Born November 15, 2009
9:22am
2 lbs 6oz
14 in
We left the cord to connect the camera to the computer at home. I got this one off of Bracken's iphone but I'll post more tonight once we get the cord.
I'll write more later also but just wanted to at least post one picture and thank everyone for their calls, texts, support and prayers. I have felt those prayers and realize that the calmness I feel about the whole situation is because of all of you who have prayed for us or offered your help.
Long story short I started bleeding Saturday night at 8. went to labor and delivery around 9:30 and was told I was also having contractions that I couldn't feel. Started feeling those contractions around midnight. Had an ultrasound with a specialist at 3am. Given medicine to stop contractions and told I could go home by 5 if they stopped. The medicine only helped for about a half hour. Gave me a second dose and the same thing. After lots of pain, an epiostomy (sp?), and finally an emergency c-section, Dane was born at 9:22am.
I got to see Dane for the first time this morning. (24 hours after he was born) What a little miracle. He is so tiny but I can't believe how perfect his little body is. Right now all his stats are looking good. I'm told it is a rollercoaster ride but we're happy that right now he is doing well and hope we can make it through all the hills and valleys to come.
I didn't get to see him until 24 hours after he was born since I wasn't able to get out of bed. They brought me these footprints and Bracken took some pictures.
26 comments:
oh skye that is just crazy!!! I thought it was a joke when I saw the title. Wow... I'm glad he is doing well so far... and I wish you the best of luck with everything.
Skye! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I had no clue. I hope you are ok. Please know that we will be thinking of you continually. You are in our prayers. I love you Skye.xxx
Nancy
His footprints are so tiny. I am glad that he is doing well. Hope everything goes well. Let me know if you need anything.
Skye we are praying for you and your family. He is so tiny. We are glad he is doing well right now. LOVE!!!
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you guys on this rough road ahead.
I had no idea. All our love and prayers are with you. We've experienced the NICU, and if you ever need to vent or cry or chat, please call. Sending angels your way.
oh skye...I am so excited and sad for you at the same time! I am glad he is doing well and that you are feeling the strength of our Lord. I will be praying for you! Keep us posted!
I am sorry that you have to experience this, but so happy everything is going so well. The next few months will be the best/worst of your life. Give that baby some kangaroo care for me. :)
What a miracle!!! He is so beautiful! We are praying for you and waiting to hear the updates. These darn kiddos!! So much work...but so worth it! Hang in there...we are thinking of your family!
Congratultions on such a little miracle. We'll be thinking and praying for all of you. It is such a hard balance between your life in the NICU and your life at home, but hang on and one day you'll all be under the same roof again. I wish there was more I could do, but just know we're praying for your family!
Skye, he is just beautiful. What a miracle. Love, the name. I can't believe you already have one!
Our prayers are heading that way as well.
Big hugs!
wow - he is so tiny- i hope things continue to go well! i can only imagine how scarey this all is. Stay strong- we are praying for you
Skye, I am glad everything is going well. What a sweet little thing!
Ahhh, Skye I had no idea! I wish I lived closer so I could bring you some dinner and treats. Well regardless, I am thinking of you. Text me your address? If there is anything I can do from afar let me know.
Congrats on the new little one! Our prayers are with you and your little guy!
What a sweet little guy! We will send prayers your way. Hang in there. I can't imagine all the crazy emotions you guys must be going through.
He is one handsome tiny little guy! We will be thinking of you and praying for your little family. I am glad to hear that everything is going ok. Keep us posted on your little family. ps I love his little name.
Hey! My name is Julianne... My sister was good friends with Bracken in Highschool. We had a baby born in April who was 1 pound and he is doing sooo well. NEVER give up on your little one. He will be a fighter! Remember everyday that the Lord has trusted the both of you with this little miracle... and no one could take care of him better! Email me jhowes87@gmail.com if you would like to look at my blog. I loved seeing success stories when our little guy was born. Good luck! You will be in our prayers!!!!
Longhurst fam:
Just wanted to let you know i saw his little picture! He is so cute... I love his little hand! Best of luck in the morning... we are thinking of you!
Love, the whites
ps hope the studying is going well! (it's just school!)
Dane is the most darling little peanut I've ever seen. I'm so sorry for the craziness in your lives right now! We are thinking of you and praying for you lots. I'll be checking back often for updates and we'll pray that those stats stay up there. Wish there was more we could do! Love you guys!
Skye-
Landon and I are glad to hear everything is going well this far. Dane is so tiny and handsome, congratulations on the new little guy. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Dane is so handsome -and I love the name Dane. I had heard something about that today (I know word travels fast) but I wasn't sure. How precious and wonderful that all is going well. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Oh, what a surprise! I hope that you all are doing okay. We'll be praying for you! Please keep us posted!
skye, what a beautiful little, TEENY baby! he is just precious. i too can't believe he's here, oh so tiny. i wish i could have had kade's reaction to the footprints/key photo on video....what a picture!! that really helped us understand just how tiny he is. he looks great though, and even some dark hair, so sweet! we love you guys so much. we know you are in great care, we wish we could do more to help out right now though. please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything at all, please call on us! lots of love!
We are praying for your sweet little family. He is such a cute little thing!! Faith can move mountains if we let it. We have felt of the faith in your family and we know that you can move this mountain.
Thank you for posting the pictures and for the update. You guys remain in our thoughts and prayers. Dane is so beautiful, and I really love the picture of his cute footprints with the key - it gives a good perspective of his tiny size. Please let us know how we can help out. We love you guys!
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