I became a dad tonight

Silly

Silly

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My beautiful wife gave birth to our first two children tonight. She has been in the hospital for the last week with complications and her water breaking on Sunday (the day of our baby shower) The babies were born VERY premature and we can use your prayers and blessings please. I had spent the entire week at the hospital without leaving once and then finally when they were stable I ran home to take care of a few odds and ends. No sooner do I get home and get in the shower I get a call that I need to rush back that they are going to do a C-Section. just my luck!!!

They were born 14 weeks premature. Stats are as follows:

Reagan: 13 1/4" and only 1lb 8.7 ounces
Riley: 12 1/4" and 1lb 8 ounces

As I said they are 3 months premature but so far so good and everyone, mommy included is healthy. It is going to be a very long and tough road and will be a good 2-3 months before we can bring them home. With premature babies like these it is an up and down road and you never know what is going to happen until you bring them home.

I will post some pics while I can but only ones I have now is with them all hooked up to ventilators so it really is not a pretty sight.

Thanks guys! I just had to post this too excited to sleep and everyone I try to call is sleeping!
 
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ty0056

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Re: I became a dad tonight

congrats and our prayers, blessings and thoughts r def with u. i can only guess and think whats going on bc my girl is due oct26 with my first and her second. currently my gf has to take shot of hydroxy progesterone in the butt every wk until the baby is born so that she can keep the baby full term. i was scared at first bc they were like we have to keep a close eye on u bc u were so fast with ur last and blah blah blah(20 million thoughts running thru my head). I was like what uhhh what do u mean and couple mins later i was told how it could be handled. my prayers r def with u after going thru this. sorry for the book
 
Silly

Silly

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Re: I became a dad tonight

ty0056 said:
congrats and our prayers, blessings and thoughts r def with u. i can only guess and think whats going on bc my girl is due oct26 with my first and her second. currently my gf has to take shot of hydroxy progesterone in the butt every wk until the baby is born so that she can keep the baby full term. i was scared at first bc they were like we have to keep a close eye on u bc u were so fast with ur last and blah blah blah(20 million thoughts running thru my head). I was like what uhhh what do u mean and couple mins later i was told how it could be handled. my prayers r def with u after going thru this. sorry for the book
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Thank you and our prayers are with you two as well. Her original due date was Sept. 12
 
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ty0056

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thanx bud. yeah its interesting. my gf was looking at one of the statistics of the prego thing and 60% of men while there significant is prego suffer from the same symptoms like they do. Like the whole cravings, mood swings, hot flashes, gaining weight(great im already fat enough) and etc. its crazy and i wouldve never thought many would. like 10-20 maybe 40% at most. she shits there and says ur always on the computer sitting on ur ass and i just tell her im going thru the same symptoms as u honey. god it pisses her off but she laughs and smiles at the same time. she says she wished she never told me that.
 
bezerk

bezerk

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Re: I became a dad tonight

Congratz Silly..hope everything goes well with you an your new Family.
 
SY1616

SY1616

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Congrats!

My sister-in-law had a son 17 weeks early about 6 months ago and he's perfect. Amazing what technology is out there!

Funny, I was reading your post and thought you went home to do some mods instead of odds....this board is getting to me
 
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nastety92

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Re: I became a dad tonight

Congradulation and my hopes and prayes go out to you and your family.
My nephews were born the same way. They were three months premature almost the same weight, they are not five years old running around causing havic everywhere they go.

Good luck,
Nick
 
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natsforever

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3 months wow. But, the hospitals are getting alot better at caring for premees. Try not to think about all the 'what if's', and know that we are all wishing you the best!
 
Ty's 93-TYPHOON

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Re: I became a dad tonight

Congrats daddy. If you think the making mommy feel better is over your wrong. You need to be strong for the both of you. Tell her i said congrats. Having kids is a blessing. When they are turning two years old and driving you up the wall. You might not think so. Also please tell your wife and kids you LOVE them as much as possible. This may seem minor but it makes a world of a difference.
God bless your family......especially the little ones
 
SloGN

SloGN

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congrats dude


My brother was born @ 6months also. From what i can remember that he weighed almost 2lbs. But if you were to look at him now you would never know it. due to him being born @ 6months we are only 10 months aprt in age. i know i know mom and dad was getting busy :rant: My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
 
dalwine250

dalwine250

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Re: I became a dad tonight

congrats,my thoughts and prayers are with you.a normal birth is stressfull enough,cant imagine what your going thru.
dave
 
SEL777

SEL777

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Re: I became a dad tonight

I'm sorry to hear this Mike. Try to stay positive, you're wife and babies need all the love and support you can give. You and your family will be in our thoughts.
 
eviltwin

eviltwin

"junkyard syclone"
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congrats on the twins. are prayers are with you and your new family.
 
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chopper mech

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Re: I became a dad tonight

congratzs, becoming a father is the best thing that ever happend to me. I'm shore every thing will work out those folks that work with the new borns seem to be the ones that really care when it comes to hospitals. and just think now you have two weddings to plan for !!!
 
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denny

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Congratulations, my wife is a NICU nurse at NYU, if you have questions.
 
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