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I ended up being induced on 9/29, due to low amniotic fluid. Oliver Thomas was born on 9/30, at 12:47 pm. He was 6 pounds, 5 oz and 18.5 inches long. I had an easy delivery and only pushed 3 times!

Unfortunately, he is in the NICU. He initially needed some respiratory support, but is now completely off oxygen! He is still in the NICU because he is having trouble feeding. This is common in babies with Down syndrome, because they have less muscle tone and thicker tongues. He actually took a little from a bottle this morning, but he is mostly being fed through a feeding tube.

The only other bad news is that it was confirmed that he has a heart defect and will need to have open heart surgery this spring to fix the defect.

The fact that he is in the NICU sucks and the need for heart surgery sucks, but overall, he is perfect and we couldn't be more in love.

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KaraOrNot Elder Posts: 10,667 Likes: 4,633	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 13:50:07 GMT -5 thoseareradishes likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by KaraOrNot on Oct 3, 2014 13:50:07 GMT -5 Sorry the pics are huge!
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G22 Elder Posts: 11,484 Likes: 15,293	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 14:09:29 GMT -5 KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by G22 on Oct 3, 2014 14:09:29 GMT -5 OMG he is adorable Kara! I hope his NICU stay is short and that when the time comes his surgery goes well.
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hainesherway Full Member Posts: 1,399 Likes: 1,129	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 14:18:19 GMT -5 KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hainesherway on Oct 3, 2014 14:18:19 GMT -5 Congrats! Hope he's eating like a champ soon, and that the upcoming surgery goes as smoothly as possible.
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coribelle26 Full Member Posts: 3,520 Likes: 5,923	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 14:42:26 GMT -5 via mobile KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coribelle26 on Oct 3, 2014 14:42:26 GMT -5 He's so beautiful, congratulations! I hope he's able to come home very soon and that the surgery goes well.
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nmosrob Full Member Posts: 2,214 Likes: 2,036	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 15:30:37 GMT -5 KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nmosrob on Oct 3, 2014 15:30:37 GMT -5 Congratulations!!! I was just stalking you a few hours ago to see how you were doing, lol, what a great surprise to see this post! I hope his nicu stay is short and surgery goes well!
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lo Full Member Posts: 3,451 Likes: 1,793	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 16:03:17 GMT -5 via mobile KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lo on Oct 3, 2014 16:03:17 GMT -5 Congrats on your gorgeous little man!!
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King26 Full Member Posts: 4,875 Likes: 5,540	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 17:12:46 GMT -5 KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by King26 on Oct 3, 2014 17:12:46 GMT -5 Congratulations. I'm sorry he's in the NICU and hope his stay is short. He's so adorable.
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MrsAggie Senior Member Posts: 5,325 Likes: 5,621	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 20:17:55 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsAggie on Oct 3, 2014 20:17:55 GMT -5 I saw the post on GP but came in to see that cute little button nose again
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trace Full Member Posts: 1,167 Likes: 1,083	XP - I had a baby! Oct 3, 2014 23:06:16 GMT -5 KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by trace on Oct 3, 2014 23:06:16 GMT -5 What a cutie! Congrats!
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FastHands Elder Posts: 19,774 Likes: 30,029	XP - I had a baby! Oct 5, 2014 23:24:21 GMT -5 via mobile KaraOrNot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by FastHands on Oct 5, 2014 23:24:21 GMT -5 He's beautiful! Congrats! You all continue to be in my thoughts going forward. Please keep us posted. hug
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Oct 12, 2014 8:45:06 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Congratulations, definitelynotkara! He's gorgeous. I hope everyone is home now?

Thanks! He is still in the NICU, but he did super well w/ his feedings yesterday and got his feeding tube out. If he keeps it up, he will be able to come home in a few days!

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Muddled Elder Posts: 20,257 Likes: 15,027	XP - I had a baby! Oct 17, 2014 16:41:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Muddled on Oct 17, 2014 16:41:56 GMT -5 Oct 17, 2014 13:18:55 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said: KaraOrNot, how's Oliver doing? Yes, update please. How are you doing, KaraOrNot?
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Oct 17, 2014 13:18:55 GMT -5 awkwardpenguin said:

KaraOrNot, how's Oliver doing?

and Muddled

Thanks for checking in!

He is doing fantastic! He finally got the hang of feeding and was able to come home on Tuesday w/o a feeding tube. Yay! He still may need one later (as he gets bigger, his heart will have to work harder and he may not be able to eat as much as he needs w/o tiring), but for now he is eating well.

We are still trying to get the hang of changing boy diapers. He thinks it is the most fun thing ever to wait until you change his diaper to poop. And he has a knack for peeing on the wall. Lol. Good thing he is cute!

ETA: Oh, and I am doing good. I was having a really hard time dealing w/ everything, but now that he is home, I have been feeling much better!

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whiskeyandwine Full Member Posts: 4,643 Likes: 5,564	XP - I had a baby! Oct 18, 2014 8:33:59 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whiskeyandwine on Oct 18, 2014 8:33:59 GMT -5 I have been thinking about you KaraOrNot. I am so happy he is home and doing well!
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