We went for a little drug induced labor, just to make sure that Karen's PIH (pregnancy induced hypertension) did not get worse. The reason we did this was two fold:'
• Karen's health we wanted to protect
• Emmett (baby at the time) was almost at 36 weeks, plenty for this day and age (37 weeks is considered full term).
Well you've waited long enough. More info further down, but here's a pic of Emmett:
Awww…
We had to spend a little extra time in the hospital since we were given a little scare with a 'dusky' spell. He was kept in ICU for observation for 3 days whilst getting a blood culture. He was fine (we knew it!)
We got back home on Saturday 10/4, and could not believe we were really parents! Who said we could do this? I can't believe it. We're very happy to have him home.
Thanks to all the many, many, people for the help you gave to get us home, and who continue to support us.
This is a wonderfully hard thing to do. Zombie Ben signing out.
PS: Here he is test driving the billie bed:
6 comments:
OMG! Look at how cute he is! He's little Star Trek baby!!!
or...could that be a ROCKET he's learning to drive? Living up to his nickname already!
This is incredible!! Congrats to the Burling family and welcome to Rocket... I mean Emmett!! Hooray for health and happy surprises. :)
A true, handsome rocket man :)
I love his perfect head of perfect hair. Our little Snot Rocket :)
WOW!!! Hooray! Congrats to Burling family! Can't wait to meet the little guy in person. I'll call soon to arrange a quick food drop-off... (you don't even have to open the door if you're not feeling up to visitors yet ;-)
Beam me up Emmitt! Those glasses are HOT.
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