Lucas is here! PIP, and T&P please.

SwetaV · June 2013

Congrats on your handsome little man!

thegoodpotato · June 2013

Congratulations!

One of my best friends just gave birth to a little girl with severe gastochisis. They were only able to save about 30cm of her bowel. I recommend googling "no guts, all glory". It's an inspiring blog about a girl with gastochisis.

Lucas looks very healthy despite his condition; I'm sure he'll do great!

santoriello21 · June 2013

Congrats he is handsome! Good luck with the surgery! Hes such a brave little guy!!

jackson290721 · June 2013

Yay! Welcome to the world Lucas! He is gorgeous. He looks so strong and happy! T&P headed your way!

BBBelly · June 2013

What a handsome guy! Congratulations!! I could feel the love in your post and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. T&Ps from me all summer!

arlingirl · June 2013

Oh my goodness. What a cutie. I hope his progress continues and T&P's to your family.

ksmel2 · June 2013

I work in the OR at a children's hospital and operate on several gastroschesis babies every year! They all seem to do great and end up so healthy! Congrats on your sweet boy and enjoy him! I'm sure you had a huge surprise with his delivery, but I'm happy to hear he is doing so well! Sounds like you are too. We're they able to put all of the bowel back in on the first try? Sometimes they do it in stages depending on babies size and amount of bowel out. Take care, and let me know if you have any questions regarding his surgery or future surgeries.

KERJF · June 2013

Congrats momma - hes adorable!

Abeille · June 2013

Congrats on that cute little boy! T&P he continues to get bigger and stronger and his next surgery goes well.

ellewoodsSC · June 2013

Congrats on your handsome little boy! I love the name you picked out. I'm sorry that you are having to deal with the surprise of his early birth and the congenital issues and I hope that all the interventions are a great success and he will thrive under the care of his medical team and your love and attentiveness. Wishing you all the best and keep us posted on Luke's progress.

Mrs JillB · June 2013

Congrats in that sweet little baby! He's gorgeous. Keep us updated!

opheliainwaders · June 2013

Congratulations! What a gorgeous little guy! I hope he keeps progressing just as quickly and well. It sounds like he's in wonderful hands!

[Deleted User] · June 2013

Wow, he's adorable!! Congratulations!

[Deleted User] · June 2013

What a cutie! Thoughts and prayers for you all:)

mepxw7 · June 2013

Ahhh, I love him! Sweetest face ever. Sending prayers your way!

JenR85 · June 2013

What a cutie pie. Glad he is doing well and will continue to send TPs for his second surgery.

ceechie · June 2013

I love his hair! He is a doll! Thank you for sharing your story with us. Lots of thoughts coming your way. Congrats on an adorable baby boy!

Erinm278 · June 2013

Oh my goodness congratulations!!!! He's beautiful! I will be praying for him and you!

valstulas · June 2013

Beautiful baby! Congratulations and FX for a speedy recovery!

KikiCohen · June 2013

Welcome Lucas! T&Ps for all of you

liz&chris1017 · June 2013

What a cutie. Sending thoughts and prayers.

kt012885 · June 2013

Thoughts and prayers. He is adorable!

blueberries8 · June 2013

Such a handsome little guy! Congrats!!! You have a wonderful attitude, though I am sure the events of the past few weeks have been shocking and really hard. Many thoughts and prayers that the next few months pass uneventfully as possible and that he has a successful 2nd surgery with a smooth recovery.

Kjneubauer · June 2013

He's such a handsome man!!!!! Congratulations!!! And best wishes to all of you!

Broadway11 · June 2013

So cute! I love that second picture. Best wishes to both of you.

MarganK · June 2013

He is so handsome! T&Ps coming your way. My MIL works at Mercy, it's a great hospital, you're in wonderful hands there!

equinus · June 2013

Congratulations! The pictures are adorable! I hope Lucas continues to do well and makes a full recovery.

E&Bean · June 2013

He looks so happy to be with you - such a cutie! Congratulations, and I hope you have an otherwise uneventful stay in the NICU.

supersarah77 · June 2013

He is a beautiful boy and you all are in my thoughts

KTZ17 · June 2013

Congratulations and welcome to the NICU club! My daughter was born May 17 at 31 weeks 3 days after I was on hospital bed rest for a week due to high blood pressure. She'll likely be in the NICU for at least two more weeks, so that would be over a month, but it could be longer depending on how well she does with bottle feeds. It's definitely hard and there will be good days and emotional days. I haven't gone through the whole process yet, but just wanted to let you know there's another NICU mom on the July board!

rubbielynn12 · June 2013

He is SOOO handsome! Congrats momma!

Sherrita82 · June 2013

He is adorable! Congrats to you and I will keep you allin my prayers.

Sheilamcd24 · June 2013

What a handsome boy!!! Congrats!!

gutsymama · June 2013

thegoodpotato:
Congratulations!
One of my best friends just gave birth to a little girl with severe gastochisis. They were only able to save about 30cm of her bowel. I recommend googling "no guts, all glory". It's an inspiring blog about a girl with gastochisis.
Lucas looks very healthy despite his condition; I'm sure he'll do great!

Thanks for this! It's always great to hear success stories.

ksmel2:
I work in the OR at a children's hospital and operate on several gastroschesis babies every year! They all seem to do great and end up so healthy! Congrats on your sweet boy and enjoy him! I'm sure you had a huge surprise with his delivery, but I'm happy to hear he is doing so well! Sounds like you are too. We're they able to put all of the bowel back in on the first try? Sometimes they do it in stages depending on babies size and amount of bowel out. Take care, and let me know if you have any questions regarding his surgery or future surgeries.

Thanks! They were able to put it all back in - it was a large amount, but they removed about 4oz of fluid from his stomach just before surgery, so that helped make room.

And to the other NICU/preemie mamas - thanks for your support, and my congratulations and T&Ps right back at ya!

gemini2005 · June 2013

He's beautiful- congrats!

atlvol · June 2013

T&P to Lucas and your family. I hope his second surgery goes well! He is such a cutie.

yellowapples · June 2013

Congrats! T&P headed your way. Look at all that hair on him!

Aiylin · June 2013

Congrats! He's absolutely precious! will keep him in my prayers for a quick and speedy recovery!

shara3333 · June 2013

I just saw this now and wanted to say that you have my thoughts & prayers. Lucas is BEYOND adorable. I am in love with his hair! I hope the second surgery goes smoothly and I can wait to read more good updates.

Carrie3102 · June 2013

Congratulations mama!! He's beautiful. I hope everything goes well. A very good friend of mine (From elementary) his brother was born the same way, and he's 100% a.ok. He even wrestles on the HS team!

I'll be thinking and praying for you all!