Baby Jack has arrived please continue to pray

[DividedThigh]

MRS FERD is about to have an emergency c section, and the baby is developing serious heart problems, please pray, i talked to ferd, they need us to pray urgently now, thanks, dt

[Rico]

Oh wow! I just prayed over this situation, DT.

[rgcraig]

In JESUS name we pray for safe delivery and a complete restoration of this baby's heart!

Jesus did it for Baby Ferd four years ago and HE can do it NOW!

[chosenbyone]

Praying here in Houston...

[DividedThigh]

when i was 24 i had a boy born the same way with heart disease, he didnt make it , this just breaks my heart, i am prayin earnestly for my brothers baby and his wife, dt

[Pressing-On]

Jesus - in your name!!!! Lord, stabilize that baby's heart!!!

[dizzyde]

Praying!

[Ron]

Consider it done!

[DividedThigh]

thanks guys i know ferd appreciates the prayers i just wish i was closer, i would go and be with him, dt

[Ron]

DT, tell Ferd I posted this on JP Forum as well!

[DividedThigh]

can do, dt

[John Atkinson]

praying as well

[Ron]

DT, if you hear any updates, please let us know.

Thanks.

[nathan_slatter]

Am doing so now...

[Mr. Steinway]

Praying right now!

[Margies3]

thanks guys i know ferd appreciates the prayers i just wish i was closer, i would go and be with him, dt

