I'm a daddy!

[turbosam6]

Xander Rayce Dennis, born 01/22/05 by Cesarian. He had some problems at first, its a long story, but he seems fine now. He has to be in the hospital a few days, as does mommy, but he should be fine.

She was in labor 36 hours and eventually some problems arose and an emergency c section was performed. I was in the room, and they asked if I wanted to go be with my son, to which I replied "Of course". He wasn't breathing, he was not a good color, and had his cord around his neck twice. The doctors got him breathing, it ended up being relitively minor, but I have to say that was a fear I have never felt and probably never will again, seeing my son lifeless on a table. They should have never let me see that. My sympathy to anyone who has endured this type of situation, it can't be desribed.

But he's Ok now, has a FULL head of hair, same as mine, and weighed 6 lbs 12 ounces, 20" long. I just came home to get some things and relax a minute before returning to the hospital, I'm staying until he comes home. Thanks for the warm wishes I've recieved, and when I get a chance I'll post a pic!

 

[turbot2112]

congrats on the new baby and glad to hear evrythings ok. god bless

 

[19TTA89]

Congrats....

And Glad to hear Everyone is Healthy and doing well...

Shawn.

 

[jpratt]

Stressful moments for sure. I was there with our second second. Touch and go for both of them... then everything was pefect. Special moment that will live with you for the rest of your life and will make a special bond.

 

[BandAid]

WoW Sam ,,must have been very traumatic to see that...

Glad the little guy is OK

My wife is due July 4th,but will prolly be early...

Wish you the best of Luck...
Dennis

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

turbosam6.............

I was born 2 months premature and weighed 2 lbs 2 oz with a few minor problems.

Well today I am 6'2" 245.

Your precious little thing will grow up fast, enjoy and congratulations!

Ty

 

[klrv6]

Congrats!!

36 hours You should get her flowers and anything else she wants, That's alot to go through.

 

[gmpower6]

That make's her want to have another baby real soon huh sam. 36hrs what a tropper.



Sean

 

[Mrs. TurboLoyd]

Congrats to you and your fiance!

Wow! What a thing to go through! I'm glad that both are doing well, though.

Hope things continue to go well.

ShariB and the Mr.

 

[zam70]

Congrats Sam - welcome to father hood...

 

[turbosam6]

Thanks so much for the kind words! His infection score is going down, which is good, now the only real problem is he can't/ won't eat. I got him to eat pretty good last night, and he held it down, but it took forever and when the nurse tried again at 2:00 A.M., he puked it all up. They are trying to figure out whats going on, it could be as simple as switching formulas, at least I hope so! He already gained weight, and he is doing well everywhere else. He is still in the NICU, and will be able to be in our room as soon as he eats properly.

I told her I can't have anymore kids, I could never go through this again. I am watching all these other new parents with very sick children, who are very premature and its just so sad. They seem to hold up OK, making me feel like a big baby for worrying about my son. I don't know how they do it. One nurse sumed it up best basically saying that just because someone is big and strong on the outside doesn't mean they are strong on the inside.

I hope this is all over soon, its just tearing me up. I feel so angry, like its just not fair. I feel like I could literally kill someone if they crossed me. A lady almost hit my car this morning going home, and I blocked her off and went to get out of the car and do who knows what, but I stopped myself. We were almost in a head on collision thursday, it really shook the g/f up, but luckily I was driving and avoided the crazy foriegn bastard. But I started thinking "what if the baby was in the car?", I would have killed him if it hurt my son. It seems my already low tolerance level dropped even lower.

 

[Tom87GN]

Congrats on the new baby boy Sam and mommy Dennis!!! Boy, 36 hours is one hell of a long time to then have to have a C-Section. Bet she wished they just did it at first all along, eh?

I have the utmost respect for women who have had children and especially for those who are in labor for a long period of time.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery to mom and baby. Someday maybe I'll be able to be a daddy too.....

