Baby Amy in a Nutshell

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Aleena had our baby 2 months early. She was rushed to the hospital on Monday for an emergency c-section. Aleena was just minding her business going through toys in the nursery and getting ready for the baby when she began bleeding. I was home with her and was able to call an ambulance to the hospital. This is the nice version of the story.
Baby Amy was born on Monday April 28. She was 4lbs 1oz and 16 inches long. Had she gone full term, she would probably have been 25lbs and needed a crane to get her out. Considering the circumstances, it has been the best of a horrible situation. Amy’s underdeveloped lungs are really the only concern right now. She is on a ventilator and has been stable all week.
Both the baby and mom are doing better. We are hoping that Mom comes home on Friday, which of course means that we will just drive back and stay with the baby all day every day. Natalie and Erika are so excited and are happy to be big and bigger sisters.
I need to throw out a big “Thank You” to everybody for all that you have done. There has been such a tremendous outpouring of love and support from all of you. It has made our ordeal so much easier to deal with.

 

Permalink | May 1st, 2008

One Response to “Baby Amy in a Nutshell”

  1. gmommy Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Hello J.J. and fam!!
    My niece, Karen Robison, sent us your blog. Congratulations on your new little girl! As you may remember, we think girls are fabulous(having had 4 of our own). In fact, you still rate as their favorite babysitter!
    All the girls are married now and have kids of their own. Life is great! Our 4th grandchild will be here in June, the 5th in September.
    So great to see pictures of your very cute family!!
    Take care.
    Love ya lots!!
    Shawn & Dianne Price
    (209)533-3243
    Columbia, CA

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