Levi's Update and Background.

For those who have not heard the background or the latest, let me make an attempt to tell the story.

Levi had some complications with the laboring before birth.
At some point during pregnancy he picked up an infection.
They are not sure where it came from and may never know.
Shortly after Theresa's initial contractions at the hospital there were warning signs that the doctors and nurses were concerned about.
His heart rate was reading "flat" which they thought could be him sleeping.
With no luck waking him up they watched closer.
Abruptly his heart dropped out.
At this point no one was in the room but Theresa and I.

Our hearts dropped too.

We could here the feet of everyone rushing to the room.
They ordered Theresa on all fours and get her head low to try to get more oxygen to her and baby.
At some point his heart came back and dropped and came back again.
The doctor informed us that in order for Levi to survive the birth they needed to perform a C section.

Right now.

Painstakenly we waited for them to ready the surgery room.
Finally I followed Theresa in her bed to surgery.
It was all so surreal.

I had to wait in the hall for them to get her anesthetized.
I sat outside the door and prayed and prayed and prayed.
Jesus was there.
I needed his strength to stay afloat.
Finally they let me in the surgery room and you can see the photos from that on Levi's web album.
He was brought into the nursery for observation, where he is today.


Now Levi is doing good.
With your prayers and his fight.
But needs some recovery time at the nursery.
He is still on antibiotic fluids to kill the infection.
He will need to remain in the nursery until this coming sunday the 27th (if not longer).
So that he can complete his antibiotics and they can observe him closely.
The staff at St. Joseph's has been completely awsome.
Helping us with everything from nursing to changing diapers and everything in between.

Soon we will bring him home and be a complete family!
Praise God!
Sometimes His abundance of Love can be overwhelming.
And so unexplainably amazing.

Please keep praying for Levi's health and recovery.
Please keep praying for Theresa's recovery and comfort and peace of mind.
Thank you all so very much!
God Bless.

-royce