Thursday, January 6, 2011

Time to show off our little monkey! He's a bit swollen and bloated right now since he's retaining fluids (poor little guy can't pee), but once he gets on dialysis next week, the swelling will go down and he'll be back to a normal newborn weight. Today he actually tipped the scales at over 10 pounds!

So Without further ado, here is Stephen Charles:


















































The last 5 photos were taken right after he was born in the OR and the first set of photos were taken last night when we got the chance to help give him a bath. It was so awesome to get to bathe him and see him without his CPAP mask, change his diaper, and just get to see and feel his little body. Just to give you a little info, the "mask" you see on his head is his CPAP machine. It's oxygenating his blood and helping his lungs to develop by reducing stress on the lungs. And the tube in his mouth is sucking out any extra air and fluids from his tummy as a result of the CPAP. And yes, that is a pacifier you see! The big "block" on his left had is his IV and the gold heart on his chest monitors his temperature. The rest of his monitoring devices and cords for things like blood pressure go through his belly button. And the most exciting thing about our bath time last night was seeing him open his right eye. That was the first time he opened his eyes and it was such a special moment! His eyes are a beautiful dark blue/gray (like most babies). And we love our little monkey to pieces!!!!

16 comments:

  1. He's beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. You are one handsome little man, Stephen Charles! I love your perfect little piggies on your perfect little feet but what I love most is seeing your mommy and daddy holding your perfect little fingers on your perfect little hand. I love you all and the prayers will not stop.
    Mary Ellen

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  3. Hi Stephen!! I cannot stop smiling! He is beautiful!!!

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  4. What a cutie; good job Mom and Dad! Love the pics of his litte toes. You two are amazing parents!

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  5. Mimi and Poppy Noll are so happy to see his eye open, him breathing & crying, and his Mommy and Daddy able to hold and care for Stephen.
    A BIG "thank you" to everyone who has sent prayers their way (keep them coming) and all the "welcome" messages to Bill and Lindsey.
    Our families are blessed with all the friends and family and warm wishes. The Schwartz, Noll and Sweigart families thank God for his blessings upon our baby boy.

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  6. Welcome to the world you handsome man. when you get big and strong, i have a beautiful little girl for you to play with when your mommy plays in next year's CYHS alumni soccer game! I can't wait to meet you. you are so loved! - Ciara

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  7. Congratulations!!! Stephen is so beautiful and sweet. We can't wait to meet him!

    Tina and Jose

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  8. Dear Lincsey and Bill,
    Uncle Dick said he looks like a pitcher!!! Stephen Charles is a beautiful child--can't wait to meet him. You are all constantly in our thoughts and prayers....
    Love,
    Aunt LuAnn

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  9. We love your little monkey, too!! He is beautiful (he must take after Mommy!). Love to all, Lisa and Eric

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  10. What a handsome little man!!! He could not be more perfect ... love his little toes :-)

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  11. Thank you for sharing these photos! Stephen is so precious. Truly a miracle in every way.
    We'll continue our prayers for him and your family.
    Joan Ruopsa

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  12. Such a beautiful little guy!!!! I hope to be able to meet him in person someday soon for his next photosession ;) I continue to pray for all of you. He is perfect!!

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  13. Congratulations - he is soo adorable!! I can't wait to meet him!! Love ya!! ~Casey

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  14. Lindsey, I have not had the pleasure of meeting you but have known Billy since he was a little tot. Our mutual friend, Debbie C. shared your news with me and was kind enough to share the blogs. Stephen is a beautiful baby and looks like he is a real fighter. Stay strong and always look up when you are feeling down, hold on to your faith. You will find strength each and every day that you never knew that you had. Give him hugs for me and give Billy our love. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers. Stay strong, love to you all, Phyllis Alley

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