I'm a Dad...again! *New and improved--now with pics!*

Suburban Rhythm · 09-10-2006, 09:39 PM

Our son, Sammy, was born Thursday afternoon. He was actually 5 days LATE.

Things are starting to look better, but he had a pretty rough start. We got to the hospital about 2:30am, after getting big sister Lucy to Grammy and Paps house. With Lucy, my wife's water broke, so they got the epidural going before she was having any serious contractions--not this time. She was in some PAIN as we got into the hospital.

So, they do the epidural, things calm down a little, and by about 10:15, the contractions are about 2 minutes apart.

3 hours later, he's still taking his sweet old time to come into the world. After much discussion, my wife, tired as hell by this point, decides to defer to the doc's decision for a C section-- not her intentions in the beginning, but also wanted everyone to be safe.

No complications during the C section. But, as one team of doctors is working on sewing up my wife, another group has Sam...but no crying. [My wife is a ped nurse, so automatically she picks up on this, even in her drugged up state.] We are trying to look and see what's going on...but no real luck.

Finally, we hear him making some noise and feel sligthly relieved.

However, they tell us he's going immediately to the NICU. He had asperated some fluid/miconium, and they were worried about his lungs as well as any potential damage from the short period of time he wasn't breathing.

As of now (Sunday night) he's still in the NICU, but it is more of a precautionary measure, as he's out of the isolette, breathing normally, and the ultrasound and CT scans of his head have all been clear so far.

I came home after 3 nights, to spend some time with Lucy as well as give my parents a little break. Talked to my wife a little while ago, and she got to feed him the first time earlier tonight.

So, if you can please keep out little guy (OK not SO little, he was 9 lbs3 oz) in your prayers until he makes it through, it would be appreciated.

EagleFan · 09-10-2006, 09:41 PM

Grats!

And you'll be in my prayers... (sorry, I should read ALL of a post before responding next time).

duckman · 09-10-2006, 09:44 PM

Will do, SR!

Raiders Army · 09-10-2006, 09:45 PM

Congratulations and I'll keep you in my thoughts. He's a big guy!

Eaglesfan27 · 09-10-2006, 09:46 PM

Congrats and he will be in my prayers

Logan · 09-10-2006, 09:55 PM

Congrats SR...I know he'll be home with mom, dad, and his big sister real soon.

Suburban Rhythm · 09-10-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

He's a big guy!

I was 11 lb 6 oz....my wife said she'd kill me if he was that big.

Thanks guys.

bulletsponge · 09-10-2006, 10:39 PM

Grats... now take care of my son

Neuqua · 09-10-2006, 10:49 PM

Congratulations sir.

MikeVic · 09-10-2006, 10:51 PM

Grats!

Galaril · 09-10-2006, 11:02 PM

Congrats!

Lorena · 09-10-2006, 11:04 PM

Wow, what a big baby! It's interesting to hear your story because our oldest had the same issue with meconium and our youngest was a little over 9 lbs as well. We weren't planning on him being delivered via C-Section, but they couldn't hear his heartbeat and had to come out. I also freaked out when I didn't hear him cry for the first few seconds of his life but he ended up being fine.

Anyway (sorry for the rambling), congrats and I'll keep him in my thoughts.

Oh yeah and pix pls k, thx

Craptacular · 09-10-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

I was 11 lb 6 oz....my wife said she'd kill me if he was that big.

Damn!!! Congrats on your big addition.

Glengoyne · 09-11-2006, 01:53 AM

Congrats!

And no trouble with the thoughts and prayers. It is good that things are looking up!

fjvieane · 09-11-2006, 09:25 AM

Congratulations and my prayers are with you.

CamEdwards · 09-11-2006, 11:32 AM

Congratulations SR!

MizzouRah · 09-11-2006, 01:46 PM

As Mike Shannon would say, "Congrats BIG BOY!"

He is in our prayers as well...

MacroGuru · 09-11-2006, 01:46 PM

In my prayers as well...here is a little something to help you laugh....

My 6 year old ran about 1 week late and they performed a c-section on my wife, however, they had to basically dive in to my wife, the little tyke seemed to have found her floating rib and did not want to let go...It was funny watching the doctor all but climb up on the table to pry this little babys fingers off of the rib, he did not want to leave his saftey area...

Again, your family will be in our prayers.

stevew · 09-11-2006, 01:49 PM

Steeler Nation keeps getting larger!
Good luck, congrats, and i hope the big guy is okay.

oliegirl · 09-11-2006, 07:39 PM

Congratulations!

