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Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Joshua is here!

Joshua was born on October 4th at 6:07 pm. He weighed 4lbs 15 ounces and measured 17 inches long.

He was admitted to the NICU within a few hours of birth due to low blood sugar. His Apgar score was nearly perfect though...9.9.

In the NICU he is getting a combination of regular feedings and tube feedings to help him get the right combination of calories and rest so that he can gain some more weight. That extra weight will help him gain the strength he needs to get enough nutrients on his own maintaining his blood sugar independent of a feeding tube.

The staff at Summerlin hospital NICU are amazing.

This is Amber she has been one of my favorite nurses so far.

On another day I will give more details but for now I hope you enjoy the pictures. We sure love him!!!

3 comments:

Mary Ann said...: Congratulations! Joshua is adorable! We are praying that he will eat well and be able to go home with you soon.; October 9, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Robinson Family said...: Thanks for posting pictures for those of us who can't be there in person! Just know our prayers and hugs are being sent your way. Joshua is adorable!!; October 10, 2012 at 3:36 AM
MaryAnn said...: He is darling. Hopefully he will be home with you soon!; October 10, 2012 at 1:24 PM

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Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Joshua is here!

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