The Trip to NC

NC Feb 08 019, originally uploaded by pixelpurl.
Thomas is thriving surrounded by a mother, grandparents, and great-grandparents who dote on him. Every grin and burp is a cause for wonder. Note the gorgeous hand-knit sweater created by his mama. He was having problems with colic and I found I could ease him [...]

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He’s Home!

Thomas has been discharged from the hospital. He weighs 4 pounds, is eating like a champ, and has had no episodes of apnea or bradycardia for 8 days. He and his mom are ensconced at my sister’s house and the crazy, control-freak, battering father has had restraining orders taken out against him.
My sister [...]

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Baby Thomas

Thomas #3, originally uploaded by pixelpurl.
Here is Thomas. All whopping 2 lbs, 12 oz of him. He is holding his own and learning to nurse although it doesn’t last long. He is still not able to breath and suck at the same time.
I tell my niece that he has his [...]

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Baby Update

Baby Thomas is off the ventilator now, peeing and pooping and starting to eat.  He weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces and has a head full of dark hair.
 Nieceling is pumping enough breastmilk to put Elsie the cow to shame and all of her parts are working well after the crash C-section. Husband is hovering like [...]

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We Have A Baby Now

My niece’s baby was born this morning via hasty C-section due to a decelerating heartrate.  Mom is upset but no longer in danger.  Baby is on a ventilator in NICU and will probably be there for a couple of months.
Thanks to everyone for the kind thoughts, good vibes, and prayers.

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