11-01-10. (*5 weeks early*)
As I laid in bed Sunday evening about drifted into "dreamworld", I felt a sharp pain and then a new but unmistakable sensation... "Water-breaking!"
"Jon... um sweetie my water just broke. What should I do?"
"Are you serious? You should probably call your doctor," he replied.
And thus began Soren Idrios Galbraith's journey into this world.
Of course there was a lot of waiting between Sunday night at 11:30pm and Monday night at 10:48pm when his eviction was complete. I did not start having any contractions on my own so when Dr. Ramos came in Monday morning we started with Pitocin to move things along. I tolerated contractions alright, but when things got fierce the epidural did the trick. Don't get me wrong it wasn't peachy the rest the way, but definitely more tolerable.
Soren weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. and all the doctors have said it was good I didn't go full term because I likely would have had to have a C-section. However good for me, coming 5 weeks early for Soren hasn't been uncomplicated.
His little lungs need some support to mature. The first night was pretty rough for him in Level II NICU, but moving him to Level III (although scary) was the best decision and he has greatly improved. I won't get into all the physiological details... just to say that technology, medical science, dedicated doctors and nurses, and lots of prayer are all powerful elements. And these things have brought about miraculous change for our little guy.
I am so grateful for some really awesome people like: Dr. Ramos, Dr. Suell, Dr. Ahmed, Dr. Simkowitcz, Mrs. Clara Bias, Austin, Anne, Beth, Myra and many others who are experts in their craft. Among them are wonderful family, friends and ward members that offer such great faith and much needed positivity and support. WE Love you all so much!
Soren will still be in NICU for some time, he has some big goals to reach, but we have NO DOUBT that he will be coming home soon strong and healthy. It's not easy being home without him... the house feels empty somehow and we certainly are aware that someone is missing. But seeing his improvement every time we visit is a great motivator for my faith.
Soren isn't giving up and neither are we.
Can't wait to hold our little man!!!
9 comments:
He is so precious! I have another friend who's little boy was five weeks early and he was home in no time! I'm sure Soren will be too!
Congrats, congrats you cute family!!
It's so hard to leave them in the NICU but it's comforting to know that they are being well taken care of. I hope he gets to go home soon! Love you!
God bless sweet Soren; and mamma and pappa. Love you all....♥
He surely is a beautiful baby. I cant wait for you to hold him.
So happy you can hold his hand. He will hold your hand for a while, your heart forever.
Soren is BEAUTIFUL! We can't wait to meet him. We'll keep him in our prayers.
so amazed at how strong you are all!
prayers and love being sent continuously!
Congrats Kat! What a little cutie! We'll be keeping you guys in our prayers. I'm sure that's so hard, but you'll have him home soon!
i'm glad everything is looking up! keep the updates and pics coming! ;)
Congratulations! I am sure that Soren will be ready to come come really soon. Hang in there. You will be in our prayers.
Congratulations! What a little cutie. I'm sure he'll be home soon :)
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