The stork came early...

Monday, March 5, 2012

I bet you're all wondering what happened to Natalie's Maternity Monday post. Well I had the chalk board updated for the post ahead of time, but Blair decided she had her own plans for Maternity Monday. Early Sunday morning, I woke up to the unexpected surprise of Natalie's water breaking! N and I rushed down to the hospital and 9 hours later, at 12:10pm on 3/4/2012, we were the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl!!! At 6lbs 2oz, she was the most precious thing is ever seen!!!

As I know some of you have done the math, this also means that Blair was born 5 weeks premature. So far, she has had issues with oxygen levels, CO2 levels, breathing rates and heart development. While these are all common symptoms of premature babies, we dwell on her every breath and watch every blip of the monitors for signs that she is getting better.

Many of the treatments have helped her, but we still need your prayers!! Pray that God's hand is on Blair's heart and lungs as they develop, pray that he is with the doctors and nurses in the NICU and pray that he is with Natalie and I as we ride the emotional roller coaster that will be this week.

Natalie will be back next week with all of the pictures and stories, but for now please keep us three in your prayers.

-Matt

7 comments:

  1. praying for baby blair! i hope you two are okay. xo

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  2. Sending prayers for you 3! Send my thoughts to Natalie!

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  4. thinking, praying and sending positive thoughts to all of you <3

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  5. Praying for Baby Blair...I hope each day brings positive news and development! Thinking of all of you!! xo

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  6. Prayers for Baby Blair and you guys! Hang in there!

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  7. Lots of prayers and hugs for you and Blair! Wishing you all the best. xoxo

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