The story of Rocco

Rocco is my sweet special boy, just as Domi is. I was rushed to the hospital via ambulance on 12/19 in a towel. My husbands birthday is 12/18- the day I became unable to walk. I tried to grin and bear it, because I didn't want to ruin his birthday!!! At 6am on 12/19 after laying awake all night, I woke nick and told me I needed to be brought to the ER. My pain levels were rising and I was unable to walk due to the pain in my back and leg. I prayed to God, St. Rocco, St. Gemma and mary for strength to get me through. I attempted to take a shower (very bad idea). Paramedics were called and to my horror I was brought to LGH in a towel. I remained in the hospital for a week. Rocco's birth was induced after meeting with many specialists to determine what was wrong. He was born early at 36.5 weeks, weighing 7.7 lbs and 20 1/4 inches on 12/23 at 652pm. Shelley, nick, and mormor were there as my coaches. We laughed the whole 45minutes of my pushing. Luckily the epidural took my pain away temporarily, allowing for a smooth delivery. Domi came into visit Rocco right after his birth. Rocco was induced early so I was able to have back surgery right after. I had 3 bulging discs that were compressing my sciatic nerve severely. 

Rocco is our little fighter and our little sweetie. He is home with us, doing well.