Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Grandbaby Oliver born 3 months early

Unexpectedly Monday night I get a call from my son Chris, they are at the hospital going to have some test run after they had an ultrasound that afternoon that had shown up something they needed to look into further.  The baby's heart had actually flat lined  at one time and that's when they decided to take him.  They said he was fighting to stay alive.  Oliver Quinn Huckaby was born at 7:49 pm weighing in at 1 lb. and 14 ounces.  The problem seem to the the placenta was too small and he just wasn't getting what he needed to grow.  The doctor said his lungs were good and he was given a 90 % survival rate.  Yesterday they had even taken him off the ventilator, and was doing really well.  This morning they had put him back on the ventilator after they found some fluid on his lungs.  The doctor said there will be times when he will be up and down.  Oliver is a long baby with long fingers and toes and dark hair.  My son took a video of him just a moving around.  Brandi seems to be recovering really well and see got to see Oliver for the first time last night, I can't wait to go up and see him soon.  They said he will be there until sometime the middle of July.  Hopefully he will start gaining weight and get past this problem with his lungs.  Just wanted to let everyone know about him arriving early, will keep you udated.    Vicky
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19 comments:

  1. Traci~Moon GypsyMay 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Congratulations Grandma Vicky! Glad to hear that baby Oliver is so strong at 1# 14oz. I will be praying for your family that Oliver grows like a bad weed and gets stronger everyday..

    I love his name Oliver Quinn, the best name I've heard in awhile

    Blessings to all,
    Traci

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  2. taylors*farmhouse*atticMay 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!Prayers for the little and the family!!!

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  3. BumbleBeeLaneMay 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Will keep him and your family in my prayers.Sounds like he is doing fairly well though.Congrats!~Amy

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  4. The Moonlit StitchMay 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Congratulations Vicky - so tiny, but it sounds like he will be okay! Thank God! What a blessing ~*~Lisa

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  5. ~Madalynne~May 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Congrats Vicky! Sounds like your sweet little grandbaby was born with a strong spirit! Have fun lovin' on him!

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  6. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Hi Vicky...congratulations on your new little bundle of joy...thoughts and prayers are already heading your way!!! What a prescious name your son and his wife have chosen...Enjoy your day, Tina

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  7. Lil Raggedy AngieMay 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Vicky,
    Congrats on the new precious bundle of joy! Hugs and Prayers for Baby Oliver and your family ! Even though he may be early and tiny, medicine has come a long way over the years, and he sounds like a tough lil cookie already! Sounds like he is in great hands and off to a good start! Enjoy your day! hugs
    lil raggedy angie

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  8. JessicaMay 4, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Congratulations on the birth of your grandson Oliver! I will be praying for him. My youngest was born only a month early, but it was still scary at first. The nurses and other staff will become like family, they take the most amazing care of our little ones!

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  9. bettyjMay 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Vicky my little great grandson Gabe came way too early in January. He wasn't due until March. He was larger than Oliver, but he had ups and downs. He is fine now. still wearing a monitor and will for about three more months. Prayers will be said for your family as well as Oliver. Keep the faith, it is so scary.Please keep us posted
    betty

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  10. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Congratulations on your precious grand baby. My little girl was a preemie and today she is a healthy, strong 11 year old. I am praying for Baby Oliver and your family!

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  11. BeckyjeanMay 4, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Congrats Grandma Vicky!! I will keep little Oliver in my prayers. One day in the future, you will probably be looking at him & wondering how he could have once been that small.

    Big hugs Grandma~Becky

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  12. KimberlyMay 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS VICKY!!!!!! A GRANDMA!!! WHAT A BLESSING INTO THE WORLD!!! My prayers are with you and your family. That's great news that the Doc gave! Oliver will grow up a strong healthy boy, Im sure!!! A great big hug to you! ~Kimberly

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  13. dee beggMay 4, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Vicky,

    Congrats on the birth of your grandbaby Oliver. It's wonderful that he is a fighter. Ahhh...the new baby smell...nothing like it.

    D

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  14. Raymond HomesteadMay 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Congratulations! Sounds like things are going well! A strong little guy! Love the name!

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  15. AngelaMay 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Congrat. on the birth of your grandson. It is what can be done for babies born premature. My daughter was a 3lb. baby 28 years ago and did fine. I have a nephew who only weighed a little over a pound and he will be 20 years old soon and is a happy, healthy young man. It will take time, and little Oliver may be a little slow walking, talking, and such, but rest assured he will catch up and will be fine. Will definitely keep him and his parents in our prayers. Keep us posted on his progress.

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  16. BenitaMay 5, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I'm new to your blog Vicky, but I just wanted to say Congratulations on your precious lil angel and lotsa love , hugs, and prayers for him !!!
    XoXo
    Benita

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  17. The Rusty NickelMay 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Vicky, thinking and praying for you and your family. He'll be ready to cuddle in no time!!

    Erin

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  18. EarleneMay 5, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Vicky I am so happy for you and can't wait to see some pictures of him.
    They had some very scary moments.

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  19. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Vicky,
    So familiar..so scary...all we can do is pray.
    ~Ronda

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