I'll have surgery on Monday."
Today we got news that they are going to hold off on surgery until Monday. This extra pre-surgery time is only possible because of Michael's little miracle vein. It turns out that his heart grew an additional vein that has compensated for a valve that was starting to close. Without this vein, Michael would have been whisked off immediately and they would have needed to perform the Norwood (the first surgery for HLHS) within the first 20 minutes of him being born.
Tommy got Michael to suck on a pacifier (a great feat). He's cooing and stretching and already flexing his muscles. (Michael, not Thomas.)
So today we relish in our fortune of having some extra time to be with little Michael before his surgery. His parents credit Michael's guardian angels, including his great-Grammie & Grandpa, Nana & Papa, Nannie & Gangie, & and Uncle Mick for this special new addition.
Here are some shots of us enjoying the little Miracle Baby.
16 comments:
Congrats! He is so adorable. Good luck with the surgery on Monday- my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Meg and Tommy you did such a wonderful job creating such a beautiful little baby boy!! Best wishes to you all.
P.S.- miss you guys, hope everyone in the extended family is doing well.
So cute! That is so amazing about Michael's extra vein!! Truly a miracle!! Stay strong!
Love, Jessica
Hi Megin, I love the baby
pictures.I love you so much.
I can,t wait to see you.
Tell Caitlin I said hi.
Love Caroline
Meg, Tom and Michael,
Since I am out of the technology loop, thank God for the telephone. I cm able to receive updates within a reasonable amount of time and think of you constantly and wish you all the best.
Looking forward to meeting my gorgeous new great-nephew.
Love
Jay
Yes the last message was from Jay even though it posted my name. I just typed it for him. He is thrilled for you!
Patsy
Hi everyone, this is Michael's grandad from the Irwin side. It was great to be with Meg and Thomas as this star was born. I feel very proud of all of them. I had to leave them late on Thursday and am now travelling to the UK, sitting in Philadelphia airport and checking on the blog. I cannot wait to get back to New York to see all of them together in the apartment.
I will be thinking of Michael all this weekend and on Monday, in spite of going to Wembly for the FA Cup Final. I am not sure who is the lucky one at this time, Meg for having Michael, Thomas for having Meg and Michael, Meg for having Thomas or Michael for having wonderful parents and family.
Michael is a great little guy and certainly is living up to the name of his great, great Uncle Mick
Tom Irwin
Hello again.
Thomas asked me to post the words to a song which Uncle Mick loved, the Liverpool Anthem as it is know in the UK. This song is played at every Liverpool football game and is played at every family occassion in Liverpool. Uncle Mick came from Liverpool and Monica's mum came from Liverpool, also know as the other capital of Ireland. When yoju read the words you will know the significance.
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Written by Rogers and Hammerstein for the 1945 Broadway musical 'Carousel', Gerry Marsden and his Pacemakers performed the song in Liverpool clubs during the birth of Merseybeat. "The audience would just stop, stand and listen. It had this immediate effect," says Marsden. Released in October 1963, YNWA was the Pacemakers' third consecutive number one and nowhere was it more popular than on the Kop, as fans sang along with the PA before matches. When it fell from the top spot, Kopites continued to sing it and YNWA has been played and sung at Anfield ever since.
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of the storm
Is a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Tho' your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
hiiiii meggie moo, thomas, and my baby mj,
So i'm sitting here in my dorm room (studying for finals and not socializing of course) and i get a call from the mother "kristin you need to post" this coming from the same person who forgot to tell me the baby was even born! But that's totally fine and that's why i love how much julie walsh talks :)
ANYWAYS! michael is so beautiful and he is so lucky to have two amazing parents and such a big support system. Always in my thoughts in prayers, love you guys
Kristin
Thank you so much for letting us all be a part of this miracle of Michael. Everyoone we know is praying for all of you. We send all our love and support.
Lve and God bless,
Jim, Joan and all the family
He is beautiful beyond words. I cannot stop thinking about you guys and will continue through the weekend and next week. Lots of love and prayers are being sent from above. Love to the three of you and your new happy family!
Love Missy
Hello Meg, Tommy and Michael!
I cannot wait to see you guys and especially meet this new addition to our crazy family! Both side of the family are so lucky to have him in our life.
I am going to try and come in this weekend if not, I will be in next week to see this bundle of joy! The pictures are too cute! I might have to stay another year around here just to babysit! (caitlin watch out)
Love the three of you so much!
Julie
ps kristin u saying i talk alot or something? just wanted to spread the news hahahaha
Michael is a beautiful baby! I am so happy for all of you. The pictures are so wonderful. It is so good to see all of you -- even Ed looks good!! I must say, he looks like a littly NY Yankee!(I know Tommy agrees)
Thanks again Caitlin for doing such a great job at keeping us all informed.
Our love and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy
Hi Guys,
Michael is so cute! How great that you all get to spend more time with him before the surgery!
I will be thinking of you this weekend and will try and log into the blog while down in Florida. Good Luck on Monday, Nick and I wish little Michael all the best!!! Caitlin -great job on the blog, it's so nice to be able to follow along on the journey with you guys!!
Love,
Tiff & Nick
TOMMY: Bo can NOT believe you cut the umbilical cord! He's going to need some pointers when it's his turn and he's so impressed with you!
MEG: Remember our little chat during lunch time at the boat house last summer?? I can't believe the day has actually arrived! I think it's actually starting to hit me that you're a MOMMY! I can't wait to see you and hug you!
BABY MICHAEL: Don't you worry about a thing, little one! My dad went to the shrine! He hasn't met you yet but know that you sure do have some SERIOUS special prayers going on and you're in GOOD HANDS! I think my dad tried to light ALL the candles in that place! I can't wait to meet you and tell you how cute that little button nose is. Be super strong on Monday and can't wait to see you at our future play dates with your Yarahmadi cousins (hehe!)!!! Lot's of love!
Congratulations, Megan & Thomas! He is a beautiful little man, what a gift! I am just finishing my OB-GYN rotation in med school and was blessed to be a part of bringing little babies into the world. Although he may have been born needing surgery, he comes from a family that have strong hearts and kind souls. He will surely be a strong little fighter, and baby Michael will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the surgery and recovery process.
Lots of love and support from the Chicago representative of the Kidder family! :)
-Sarah
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