I have delayed this post for several reasons, with the largest being I just haven't had the time to gather all my thoughts in a controlled manner. With that said, please bear with me if I stray a bit or get long winded...
We have two grands, one to turn two in July and the other is now 5 months old. Both have been keeping us busy as my better half is doing all she can to help. I consider them "mine" although their mom is not my biological daughter. Having a stepson that I raised as mine, I feel it appropriate to claim them, and love on them both as much as possible.
Now that that is somewhat explained (and the pieces will fall into place as we go), I do, as some know, have my biological son that is the only grandson in my family with our surname. With only one brother in my family, his children are girls. I have always thought our name may end with us.
I recieved the news the beginning of the year that we had a new grandbaby coming in August, the 8th actually. Later informed it was a boy. Needless to say, we have been excited.
Then, problems arise. We find he will have to be taken early. No real biggie we hope as this is happening sorta regular. Still no big worries, just the normal thoughts that one would imagine.
Well, Tuesday morning when I got up I had recieved a text from my son that they were in the hospital. Staying in contact as best we could, he kept me as informed as possible with the ever changing situation. We decided we needed to be there, whatever happened, so bugged out. Arrived at the hospital at 0931. Did not know for a bit, but our newest grandson was born at 0934.. He is 2 months premature, but is doing great.
3lbs 9oz and 16.5 inches long. Levine Children's Hospital has top notch people and have been great with his care.. Not sure we could expect any better care anywhere...
Hopefully he will be home soon.
We appreciate any and all prayers sent for his continued improvement as well as for his mom and dad. Thank you all for your patience if you have stumbled through my entire post.
Allow my to introduce Carter James B to you all with a shot from Tuesday..
Yesterday..a picture of him beside a pic of his dad as a newborn..
We have two grands, one to turn two in July and the other is now 5 months old. Both have been keeping us busy as my better half is doing all she can to help. I consider them "mine" although their mom is not my biological daughter. Having a stepson that I raised as mine, I feel it appropriate to claim them, and love on them both as much as possible.
Now that that is somewhat explained (and the pieces will fall into place as we go), I do, as some know, have my biological son that is the only grandson in my family with our surname. With only one brother in my family, his children are girls. I have always thought our name may end with us.
I recieved the news the beginning of the year that we had a new grandbaby coming in August, the 8th actually. Later informed it was a boy. Needless to say, we have been excited.
Then, problems arise. We find he will have to be taken early. No real biggie we hope as this is happening sorta regular. Still no big worries, just the normal thoughts that one would imagine.
Well, Tuesday morning when I got up I had recieved a text from my son that they were in the hospital. Staying in contact as best we could, he kept me as informed as possible with the ever changing situation. We decided we needed to be there, whatever happened, so bugged out. Arrived at the hospital at 0931. Did not know for a bit, but our newest grandson was born at 0934.. He is 2 months premature, but is doing great.
3lbs 9oz and 16.5 inches long. Levine Children's Hospital has top notch people and have been great with his care.. Not sure we could expect any better care anywhere...
Hopefully he will be home soon.
We appreciate any and all prayers sent for his continued improvement as well as for his mom and dad. Thank you all for your patience if you have stumbled through my entire post.
Allow my to introduce Carter James B to you all with a shot from Tuesday..
Yesterday..a picture of him beside a pic of his dad as a newborn..