Lord God, our Healer, we humbly bow before you right now asking you to touch Mrs Ferd and baby Jack. Make this a safe delivery and even as he is being born, we are asking, Father, that you would touch little Jack's heart and heal it. We place them both in your hands right this minute. We trust you for their safe keeping. And we know that you always want what is best for us because of your great love for us. In Jesus' name, Amen

~~~~~~~~

DT,
I have a feeling that if we all lived closer, they would need a bigger waiting room :)

[CC1]

I am also praying. I will be away from my computer most of the day but will keep praying and check back when I can.

[joyful]

Praying for healing for baby Jack (and for peace for Mom and Dad) right now!

[Kay B]

Praying now!!

[Esther]

Praying!

[MrsMcD]

Praying in Jesus' Name!

[Sherri]

Praying.....please keep us informed!

[AmazingGrace]

Praying here too! God is able!

[Blubayou]

Praying- Just saw this. God is able - He took stripes for our healing.

[DividedThigh]

UPDATE, they havent taken the baby yet, his heart rate went up to like 300 then came back down to normal, as of now, the cardiologists wants to wait, the obgyn wants to take it now, and the other dr is helping consult at this point to help decide to go ahead and take the baby now or not, ferd says to keep praying, he will let us know if something new, bless you guys, dt

[Ron]

Thanks for the update.

Still praying!

[Cindy]

Just saw this, praying for the family, in Jesus name.

[Sister Alvear]

praying here in Brazil.

[Tina]

Just saw this... I'm praying...

Thanks DT for keeping us updated...

[Esther]

Just saw this... I'm praying...

Thanks DT for keeping us updated...

Amen!

[Rico]

UPDATE, they havent taken the baby yet, his heart rate went up to like 300 then came back down to normal, as of now, the cardiologists wants to wait, the obgyn wants to take it now, and the other dr is helping consult at this point to help decide to go ahead and take the baby now or not, ferd says to keep praying, he will let us know if something new, bless you guys, dt

'Preciate the update, DT.

[LaGirl]

thanks for the update. we are praying for baby jack!!!

[AmazingGrace]

I just got off the phone with Ferd. They are doing well for now and are just waiting... I will talk with him again at 9 tonight and will update further if there is any change. for now here is what is going on... The baby has been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia... I will give discription after I say this... The difference in what Baby Jack has and what Levi had As Ferd said is with Levi it would start and stop and pretty much as if he faded out of it... but Baby Jack stayed in the rythm for a long time which is not good. There is actually a different name for the one Levi had but I forgot it as my brain and long words arent mixing well today.

I asked if there was a chance this was just a one time thing and he did say that it was the heart specialist doing the sonogram at the time it happened and he saw it and said yes that was the chance but Ferd knows for fact it was the prayers that turned this because Baby Jack was not fading out of the episode like Levi did... So please please continue to pray and they know the prayers are going up and are so very very thankful!

Supraventricular Tachycardia Overview

Supraventricular tachycardia is one type of heart rhythm disorder.

* Tachycardias are rhythm disorders in which the heart beats faster than normal.

* Supraventricular means "above the ventricles," in other words, originating from the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.

* Supraventricular tachycardia, then, is a rapid heartbeat originating in the atria.

* These are sometimes referred to as atrial tachycardias. However, the atrioventricular (AV) node may be involved directly or indirectly, so AV nodal tachycardias are also included in this category.

The heart consists of 4 chambers: 2 upper chambers called atria and 2 lower chambers called ventricles.

* The atria receive blood from blood vessels and contract to push blood into the ventricles.

* The ventricles then contract to push the blood out of the heart into the blood vessels of your lungs and the rest of your body.

* The heart usually beats 60-90 times a minute. A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia.

Specialized heart cells coordinate the contractions by means of electrical signals.

* These specialized cells consist of the sinoatrial (SA) or sinus node in the right atrium and the AV node and the bundle of histidine (His) in the wall between the right and left ventricles.

* The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, starts the electrical signals and transmits them to the AV node.

* The AV node then activates the bundle of His and its branches, resulting in contraction of the ventricles.

* The atria and ventricles contract in quick sequence. Each sequence is 1 heartbeat.

Nerve impulses and the level of hormones in your blood influence the rate of heart contraction. A problem in any of these areas can cause abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia or dysrhythmia).

