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05-06-2012, 02:45 PM
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Update on me and baby Timothy
I've been wanting to let you guys know how we're doing, but the stupid hospital Internet filter was blocking SSD (over iNSD, of all times!) and I just got home.
I was induced on Friday with baby Timothy. We knew ahead of time that he would have Down syndrome and there were some other medical reasons why they wanted to induce me at 37 weeks rather than waiting for me to go into labor naturally. Labor went very well thanks to a wonderful support team and an epidural, and he was born Friday afternoon, 7 lbs., 2 oz. and 19 inches long. He has dark eyes, brown hair with a few reddish highlights and also inherited his Daddy's long eyelashes (all of our boys did, but not our daughter -- poor girl!) On both Friday and Saturday, he was very sleepy, unusually congested and not at all interested in nursing. They took him for a routine echocardiogram (we were previously aware of a small hole in his heart) and while they monitored him, they were concerned enough about his congestion and lack of eating that they admitted him to the NICU and started a feeding tube. The congestion has not gotten better and even the tube feeds put him into distress (lower heart rate and lower oxygen levels) so today, the neonatologist decided to transfer him to the NICU at a nearby Children's Hospital where they have better resources to assess what's going on. He was transferred late this morning, I was discharged, we brought the older kids home for naps and DH and I will head over to the Children's Hospital once everyone's awake and we can drop them off at Grandma's. We're very grateful for all of the prayers and words of concern and encouragement. We hope that he won't have to stay in the NICU very long, and that we'll have him home with us soon! And yes, I'd love a NICU/preemie kit.  Kara 
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05-06-2012, 02:53 PM
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So glad to hear that labor and delivery went well...welcome, Timothy!! Hope your stay in the NICU is short!
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05-06-2012, 02:55 PM
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Glad to hear you are doing well, and my prayers remain with you guys. I hope he's just a slow starter and you have him home soon.
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05-06-2012, 02:56 PM
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hugs Kara! I'm glad the delivery went well and that you are doing good. I will keep Timothy in prayer and hope he does well at the Children's Hospital. Hope he is able to come home soon!
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05-06-2012, 03:04 PM
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will keep you and the baby in my thoughts and prayers!
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05-06-2012, 03:26 PM
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I've been thinking of you all weekend and praying for your entire family. Keep up updated.
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05-06-2012, 04:25 PM
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you're all in my prayers, kara!
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05-06-2012, 04:30 PM
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Congratulations Kara. I saw the pics on FB, and he is adorable! I'll be thinking of you and praying that you'll be able to bring your sweet boy home soon.
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05-06-2012, 04:43 PM
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Prayers for your sweet little boy Kara. I hope he is well and home with you soon.
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05-06-2012, 05:00 PM
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Hi Kara, so glad to hear you are up and about and that little Timothy arrived without too much trouble
I'll be thinking of him and you and hoping he picks up a bit at the new hospital. I teach children with DS and know from talking to their mommies that life was a struggle at first - for them as well as their mommies and daddies so I'll be keeping you all in my heart xx
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05-06-2012, 05:18 PM
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Congrats, Kara! I'm glad that he arrived into the world safely, and I'm sending lots of positive thoughts that they can get him over this and home with you soon. In everything you're doing for your family and Timothy, try to find some time to take care of yourself, too.
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05-06-2012, 05:23 PM
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Congrats! So glad Timothy has arrived. Prayers for you and your son...
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05-06-2012, 06:31 PM
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Congrats Kara! I'll be praying he is home with you soon.
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05-06-2012, 06:35 PM
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Kara, Congratulations! I hope he will be able to come home soon! Praying for you all.
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05-06-2012, 07:06 PM
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Kara, I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts! I hope Timothy gets to come home with you very soon!
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05-06-2012, 07:18 PM
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You are all in my prayers. I hope his NICU stay is a short one!! I know how difficult it is to have to leave your baby at the hospital...two of mine were NICU babies!!
Sending many hugs and prayers to you Kara!!! I can't wait to see pictures on the new little one!!!
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05-06-2012, 08:11 PM
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So glad to hear labor went smoothly! Welcome Timothy! I hope his stay is not too long and that he starts perking up! You'll be in my prayers!
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05-06-2012, 08:15 PM
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Kara, I will keep you all in my prayers.
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05-06-2012, 08:30 PM
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Congratulations! Happy for you and little Timothy. I hope his lungs clear and that he is ready to leave the NICU soon.
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05-06-2012, 08:37 PM
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Glad to hear you are alright! Praying your lil Timothy (I love his name!) gets better soon so he can be discharged into your loving arms
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05-06-2012, 09:21 PM
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Congrats on your new baby boy!! Praying his stay in NICU is short, and he's well enough to come home soon (hugs)
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05-06-2012, 09:23 PM
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You are one amazing mom - you've given birth and I've seen you've been scrapping too!! My prayers are with Timothy and your sweet family. Your SSD friends are here for you and we love you!! Keep us posted.
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05-06-2012, 11:10 PM
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Sounds like you are all in good hands! Many blessings to Timothy and the rest of your family.
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05-06-2012, 11:42 PM
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Hugs Kara! Thanks for the update. I hope that you get to have Timothy home with you soon! My son spent a month in NICU and had a feeding tube for about 2 weeks. I hope that he is able to start eating without going into distress real soon!
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05-06-2012, 11:50 PM
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Congratulations!!! I hope and pray he is able to come home very soon! I can't wait to see photos!
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05-07-2012, 12:10 AM
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Congrats on your new baby boy!!! I hope he's able to leave the NICU shortly.
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05-07-2012, 07:03 AM
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Congrats Kara and family....can'the wait to see pictures of your little guy! Praying for a short states in the NICU!
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