Update

I was able to get some much needed rest last night...I was pretty exhausted. The night before I didn't sleep at all. I think it was mostly my nerves that kept me up most of the night but I did start having some contractions as well. Luckily, they were pretty far apart and weren't that intense. So, I was able to wait until morning to have the c-section. At about 9:00 a.m. they took me into the OR and prepared me for surgery. They let Robert come in just before they were about to start. They delivered our baby at about 9:45 a.m. and I had hoped to hear or see him but they took him right away to stabilize him. It was another hour or so before they finished up and I was wheeled into the recovery room. After about an hour in recovery Dr. Lee came in to let us know how the baby was doing. That was when they asked us if we wanted him put on ECMO. He basically said if we didn't have him put on ECMO, he wouldn't make it through the night. So, obviously, the decision was easy. Robert and I wanted to see him before they put him on ECMO, so they put me in a wheel chair and wheeled me over. We were able to get a quick look before the doctors started the procedure. They said we could stay but I couldn't bear to watch my little guy go through that. I know he was sedated and given pain medication so he wouldn't feel any pain but it was still too much to watch.

Both my parents and Robb's parents came by to visit, as well as Robb's sister. We visited with them for a while and then they went to see the baby. After they came back Robert and I went in to spend some time with him. I was surprised to find out that he had my hair color...I thought for sure his hair would be black like Robert' but it's more of a light brown. He was so precious, just lying there peacefully. We were able to touch him but that was about it. I so wanted to see him move or look into his eyes but he was well sedated and will be for a while.

Robert decided to head home and check on Kaycee (our dog) and head back in the morning. I didn't think I'd be able to sleep but I was just exhausted from the events of the day, so I was out. I woke up early this morning and headed to the ICN to see the baby. I spoke with the doctor there and she said that nothing changed overnight. He's still stable and she said they won't make any changes for a couple days. They want to get him used to the ECMO machine and make sure he's responding OK to it.

Later this morning my brother and best friend came to visit and we took them to see the baby. They said he looked strong, like a fighter. :)

Later Robert and I spent some time going through the names we chose. He was looking at his picture and trying to figure out which name fit him best. I think we're getting close...we just want to choose one that's right for him. :)

I just got back from ICN to say goodnight to my little boy. I just pray that he stays strong and finds a way to beat this horrible defect. You have no idea how bad I just want to hold him in my arms and take him home. So, please continue to pray for him!!