Heather got out of the hospital this morning around 11. It felt weird leaving the hospital without a baby in our arms, but the moments we've been able to spend with him have been precious.
Ari at 3 hours old. We haven't been able to hold him, but before he was transported to Children's Memorial we were able to visit with him and touch his little body... - 4 lbs 2 oz
The CM transport team - they were amazing. This was the Ari's futuristic starship that maintained his vitals as he left Northwestern Hospital to Children's Memorial. The transport team were one of the many heroes that night.
18.5 inches. He's a tall guy for a premie. We estimate his arm span to be about 6 ft.
This is him today, 3 days old. He's currently recovering from a procedure that opened a hole in his heart that allows much needed oxygenated blood to flow throughout his body. It was rough on him, but the doctors are impressed with how he handled it. His heart surgery is set for Wednesday.
A view from Northwestern Hospital.This is a video of Ari's first diaper. Be forewarned, Ari bares-all in this exclusive, up-close-and-personal video of Ari during his first few hours of life. Such a cutie.
13 comments:
thanks for posting these. i wish i could be there for you guys. we love you so much! welcome to the world, little ari!
Oh you guys! My heart just goes out to you!! Our Mikey was just over 4 pounds and he was born at 32 weeks. I hope all goes well with the surgery. I know how emotional you can feel but he is in the best hands at the hospital. Good luck you guys, I'll be praying for you! Let us know how it goes!
ari can be the next MJ with that wing span! you are all in our prayers.
xo
hunters
He is a cutie for sure! I loved the video with Heathers comment about the legs being up in her ribs for the past little while. It's strange to see those cute little legs and think about it. Can't wait to see him in person!
So cute! We're so excited for you! We'll keep him in our prayers, although we're all certain he'll do fine with his surgery. He's already such a trooper! Congratulations!
Oh, we love yall and your new little family is for sure in our prayers. We love love love the name and can't wait to meet that little fella. Let us know what we can do. Wish we were closer.
Lots of Love,
The Dunhams
PS: Thanks for the pictures.
Oh I forgot to comment on all that HAIR!! So cute.
Ginger
Look at that stud...I'm sure he'll be beating you at basketball and your other favorite sport, badmitton soon enough. Allen...what can I say, I'm with you man. Robyn and I are thinking about your family and tell Ari that if he has any advice for his "peer" just send it along...we love ya
Congratulations! Ari is adorable and so much hair! Parker got to ride in a futuristic starship too! We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. love, sheena
Ari is beautiful! That hair is amazing! Congratulations on your new arrival. I'm so excited Heather was able to recover from the hospital quickly in order to be closer to Ari. She deserves some Panera cookies :). Your family is in our prayers, and we wish you the best on Wednesday :). Of course, we know it will all work out and angels will be there to watch over Ari :). Our hearts go out to you completely.
i put the little guy's name on the temple roll today.
xoxo
mary mitchell
what a cute guy!! congrats to you guys and we'll be thinking about you on wednesday. can't wait for our new little ones to meet each other!
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