In supraventricular tachycardia, the heart rate is sped up by an abnormal electrical impulse starting in the atria.

* The heart beats so fast that the heart muscle cannot relax between contractions.

* When the chambers don't relax, they cannot contract strongly or fill with enough blood to satisfy the body's needs.

* Because of the ineffective contractions of the heart, the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen. You can become light-headed, dizzy, or feel like fainting (syncope).

Supraventricular tachycardia can be found in healthy young children, in adolescents, and in people with underlying heart disease. Most people who experience it live a normal life without restrictions.

Supraventricular tachycardia often occurs in episodes with stretches of normal rhythm in between. This is usually referred to as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (often abbreviated PSVT). Supraventricular tachycardia also may be chronic (ongoing, long term).

[Pressing-On]

Thanks for the update. Praying here!!!

[Blubayou]

Thanks for the update. Still talking to God about Baby Jack and mom. He is able and will supply every need.

[CC1]

I just got off the phone with Ferd. They are doing well for now and are just waiting... I will talk with him again at 9 tonight and will update further if there is any change. for now here is what is going on... The baby has been diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia... I will give discription after I say this... The difference in what Baby Jack has and what Levi had As Ferd said is with Levi it would start and stop and pretty much as if he faded out of it... but Baby Jack stayed in the rythm for a long time which is not good. There is actually a different name for the one Levi had but I forgot it as my brain and long words arent mixing well today.

I asked if there was a chance this was just a one time thing and he did say that it was the heart specialist doing the sonogram at the time it happened and he saw it and said yes that was the chance but Ferd knows for fact it was the prayers that turned this because Baby Jack was not fading out of the episode like Levi did... So please please continue to pray and they know the prayers are going up and are so very very thankful!

Supraventricular Tachycardia Overview

Supraventricular tachycardia is one type of heart rhythm disorder.

* Tachycardias are rhythm disorders in which the heart beats faster than normal.

* Supraventricular means "above the ventricles," in other words, originating from the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.

* Supraventricular tachycardia, then, is a rapid heartbeat originating in the atria.

* These are sometimes referred to as atrial tachycardias. However, the atrioventricular (AV) node may be involved directly or indirectly, so AV nodal tachycardias are also included in this category.

The heart consists of 4 chambers: 2 upper chambers called atria and 2 lower chambers called ventricles.

* The atria receive blood from blood vessels and contract to push blood into the ventricles.

* The ventricles then contract to push the blood out of the heart into the blood vessels of your lungs and the rest of your body.

* The heart usually beats 60-90 times a minute. A heart rate faster than 100 beats per minute is considered tachycardia.

Specialized heart cells coordinate the contractions by means of electrical signals.

* These specialized cells consist of the sinoatrial (SA) or sinus node in the right atrium and the AV node and the bundle of histidine (His) in the wall between the right and left ventricles.

* The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, starts the electrical signals and transmits them to the AV node.

* The AV node then activates the bundle of His and its branches, resulting in contraction of the ventricles.

* The atria and ventricles contract in quick sequence. Each sequence is 1 heartbeat.

Nerve impulses and the level of hormones in your blood influence the rate of heart contraction. A problem in any of these areas can cause abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia or dysrhythmia).

In supraventricular tachycardia, the heart rate is sped up by an abnormal electrical impulse starting in the atria.

* The heart beats so fast that the heart muscle cannot relax between contractions.

* When the chambers don't relax, they cannot contract strongly or fill with enough blood to satisfy the body's needs.

* Because of the ineffective contractions of the heart, the brain does not receive enough blood and oxygen. You can become light-headed, dizzy, or feel like fainting (syncope).

Supraventricular tachycardia can be found in healthy young children, in adolescents, and in people with underlying heart disease. Most people who experience it live a normal life without restrictions.

