Well it is official our little man is in the NICU. Mainly there b/c he went past the 6 hour limit that he could be in the transition nursery. The doc was great, didn't seem really alarmed, but she feels they need to watch him. His breathing is a little fast, his pulse/ox keeps wavering a bit, he will be getting IV and antibiotics. They will keep him a minimum of 48 hours - so he won't be coming home w/ us it seems - that is standard procedure to keep them the minimum of 48 hours. They think it is some kind of infection he got while being born - not much I could've done different to avoid it. Might have something to do w/ being born @ 37 weeks and to a diabetic momma. I will be able to take my milk, and hopefully nurse if his breathing is under control.
We will update as we know more. I feel confident that he is in the best care he could be - he is a big baby compared to the other little tykes in there - that is a blessing.
I guess the prayers are that it truly would be a minimum of 48 hours in the NICU - that I might be able to nurse - and that I wouldn't listen at all to the lies that satan likes to tell me that I should've done something different, or it's my fault b/c I'm diabetic...you know all that kind of stuff.
Just pray...I am good now...just miss my boy! We will put pics up later.
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Hang in there, Allison. I was packing to go home with Sam and a nurse saw Sam twitch and said it appeared to be "seizure-like" activity, so they whisked him away. I was able to stay one more night, but oh how I missed my baby. He was enormous in the NICU--he was born at 38 weeks and was almost 10 pounds, so he looked like a toddler in there! They take such beautiful care of them there. And they are SO good to let you nurse if at all possible. Sam wasn't too into it, but we got a few good sessions amidst the pumping. Leaving him there and going home without him was terrible--I won't sugar-coat that--but we came back bright and early the next morning and I nursed every time they would let me in until they released him. What I didn't realize then is that going home and getting that first night's rest uninterrupted was really a God-send. It set me up for a great start having him at home to have that sleep. (I'm not one of those people who does well on no sleep.) :) Anyway, our neighbor's name is Tiffany and she's a NICU nurse at North Side, although I'm not sure if you're at the new Cumming hospital or the "old" one. I believe she's still at the "old" one. But keep an eye out for her--she's a sweet, sweet girl with a little boy only a few months old herself and she'll make sure you're well taken care of, I'm sure.
Hang in there and know that we're thinking about you and praying for you guys. What a beautiful little boy!
sweet allison,
i am so happy for you guys that wyatt is here! and please know..the NICU is an amazing place to be...although that sounds wierd, we now know what a blessing it was for our girls to be there for a while. the nurses are AWESOME!!!! they take the best care of the babies and get them on an incredible schedule right away!!:) wyatt will be in great hands!! if you need anything, please call me!! one of my girls was there for 5 or so days and the other for 7 so we had to leave one of them and it was hard...but she fought hard to get home with us!! love you guys and know your man is in awesome hands and is going to be just fine!! May the God of PEACE soon crush satan under your feet!!!! i used to say that verse over and over. i will pray that for you tonight!
He's beautiful Al! Definitely praying for you guys. Can't wait to meet him and hug your neck! :) love you.
Allison,
You don't know me, but I know Jason's family. I went to RBC in Tucker with them growing up and I dearly loved his mom & dad. I am the one who 'baby sat' Jason, Jeffrey, & Justin when they were little (Justin was around 6 months old when I started caring for them) SCARY!!!!
Anyway, I blog (married w/ 2 children) and I FB and I read the great news of Wyatt's birth and then of his stay in the NICU. I am posting a comment to let you know that I will be specifically praying for YOU... that you don't let Satan, the author of lies, beat you up over ANYTHING!! You are a child of the King and you are holy, says the Lord!!
Also, I can relate to what you are feeling!! When my first child was born, my daughter (who is now 7), she was born 7 1/2 weeks early. The doctors told me that it was because I had a serious infection and I was very sick, so my body decided it was time to 'get her out' to protect her!!! She stayed in the hospital for 10 days and BOY did I second guess myself and question and listen to Satan beat me up WAY TOO MUCH!!!
Remember, that you gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, who one day will grow to be a man of God. Satan knows that and is trying to distract you right now. I will pray that you don't let him in your thoughts and that you don't second guess yourself AT ALL!!
Be encouraged today and know that Wyatt is in good hands and most importantly, in the hands of our Abba Father at all times!!
Because He Lives,
Cyndi (Arnette) Rogers
Hi Allison,
You don't know me, I grew up with Jason (in Sunday School and church with him 3 times a week my whole life) and the Hodges family. Beth Switzer is my aunt and Miss Bettie Hodges feels like a pseudo Aunt to me. I love them all!
Anyhow, your post broke my heart. I know if I were you, I would wonder what I could have done differently. As mothers, we always hold ourselves to such a high standard of responsibility. I also can do identify with wanting to have the privileged of nursing and wanting to just be able to "make it work." I feel you. All of which sounds SO familiar.
I realized all of the blessings surrounding you guys right now:
Jason Wyatt is GORGEOUS!
I am relieved you are at Northside, you couldn't be in better hands. (We have delivered 2 there.)
I am relieved that he is at such a healthy weight at 37 weeks, what a blessing.
He has a big loving and committed family and two of the most precious parents in the world.
He has a precious name that is just the most beautiful name I have ever heard.
He made Caroline a sister. He will make the word "son" personal and will make you a better mommy.
I will pray for you daily and look forward to hearing good news.
Peace and Love,
Rebekah Hudgins Vepraskas
Jer. 29:11-14
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