I don't think any of us will soon forget the last seven days.
It has been the biggest "roller-coaster ride" of our lives.
Everything that could go wrong during a delivery, went wrong! From our DIL having a severe allergic reaction to the epidural she was given and going into liver failure, to our little grandson having to be brought into this world in a hurry through an emergency C-Section during which he acquired a very dangerous, and fatal in many cases,
blood infection that caused him to develop meningitis.
It has been a touch and go situation for several days and nights, and although our little guy is still in the ICU, things are finally turning around and all his blood work as of yesterday is normal. He has been taken off the oxygen and all the other machines that he has been hooked to for several days now and he is acting like a normal newborn.
Meet baby J, our precious grandson!
Born March 12th. 8 lbs. 3 oz. 21inches long.
We took this picture last night before we left the NICU.
Mom is also doing very well.
She was discharged on Sunday and recovering very quickly from the whole ordeal.
She was discharged on Sunday and recovering very quickly from the whole ordeal.
Thank you all so much for all the comments you have left me in the last few days.
Your words of encouragement and prayers just mean the world to me. Thank you, dear friends!
I don't know when I will be able to be back to blogging.
Right now I am on "grandma duty" :)
Big hug, everyone!
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Prayers to you and your family. So happy to hear he is on the mend. What a beautiful baby boy!
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Oh- I missed your last post, Maria. I am so very happy that your little J is doing so well. Babies are tough little things and he is a good, healthy weight and size so that gives him more than a fighting chance. The bonus is that he is a BEAUTIFUL baby!!!!
ReplyDeleteHope your DIL is doing well, too. Blessings and prayers to you all- xo Diana
Wonderful news! Enjoy your darling grandson.
ReplyDeleteGoodness, Maria, you sure have been through a lot this last week. I've been keeping you and your family in my prayers and am so glad to hear baby J and mom are doing so well! What a beautiful baby boy and what a bonus that he's so big and healthy! Will continue to pray for you all. Hugs to you, my sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteLittle J is absolutely precious! You and the famiy have been in my thoughts and prayers throughout this time. I am so relieved to know that the situation is improving. Prayers and hugs continue from here! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Grandma! Your grandson is so adorable and precious. I hope your ordeal is over now and that you'll soon all be cozy and safe together in your beautiful home and getting to know this new little addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you all Maria Elena! Praying for your super cute grandsons's swift recovery!
ReplyDeleteOh, Maria! I'm so sorry this delivery has been such an ordeal! Praise the Lord mommy is hope doing well and little J is doing good. He looks so adorable and healthy. Sending prayers for you all. I'm sure you're so relieved! Bless you.
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How scary. I'm glad both mom and baby are doing better. He looks precious!
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You all are in my prayers. So happy both are doing better.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh Maria, I am so sorry all of this happened to your family, but what a relief to read that everybody is recovering. Thank God.....HUGS
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Maria, I'm so happy to hear that everyone is on the mend! Your new grandson is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary time you all must have had! I can't even imagine how upsetting it would have been. So thankful, things are turning around and they are doing well. Enjoy this precious time, grandma.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so thankful that everything is moving in a positive direction. Baby "J" is absolutely precious! Being on Gramma Duty is exactly where you should be, so take your time. Those sweet baby smells, skin that feels like velvet and precious chubby cheeks are gone all too quickly, so savor every minute. I am so happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Maria Elena! I can only imagine all the stress you & your family have been under. I'm so glad to hear that Baby J & his Mom are doing better. He is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Maria what a series of events! I'm so shocked to read what happened. Thank goodness mom and baby are doing much better. What a blessing! Little J is adorable and looks healthy. Congratulations on the birth of your Grandson!
ReplyDeleteTake a deep breath and enjoy that sweet baby!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about this scary situation but I am so glad Baby J is doing well. He is absolutely adorable!
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Oh my word! How scary!
ReplyDeleteWell, praise be that momma and baby are doing alright. Prayers for you and your family!
Prayers are being answered!! I'm so happy both of your loved ones are on the road to recovery! You have a VERY handsome little grandson. Take all the time you need to be with him and his parents.
ReplyDeleteOh Maria, I am so happy to hear that everyone is recovering. Wow that was so scary. You new little grandson is so handsome. Enjoy him. Prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteSo relieved to hear that all is going well, Maria. He is gorgeous. I am sending more prayers that everyone is home and 100% very soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful baby!!! Congratulations!! So very glad they are both fine now...what a nightmare for you!!!
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How relieved you must be!! I cannot imagine what all of you endured, during the waiting time. However, I am so happy to read that your story has a happy ending. Congratulations on that beautiful boy!!
ReplyDeleteFirst, CONGRATULATIONS on your new, beautiful grandson! I'm sorry to hear that there were so many complications, but happy to hear that everything is okay, now!
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Dearest Maria Elena, forgive my late response to your post. I woke today thinking of you. I am so sorry to learn about the difficulties you have all been through. I am grateful that things are better now and that mother and son are in full recovery. Prayers answered my sweet friend. Welcome to our world Baby J you had a rough start but I'm sure happy to learn that you are here.
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My prayers are with you and your family!@ I hope that the little boy and his mom will be in good health very soon!
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Maria,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that things have turned around and both Mom and Sweet baby Boy are doing well!! It takes something like this some times for us to put life into a different perspective so PLEASE do not worry about Blogging!! Take this time to be with those that are most important in your life and only come back to the Blogging World when you feel that you can and want too!!
Still sending prayers your way....
Hugs,
Deb
I'm so sorry to hear of what you've all been through, and I'm glad everyone is doing better now. Your new grandson looks like a sweetie!
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Maria Elena... My heart goes out to you. I'm sorry to be so long in stopping by. I'll pray for your sweet babe and his mommy. {{hugs}} And congratulations!! Now that he's doing better you'll be able to enjoy this wonderful blessing. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary thing to go through Maria! I'm so sorry but so thankful that everyone is doing well now. Congratulations grandma! Enjoy your grandma duty and kiss that beautiful baby till your lips hurt :)
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