HUGE [GOOD] NEWS -- BABY JONAH HAS ARRIVED!

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HUGE [GOOD] NEWS -- BABY JONAH HAS ARRIVED!

Post by tattooyu » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:49 am

As some of you may know, my wife and I lost our son, Andrew, last September. My wife's appendix burst at 19 weeks of pregnancy; both of them survived. At 27 weeks, she spontaneously gave birth to Andrew on our living room floor, alone. Luckily, I was just around the corner coming home. It was VERY, VERY traumatic for all three of us. He fought for a week in the NICU at Providence Saint Joseph's Hospital but developed Level 4 bilateral bleeding (IVH) in his brain. We took him off life support on September 7, 2008. He died in my arms.

However, I would like to announce...

I AM GOING TO BE A DADDY AGAIN!



We are 12 weeks along, and the baby may be born on July 4th!

I guess it's time for me to scour the board for tips on dealing with apnea and sleeplessness with a new baby!

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Post by Babette » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:51 am

Oh honey, I'm so proud of you both!!!! The courage you've shown in moving forward is so admirable!!!!

Hugs all around,
B.

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Re: HUGE [GOOD] NEWS (OT sort of?)

Post by Hawthorne » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:52 am

Kenny- this is wonderful news! I know it is something you and your wife have wished for!

Congratulations and all the best to you both!

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Post by Kiralynx » Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:58 am

Kenny,

Great news! I know how you and your wife have both mourned Andrew....

One of the greatest acts of courage is to move forward from a tragedy.... you and your lady wife are beyond that.

Prayers for you both!

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Post by ozij » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:00 am

I'm so happy for you, Kenny!
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Post by scrapper » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:03 am

CONGRATULATIONS!

Being no stranger to tragedy myself, I have been praying for you since I first read your story on this website. My heart went out to you!

I'm thrilled for you! You will remain in my prayers for a healthy baby and mom, and safe delivery! You don't realize how much we take for granted until tragedy strikes...birth and new life is truly a miracle.

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Post by tattooyu » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:06 am

Thanks everyone! It's exciting and frightening to move forward. I look at Andrew's situation as a fluke, and the fact she only has one appendix. Of course there is a myriad of other issues that could happen, but I'm not even focusing any thought on that. I feel pretty good about this one!

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Post by Gerryk » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:07 am

Kenny,
That's what naps and cat naps are for. When they baby sleeps you sleep.
The infant stage is over before you know it so enjoy it when it gets here.

Gerry

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Post by Marietjie » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:28 am

Mr & Mrs tattooyu...I am so glad!
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Post by DreamOn » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:30 am

Congratulations and best wishes to you and your wife on your very happy news!!! How exciting!
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Post by LinkC » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:47 am

WOO HOO! Congrats "Dad"!!

After all you two have been thru, what wonderful Christmas news!!! "Unto you a child is given..."

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Post by birdshell » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:54 am


WOOT!!!
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Post by Snorebert » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:01 pm

Fabulous, my man, just fabulous!!
Congratulations to you both.

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Post by tattooyu » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:12 pm

I can't thank you guys enough. All this love is making me teary!

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Post by DJ_Boxer » Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:13 pm

Mazel Tov! to you and your wife on the new baby.

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