Cole Timothy
Born 9-16-09 at 3:03 pm
6lbs 15oz and 20 1/2 inches long
We are so glad to finally be able to introduce our newest addition Cole Timothy. He arrived last Wednesday and lets just say we have been VERY busy since then. Blessed with a VERY fast labor and delivery posed a slight challenge for Cole initially. He had what they call delayed transition but they weren't convinced that was all it was initially. He initially was a little sluggish, not needing any assistance but just periods of rapid breathing and decreased muscle tone. Since it wasn't explained by infection the Dr.s decided Wednesday night (6 hours post delivery) that they would send him to Chapel Hill (on Thursday) to rule out any possible other problems. Luckily my ob discharged me (less than 24 hours post delivery - Yikes!) so that I could go with him. Therefore on Thursday afternoon we all headed up to Chapel Hill. Wally's parents were able to go with us so we could bring Parker. We are so thankful they were able to come and help out. To make a long several days and occuarrances brief he spent a night in the PICU and 2 on the pediatric floor at Chapel Hill. Luckily once we got to Chapel Hill they felt like they were looking at a different boy than our hospital was. All tests came back normal and they attributed everything to delayed transition from birth. I have never felt so much relief as when the geneticist told me that her conclusion was that my baby was normal and that we just go home and love him. Well we came home from Chapel Hill on Sunday night with high billirubin levels (jaundice) which is no surprise as we have a strong family history of this including Parker. We got his levels checked Monday morning and they were high enough that he needed to be admitted Monday night to Onslow Memorial for phototherapy. Make sure to check him out in his "personal tanning bed" just chilling in the photo slide show below. We were discharged Tuesday night and thank goodness we have been home ever since. Parker has been great and is enjoying learning all about Cole and why he does what he does and how he can help. Cole even gave Parker a leaf blower when he got out of the hospital. He loves it. Picture of him with it is also in the slide show. We do want to thank everyone who helped us make this as easy as possible for us to be with Cole in Chapel Hill. Our parents for watching Parker and being with us for support. Our FANTASTIC neighbors, Ryan and Beth , who not only looked after our dogs and our house but also cleaned our house for a great surprise when we got home and have made us several delicious meals. We also appreciate all the texts and calls of care and concern as well as the prayers.
Our baby is truly an example of the miracle of prayer!
What a sweet little peanut!
7 comments:
Congrats!!!! Boy, do we know that scary feeling of the NICU. I'm so glad that your stay was very short and you are all home, loving on baby. He is adorable and we can't wait to meet him.
Good grief...I am now sobbing. I don't know what it was about seeing your beautiful smile Leah, holding that new baby, or what it was about seeing Parker looking at Cole in that one picture, or what it was in the picture of Wally with both of his sons, but I am moved. That is so awesome. He is beautiful. Chris says Cole looks more like Wally. I have no idea what I think. I am just so "in the moment" with you in those pictures with that new baby. What a beautiful family, and we are so glad you are home and healthy and adjusting.
Lots of love!
Hope to see you soon!
Alison, Chris, & Davis
YEAH!!!! CONGRATS!! So glad to hear all is okay with sweet little Cole. Good luck to all with the new transition! Take Care : ) - The Schneiders
Congrats!!! He is so adorable & I love the name! Sorry to hear it was a bumpy few days but so happy that it is better now!!! So very happy for you!
Great looking young man!!!!! What a great way to keep everybody up-to-date.
Uncle Dave
What a beautiful little boy! I'm so glad that he's healthy and all is well now! Can't wait to see him during his first visit to JZ Mann :) Leah, you look wonderful and am so happy that you're doing well!!! Enjoy this special time with your two little men :)
I'm just now getting around to checking your blog. So glad you guys are all home safe and sound! Carter is eating us out of house and home and has been off of the NG tube for over a week!!!!! Call us when things calm down. We have LOTS to report.
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