howiedo1n Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 One of the greatest moments in my life! Truly! Right now Mommy is in the Maternity ward still in a bit of pain but is doing a bit better and is soon to return home. First off Matthew Joseph was born on 9/23/04 at about 6:50am weighing in at 9lbs, 10oz and was 22-3/4 in. long. He looked as long as my arm.. :shock: Matthew is doing well, but unfortunately had to be brought down to NICU do to some breathing issues. They have him in an isolette connected to an IV, heart monitors and oxygen. They have been giving him antibiotics just to prevent any possible infections and to treat what the diagnosed as a Pnuemothorax, which from what I understand means that the outer lung has a pocket of a air and fluid build up causing less space or lung capacity for his oxygen in turn causing some erratic breathing. Hopefully we can bring him home in a few days but it depends on how well he recovers. We are concerned but have high hope that he will pull thought this without the need for any surgical procedures do to the breathing issues. While typing I got a call from my wife who just saw the Doctor and he told her that Matthew is really showing signs of improvement so he hopes to be able to send him home with us by Monday. I can?t wait! Since you?re pretty much all my extended family, feel free to have a look. Sorry if I miss out on any matches I had scheduled this week. I will try and get on later in the week if I can. Thanks for your understanding. Talk to you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlot Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats Howie! I guess you can look forward to some sleepless nights now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Big Congrats Howie. Enjoy the little guy. nice middle name by the way So whose next on the baby front? We seem to have a new one every week now :green: capt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats, Howie! And Joey, don't be looking in my direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 And Joey, don't be looking in my direction! :lmfao: no bairdy Jr. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlucci Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Way to go, Howie! Congratulations! Carlos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 From a recent new father too another, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats, Howie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats! Abd thank you for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by dogbert@Sep 25 2004, 07:26 AM Congrats, Howie! And Joey, don't be looking in my direction! ditto here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Htide Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats Howie, it is the beggining of the end No seriously have fun with the little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsappel Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Great job, Howie! Whew, big boy. I bet mom's glad to have him outta there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeldeal Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats Howie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 I hope he recovers quickly, congratulations to you and Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daisy Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats man. I can't wait to join you as one of the next LCVG fathers. Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by howiedo1n@Sep 25 2004, 07:18 AM One of the greatest moments in my life! Truly! How did the first messy diaper treat you? :shock: You said it man, congrats. BTW Howed the first messy dipper treat you? :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcalx Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Much congratulations, Howie. That is a fantastic time in life, even with the problems. Enjoy every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPieter Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 When you first held him, did you take a wheezy breath and say "Matthew, I am your father."? Pieter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_E Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats! 18 months from now you'll be in the same boat as me, trying to keep the little one from opening the X Box (dammitt, why does it have to power up and open at the push of that button?!), chasing the kid away from those way-too-expensive-and-could-never-afford-them-now speakers, and having a great time overall! :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Originally posted by xPieter@Sep 25 2004, 12:37 PM When you first held him, did you take a wheezy breath and say "Matthew, I am your father."? Congrats Howie! That's funny Pieter. I plan on doing that should I ever have kids. That's too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats Howie :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJames Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Congrats Howie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel P Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Congrats to you and your wife Howie. We're expecting our 3rd child (but 1st girl) in late November. :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Warmest congratulations to you and your wife, Howie. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYING SE7EN Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Great news Howie! Glad to hear everyone is healthy, your in for a wild and amazing ride! And you can forget about sleep. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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