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A little miracle

purple_chick79purple_chick79 Posts: 570
edited February 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
My son, Aiden Edward (for the record, I did NOT name him, his father did, but we know where the middle name comes from) was born almost 6 weeks early (by emergency c-section) on 2/19/10 at 3:22 pm. He was 4lbs, 4ozs, 19 inches long. We had a condition that is called Fetal Maternal Hemorrhage. Basically, his little heart was pumping all of his blood into my body. It's rare and there is no reason or cause for it to happen. He was severly anemic and required a blood transfusion upon birth. He was also on a ventilator, because even though he was breathing on his own, it wasn't very well. By Saturday morning he was off the ventilator and by Saturday evening he was off oxygen all together.

The main reason for this post........

"I believe in miracles"

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This is the proud daddy
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And the proud mommy on no sleep!
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10/27/06
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  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    What a tough start for the little fella! Congratulations and glad all is going well now. :D
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  • didntknowdidntknow Posts: 67
    It is so fantastic to hear of such lovely little miracles as this one. Congratulations on the birth of your son!
    I love the name (it is my brothers name ..and of course the middle name is awesome too!). I experienced a 'dramatic' entry to the world of my son Oliver and it wasn't till weeks later that the impact of it all hit me.
    I hope you can enjoy and relish your little miracle amongst all the sleep deprivation! They are so precious. Best wishes xxx
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,549
    amazing!!!congrats!!!enjoy life!!
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  • ZiggyStarZiggyStar Posts: 14,328
    Congratulations! :)
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  • Heatherj43Heatherj43 Posts: 1,254
    Congrats! I hope the miracle continues for the little bundle!
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  • jamingjamersjamingjamers Posts: 383
    great stuff all the best
  • PJaddictedPJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    :D PURPLE!!!! Congrats! I will send him and you good vibes that he grows stronger every day! Welcome to motherhood you are in for a great ride! oxoxoxoxoxoxo
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  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    Congratulations. All the best of health and happiness to your new bundle of joy!
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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Congrats! I hope he keeps getting better.

    Welcome to parenthood, enjoy every little moment :)
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  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    Congratulations!!! Wish you all the best of hope and happiness!
  • MrMerkinballMrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    Congratulations Purple!!
  • FenwayFaithfulFenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    That's wonderful. Congrats! All the best to you and your family.
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    :D:D:D

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  • samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
    Congrats! :)
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  • YourDirtisMyfoodYourDirtisMyfood Posts: 4,641
    That is awesome. Hopefully at some point you'll be able to sleep, but that's neither here nor there right now. Congratulations on Aiden's birth and here's to a healthy and prosperous life.
  • QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Posts: 3,635
    They are all miracles. Congratulations.
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  • flywallyflyflywallyfly Posts: 1,453
    Congratulations ! I'm sure you guys had a rough first week so i am glad the little fella is doing great now !
  • chiquimonkeychiquimonkey Posts: 9,337
    congratulations!! wish you all the best :D
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    Congrats, Purple!! All the best.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,408
    Congratulations on the birth of your son. :)
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Congratulations! That's a hell of an arrival to Earth. Glad he's doing much better and all of you can look at the road ahead. :D :thumbup:
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  • WhizbangWhizbang Posts: 1,314
    CONGRATS!!!!!!! looking forward to meeting him!
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  • purple_chick79purple_chick79 Posts: 570
    Whiz....he secretly told me he can't wait to meet you either! :)

    I'm still in the hospital...been here since Friday, will be here until Tuesday. Going through my own stuff, I won't get into it and gross anyone out. My feet however look like sausage! Thank goodness they have WiFi and I got my laptop!

    I'm off the feed the little guy.........
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  • KevinmanKevinman Posts: 1,909
    Congrats,

    Great to hear a wonderful story with a miraculous end to the beginning and hopefully an exciting and fun filled time from here out. All the best to you and your family.
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  • HammerdonkeyHammerdonkey Posts: 550
    Great story and congrats! I completely believe in miracles. The fact that I'm still alive after my aneurysm ordeal is an example of that.

    May your lives continue to be blessed.
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    I believe in miracles too!
    and neonatal physicians- my brother in law saves those tiny babies- months early- he is the kindest gentlest human I know
    Congratulations on your wonderful family.
  • FifthelementFifthelement Posts: 6,959
    Congratulations on your little miracle.

    All the best to you and your family. May he continue to improve and enrich your life :P
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  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Hammerdonkey wrote:
    Great story and congrats! I completely believe in miracles. The fact that I'm still alive after my aneurysm ordeal is an example of that.

    May your lives continue to be blessed.



    First off.........Welcome to this world Aiden Edward!

    Second: Hammerdonkey, are you Cory?
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  • purple_chick79purple_chick79 Posts: 570
    This kid is freakin amazing!!!! After all of this, I swear he is ready to go home with his mamma tomorrow. He's being weaned off his IV nourishment as he (we I should say) have taken to feedings and ah, things started flowin as they should. He's got a bad ass temper on him and know what he likes and doesn't like.

    Oh man......I'm in for it!

    We have nicknamed him "miracle man".
    Opinions are like assholes, everyones got one.

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    10/27/06
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    purple_chick79 wrote:
    This kid is freakin amazing!!!! After all of this, I swear he is ready to go home with his mamma tomorrow. He's being weaned off his IV nourishment as he (we I should say) have taken to feedings and ah, things started flowin as they should. He's got a bad ass temper on him and know what he likes and doesn't like.

    Oh man......I'm in for it!

    We have nicknamed him "miracle man".

    Awesome !!!! Congrats !

    Give the the lil "miracle man" a big hug !!!

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