Supraventricular tachycardia often occurs in episodes with stretches of normal rhythm in between. This is usually referred to as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (often abbreviated PSVT). Supraventricular tachycardia also may be chronic (ongoing, long term).


AG,

Thanks for keeping us posted. I will continue to pray.

[Ron]

Thanks for the update!
Let them know they are still in our prayers!

[Kay B]

Continuing to pray for baby Jack and family.

[Margies3]

Thanks for the updates. I'll check back in after 9:00, but will most definately continue to pray in the meantime.

[AmazingGrace]

I talked to Ferd, Mom is sleeping and doing ok for now. Nothing has changed. Please continue to pray and he says a huge thank you for the prayers!

[Ron]

I talked to Ferd, Mom is sleeping and doing ok for now. Nothing has changed. Please continue to pray and he says a huge thank you for the prayers!

Good to hear.

Hey, you think we are praying for free??

I expect them to name Jacks middle name Ron!!:happydance


Thanking God for all his goodness!

[Cindy]

I talked to Ferd, Mom is sleeping and doing ok for now. Nothing has changed. Please continue to pray and he says a huge thank you for the prayers!

Oh I am so thankful that things are ok. But will continue to pray.
My DIL fell yesterday outside the clinic after her visit to the midwife. She goes back to the doctor tomorrow. She did skin her knee, hurt her wrist and leg. But they are sure the baby is fine. She says he is very active. Pray for her please.

[Ron]

Oh I am so thankful that things are ok. But will continue to pray.
My DIL fell yesterday outside the clinic after her visit to the midwife. She goes back to the doctor tomorrow. She did skin her knee, hurt her wrist and leg. But they are sure the baby is fine. She says he is very active. Pray for her please.

Will do! What is her first name?

[Cindy]

Will do! What is her first name?

Oh thanks Ron. Her name is Margo and the baby's name is Aiden.

[Ron]

Oh thanks Ron. Her name is Margo and the baby's name is Aiden.

Praying!

[Falla39]

Been out of town much of the day and just saw this. How GREAT IS OUR GOD!!
Greater than any problem, greater than anything! Strengthen this little heart and
cause it to function as You intended it to, in Jesus Name!
So thankful that HE neither sleeps nor slumbers! Except the LORD KEEP...., man
might as well sleep on!! Great Lord God, we humbly ask that You would KEEP this
child that we are praying for. Strengthen and give peace and comfort to this family,
and we ask it in Jesus Name!! Thank You for that that You will do for this precious
family.

Falla39

[Cindy]

Praying!

Thank you I knew you would. Am so grateful for AFF prayer warriors.

[Pressing-On]

Oh thanks Ron. Her name is Margo and the baby's name is Aiden.

Praying also, cneasttx. :toofunny

[Cindy]

Praying also, cneasttx. :toofunny

thanks PO can always count on my AFF sisters and brothers.

[LaGirl]

thanks for the update AG....please keep us posted! still praying for mom, dad and baby!

[AmazingGrace]

Been out of town much of the day and just saw this. How GREAT IS OUR GOD!!
Greater than any problem, greater than anything! Strengthen this little heart and
cause it to function as You intended it to, in Jesus Name!
So thankful that HE neither sleeps nor slumbers! Except the LORD KEEP...., man
might as well sleep on!! Great Lord God, we humbly ask that You would KEEP this
child that we are praying for. Strengthen and give peace and comfort to this family,
and we ask it in Jesus Name!! Thank You for that that You will do for this precious
family.

Falla39

I saw your adorable newest grandbaby today!!! He is just precious! So cute and just fun to cuddle :) You are blessed!

[Blubayou]

Praying for babies and moms!

[Esther]

Oh thanks Ron. Her name is Margo and the baby's name is Aiden.

Cn I believe they both will be fine!

[Ron]

Any update from Ferd?

[Esther]

I hope someone from JP will post this request over there as well. Most probably know and respect Ferd.

[Pressing-On]

I hope someone from JP will post this request over there as well. Most probably know and respect Ferd.

Esther,
Ron did post the request at JP. :thumbsup

[Esther]

Esther,
Ron did post the request at JP. :thumbsup

Great!

[Ferd]

We made it thru the night with no bad heartbeats. now we are waiting on the Dr to come and see her.

looks like we move back to the regular room and check the baby's heartbeat every couple of hours.

if he gets another bad run, they will likely take the baby.

if not, we are on a 9 day countdown. at 34 weeks (9 more days) they will do a c section.

on another note (as if we dont have enough issues) Levi came down with strep.

I took him to the Dr. this morning and now I am waiting to find out if I am banned from the hospital.

Levi did see Melissa last night so please pray Melissa doesnt come down with strep too.

we can take what ever comes. God is in control but its getting stacked up on our shoulders.

Thanks for the prayer. I honestly believe that was the thing that stopped Jacks tachacardia yesterday. they moved her back to Labor and Delivery to monitor on better equipment right after finding out what was going on, and within 10 minutes of being hooked up (probably 30 minutes after prayers started) his heartrate went back to normal.

