Well, if you haven't heard, Emerson has made his debut... 4 weeks early- he just couldn't wait! Things got stressful for a little while, but we're all happy and healthy and doing good now. I had pre eclampsia that manifested itself with edema, high blood pressure, and adverse kidney effects. Apparently, the only cure is delivery. I tried to make it a little longer for Emerson, but the doctors said we had to take him when we did. Emerson came out kicking and screaming, but had to be put on oxygen because his little lungs weren't quite mature enough when he was born. He's still in the NICU, but is making huge improvements each and every day! He is able to breathe with less and less oxygen assistance as time goes on. In fact, we have been able to bottle feed him some of his feedings recently (up until now he has been fed half high cal formula/half breastmilk through a feeding tube). He is really good at it, and I'm already so proud of him- we'll have him nice and chunky in no time! As for me, I'm doing well- just healing from the whole c-section thing, and they have me on medication trying to keep my blood pressure down. Here are a few pictures of the last few crazy days- the beginning of many more crazy days to come I'm sure...
After waiting 48 hours, we were rushed into c-section prep within minutes of receiving some not so good test results.
I love you guys so so much and am so so happy for you! Jenna and McLain, I know that God has been preparing you to be amazing parents! Can't wait to see y'all and meet Emerson!
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