 ounces and she’s 100% perfection and we are OBSESSED.
Before we get into her birth story – I just want to say thank you to everyone who emailed, texted, DM’ed tweeted etc with words of congratulations. We’re so over the moon and also deliriously tired and feel so lucky that Poppy is coming into such an incredible family here with the What’s Gaby Cooking community! It’s been a looooong journey but here’s what happened!
At my 30 week appointment (we didn’t do an ultrasound because no need that week) things were looking GREAT. My OB felt her in my tummy and was confident that she was head down, butt up and just chilling. I left my appt, went home, ate some Butterscotch Chocolate Caramel Balls and went on my merry way
At my 37 week appointment we did an ultrasound and MUCH to our surprise… we discovered she was Frank Breech. That means she was head up, feet up with her cute little toes touching her forehead. My OB and the ultrasound tech measured my amniotic fluid and said, we could try and flip her the next week. I never had much of a birth plan, I think babies will come into this world however the heck they want, so I said ok… let’s try and flip her next week. Back home I went to some more Butterscotch Chocolate Caramel Balls.
The following week I went in early in the week and my amniotic fluid levels were FINE. Not great but that’s to be expected as you near the end of a pregnancy. My OB scheduled me to do the flip later that week with 1 more ultrasound to double check that my amniotic fluid levels were up to snuff for the actual flip. Low and behold… when I went in for that ultrasound my amniotic fluid levels had dropped even more and my OB (who I love very much) looked at me and said…. meet me at the hospital this afternoon… C-Section coming your way.
We had discussed the possibility of having a C-Section before if she didn’t flip. It was never my first choice because the recovery time from the incision is longer and we all know I’m not very good at sitting still for any extended period of time… but there we were! Everything I had envisioned went right out the window. No laboring at home, no painful drive over the canyon to the hospital, etc. I mean… my hospital bag became mostly WORTHLESS because it was mostly things you need to recover from a vaginal birth. BUT to be honest, nothing mattered. I just wanted this baby to come out as safely as possible.
So, 2 weeks before Poppy was actually due, we rolled right into the hospital, delivered via C-section and Poppy James Dawson was born. Typically the doctors make you stay in the hospital for 3 nights with a C-Section but I’m happy to report we waltzed out of there after 2 nights so we could get home and settle into life with a newborn.
So now, here we are! A little party of 3! Healthy and happy and working on fattening up little baby Poppy. I was up and moving within 3 days and already back on the neighborhood walks daily. (moving is the BEST way to get that incision to heal so that’s what we’re doing!) Poppy is very excited to be part of the WGC world and I cannot wait to introduce her to avocados and all the other delicious things in the future!!
Also how do new moms manage to return phone calls, answer text messages and/or do laundry? THERE IS NO TIME!!
Welcome Poppy,
So exciting! Be safe & happy
Congratulations to the three of you! What wonderful news. And the just saying the name Poppy makes me smile.
Wow….So glad to hear your story and that you both (or rather all three of you) are doing so well. I’m sure you being in great shape had a lot to do with your quick recovery! Our three month old grandson just came to visit us for a few days and babies are the sweetest miracle ever! Enjoy you new little angel and so happy for you and all your family!
Fondly,
Denise M
(Grandma and Grandpa ‘D’)
I’m beyond happy for you two, it’s the most wonderful experience. You will be so in love and in awe that your love made this beautiful lil human. Enjoy her to the fullest, they grow up so darn fast, but every period is pure heaven. Blessings to this cute little family.
Congratulations to this beautiful little baby. Have as much fun as you can handle… also, weren’t your parents gonna stay with you fir a while? More sleep for you. ❤
Congratulations. I’m not sure who looks the cutest, you or Poppy ?
You both look beautiful.
Nice job Mom.
I tried the CVE but still wound up having a c section for my breech babe. It definitely wasn’t fun so be glad you didn’t have to do that. I delivered 2 weeks early as well. But however the little babe gets here is all that matters! Congratulations on your little one! Little girls are wonderful!
The three of you are a picture of pure joy. Many blessings in your upcoming adventures! ❤️❤️
Congratulations Gaby and Thomas! She’s beautiful! Thank you for sharing her with us!
Congratulations to your little family! Your constant optimism is so infectious that you light up all of our worlds. I hope the 3 of you enjoy this special time together. Don’t feel rushed to get back to your WGC family, we’ll all be here when you’re ready!
Much happiness with Poppy!
Welcome to the world Poppy ❤️You are all now a family of threeCongratulations
Congratulations!
The world welcome you Poppy with a bag of avocado and delightful things from your mom kitchen!!
Sending you guys much love and fun!!
XoXo
Congratulations. Enjoy this very special time with Poppy James.
She’s beautiful! Congratulations, enjoy all those baby snuggles.
Have loved every recipe I’ve made of yours.
Greetings from Kansas City!
We are so happy for you! Enjoy every minute with her. We love following you and you have brought my family closer and cooking together and learning a lot.
God bless your family and beautiful daughter.
