Paul and Dana C** are thrilled to announce
the birth of their new baby boy:
Daniel West C**
Born April 10th, 2008
Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. 19 1/2 inches
Daniel decided to make his appearance five weeks early, yes just two days after we returned from Utah for Aubrey's wedding. He is obviously a very thoughtful boy, because he patiently waited until after all of the festivities were over to make his appearance. Dana has returned home after an easy delivery. She is thrilled not to be pregnant. Daniel is still in the NICU at *** hospital. He is doing very well. As most of you know, he has Down Syndrome, and a heart problem as well. One of the concerns with the heart problem was his ability to get enough oxygen. They have a monitor on him specifically for measuring his oxygen saturation. He is consistently at the place he needs to be for that, so seems to be managing that very well. He is also regulating his own temperature pretty consistently, another great blessing. In order for us to bring him home, he needs to be eating on his own. This one is not going quite so well. He is a very sleepy boy, and just not that interested in food. Also, the first essential skills: Suck, swallow, breathe, are not very coordinated at this point. But we all try every day.
We would appreciate your prayers for Daniel to be able to eat and come home to us soon, we are eager to have him home.
It is heavenly to hold this sweet baby. We are so grateful to have him.
Love,
Dana and Paul
the birth of their new baby boy:
Daniel West C**
Born April 10th, 2008
Weight 7 lbs. 8 oz. 19 1/2 inches
Daniel decided to make his appearance five weeks early, yes just two days after we returned from Utah for Aubrey's wedding. He is obviously a very thoughtful boy, because he patiently waited until after all of the festivities were over to make his appearance. Dana has returned home after an easy delivery. She is thrilled not to be pregnant. Daniel is still in the NICU at *** hospital. He is doing very well. As most of you know, he has Down Syndrome, and a heart problem as well. One of the concerns with the heart problem was his ability to get enough oxygen. They have a monitor on him specifically for measuring his oxygen saturation. He is consistently at the place he needs to be for that, so seems to be managing that very well. He is also regulating his own temperature pretty consistently, another great blessing. In order for us to bring him home, he needs to be eating on his own. This one is not going quite so well. He is a very sleepy boy, and just not that interested in food. Also, the first essential skills: Suck, swallow, breathe, are not very coordinated at this point. But we all try every day.
We would appreciate your prayers for Daniel to be able to eat and come home to us soon, we are eager to have him home.
It is heavenly to hold this sweet baby. We are so grateful to have him.
Love,
Dana and Paul
1 comment:
I'm very glad that Daniel has such a wonderful family to come home too. Thanks, Rhonda, for sharing this.
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