My 24-year-old daughter just gave birth to Jonathan Michael this past Friday. Now, the baby is 3 months early, so he weighed in at 1 pound, 1 ounce, or 'round about 500g. 12" long. Mommy is doing fine, and her husband has a perpetual grin going on...
I actually got to see him today, and man, is he tiny! He was moving his arms and legs quite nicely, and when Momma touched his head in the incubator, he calmed right down. I guess he knows his mother's touch... Heart rate is up to 160bpm, blood tests are fine, blood pressure is good, and for being so early, he is doing great.
If you're religious, please keep him in your prayers. If you're not religious, I'll post a picture of him here sometime, and you'll see what a miracle looks like. My wife will deliver #4 at the end of April, and the new aunt will be a bit younger than her new nephew! You'll start seeing 3:00AM posts from me after I'm done feeding the baby...
Congratulations Doc! :-D
Yeah, congrats doc!
We'll keep them in our thoughts.
Here is a pic of new baby boy...
(http://www.pmelforum.com/downloads/Jonathan_little.jpg)
Congrats, Doc.
Now make sure the tike get a drum set, mommy will thank you.
Congrats to all!! :-)
Although we all seem way to young to be grandparents!!! :wink:
Congratulations on your little miracle. Best wished to your daughter and her husband! :-D
Congratulations!
I will diffenently keep you and your family in my prayers...CONGRATS, GRAMPA!!! So how's it feel to be officially old? :mrgreen: :-D
Jonathan passed away this afternoon. At 8 days old, he beat all the estimates and fought hard, but he didn't make it. The statistics say that a baby born 3 months early has a 20% survival rate, and he was born with underdeveloped kidneys, and they only last 2 or 3 days. He fought for over a week, and we were optimistic, but God needed a small angel, and now He has one.
My daughter and her husband are doing OK under the circumstances. I have an overwhelming feeling of sadness, but I'm happy that I got to know the little guy, and admire his spirit.
My next daughter will be born at the end of next month, and God will start the process all over again...
Thanks for all your prayers and well-wishes...
I am terribly sorry to hear that doc.
I almost didn't read the post for fear it would be bad news...
Please convey my condolences to your family.
My condolences doc. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm sorry to read that, Doc. You and your family have my condolences.
He'll be remembered.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Doc,
Very sorry to here that. Keep well and strong, this to shall pass.
Jonathan's funeral will be on Friday, March 17. Calling is at 9:30 am at the Weigel Funeral Home in Batesville, Indiana. I know that many of you will not be able to attend but do hope that you will sign his online guestbook at www.weigelfh.com - just click on obituaries and then his name. His last name is Obermeyer...
Thanks for all your well-wishes, prayers, and support.
Jonathan's memorial donations can be sent to:
Jonathan Obermeyer/ Clarian Hospital Memorial Fund
Weigel Funeral Home
P. O. Box 36
Batesville, Indiana 47006
Thanks to all the PMEL Forum members that have signed the guestbook (see posting above). It means a lot to my family and I to have people care so much about us, and most we haven't even met! It speaks a lot about the good quality of the people here.
Doc,
Sad to read this thread. Your daughter is going to need a lot of support for a long time. A lady at work lost a young infant, days after birth, several months ago and she is nowhere near back to normal. It hits hard. Hope your daughter recovers as best she can, and someday far in the future, meets her baby Jonathan in heaven.
Doc, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I pray that God will ease the pain of the loss. I'm sorry...