CongrTulations! Glad to hear everyone is doing well!
congratulations!! what a wonderful beautiful little girl.so happy for you and your family. babies make everyhting happy.
Congratulations in your new exciting journey!!! A healthy babe is ALL you want at the end of the day; you’re miracle girl!!!
much love xoxo
Congratulations! Poppy is beautiful. I had the exact same birth experience with my second son, who is now a 26yr old, 6’4″ beast. Take time to enjoy every moment. Best wishes.
I had 3 cesareans I always was up the next day and in a week I was up and about as if nothing had happened. I planned for natural but the universe conspired fir a different outcome and I did not have any difficulty going back to my usual routine
sooo sooo happy for you and your little family. enjoy the time together … glad your house is close to being done. lol.
looking forward to seeing matt with her … nd lots with you and thomas. she is already so loved.
Congrats – Family of three! What a beautiful baby girl.
What a beautiful baby with her perfect name and family! May you all grow healthy and strong.
Congratulations! What a beautiful little bundle of perfect joy. Her name fits her so well…
Congratulations. the 3 of you look fabulous. Be happy and enjoy.
I’ve had 4 C sections- not easy but it was what was necessary to ensure my babies and myself were healthy! I’m so happy for you two and Poppy is such a lucky little girl! I’m excited to watch your journey with her and am grateful of your willingness to share it all with us! I too am looking forward to her first avocado
I also had a breech baby last year They tried flipping her at 37 weeks and she still wouldn’t budge! Was a bit of an odd experience so I’ll tell you you weren’t missing much with them trying to turn her! I didn’t have low fluid so I had my c-section at 39 weeks and my diaper bag was the same! Just so happy we had a healthy baby- I also had 2 septum surgeries with multiple miscarriages and often wonder if that’s why she was breech (because of septum). I was very lucky and they caught my septum after the first miscarriage, anyways so much congratulations on your little peanut!
You don’t return phone calls, answer texts or do laundry. That’s how! Congratulations!!!
Laundry is for grandma and grandpas to help with….Congrats on sweet Poppy
Thrilled for your new addition! Enjoy every minute of it – laundry etc can wait but precious snuggles and walks with her can’t! My babies are 20 and 22 and I would LOVE to go back to the newborn stage and just snuggle and sniff their loveliness one more time.
Cheers – your 2021 is already the best year EVER!
Congratulations!! She is beautiful and I love the photo. You are just beaming and I’m here for all the love and joy this baby girl will bring into your lives. ❤️
I did say Congratulations when you first showed darling Poppy to us BUT has no idea you had a c section. Very similar story to my own birthing experience many years ago. Same low amniotic fluid, ultrasound, and the doctors saying we are going to do a c section this afternoon! And at Cedar’s by the way. But I too recovered easily after the C and all turned out great.
I love the name Poppy and she is adorable!!!
So glad to be in your Whats Gaby Cookin community so I can keep making your recipes and watch darling Poppy grow!
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Congratulations you 2!!! What a precious name “Poppy” , just love her name! So thrilled for you all!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is my EXACT story with our first born who was 4 weeks early. Many blessings to your sweet family! She’s absolutely precious!
Congratulations on your blessed baby Poppy! So happy for all of you.
Big Hugs!
Congratulations ! I never planned on an emergency C section, I had a fast labor but he got stuck!! Anyways the best part is that they arrive safely and healthy!!! She is precious!! I know you waited along time as did I … they are truly miracles!!!
Wow so amazing! I had a similar experience. Only my water broke giving a spelling test:) but 4 weeks early and breech she was! For a month after when we changed her diaper he legs went right back to that bent in half position;) Glad you are all healthy and adjusting to life!!!
I say , go with the flow .
Do what you can , when you can, ask for help & suck up every delicious moment.
❤️
Gaby,
Poppy is just beautiful. Such a cute little peanut. Glad everyone is healthy. Love her name. Poppy is a lucky little girl. Congratulations to you and Thomas.
So happy for you all!!! Welcome to the world little one!
Gaby! Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful Poppy.
She’s just so perfect, and so beautiful, you did an amazing job nurturing her and loving her as she grew in your womb. Congrats again, hope you heal quickly
Kim
Welcome baby Poppy!! I’m so happy to meet you!! Give mom and dad many naps so they can rest!! And to answer your question Gaby, you don’t lol. You just roll with your new life of parenthood and unanswered texts and laundry piles.
The most beautiful, sweet image of the three of you! Congratulations!❤️
Your a smart cookie you’ll figure it out enjoy while doing it
Incredible positivity as always and happy to hear all is good !!! So glad to see Poppy and both of you smiling. ❤️
My first son was Frank Breech as well. His little legs were stuck in the air for a day after he was born. I love the name you picked. I hope you heal quickly and enjoy every moment!
I’m so excited for you all! My nephew was born in September,……frank breach too via c section! I had never heard of that before! So glad you are all well sending,…gentle…..hugs!
Hello there Poppy!
So happy to hear that you and Mom are doing well. Already giving your parents a whirlwind of surprises and I bet more will be on the way!
Congratulations Dawson’s!
So happy for all of you. Hi Poppy!