 

[19TTA89]

Originally posted by turbosam6
Thanks so much for the kind words! His infection score is going down, which is good, now the only real problem is he can't/ won't eat. I got him to eat pretty good last night, and he held it down, but it took forever and when the nurse tried again at 2:00 A.M., he puked it all up. They are trying to figure out whats going on, it could be as simple as switching formulas, at least I hope so! He already gained weight, and he is doing well everywhere else. He is still in the NICU, and will be able to be in our room as soon as he eats properly.

I told her I can't have anymore kids, I could never go through this again. I am watching all these other new parents with very sick children, who are very premature and its just so sad. They seem to hold up OK, making me feel like a big baby for worrying about my son. I don't know how they do it. One nurse sumed it up best basically saying that just because someone is big and strong on the outside doesn't mean they are strong on the inside.

I hope this is all over soon, its just tearing me up. I feel so angry, like its just not fair. I feel like I could literally kill someone if they crossed me. A lady almost hit my car this morning going home, and I blocked her off and went to get out of the car and do who knows what, but I stopped myself. We were almost in a head on collision thursday, it really shook the g/f up, but luckily I was driving and avoided the crazy foriegn bastard. But I started thinking "what if the baby was in the car?", I would have killed him if it hurt my son. It seems my already low tolerance level dropped even lower.

Sam,

It is pretty normal for them to not eat properly right off the bat....Gotta remember,They never did it before....

My 2nd Daughter was 1-1/2 months early....She was also born with the cord around her neck...And blue....She was also very Jaundice(SP?)..And had to be kept under heat lights for a few extra days....It sucked having to leave the hospital without her.She wasnt a good eater at all...And we changed the formula a few times,And now everything is great....She eats like a madwoman....Is growing very quickly...I also got to see some other babies in the intensive care Section(For Babies)...It was very sad indeed,Makes you realize what is actually most important in life....

I think every Parent can relate to the shortening of the fuse when it comes to your children...I watched a friend of mine years ago pull a guy out of a car window by his hair,And put a severe azz kicking on him for running a stop sign and almost hitting us...His newborn son was in the car,And he totally flipped out...He has to be one of the calmest people I have ever known...And we have been friends since Grade school.Never saw him hit anybody up to that point.

Again...Congrats and Best wishes to you and yours...

Shawn

 

[Welby]

Congrats !!!! My wife had a little girl, Anna Elaine, on January 3rd.

It's really cool (I never thought I'd feel that way, but it is). I just worry about money all the time, even more than I used to (Which was alot, lol)

 

[BOOSTBROTHER]

Our prayes will be with you and your family in your time of need.

It's ok if your not the strongest dad in the room you love your son and that is all that matters, now show him and his mommy that same love for the rest of thier lives.

BOOSTBROTHER

 

[WE4]

From EVERYBODY at Turbobuick.com

YES!!!!!

The child has arrived!

But Momma is relieved!

Glad all is well and healthy, those are the important things. Get used to no sleep.

Anyway, We are VERY happy for you two.

CONGRADULATIONS!! FROM ALL OF US AT Turbobuick.com and the Toelle family.

Bless this child.


Bruce, Cindy , and Kendra Toelle

 

[XXQUICK6XX]

Congrats

Glad to hear Sam. Now for those sleepless nights.

Steve

 

[turbosam6]

Thanks everyone!

He FINALLY started eating properly last night, finished his whole bottle for the first time. He then proceeded to do it evry time he was fed all through the night and so far today, so it looks like he will be released tomorrow (thursday). We will be so glad to get him home. In the past few days I have learned to accept sleep as an option, not a neccessity . He's actually a pretty good sleeper, I hope that particular trend continues!

 

[BandAid]

Originally posted by turbosam6
In the past few days I have learned to accept sleep as an option, not a neccessity:

Sam welcome to my world,,I am in real trouble come July.
Glad to hear he is coming home...

 

[Tom Tom Turbo]

Congrats Sam, I hope everything goes well and just think...pretty soon you can get him one of those Simpson car seats