Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 20, 2016 Moderators Posted May 20, 2016 Today, my step-Grandaughter gave birth to baby Noah and I became a step-Great Grandfather. Noah had previously been scheduled to enter the world on July 17. But, he got restless and entered our lives today weighing in at 5 pounds one ounce. All in all he was healthy. However, as he was premature, his respiration is being closely watched and he is on oxygen. He is expected to stay in the neo-natal intensive care unit for the next 4 - 6 weeks. But, that will give moma a chance to recover and get set to enter into full-time child care. All of us are thankful for his good health considering his pre-mature status. phkrause, Stan and LifeHiscost 3 Quote Gregory
Members phkrause Posted May 20, 2016 Members Posted May 20, 2016 44 minutes ago, Gregory Matthews said: All of us are thankful for his good health considering his pre-mature status. I was just thinking that when I read the first part of your post! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 20, 2016 Author Moderators Posted May 20, 2016 Today, Noah is breathing without supplemental oxygen! Quote Gregory
Members phkrause Posted May 21, 2016 Members Posted May 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Gregory Matthews said: Today, Noah is breathing without supplemental oxygen! Praise the Lord! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 23, 2016 Author Moderators Posted May 23, 2016 Noah has transferred out of the neonatal unit to a regular bed for a newborn. He is off oxygen and breathing fine on his own. Staff does not feel that he should attempt to eat on his own, so he is getting food through a tube. All in all, he is doing well for a pre-mature baby. phkrause 1 Quote Gregory
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted May 23, 2016 Author Moderators Posted May 23, 2016 As one who has retired from working in a teaching hospital for some 20 years, I think I have some minimum knowledge of what happens in a hospital, even if I do have more to learn. But, the hospital where I worked did not do delivery. Any female patient who was going to deliver was transferred to the hospital next door. We were one of three hospitals that were side-by-side. So, I have learned something in this experience with the birth of Noah and how he is fed since it is not thought that he is ready to eat on his own. Very simple: Mama is attached to an electric milking machine. I did not know that they existed for humans. The milk is collected and fed to Noah through a tube. The result: Noah get the benefit of human milk even if it is not from a more natural delivery method. phkrause 1 Quote Gregory
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted July 5, 2016 Author Moderators Posted July 5, 2016 The attached photo is of Noah, my step-great grandson who is being held by my wife. It was taken yesterday, July 4, 2016. I am sorry about the orientation of the photo. It is upright on my computer. But, it rotated when it was copied to this post. phkrause 1 Quote Gregory
Moderators Jeannieb43 Posted July 5, 2016 Moderators Posted July 5, 2016 He looks pretty healthy for a preemie. He'll be bouncing around there in no time, I predict. phkrause 1 Quote Jeannie<br /><br /><br />...Change is inevitable; growth is optional....
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted August 21, 2016 Author Moderators Posted August 21, 2016 photo of Noah.htmphoto of Noah.htm The above link will take you to a Facebook photo of my step-great-grandson, Noah, at 3 months. Click on the link. Then click on <open> at the bottom of your screen. NOTE: I have been informed that people using a smart phone to access this thread may not be able to open the photo as the pop-up does not appear on their phone. I do not know. From my desk-top computer and Wikndows 10, I can open the photo and the pop-up appears. Quote Gregory
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted December 25, 2016 Author Moderators Posted December 25, 2016 The following photo is of my 7-month old step- grandson. It was taken yesterday, December 24, 2016. phkrause 1 Quote Gregory
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