Anthony was also in NICU when he was born, my water had broken but I never really went into labor - ended up inducing me, 17 hours after my water broke Anthony arrived, but he had an infection from being unprotected for so long. I'll be praying for Sam but it sounds like he is holding his own and is going to be just fine

Can't wait to see pictures!!!!

Suburban Rhythm · 09-16-2006, 11:08 PM

First time adding pics, hope this works-

And a few of big sister Lucy--

ETA-- trying to link from Snapfish...anyone have a guess on the problem?

MizzouRah · 09-16-2006, 11:22 PM

Can't see the pics!

bulletsponge · 09-16-2006, 11:41 PM

bulletsponge · 09-16-2006, 11:42 PM

since we cant see the pics, ill assume your kid looks like this

MizzouRah · 09-17-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bulletsponge

That's great!

3ric · 09-17-2006, 11:21 AM

Try with imageshack instead?

duckman · 09-17-2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3ric

Try with imageshack instead?

Photobucket works well on here too.

Suburban Rhythm · 09-18-2006, 04:33 PM

Trying again with Photobucket-

Sammy at home and the hospital

Lucy cheering on her teams, and her most recent birthday

Eaglesfan27 · 09-18-2006, 04:38 PM

Very cute kids.

09-10-2006, 09:41 PM	#2
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	Grats! And you'll be in my prayers... (sorry, I should read ALL of a post before responding next time). Last edited by EagleFan : 09-11-2006 at 12:07 AM.

09-10-2006, 09:46 PM	#5
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Congrats and he will be in my prayers __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

09-10-2006, 10:49 PM	#9
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	Congratulations sir. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

09-11-2006, 11:32 AM	#16
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Congratulations SR! __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

09-11-2006, 01:46 PM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	As Mike Shannon would say, "Congrats BIG BOY!" He is in our prayers as well... Last edited by MizzouRah : 09-11-2006 at 01:49 PM.

09-10-2006, 09:45 PM	#4
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Congratulations and I'll keep you in my thoughts. He's a big guy!

09-10-2006, 09:55 PM	#6
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Congrats SR...I know he'll be home with mom, dad, and his big sister real soon.

09-10-2006, 10:39 PM	#8
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	Grats... now take care of my son

09-10-2006, 10:51 PM	#10
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Grats!

09-10-2006, 11:02 PM	#11
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	Congrats!

09-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#12
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Wow, what a big baby! It's interesting to hear your story because our oldest had the same issue with meconium and our youngest was a little over 9 lbs as well. We weren't planning on him being delivered via C-Section, but they couldn't hear his heartbeat and had to come out. I also freaked out when I didn't hear him cry for the first few seconds of his life but he ended up being fine. Anyway (sorry for the rambling), congrats and I'll keep him in my thoughts. Oh yeah and pix pls k, thx

09-11-2006, 01:53 AM	#14
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Congrats! And no trouble with the thoughts and prayers. It is good that things are looking up!

09-11-2006, 09:25 AM	#15
fjvieane Mascot Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California	Congratulations and my prayers are with you.

09-11-2006, 01:46 PM	#18
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	In my prayers as well...here is a little something to help you laugh.... My 6 year old ran about 1 week late and they performed a c-section on my wife, however, they had to basically dive in to my wife, the little tyke seemed to have found her floating rib and did not want to let go...It was funny watching the doctor all but climb up on the table to pry this little babys fingers off of the rib, he did not want to leave his saftey area... Again, your family will be in our prayers. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

09-11-2006, 01:49 PM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Steeler Nation keeps getting larger! Good luck, congrats, and i hope the big guy is okay.

09-16-2006, 11:08 PM	#21
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	First time adding pics, hope this works- And a few of big sister Lucy-- ETA-- trying to link from Snapfish...anyone have a guess on the problem? __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!" Last edited by Suburban Rhythm : 09-16-2006 at 11:11 PM. Reason: Pics not working!

09-16-2006, 11:22 PM	#22
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Can't see the pics!

09-16-2006, 11:41 PM	#23
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX

09-16-2006, 11:42 PM	#24
bulletsponge Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TX	since we cant see the pics, ill assume your kid looks like this

09-17-2006, 11:21 AM	#26
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Try with imageshack instead? __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

09-18-2006, 04:33 PM	#28
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	Trying again with Photobucket- Sammy at home and the hospital Lucy cheering on her teams, and her most recent birthday __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!" Last edited by Suburban Rhythm : 09-18-2006 at 04:45 PM.

09-18-2006, 04:38 PM	#29
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Very cute kids. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

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