For the first time, I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves...they really don't need any explanation.
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About Me
- JR
- D's husband. Andrew's dad. Son, friend, cousin, nephew, grandson....the list goes on.
About This Blog
This blog was originally created to disseminate information about Andrew, our son who was born on June 15, 2007. Andrew was born with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) that allowed abdominal organs (stomach, intestines, etc) to migrate into his chest cavity during development. This prohibited normal lung growth, making it difficult for him to live without significant life support, including a ventilator, a lung bypass machine called ECMO, and a long list of medications.
Andrew spent the next five months at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, undergoing multiple operations for the hernia repair, intestinal rearrangement, stomach tube insertion, etc. Multiple attempts to help him breathe on his own without a ventilator were unsuccessful due to a number of anatomical and developmental difficulties. Andrew's failure to progress and an abundance of overwhelmingly unfavorable test results led us to remove him from life support and let nature take its course on November 19, 2007.
We greatly appreciate the time we were able to spend with Andrew, and this blog continues as a source for information, a tribute to his memory, and a continuation of our lives without him present. From the emotional to the mundane, our lives have been forever changed by his presence; those lives are now chronicled here.
The pictues are beautiful. It was great to see Danielle in the pics.
ReplyDeleteAndrew's eyes have always looked so sweet, it must have been wonderful to see those eyes from your arms.
Love all of you. Randy and Judy
Let me wipe the tears of joy...he fits perfectly in your arms.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you all.
Congratulations you guys...what an amazing moment for both of you!
ReplyDeleteWow - what a handsome young man the two of you have created. He's beautiful, D your a natural. Best wishes to you all..Love Vicki
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you! What a precious moment to share! Here's to many more moments!
ReplyDeleteWe love you!
the casotti's from danville
Congratulations! We are so happy for you. Love Jen and Ryan
ReplyDeleteOh, those are some tear-jerker pictures if I ever saw any!! I am so, so happy for you three (and bless that doctor who made it happen!)
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy for you guys! I know exaclty what you mean about talking to the right doctor; thank God Danielle asked when she did. Danielle: you look BEAUTIFUL and Andrew was so obviously thrilled to finally feel you next to him. I hope the frequency only increases until you finally have him home and you can hold him as much as you want! We love you all so much!!
ReplyDeleteAnnie and Adam and clan
So glad I decided to check Andrew's blog, what a fabulous surprise! Congratulations!! I hope this is now a daily event! Be sure and have a nurse take a picture of the three of you together! Continued prayers and love! Ron, Lori & BRADEN oxoxox
ReplyDeleteHurray!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good to see two you hold him. That will definitely boost Andrew's spirits. He has the cutest eyes! Such a sweet baby.
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