This is our son, Finn. He was born prematurely on Thursday, May 29th at 1:56AM at 2 lbs 1 oz. He is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. He continues to remain in stable condition with very promising vital signs and a healthy prognosis. The doctors seem to think that his chances of maturing into a healthy baby are excellent. We are adding pics to this album every day so keep coming back for new views of our little man!! Feel free to download some if you wish!!
Date(s): May 30, 2008. Album by Karen McCauley. 1 - 820 of 820 Total. 4368 Visits.
1 First family picture: 6:00 a.m. Thursday, May 29.
2 On the ventilator and with lines running into his umbilicus.
4 This was my first time seeing him in the NICU. When he was born, they put him on my belly while they cleared his mouth. Then I saw him in his little transport womb and was allowed to hold his hand for a second.
5 Where I spent Thursday-Saturday.
6 Where Pete spent Thursday-Saturday.
7 Pete's new pajamas.
8 He's under UV lights for jaundice. "All the babies in the club..." "Hanging out catching a few..." View Comments...
9 He's a bandit.
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11 "Such a beautiful shot - am..." "ok, this is where the damn..." View Comments...
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16 Finn's gear. McCauleys seem to like gear.
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20 His hair right now is blond, like Pete's was when he was born.
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23 He likes to be stretched out, and he's very squirmy, which was his nickname. Now I can see what he was doing when he was in there, and it all makes sense. "He just didn't have enough..." View Comments...
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26 He's off the ventilator, and has been for a few days. That's extra air going into his nose. He usually only has apnea or "spells" when he is not breathing when he is on his stomach. Then he gets super relaxed and forgets to breathe.
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28 This is what we can do for him: pump. This was when I was just getting a few cc's of colostrum. Things have changed since then. "We refer to that round the..." View Comments...
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35 Mask off, getting his "cares" from Sarah the nurse. I changed his diaper on his first day, and I have taken his temperature a couple of times. Pete put some lip stuff on him. They will get us involved on different levels as time goes by.
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76 The main monitor, for heartrate, oxygen, blood pressure. Little alarms are going off all over the unit, all the time. You sort of get used to it.
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101 the tunnel from Abbot to Children's.
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115 Pete, helping with the labeling after pumping. He's been excellent.
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117 mmmm... refreshing! They freeze this at the NICU. Finn has a feeding tube through his nose, and they tried feeding a couple of times, but he's not pushing things through his intestines yet. Soon.
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123 Taking his temperature
124 containment holding "I love this--daddy! gramma..." View Comments...
125 That's how Pete looks when he sleeps on airplanes. "me too Karen--welcome to t..." View Comments...
149 June 6. He's on continuous breast milk as of today. They may have to adjust this depending upon how he tolerates it. "Terrific news! Keep on ro..." View Comments...
150 They have him back on phototherapy at the moment. "Pete will have a nice tan ..." View Comments...
151 sleeping... "ah-h the sleep of angels! ..." View Comments...
152 the nurses love how blond he is. "I do too! And look at his ..." View Comments...
153 "he looks much more comfort..." "His hair may change color ..." View Comments...
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155 Collage that his nurse, Jen, made for him. "thanks Jen--how lovely!" View Comments...
156 He was pretty relaxed this morning. "Good--he's got a lot of wo..." View Comments...
344 his aunt, Ruth, came to visit with us. She was the first non-medical staff/not us person to hold him. He was totally relaxed for her. She's hired! "I am so jealous Ruth--can'..." View Comments...
345 one baby, no tubes! "He was gorgeous before......." View Comments...
386 rainbow blankie, finally finished. The first thing I started for him. "He looks so comfy and cont..." "I want a rainbow blankie!!..." View Comments...
WOW! I haven't seen the internet for awhile (no connection in our Stockbridge cabin) and what a difference a couple of weeks make! He looks fantastic! And Christopher pointed out that he indeed has the "Meyers Cheeks". I'm so happy for all of you!
Much love- Cindy - Aunt Cindy, Mon, 11 Aug 2008 9:18PM
Finn! Sean is looking forward to some Red Sox/Twins games at Fenway! We Love you, keep up the great work! - Joe, Sarah and Sean, Sun, 6 Jul 2008 7:12PM
Continued love and prayers for you three - we love the new pix. Keep up the good work, Finn! - Jim, Amy, and Pete, Sun, 29 Jun 2008 3:19AM
Pete - I am wishing you a very Happy Father's Day today - still praying for all of you. Baby Finn, I am sure, is giving you lots of joy today!!! - Heather Morini, Sun, 15 Jun 2008 6:53AM
He is such a cutie. I love being able to see the pics. Congratulations to both of you. I am keeping you all in my prayers. Lori - Lori (Suttner) Killinger, Fri, 13 Jun 2008 7:07PM
Congratulations! What a surprise. We're so happy for you and you have such a beautiful family! He's looking good! (love the name too :) - Jen and Chris J, Wed, 11 Jun 2008 9:39PM
Awww what a cutie (found this via a link over on Ravelry). If you have any questions about the NICU or preemie life you contact me via Ravelry (I have a 28 weeker) - Beth (swampcrone from Ravelry) | http://www.swampcrone.com, Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:19AM
Congrats very enthusiastically on your new arrival! All best wishes to bring Finn home quickly!! - JP & Spike, Wed, 4 Jun 2008 8:18PM
Wow! Here I am again going through all the pictures. Can't get enough of them! Thanks so much for the great birthing job and the album and all my energy and love to you two. will be out as soon as you are ready! grammasue - grammasue, Wed, 4 Jun 2008 1:18PM
Finn, you are so perfect! I cant wait to tell you how I loved having you in Maui at our wedding, in utero and all.... When will you Dad have an itty, bitty guitar and mic created for you? Love you! Rebecca and the Dr - Rebecca and Matt, Tue, 3 Jun 2008 9:10PM
