I only had a few pictures on my camera, Sara has most of them on hers and there are a TON, so I put together the small amount of mine in a slideshow. It's about 7:30am on Wednesday and we are doing SO much better!! Joe and I have both gotten a fairly good amount of sleep, he's sleeping now as I play on the computer, you guys didn't actually expect me to stay away the whole time did you?? William is in the hospital nursery. After he was born last night it seemed like EVERYTHING took forever. We got to hang out with him for about an hour in the room afterwards and everyone got to hold him and kiss on him. About 9pm they took him to get washed and weighed (which is why updates took so long) and they did a LOT of bloodwork. I was still in recovery and didn't even get to my room until after 10pm (and FINALLY got to eat). They are treating William for GBS, which is the bacteria that made Ella so sick. I was given antibiotics the ENTIRE time I was here yesterday (every 4 hours) but they are being super cautious with Will. They are giving him the same meds that Ella had in the NICU and they are running a full blood culture on him. We will get some results by about 9 or 10 tonight, but they will continue with the antibiotics till the 48 hour culture is back (and clear). He has had a little bit of grunting, which is a cautious sign, but after I fed him last night (early this morning) he has seemed to be better. We finally got him in our room about 2AM, he had his first feeding and is taking to it very well. After eating at 2 they said he went back to the nursery and slept until they brought him back here around 5am and we fed again...he did great. He's a good sleeper and doesn't fuss much at all, but hates being uncovered from the blanket. He has a FULL head of dark hair and looks a LOT like Ella did when she was born. We would love your prayers that he continues to stay healthy and that the blood culture is 100% clear.
We are still trying to figure out how to manage visitation, so please be patient if we can't have everyone up. We'll find out today if we are going home Thursday or Friday, so we may be able to space people out a little better.
Ella hasn't met William yet, but we are hoping to have the whole family together at some point today. I got to see her for about 15 mins yesterday and it's SO hard being away from her, but she's being taken care of very well by Joe's folks.
More soon, I'm sure!!
24 comments:
He looks so alert in his pictures. Congratulations Joe and Andrea. I love his dark hair. Both of your kiddos are definitely blessed with a good head of hair.
Julie M.
Yeah baby Willy!! Just kidding A! He looks just like his big sister. I can't wait to come see you when you get all settled!!
Hi Joe and Andrea!
William is precious! We are thrilled for you and will continue to pray that all goes smoothly. We are in KS now, where Bryce is a children's pastor. We have a baby girl due the beginning of June. Enjoy that baby!
Bryce & Kara Hutson
William is beautiful! Congratulations and prayers for William and his whole family from Aidan and Cindy and Christianne.
He is truly beautiful and so soft. I loved being a part of the whole ordeal, well, maybe not the waiting part, but the rest was wonderful.
-Mimi
Andrea and Joe,
Another beautiful baby born to wonderful parents! Congratulations! I continue to pray for you.
"Aunt" Barbara
Congratulations!! William is a good looking boy!! Hope to see your new addition soon!
John Misemer
He's so beautiful! What a great gift for you both!!!
CONGRATS!!! Will is beautiful! Praying that he continues to do wonderfully! Seems like only yesterday you anncounced you were pregnant!
Congratulations! William is beautiful! I'm so glad that every is doing so well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
What a beautiful little boy! You did great! You certainly have not let having a baby slow you down, haha! I can't wait to introduce him to Brooke!!!!!!
Andrea and Joe! He's beautiful....(boys can be beautiful, right? :) I can't wait to see him! I will be praying for clean blood cx's and the health of you and Will, today. Make sure to get pictures of Ella's face when she meets Will...Congratulations Mitchells!
Congrats, Mitchells! What a sweet and precious baby boy! We are praying for you, sweet family! :)
What a beautiful new addition to your family! We couldn't be prouder!
The Atlanta Branch
Horray, a new friend has finally arrived! Drew can't wait to meet William and show him the ropes. ;) Congratulations Mitchells! Will is precious beyond words and we rejoice with you! God is so faithful!
He is one handsome little guy! Nathan looks forward to play dates! We are praying for you guys and can't wait to see everyone!
congratulations! what a blessing!
Congratulations! He is precious!!
andrea, we are so happy for you. he is truly a beautiful baby! God has blessed you and i know your heart is full. we love you, jan
So glad the docs are being cautious...cannot hurt a bit! But even better news is how well you both are. Such an answered prayer!
Congratulations! He's beautiful. Enjoy every moment!
Cute!! Be well and I hope you all get to settle back in at home soon and enjoy this time as much as possible. Welcome Will!!
Filip
Congratulations! Your new son is beautiful!! Little boys are TONS of fun ... they sure love their mommies. :)
Congratulations, Mitchells! Jess posted on the BabyCenter board that you delivered, I'm so happy for you. Ella is going to be an awesome big Sis. Congrats, again!
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