Samson Daniel
2/24/06 7:05am
7lbs, 4oz - 19in.
Just a quick check-in since we only have access when we're with Sammy, and when we're here, well, all we want to do is hold him.
He's precious. We're both in love in ways we never thought we could be.
The birth was a-ok until the pushing started. Four hours and a few really serious scares, Sammy was born with the help of forceps, his cord wrapped around his neck and emergency intervention by about 10 different doctors. But he's here and awake and he knows his Mommy and Daddy already and that's all that matters to us right now. The whole story will have to wait - but the whole "I'd do it all over again" line is completely true.
His surgery is scheduled for Wednesday with the possibility of being bumped up to Monday or Tuesday. We met with one of his cardiologists this afternoon, and things look good. I'll go into more details later, but it's not traditional HLHS as they would define it. He'll still need the same surgeries, but they bumped up his survival to 90-95%! Please cross your fingers and pray and send energy and all the good things you've been doing for us. It seems to be working!
Anyway, I know you're all dying for some pictures - so here they are! No time to edit/comment/describe them - but I think you can figure out who's who. :-)
What a handsome man!! He's just gorgeous! You all look great - he is so pink.
Secret to tell you: in a year or two those pics of him pre-surgery will take your breath away ... their scars fade with time but become such a part of them that it's shocking to see them without them. Almost like seeing them without their nose.
We'll continue to check in for updates! And we're continuing to pray for his continued well being.
Posted by: Tricia Belfonti at February 26, 2006 09:44 AM