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Early Delivery

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My wife and I welcomed our son last Sunday. Silas James weighed 2lbs 4oz and came into the world crying. It was a very surprising and scary experience to welcome a child into the world 15 weeks early. He's tiny, gorgeous and quite feisty. He's doing pretty well considering, but it will be a long journey. Prayers and good thoughts are much appreciated!
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  • KershnicKershnic member

    Congratulations!! 

    I am sorry to hear that he came so early, and I know this last week must have been extremely stressful, and I know there will be lots of stressful days ahead.  But that's great that he's here and he's feisty and you're ready step back into the online world!  If you're feeling up for it, we'd love to see pictures and hear more of the birth story. 

    I'm sure SSG will be around to share her endless wealth of information on prematurity, but if she doesn't definitely page her. 

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  • tdmklmtdmklm member
    Congratulations! I'm glad he's feisty and doing well. T&Ps will be with you, your wife, and Silas James - what a great name!
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  • 2brides2brides member
    Congratulations on Silas's birth! I am sending lot of positive thoughts and prayers your way as you navigate the next few months. Glad to hear he is so feisty. :)
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  • seattlekariseattlekari
    Congrats! I hope things go well for your family...thinking of you!
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  • jennicole85jennicole85 member

    Congrats!

    I absolutely love his name!  Many T&P's with you and your family.

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  • 2moms2twins2moms2twins

    Oh goodness.. I am so sorry that happend but so excited for you .... SILAS JAMES is a feisty name ( I LOVE IT ) so no surprise he is a feisty one.

    We had twins with NICU time and SSG was an AMAZING RESOURCE for me ( non bio mom) all I can say is its so tough and i dont wish that NICU  on even my worst enemy ... 

    Somethings that helped us get through it ... was phone support I had 1 person I could call yell cry scream to and go nuts on ... and or I just emptied my hear out right here in this forum ... and ALL THE PEOPLE here were AMAZING !! AMAZING 

    I will PM you our number and email feel free to call yell hang up or vent  cry or sneze or just listen to us say Hello a bazillion time if you feel the need. 

    KANGAROO CARE - Ssg  told us all about this ask about it at the hospital its basically when you  are skin to skin with LO  helps them helps you...

    we are great friends with our NICU nurse.- now she is the girls by proxy Grandma, auntie angel .. her words of wisome to us cuz were were all about just breast feeding 1st  was  go with the formula to bulk up and breast feed or breastmilk suppliment - so we changed it  and did breast milk bottle ( m had milk /colostrum early ) then high cal formula to supplement  ( this for us shaved off 3 days as the girls gained a wee bit faster) if you are there yet.

    lastly, cuz its super crazy exciting and scary and emotional....  GET REST it makes a diff in LO ( i think they sense it )  and think of NICU as just awesome expensive night nurse care that will make you a SUPER DUPER MOM ... ( that was my thought cuz I realize now had we just taken them home straight away  we would be at a great loss and we learned so many tips and tricks... ( in my opinion ) and the very lat thing .. If you have to leave the hospital with out them - i was so distraught I got a speeding ticket so DON'T SPEED!!! 

     but He sounds like he's got this all figured out !!!!

    Congrats on your BABY BOY !!!!!!  We are sending lots of prayers and Happy baby growing get outta the NICU vibes your way !

     

     

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  • ball.and.chainball.and.chain member
    I'm sorry you are dealing with such a scary experience, but congratulations on the arrival of baby Silas!  Keep us posted on his progress.
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  • hlkehlke member

    Congratulations on the birth of Silas - what a great name!  We'd love to see pics when you have some to share.

    I'm sorry that Silas came so early, but happy to hear that it sounds like he's doing well.  His weight is good for a 25 weeker!  Please remember you can come here for support - most of us don't know what it's like to have a preemie, but we can still listen. *hugs* and prayers to you and the family.

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    IVF #2 - antagonist.  Ovulated early.  3 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 0 blasts
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  • ctbride08ctbride08 member

    congratulations on the arrival of your sweet and special little boy!

    many thoughts and prayers to the three of you as you navigate the coming months.

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  • TaylorandMelTaylorandMel member
    Sorry to hear that Silas showed up so early, but really glad that he is doing so well.  Ours came at 33 weeks and it felt like a long journey, so I can kind of relate with what you're feeling right now.  I hope that he grows very quickly and has an uneventful NICU stay.  We will keep you in our prayers.  Let us know if you have any questions. 
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  • leapgirl8leapgirl8 member

    Welcome to the world, Silas! And welcome to motherhood! :) 

    I have no NICU words of wisdom but I'm happy to hear that he is doing well.  

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  • 2moms2b2moms2b member

    Congrats on the birth of Silas!!!  I am glad to hear he is doing well and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  • LolaBelle515LolaBelle515 member
    Sending you prayers for growth, great care, and lots of support and sending you a big congratulations on your precious little boy!!
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  • JazibelJazibel member

    Congratulations to you & your wife.  Love the name Silas James and so glad to hear he's doing well and feisty.

    Your new family will definitely be in my thoughts & prayers. 

    Can't wait to see pics and hear updates on your little boy.

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  • madisonpeasmadisonpeas
    Congratulations to all of you!  Silas is an awesome name. I think the feistiness is a great sign.  We're all thinking about you.
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