Well as many of you know Colby decided that he wanted his birthday to be on Aug 4th despite what the doctors and his parents had planned. The nurses took Becca back to the OR a little before 3:00 this afternoon to prep her for surgery (the c-section). They came to get me a in my "bunny suit" around 3:15. When I got into the OR the team began to assemble for little Colby's delivery. Everything went really well. They had Colby out and on the warmer for observation at 3:44. By the time he was delivered the team of doctors and nurses had grown to about 30 people most of them were there for Colby. The team of doctors and nurses were absolutely amazing.
Becca did really well through the whole process despite the rocky and emotional morning she had been through. She is by far the strongest wife in the world.
After they got Colby breathing and checked out they prepared to move him to the NICU at Children's Hospital. He was able to leave the OR without any support systems. Upon initial review he was doing great. A team of doctors and NICU nurses arrived to transport him over to Children's so I went along for the journey while they finished up with Becca. Upon arrival to the NICU they began doing additional tests and checking him out. The cardio team came in a few minutes later to check on his heart. After doing an ecocardiogram the doctors were pleasantly surprised to find that he was doing great. So far they have not planned to do any procedures. The attending said that they will know more over the next 48-72 hours regarding any specific needs he may have. So far things are going better than expected.
We want to thank everyone for the countless prayers and words of encouragement that have been passed along on our behalf. We could not have it this far if not for all of the support that many of you have given to our family.
Brody is doing great he has had a pretty fun filled day. He got to start his day off playing with "KatieJack" then Nanna came to pick him up for a little Nanna field trip before nap time. After nap he was visited by Mary Grace and "K-line" and they stayed till bed time so he thought this was one of the best days ever.....
Thanks again to everyone for your prayers, support, encouragement, love and kind deeds. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by so many great people. Most of all we must give thanks to God for getting us through this and blessing Becca and Colby with such a great team of doctors.
Sorry I don't have all of the normal daddy statistics that I should know.... I will get them tonight when I take Becca over to the NICU to see Colby. Once I have all of the baby specifics weight, length etc I will revise this post....
Thank You
Jason
6 comments:
What a sweet sweet baby!! Thanks for the update - praise the Lord for good news so far and for taking care of little Colby and Becca. Know that we are continuing to pray for you guys and Colby too in these next days you have before you! love you friend!
~ Christina
God is Good, Congratulations on your sweet baby boys. In our prayers, Brian and Terra Quick
He is beautiful!!! He looks so alert and ready for the world :)
We can't wait to meet him!
All our prayers are with you.
May you feel our loving Father's arms around your family.
Prayers, Hugs and Kisses,
Jason, Deanna, Kennedy & Kathryn
He is beautiful guys! Congrats! We'll be praying for you all.
Wow ~ what a roller coaster ride you have all been through! Little Colby is an angel in disguise, he is absolutely precious! I'm so glad to hear things are going better than expected! Can't wait to meet him! We will continue to keep you all in our daily prayers. Jason, you & Becca are amazing parents. Brody & Colby and lucky to have you both!
Love,
Melissa & Clay
All I can say is God is Good...all the time! What an amazing testimony Colby is going to have! I can't wait to meet him I wanted to hop in the car last night. See you soon.
Love
John & Sarah
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