[Ron]

Thanks for the update Ferd!
Sorry to hear of all of the things that seem to be on your shoulders right now but be assured you are not alone!

Praying!

[Falla39]

I saw your adorable newest grandbaby today!!! He is just precious! So cute and just fun to cuddle :) You are blessed!

Sis. AG,

Isn't he beautiful! So precious! Glad you got to see him.

You are so right! I am so blessed and say so every chance

I get to proclaim His blessings.

When my late father was in his final days on this earth, he

would sit on the side of his bed and start singing a chorus that

he loved and believed.

"I am blessed, I am blessed;
Every day that I live, I am blessed.
When I wake up in the morning or
I lay my head to rest. I am blessed,
I am blessed!

And he really felt that way and so do I!

Thank You, Lord, for Your blessings to us all!

Falla39

[LaGirl]

We made it thru the night with no bad heartbeats. now we are waiting on the Dr to come and see her.

looks like we move back to the regular room and check the baby's heartbeat every couple of hours.

if he gets another bad run, they will likely take the baby.

if not, we are on a 9 day countdown. at 34 weeks (9 more days) they will do a c section.

on another note (as if we dont have enough issues) Levi came down with strep.

I took him to the Dr. this morning and now I am waiting to find out if I am banned from the hospital.

Levi did see Melissa last night so please pray Melissa doesnt come down with strep too.

we can take what ever comes. God is in control but its getting stacked up on our shoulders.

Thanks for the prayer. I honestly believe that was the thing that stopped Jacks tachacardia yesterday. they moved her back to Labor and Delivery to monitor on better equipment right after finding out what was going on, and within 10 minutes of being hooked up (probably 30 minutes after prayers started) his heartrate went back to normal.



glad jacks heartbeat is staying down!!! we have been praying here!!! being pregnant (having a c-section wednesday) i know how scared yall must be. hate to hear that about levi. i hope you are not banned from the hospital!!! i hope your wife is doing well. know yall are in our prayers!!!

[DividedThigh]

prayin ferd love you guys, dt

[DividedThigh]

NEWS BABY JACK COMING THIS EVENING just talked to ferd, they cant give his wife meds to slow down contractions, all is well but they should have a baby boy this evening, keep praying, god bless, dt

[Tina]

Praying....

[Falla39]

Great and Mighty Lord God,

We thank You for bringing Bro. Ferd's wife and baby this far and we have
confidence that You will see them through the reminder of this journey, in
JESUS Name! Thank You for ALL YOU are doing and will continue to do for
this family! Lord God, touch little Levi and give Bro. & Sis. Ferd strength and
courage until their lives return to normal again, in Jesus Name!

Falla39

[Esther]

Great and Mighty Lord God,

We thank You for bringing Bro. Ferd's wife and baby this far and we have
confidence that You will see them through the reminder of this journey, in
JESUS Name! Thank You for ALL YOU are doing and will continue to do for
this family! Lord God, touch little Levi and give Bro. & Sis. Ferd strength and
courage until their lives return to normal again, in Jesus Name!

Falla39

Amen!!!

[LaGirl]

NEWS BABY JACK COMING THIS EVENING just talked to ferd, they cant give his wife meds to slow down contractions, all is well but they should have a baby boy this evening, keep praying, god bless, dt


oh wow...praying

[dizzyde]

Praying!

[AmazingGrace]

Ferd just called... as I was slackin today big time... (was so tired from 2 days no sleep so I slept LOL) and he is excited!!! He does indeed believe God did intervene and knows that this will still probably have to be dealt with but at the same time they are keeping the faith that God could have just completely touched baby Jack and there will never been another episode. He will indeed be premature and have to be in NICU for a bit but this is expected and they are just pleased there have been no more episodes.

[Blubayou]

Praying

[Ron]

Ferd just called... as I was slackin today big time... (was so tired from 2 days no sleep so I slept LOL) and he is excited!!! He does indeed believe God did intervene and knows that this will still probably have to be dealt with but at the same time they are keeping the faith that God could have just completely touched baby Jack and there will never been another episode. He will indeed be premature and have to be in NICU for a bit but this is expected and they are just pleased there have been no more episodes.

Good to hear!
God is good!

[CC1]

I am still praying! Keep us updated.

[LadyChocolate]

will pray!

[AmazingGrace]

Baby Jack was born and is doing wonderful! He was born around 5 pm I dont have weight height yet but he is doing very good. Lungs are functioning properly and mom is doing good also. He is in NICU and will be there for a while. Sis Ferd is expected to get out of the hospital in about 4 days or so. They thank you all again for the prayers!

