Well, I'd hoped never to be on the OP side of a thread like this, but since I've witnessed INGO pull together and support members dealing with life's tough times, I figured I'd reach out.
My fourth child and second son was delivered by c-section at 1:44am, after my wife went into labor approximately 6 weeks before her due date. He weighed in a hair over 5lbs 2oz. His lungs are under-developed and he's working to expel liquid from his lungs. He's been in the NICU all night, the prognosis is fairly good at this point (that is, it could be way worse), but he'll likely remain here for at least a couple weeks assuming no worsening of his condition.
So, in whatever way you might throw good thoughts somebody's way - - - be it through prayer or some of that good ol' hippy dippy positive energy - - - we could use some thrown this way. I love this little man, and will be by his side until we get to take him home. I won't be leaving. They are going to have to drag me out if they want me gone. I'm taking leave from work, lining up childcare for my other kids, and planting my rather large ass in a chair next to his bed. My wife isn't going to be at full capacity for a while, so dad is stepping up. I'm ready for the long haul.
I'm sitting here and the sun is rising on the first dawn of my son's life. I hope it's the first of many.
My fourth child and second son was delivered by c-section at 1:44am, after my wife went into labor approximately 6 weeks before her due date. He weighed in a hair over 5lbs 2oz. His lungs are under-developed and he's working to expel liquid from his lungs. He's been in the NICU all night, the prognosis is fairly good at this point (that is, it could be way worse), but he'll likely remain here for at least a couple weeks assuming no worsening of his condition.
So, in whatever way you might throw good thoughts somebody's way - - - be it through prayer or some of that good ol' hippy dippy positive energy - - - we could use some thrown this way. I love this little man, and will be by his side until we get to take him home. I won't be leaving. They are going to have to drag me out if they want me gone. I'm taking leave from work, lining up childcare for my other kids, and planting my rather large ass in a chair next to his bed. My wife isn't going to be at full capacity for a while, so dad is stepping up. I'm ready for the long haul.
I'm sitting here and the sun is rising on the first dawn of my son's life. I hope it's the first of many.