Jeremiah was born at 10:44am on Tuesday Novemeber 2nd.
He is beautiful and precious and unfortunately very sick, like his brother before him. He is in the NICU still and can’t be held or touched. I haven’t gotten to hold him yet but he loves to be talked to. I am blessed to be in the same hospital as he is so I can spend as much time as I want by his bed.
The doctors think it may be pulmanary hypertension or a restriction of the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart. This is making is oxygen exchange very difficult. A normal newborn resperation should be between 40-60 breaths per minute and Jeremiah is still hanging out at anywhere from 90 to 130. So he is much too fast and thus, he can’t be stimulated. So, no touching or holding for awhile.
I ask you to pray for our family right now. This is hard as you imagine on each and every one of us. The children are stressed and worried. Joe and I are trying not to be for their sake but this isn’t how it was supposed to be!!! But I know that my God is in control and as we all lift up Jeremiah God will give Him the strength he needs to fight this. In the mean time, I am pumping for him and sitting by his side. Just loving him! I will update as often as I can.
Amanda-praying so for you and Jeremiah and your family! I remember being there, right where you are. But, just because you’ve been there before doesn’t make it any easier! Our God is faithful – He created Jeremiah’s lungs and knows just what they need to be healed. I’m praying that He heals them quickly! Love to you and each of your precious family.
Oh, I’m so sorry you can’t hold him yet! We’ll be praying for your family and for precious Jeremiah!
Celee
He’s so precious! I’m sorry to hear he is sick! =( Sending hugs and prayers your way.