[Ron]

Glad to hear all went well.
We serve a great God!

[Falla39]

Thank You, Lord God, for Your faithfulness to your people. You are great
and greatly to be praised. Bless Your wonderful Name!!

Falla39

[Cindy]

Thank you Jesus.
Praying for all to be well.

[AmazingGrace]

The family thanks you all for the prayers and thank you admin for changing thread title :)

[CC1]

AG,

That is wonderful news! We will keep praying for the baby and mom and dad.

[LaGirl]

glad everyone is doing good!!!!

[Pressing-On]

Baby Jack was born and is doing wonderful! He was born around 5 pm I dont have weight height yet but he is doing very good. Lungs are functioning properly and mom is doing good also. He is in NICU and will be there for a while. Sis Ferd is expected to get out of the hospital in about 4 days or so. They thank you all again for the prayers!

Hallelujah!!!!!!! Still praying, but this is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:shockamoo :shockamoo

[Tina]

Baby Jack was born and is doing wonderful! He was born around 5 pm I dont have weight height yet but he is doing very good. Lungs are functioning properly and mom is doing good also. He is in NICU and will be there for a while. Sis Ferd is expected to get out of the hospital in about 4 days or so. They thank you all again for the prayers!

Thanks for the update.

Still praying that things will continue to improve, and Baby Jack will get to go home with his family sooner than expected.

[Blubayou]

To God be the Glory! Still praying

[Rico]

Sweet.

[Margies3]

Isn't God good!!

(He'd still be just as good even if baby Jack hadn't come out doing this well. But we are so grateful for God's kindness, love and care for little Jack and his mommy this morning!) Thank you, Jesus!

[chosenbyone]

What a great way to start the day...praising and giving thanks to our prayer answering God who loves all of his children! I am looking forward to seeing pics of the newest AFF baby!

[Mrs. LPW]

God Bless Baby Jack and Mommy!!!!

[mizpeh]

THANK YOU, JESUS!:bliss:bliss:bliss :bliss:bliss

[He's My Friend]

Baby Jack was born and is doing wonderful! He was born around 5 pm I dont have weight height yet but he is doing very good. Lungs are functioning properly and mom is doing good also. He is in NICU and will be there for a while. Sis Ferd is expected to get out of the hospital in about 4 days or so. They thank you all again for the prayers!



Praise the Lord for the good news of Baby Jack's birth.

My children have been praying with me for Baby Jack, and they were so glad to hear the great news.

[AmazingGrace]

Praise the Lord for the good news of Baby Jack's birth.

My children have been praying with me for Baby Jack, and they were so glad to hear the great news.

Thank you all so much! I consider the Ferd family friends and I know I can speak for them and say that they are so thankful for all of the prayers. This will be a rough few weeks but I know they are so thankful for the support and prayers of their AFF family. I do plan on going to see them but am waiting at least until Monday as I do not want to intrude on family time I know they need right now. They have her mom and his mom and all his sisters and other family here so I am sure it is very busy there. And I am so glad they have all the family support. Its a wonderful thing at a time like this.

[Ferd]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

[Raven]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.
Great news Ferd! God is good!!!

Raven

[Esther]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

Awesome! WE serve a prayer answering God.

[Margies3]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

This is fantastic news, Ferd!!

When you get time - no pressure now, you understand, but when you do get some time - can you give us some details? What'd Jack weigh in at? How long? Is he gorgeous (of course he is!) We'll wait on pictures, because we understand that Melissa is the photographer in the family. but we'll wait anxiously :)

[Cindy]

Praise the Lord, Ferd. This is so exciting. Congrats to you and your family. I love good news. Welcome to this world baby Jack.

[Pressing-On]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

Totally thrilled to pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:bliss:bliss

[Ron]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.



:congrats On the new addition to your family Bro!


Glad that all is well!

[LaGirl]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.


great news ferd!!!!

[CC1]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

Hallelujah!!!!

[AmazingGrace]

I did talk to Ferd today... about 5 seconds after he made his post... They are so thankful for the prayers. He was unable to read any replies really as he said he had just run home long enough to shower and change and head back to the hospital. I am sure he will read all soon and if he is unable to I will print this off whenever I go and visit so they can see the well wishes. He does indeed sound like a very excited and overjoyed new Daddy and oh so proud!!! And we are also so proud for them! God has indeed done a mighty work here and to God be the Glory!!!!!!

