MADDOX REVERE DIXON
Our Miracle Maddox was born at 12:08pm October 21st, weighing in at 5lbs 13oz, we think. They gave us a quick number in grams and we attempted to convert it over. We are saying around 6 lbs.
He let out a nice cry when he was first born and then the neonatologists intubated him. His lungs have been squished for months due to all the fluid in his tummy and his big heart and he isn't able to breathe on his own yet.
He spent over 4 hours his first day of life having a balloon catheterization done to help with all the pressure in his heart. It was successful though he had a rough time through parts of it. He now has two stents in his atrial septum and a better sized aortic valve.
One of the biggest problems right now is his lungs. It is going to take some time for them to develop and be able to work. Right now the ventilator is doing all the work of breathing for him.
He had an uneventful night last
night for which we are grateful. He is heavily sedated and is hooked up to 6 medication pumps to keep him paralized, and help all his levels be where they need to be. It is crazy to see the amount of machinery that surrounds his little bed. The monitors, pumps, ventilator and other equipment fill up his entire room.
We are so grateful for this sweet boy and for the true miracle that his is. We are so grateful to our Heavenly Father for the blessing of getting to be Maddox's parents. We recognize His hand in this whole process and are just so thankful for our knowledge of Him and His Son.
Congratulations!! Good luck with all that must now come. Regardless of what happens, he is yours for eternity! We love you all!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful. The "machinary" can be daunting, you get to where you don't see it and all that is there is your baby. Good luck and we will keep praying.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweetie! We are so happy that things are going well. We hope he continues to get better and that you don't have to stay away for too many more months. It's amazing what miracles faith can bring.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations guys. We are so happy he is here and all is going well! We will continue to pray for you guys and your little man and hope that he can come meet his siblings soon!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, he's so cute! Glad he's doing as well as can be expected! Can't wait to meet him! : )
ReplyDeleteYour pictures bring back memories of my son in the NICU. May God continue to bless you, strengthen you and help little Maddox grow, heal and be healthy. He is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad he's here and that you are in Boston surrounded by amazing doctors. Love to you both!! He is beautiful!
ReplyDeletecongrats on a handsome little guy! what a blessing that Baby Maddox is able to come to this world and be a member of your family! you have been in our thoughts and prayers will continue to do so. we hope that all will continue to go well!
ReplyDeleteOh Alissa, he is such a beautiful little miracle! Precious in every way possible. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie. So excited for you to have your sweet Maddox here and doing well.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What a sweet beautiful baby boy! So happy that all is going well and we'll continue to pray for Maddox and your family.
ReplyDeleteI want to kiss him. He is darling and makes me want another one...almost. We continue to pray for him multiple times of day...especially for his little lungs!
ReplyDeletePlease call when you are bored.