Big (Little) News in Our House
I totally suck at keeping this blog updated. I have good intentions... but life seems to get in the way more often than not.
Anyways... on to the big (little) news I wanted to share...
Someone in our house decided to make an early appearance!
Introducing...
Nicholas Andrew
3 lbs 10 3/4 oz, 17 inches long
Born on Oct 11, 2006... just shy of 34 weeks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/shoppin4mycutiepies/Nicholas.jpg
(This picture was taken when he was about 12 hours old...)
I ended up developing SEVERE preeclampsia/toxemia and the decision was made to deliver him early so that I could get better. So at 33 weeks and 5 days, Nicholas was delivered by csection (doc said an induction would take too long). Thanks to two shots of steroids, he came out breathing on his own and has been doing wonderfully ever since.
This past Thursday, at just over two weeks of age, we were able to bring him HOME from the nicu. I was a bit nervous since he's such a tiny little guy but so far, things have been going well! He's eating like a champ, sleeping a lot, and generally just charming the socks of his momma and daddy and big sisters. He had his first doctor's appt today and our little man is up to 5 lbs 2 oz... a 1 1/2 pound weight gain since birth!
I'll try to log on soon and post a few more pictures of his cute little face... Right now, I'm going to go snuggle with him. Ahhhhh... you gotta love that new baby smell.
Anyways... on to the big (little) news I wanted to share...
Someone in our house decided to make an early appearance!
Introducing...
Nicholas Andrew
3 lbs 10 3/4 oz, 17 inches long
Born on Oct 11, 2006... just shy of 34 weeks
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v90/shoppin4mycutiepies/Nicholas.jpg
(This picture was taken when he was about 12 hours old...)
I ended up developing SEVERE preeclampsia/toxemia and the decision was made to deliver him early so that I could get better. So at 33 weeks and 5 days, Nicholas was delivered by csection (doc said an induction would take too long). Thanks to two shots of steroids, he came out breathing on his own and has been doing wonderfully ever since.
This past Thursday, at just over two weeks of age, we were able to bring him HOME from the nicu. I was a bit nervous since he's such a tiny little guy but so far, things have been going well! He's eating like a champ, sleeping a lot, and generally just charming the socks of his momma and daddy and big sisters. He had his first doctor's appt today and our little man is up to 5 lbs 2 oz... a 1 1/2 pound weight gain since birth!
I'll try to log on soon and post a few more pictures of his cute little face... Right now, I'm going to go snuggle with him. Ahhhhh... you gotta love that new baby smell.
posted by Anonymous at 9:46 PM
8 Comments:
WOW big congratulations!! He's adorable. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.
HOLY COW!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Welcome Nicholas! I'm so gald all is well. What a blessing! Look forward to more pics and updates when you find time...
congrats!!!
my oldest daughter was born at 33 weeks, she will be turning 22 on tuesday, is now 5'8" and in her third year of university. those premmies do catch up, give him time to work his miracle.
bless you and your new sweetie pie, will pray for you both this evening
oh, goodness...Best wishes for you and the new arrival. :)
Hello from Michele's!
Congratulations!
My twins were born at 35 weeks because I was toxemic. Gotta love the magnesium, no?
And enjoy the baby smell while you can - I sure do miss it! here via Michele today!
A very late congratulations to you, Cathy, on the birth of Nicholas. It's amazing that he could gain 24 ounces in just a week.
oops. Two weeks. I have to read more carefully!
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