Just a quick low down on what has been going on the last 2 days...
*I went in to be induced on Wednesday - they started me out with the pill - Citotec (sp). First pill at 8:30am and second around 12:00pm. My water broke at contractions were coming fairly regular & strong by 2:30 - however I was not dilated nor was my cervix even open. They were not wanting to give me an epidural as that could stop my contractions and defeat the purpose of being induced. I went as long as I could without anything and finally @ 4:30pm I was blessed with the holy medicine - an epidural. I honestly don't know if I have ever felt more relieved in my life. The nurse checked my cervix and nothing had changed. "Ahhh...." We waited 1 hr. 15 min. for the dr. to come and she checked me again - "please tell me I am at a 4 or something" I told her. She said your not at a 4 - you are at a 9. I perked right up and was ready to go... It is now 6:00pm and soon after I knew I had to start pushing - from the pressure. I had one set of practice pushes and when it came time for the "real" ones - he came out on the first 2 pushes. As you can see from the pictures - he dropped down into my pelvis and pushed out faster than normal so he is pretty bruised in the face.
*About 2 hours after birth Braxton was taken in for his first bath - the nurses noticed that he was grunting and having a hard time breathing so called in for the dr. to evaluate Braxton. After numerous testing and debating - and 24 hours of attempting to fix his "problem" it was decided that it would be best to transfer Braxton to Sioux Falls. He was "air-lifted" to Sanford Children's NICU @ 9:00pm last night and will stay with them for at least 7-10 days, possibly 2 weeks.
*Wow... what a shock. When you are told for 9 months that the baby inside you sounds and looks healthy you picture nothing but delivering your baby and going home in a couple days. It's a weird feeling being at home tonight without this baby - either inside me or beside me. I know he is in great great hands and would not be home if I didn't feel confident but I have 2 other boys who were needing their Mommy and Daddy. I honestly needed them too.
*Here is a run-down of what they have done so far...
~They have determined that he has Pneumonia.
~They have intibated (tubed) him so he is on a ventilator to help him breathe. (He was
working way too hard trying to breath on his own.)
~They have him on Oxygen - however the amount has steadily dropped. As of 7pm
tonight they had him at 39% - when he came in last night he was @ 100%.
~They do have him on 3 different antibiotics - to help with the infection and it seems to be
working fabulous.
~They attempted a spinal tap this afternoon - however he wasn't handling it well so they
had to back off and will wait until he is more stable.
~When we talked to the nurses last they said that they were just going to leave him at his
current levels and not "pester" him with anything else for a day or so.
****I am going back up tomorrow morning to spend some time with him - can't wait to see him and see his many more improvements. I will try to keep the blog page updated with the updates that I receive. Please be thinking and praying for Braxton to have a quick recovery so he can come meet his new brothers, cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many many friends... Thanks to all for the generous offers of help and thoughts and prayers already - It is all very very much appreciated.
Braxton getting all cleaned up shortly after birth.
Braxton's first bath.
They placed him under an oxygen tent while in Brookings.
Quick picture with the tent off. His face looks a little rough - but still cute.
Before being "air-lifted" to SF he was looking for his Momma - I came to his rescue. 
Helicopter all ready for the little man.
Braxton is all loaded up on the chopper ready for a ride.
And he is off...
They have him all tucked in for the night... 
This looks like his current set-up - can't wait to start eliminating those wires.
5 comments:
Oh my gosh Tiffanie. This feels like something that I have just went through with Kari and Johnnie. What are they thinking the cause is???? I am praying for him and you and Craig and your boys. Wow, this is so much to take in. We know NICU that is for sure. If you need ANYTHING please let me know I am only like 40 mintues away from Sioux falls, I will do whatever you need. Take care of yourself and keep us posted. I can't believe this and I bet you can't either. He looks so precious. Keeping you in our prayers. God Bless you guys!!!! May god hold Braxton and heal him. Sending our prayers. Angie
Tiffanie,
First of all, know that you are all in our prayers tonight...this can't be an easy thing to go through! I'm glad he's in such a good place and hopefully he'll be home soon!
Second, congratulations! Your new little son looks adorable and I look forward to tons of posts with storys & pictures when he gets home! Take care and know we're thinking of you!
Sincerely,
nikki
We are def. thinking and praying for you guys!!! Let us know if there is anything you want us to do. Watch the boys, check on house, dog ect!!! I'm sure this aweful but know God is forsurely with Braxton and your family.
Take care, Lots of love
Jeff, Candice, Kelsi and Kynsi
Tifanie Congratulations on a beautiful baby boy!! He is oh so handsome....I am sure it is hard being away from your newest boy, but he looks like a strong boy who will just bounce right back. We will be praying for Braxton and your family. Take care...look forward to hearing all the positive updates to come.
Congrats on boy # 3!! How wonderful! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Sounds serious! I hope his recovery is quick and he will be home with you all soon!
Jenny G
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