I know it has been forever since I have posted anything but it has just been so crazy and it always seems like something more important comes up. But having a baby takes top priority and I figured he deserves his own spot in blogging!
Connor Travis was born Oct. 11 and was quite a surprise since he was a little over 3 weeks early! My water broke (and when I say broke I mean gushed everywhere scaring the crap out of me and left me wondering why I was peeing myself) - after I realized I was not peeing I yelled "Travis Help me!" He ran in and was like "Get to the bathroom" but I didn't move and continued to watch as my carpet became soaking wet... mind you I was approximately 5 steps from being in the bathroom!
We went to the hospital and after they checked me in and started me on pitocin a 4 1/2 hours later I had him! He weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces and was just so tiny and adorable!
Problems came the next day when they noticed that his chest was a little concave in the middle. This raised serious concerns and we had to meet with a pediatric cardiologist. After MUCH prayer we got Connor's results back and his heart looks great! He has been losing weight and not eating and pretty much he just is really sleepy all the time... so he had to be transferred to the NICU. This has been one of the biggest things I have ever faced and it has been so hard to go through such worry and not be able to bring him home. He is still not really progressing but he is being taken such good care of that I feel at peace. We are not quite sure when he will be home but right now we are just praying he will get stronger and healthier.
I cannot explain how much Travis and I have been touched by the love of people who are willing to help at anytime. Kaden and Sadie pretty much have a second mom named Heidi Clarke and Grandma. So thanks to everyone for helping! Please keeps us in your prayers. Here are some pictures of the little guy...
He loves his binky with his dog attached!
His first pair of premie jammies
Brother time! Kaden LOVES him!
Right after...explains the glossy look in my eyes
He's ready to go snowboarding
Connor at the Beach!
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I am so glad to see more pictures of him! I just want to give him a big squeeze! By the way, why do you look so cute after having a baby... I have never looked that cute afterward.
Oh my goodness! Congratulations Jessica! He's a little cutie. You will be in my prayers. My brother, Shawn, had his little girl on Oct 11th too.
Congratulations Jessica (and family)! He is so adorable. You looked really good for just having given birth! Seriously. I hope he gets better. Leland was early and 5 lbs too and look how he turned out.
Congratulations!!! He's adorable! I love the name and you do look beautiful after giving birth (not fair!), but this has to be such a hard experience. It's hard to go home without your baby and to spend all your time at the NICU (esp. when you have two kids at home). Elise was that same weight! I hated that anxiousness about her losing anything when so small already, but those NICU doctors are amazing - your baby is in great hands! (I love that hospital) We'll pray for you and congrats on such a cute little boy! :)
Congrats on the new baby! He is so cute and so tiny. I am so sorry he is still in the hospital. I hope that he starts gaining weight and is able to come home really soon!
Congratulations! If Connor ever wants to talk about what its like being a small baby, have him give me a call. I'll be happy to give him some tips. Best wishes to you guys.
Congrats! I hope your little guy will come home soon. Our prayers are with your family.
Love the pics, especiall Connor at the beach. I am heartbroken that you haven't got to bring your little guy home yet, but you will soon. Susie is chomping at the bit to get up there. Congratulations on such a handsome little boy!
Hooray for little boys! Connor is a dapper looking little guy. He looks just like his older brother, how cute. Let us know when you need something, we will be happy to help. I know the NICU is no fun, but he will be home soon. Visit and hold him lots while he is there, it will make the time go faster.
Congratulations! I am glad that you got to come by before you had the baby! He is a handsome little man!
Kika! He is so cute! You guys are in our prayers, and we know he'll be home soon. That picture of Kaden and Conner is about the sweetest thing ever. I wish I was there to bring you eclair cake and bruchetta too. Maybe I'll try mailing some...
He is so precious. Congrats. I hope all goes well. He will be in our prayers. And you look great by the way.
Congratulations!!! I hope you're able to bring him home soon, he is adorable!
Congrats on your handsome guy! Your family will be in our prayers.
What did I say about having adorable babies?! Connor is definitely a cutie and a fighter. I wish I was there to help out and make pumkin cookies or something or buy mozzarella sticks from Jack in the Box...
Congratulations! He is so adorable. You guys are in our prayers!
And you look crazy hot after having a baby!
Congratulations! I love the name Connor. He is so cute. I hope you get to bring him home soon. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up posted!
Thanks for all the updates and pictures on Niels' phone. Keep em' coming. I feel at peace too because I know he will be healthy and strong soon.
Can't wait to come up for his blessing and hold the little peanut.
LOVE YOU!!
Jessica and Travis-Congrats! He is beautiful. I am so glad that his heart is okay-I know how hard that is to wait for those kind of results. I also know how hard it is having a baby in the NICU and please let me help in anyway. I would LOVE to watch the kids or bring you dinner. You need to make sure you get enough rest-which I know is hard to get, but you need to keep your strength up in order to take care of you and your family. Please ask me to help in anyway, I know it is hard to ask for help-but know people truelly want to help. Don't be afraid to ask your doc for ambien or something else to help if you need it. My heart breaks for you (having a baby in the NICU is hard) but I am so happy he is doing good and getting better. I think we are in a special time for the Lord to be sending us these special children. And I agree with some of the other comments-you do look super cute for having just had a baby-I never look that good! Congrats again, and please call or email me-I really would love to help. We will keep him in our prayers.
congrats! wow...i'm glad that everything turned out ok! he is a cute little guy :) also, i love the name connor!
Congratulations you two---so happy for you! He will be home soon, I know it's hard on you but he's worth it! Love to your family.
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