Brandi went into labor on Thursday night at about 9:30pm. It started with mild back pain but by about 10:30pm she started to realize something was wrong. We got to the hospital about 11pm and delivered the baby at 12:02 am on Friday, January 9th, 2009. He was 13 inches long and weighed in at 2 pounds 0 ounces.
1/13/09
For the first day of our son's life, it was difficult for Brandi and I to process the fact that he was alive and immediately part of our lives.
However, as we spent time with him for the first four days of life, Dylan Thomas Klintworth immediately became the strongest member of the Klintworth household (and immediately more popular).
However, whether we were ready or not the journey has begun and the thought of growing attached to the mini 2 lb man in the incubator with the breathing mask and tubes in every part of his body was no longer in question.
With Dylan breathing on his own and responding to most procedures / medications given by the amazing doctors at John Muir for the first four days of his life, we began to become cautiously optimistic.
However, with potential setbacks such as fluid in the head and heart murmurs, we felt like he was taking some steps in the wrong direction.
Today was not only a turning point in our mindset as parents, but a big day for Dylan.
As we visited him in the hospital today, it was clear that he had expended most of his energy the first four days by trying to impress everyone that he could breathe on his own. He proceeded to go into several long periods where he was too tired or forgot how to breathe and his heart rate dropped and oxygen levels were too low.
Seeing him struggle and the potential setbacks for us as parents was not easy to accept and the thought of Dylan going back on the ventilator machine was not something we wanted to think about.
However, as soon as he was on the machine, we realized as parents that he was now more comfortable and it was the only way to give him the best chance.
We now know about the roller coaster ride and are at peace with trying to think of the progress and turn the setbacks into positive aspects that keep Dylan here with us while he is making as much progress as possible over a long period of time.
1/13/09
For the first day of our son's life, it was difficult for Brandi and I to process the fact that he was alive and immediately part of our lives.
However, as we spent time with him for the first four days of life, Dylan Thomas Klintworth immediately became the strongest member of the Klintworth household (and immediately more popular).
However, whether we were ready or not the journey has begun and the thought of growing attached to the mini 2 lb man in the incubator with the breathing mask and tubes in every part of his body was no longer in question.
With Dylan breathing on his own and responding to most procedures / medications given by the amazing doctors at John Muir for the first four days of his life, we began to become cautiously optimistic.
However, with potential setbacks such as fluid in the head and heart murmurs, we felt like he was taking some steps in the wrong direction.
Today was not only a turning point in our mindset as parents, but a big day for Dylan.
As we visited him in the hospital today, it was clear that he had expended most of his energy the first four days by trying to impress everyone that he could breathe on his own. He proceeded to go into several long periods where he was too tired or forgot how to breathe and his heart rate dropped and oxygen levels were too low.
Seeing him struggle and the potential setbacks for us as parents was not easy to accept and the thought of Dylan going back on the ventilator machine was not something we wanted to think about.
However, as soon as he was on the machine, we realized as parents that he was now more comfortable and it was the only way to give him the best chance.
We now know about the roller coaster ride and are at peace with trying to think of the progress and turn the setbacks into positive aspects that keep Dylan here with us while he is making as much progress as possible over a long period of time.
We are still praying, Gary and Brandy! I am so glad for this blog that will make it easier for us to keep track of Dylan's progress. I thanked your friend Kathy, and I thank you, too. Some of my friends and all of my family are also praying for Dylan.
ReplyDelete"Where there is great love, there are always miracles"~Willa Cather
Klintworths --- So glad we get to watch Dylan grow with you. We are sending all our love, prayers and best wishes.
ReplyDelete~Dent Family
We are praying for your family. Please keep us updated on Dylan's progress.
ReplyDeleteSarah, Dan, and Emma Cole
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dylan. Love, Sonya & James DeLuca
ReplyDeleteWe are hopeful, optimistic, willful and sending strength to Dylan, Brandi and Gary (and of course big brother Andrew.) We love and continue to pray for you. Godspeed. Allison, Jim, JJ and Brock Murphy
ReplyDeleteUnderneath all those tubes what a beautiful boy. Ten little fingers, ten little toes, and a button nose. As each day continues to be a rollercoaster of information and emotions, know that we are praying for your strength and endurance to bring Dylan home. Much love to the entire Klintworth clan. Thank you for keeping us posted via the blog.
ReplyDeleteThink of you and praying for all of you. Much love, The Nelsons
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are with you. Love, The Smith's
ReplyDeleteWhat a little angel, he's just precious. Thank you so much for including us on your blog. Sending all our love and prayers, Corey, Cheri and Jacob
ReplyDeleteDear Brandi and Gary,
ReplyDeleteLissa Sittman, a friend from high school, asked me to pray for you all and passed along your blog address. Be assured of our prayers. Our almost two year old Benjamin was born nine weeks early and spent seven weeks in the hospital. So we have a vague notion of what you are going through. The NICU is such a horrible place to have to be, it is never a good thing. Remember with each step forward there will be setbacks, don't let those get the best of you. Look at the bigger picture. We will be praying for you all here in Virginia. Feel free to drop us a line if you need to talk/type to someone who has been there. And you would never know today that Benjamin had such a fragile start to life. God bless you and keep you. Susan Mew (susanmew @ cox.net)
What an amazing little boy you have! we have been thinking of you often and praying for little Dylan to be well and come home! Please let me know if you need anything. I am just a phone call away! - Shannon & Cameron
ReplyDeleteSo much for little man to do each day to get strong and grow. Glad to see his progress. With all your family love I know he is going to want to be apart of this loving family and will fight hard.
ReplyDeleteOur family prayers are flowing your way everyday.
Mary,Dustin,Holly and Barret.