HUGE [GOOD] NEWS -- BABY JONAH HAS ARRIVED!
HUGE [GOOD] NEWS -- BABY JONAH HAS ARRIVED!
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!
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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Last edited by tattooyu on Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:41 am, edited 2 times in total.
Sleep well and live better!
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Oh honey, I'm so proud of you both!!!! The courage you've shown in moving forward is so admirable!!!!
Hugs all around,
B.
Hugs all around,
B.
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Re: HUGE [GOOD] NEWS (OT sort of?)
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!
Congratulations and all the best to you both!
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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!
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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I'm so happy for you, Kenny!
O.
O.
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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.
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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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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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
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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Mr & Mrs tattooyu...I am so glad!
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Congratulations and best wishes to you and your wife on your very happy news!!! How exciting!
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WOO HOO! Congrats "Dad"!!
After all you two have been thru, what wonderful Christmas news!!! "Unto you a child is given..."
After all you two have been thru, what wonderful Christmas news!!! "Unto you a child is given..."
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WOOT!!!
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Fabulous, my man, just fabulous!!
Congratulations to you both.
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Congratulations to you both.
-Clark
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I can't thank you guys enough. All this love is making me teary!
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Mazel Tov! to you and your wife on the new baby.
DJ
DJ
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