Courageous One - His name fits him well! Andrew Thomas Mathews was born on Aug. 17th, 2010 at 9:56 a.m. Weighing 7 lbs. 3oz and 19 inches long, he surpassed his older brother by a bit. Doctors were happy with his heart beat, color, and vigorous attitude!
The bubble on Andy's back had ruptured in the womb leaving his back wound open. It's a round circle measuring about 5 cm by 5 cm on the lower part of his back (L3). His feet look good at this point as well (they were concerned that one might be clubbed - curved inward)! The neurosurgeon said his hipflexers (think of where your legs are connected to your hips) looked good, and his toes had movement. His ankles were weak which is typical of a L3 baby - this could lead to difficulty in going down stairs - only time will tell.
Right now Andy's head is measuring at the 50 percentile - awesome news! Once the back is closed we will have to wait and see if fluid begins to collect.
Last night Robby met his baby brother and won over all the nurses in NICU - the boy sure can gather a crowd of women, and I'm sure Andy is quick to follow. He's the only boy in his nursery, and the only one to sleep through the night - all the girls were crying and fussing. Needless to say, the nurses were fighting over him this morning!
Right now Andy is in surgery for back closure. It's a 4-6 hour process, and Tom and I are awaiting news from the neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers! I'll have to have Tom download some pictures for you soon!
Congratulations! Wow, it sounds like he's doing absolutley great. I'll keep saying prayers for your family as you guys recover. I can't wait to meet Andy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Dawn & Tom! Glad to hear Andy is doing well! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! We had an SB playdate this morning and were talking about you and the little Andy! I pray that his surgery went well and that the recovery can begin (for both of you!) I can't wait to meet the little guy!!
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