After 2 hospitals, 6 different rooms and dozens of doctors and nurses, Baby _____ Duke Nelson (first name blank because we're not set on a first name just yet, vote on the poll to the right) was born May 30, 2010, at 1:13 pm. He was 6 weeks and 1 day early. He weighed in at a whopping 4 lbs 6.6 oz and is 18" in length. He is doing great. He's been breathing on his own and started taking food on Monday. He's in the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit ("NICU") and will have to remain there for several weeks. He's a trooper.Heather, on the other hand, has been on a wild roller coaster. She was admitted to the hospital in Irvine last Tuesday with extremely high blood pressure. She was suffering from severe Pre-Eclampsia which can cause seizures and death of mother and baby and delivery is the only cure. She was able to hold out for 5 more days despite a transfer from the Irvine hospital, right by our apartment, to Anaheim before delivering naturally. Since then it's been up and down. She's had a CT scan, Echo Cardiogram, countless blood tests and been restricted from eating or drinking pretty much the entire time. She aspirated some fluid into her lungs during labor and delivery which caused a freak case of pneumonia. Her heart was strained to the point the Dr.s thought she might have a clot in it. However, we're past all the diagnosis and everything is looking better by the hour. Her blood pressure and heart rate are slowly decreasing and the fluid in her lungs is going away. She is a SUPER WOMAN!!! She's barely uttered a complaint throughout this entire ordeal and been so strong and brave. On top of all that, she didn't even get to see her baby boy till Monday at 10 pm because the Dr.s wouldn't clear her to go into the NICU till then. Thankfully, mother and son have spent some quality time together now. No indication as to when she'll be discharged but things are looking pretty good.
We want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. It has meant so much to us to know so many people out there care about us and the well being of our new family. We love you.
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we are still praying for y'all and love you so much! the next babies will be a breeze for heather after this. we can't wait for pics of baby duke...keep pumping heather!
He is SO handsome, whatever his name might be :) I love him already and can't wait to meet him. Take care, you are in our prayers!!
You guys are still in our every prayer! Seriously, it's hard to believe what a tough go you've had of all of this! He looks so pink and healthy and seems to be doing SO well! He's already such a handsome little guy. I'm so glad for that. If there is anything we can do to relieve some stress for you guys once you are ready, please let us know! Rest up Heather! You are amazing for all that you've been through and continue to sacrifice!!
AWESOME news on both accounts. He looks just like you Ethan!!!! Hugs and prayers from the Roses. Good Job Heather!
He is handsome congrats
We are so sorry to hear it has and continues to be a rough ride, but we are happy to hear that things are improving and your little one is doing well. We love and pray for you. Thank you for keeping us updated! Congratulations and get well soon!
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