Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Perfect 3 for 3!!!

So we are a perfect 3 for 3 on having children in the NICU (Newborn Intensive Care Unit). All of which have stayed a week or more in there. Our latest arrival Sophia, is currently enjoying her stay there. Her arrival was the result an unexpected series of events. First off, Andrea was in a serious car accident that totalled our new car.



She was hospitalized, released, then hospitalized again. Then finally on Valentines Day Sophia was born via c-section.




She is a "strong" little stinker. So strong in fact, that she perforated her own lung breathing too hard to get oxygen. She then had to be placed back on the ventilator and have a chest tube put in to help re-inflate her collapsed lung as a result of the perforation. Fortunately that has all healed and the chest tube has been removed. We are now awaiting for her to gain enough strength to consistently eat from a bottle in order to bring her home.





Thank you to everyone who has helped us and offered to help us during this difficult time. We truly appreciate it.

Thank you.

3 comments:

Kelli said...

I'm glad to hear Sophia is home. I am sure that NICU stay seems like forever. She looks so good. Can't wait to see more cute pictures!!

Zoei said...

Congrats to all of you. We are so glad to hear that you are all doing okay. We can't wait to see the little princess. Congrats again! Love Dan, Janda, Ashley and Megan Jo

Chad and Cindy said...

I think your boys are great. I had fun playing on your game system the other day with Gavin, in fact I think I'm invited back for another round. Little Sophia is darling. I am glad things are going well for her now.