Sunday, September 21, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Graham hanging out in the NICU
I dont think that Graham was too happy. If you look closely he is giving the camera the stink eye.
Graham with all his battle armor on, I personally dig the forearm shield.
Hello from the hospital!
I just wanted to give everyone an update on how sweet baby Graham is doing (this is Tracy by the way). If anything I am about to write sounds crazy or incoherent, it is because I am extremely drugged up (which I've got to say feels pretty darn good :)
We got to see Graham yesterday around 5:00 pm. Besides the few seconds I got to see him in the operating room after the c-section, this was the first time I really got to look at him. Unfortunately, he is inside a plastic tent thing so we can only look for now. I am DYING to hold him!! As soon as he is breathing well, he can come out of the oxygen tent and I can hold and nurse him. I was concerned about not bonding with him right away, but the nurse in the NICU reassured me that there is no reason he will not bond with me right away as soon as I can hold him. As of about an hour ago, Graham was doing pretty well, but still breathing fast so he will be in there for a little longer. They said he is doing well, but anytime he is poked and prodded by them, he freaks out and starts screaming (can't blame him) which makes his oxygen levels go down so they have to get him to a point where he can cry like that and keep his oxygen levels up still. The dr. said Graham seems like he has quite a temper. Not sure where he gets that from......? :) (I'll let you decide)
I think he just needs his mom and he will be fine. The nurse said the dr. will make his rounds this morning and let us know what is going on so we can have an idea when Graham can come be with us. For now, we are trying to get some sleep. Thank you everyone for all of your sweet comments! I really appreciate them. Please keep our beautiful baby boy in your prayers.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Little boy Graham
After Graham was brought into the nursery, he was having some problems getting enough oxygen. He has some fluid in his lungs which may happen after having a c-section. Graham was brought into NICU where he is now on oxygen, antibiotics (in case he has an infection), and an IV since he is unable to eat at this time. He had an x-ray and the doctor said his lungs are fine but, do have fluid in them. The doctors seem confident that everything will be just fine. For now, the poor little guy has to stay in NICU for the next 48 hours. Tracy and Elliot are able to visit him whenever they want but, are still super antsy to hold and cuddle their new little guy. Graham should be out of his oxygen tent anywhere from a couple hours to tomorrow. Both new parents are doing well but, are very tired. Keep Graham in your prayers. He sure is SOOOOOOO beautiful! Stay tuned for more pictures!
ANNOUNCING..........
Megan here...
Today was Tracy and Elliots big day!! Tracy went in to get prepped for her c-section at about 12:20. She was super nervous before she went in (mostly about the epidural...which she said ended up not hurting at all) but, was still very cheerful. Elliot was pretty anxious and even more anxious when he had to wait 20 minutes in the room without Tracy while she was getting prepped.
Elliot all dressed up to go in right before the c-section.