[Kay B]

I did talk to Ferd today... about 5 seconds after he made his post... They are so thankful for the prayers. He was unable to read any replies really as he said he had just run home long enough to shower and change and head back to the hospital. I am sure he will read all soon and if he is unable to I will print this off whenever I go and visit so they can see the well wishes. He does indeed sound like a very excited and overjoyed new Daddy and oh so proud!!! And we are also so proud for them! God has indeed done a mighty work here and to God be the Glory!!!!!!

Praise The Lord !! I have been in prayer for them since reading the first request. Thank you Jesus for your Mighty healing power!

[Blubayou]

Pictures! We want Pictures!

[AmericanAngel]

God is an on time God!!!!

:congrats

[Cindy]

God is an on time God!!!!

:congrats

Yes he is!

[DanielR]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

Praise God! We are contiuing our prayer for your family.

[rgcraig]

So glad to hear this good news!!!!

[Rico]

Jack and Melissa are doing great!

Jack has not had to have any help breathing at all, which is a real blessing. Thus far we have seen no evidence of the heart issue that we saw thursday which is an even bigger blessing.

Thank you all so very much for your prayer, God has blessed us so very much.

Ferdito! Whasssapening? Where are the cyber cigars Bro.? Congrats on the addition to the family. :bliss Next time you need to make sure ya make a girl.

[Ferd]

Im sorry I dont have much time to post. Things are starting to move to a new normal.

Melissa will come home tomorrow.

I spent last night at home with Levi. Sat. night he kind of melted down. He has been a trooper thru this but he has seen precious little of his mom and dad, and its wearing him out. he came to the hospital yesterday after church and stayed there with mom and dad until about 10pm last night when he and I came home.

Jack pooped yesterday! that was his big achievement. He is doing really well and the nurses are just amazed at how he is progressing.

He is tiny. last night he weighted 3 lbs 12 oz. the weight loss it typical and no cause for worry. he was actually about 75% the size of Levi who was 6 1/2 weeks early!

he did devlop a bit of a murmer yesterday but it appears to be this valve between the heart and lungs that closes at birth but can open again in premies. no cause for worry right now. just pray it closes. Levi did the same thing.

Jack is actually already trying to eat!

As for his heart, he hasnt presented with any irregular heart beats. we are hopefull that he simply wont. God has been very good to us.

Thanks all for your prayer.

[DividedThigh]

thats good news ferd, happy for you and your bride, still praying for you brother, dt

[LaGirl]

glad to hear the good report Ferd!! i was wondering how little levi was doing. i know he will be glad when all is normal again.....whatever normal is....lol

[Esther]

Very glad for a good report.

Praying all continues well for the family.

[rgcraig]

Ferd!

So glad to hear this!!!!!

Love and prayers sent your way!

[Ron]

Im sorry I dont have much time to post. Things are starting to move to a new normal.

Melissa will come home tomorrow.

I spent last night at home with Levi. Sat. night he kind of melted down. He has been a trooper thru this but he has seen precious little of his mom and dad, and its wearing him out. he came to the hospital yesterday after church and stayed there with mom and dad until about 10pm last night when he and I came home.

Jack pooped yesterday! that was his big achievement. He is doing really well and the nurses are just amazed at how he is progressing.

He is tiny. last night he weighted 3 lbs 12 oz. the weight loss it typical and no cause for worry. he was actually about 75% the size of Levi who was 6 1/2 weeks early!

he did devlop a bit of a murmer yesterday but it appears to be this valve between the heart and lungs that closes at birth but can open again in premies. no cause for worry right now. just pray it closes. Levi did the same thing.

Jack is actually already trying to eat!

As for his heart, he hasnt presented with any irregular heart beats. we are hopefull that he simply wont. God has been very good to us.

Thanks all for your prayer.

That is great news Ferd!

Kinda funny when we as parents can get excited about our kids first poop!:bliss

That is an indication the body is starting to work normally!!:happydance

[HeavenlyOne]

That is great news Ferd!

Kinda funny when we as parents can get excited about our kids first poop!:bliss

That is an indication the body is starting to work normally!!:happydance

And it doesn't stop there. I have two major concerns with the residents I work with.

1. Do you have pain?

2. Did you poop today?

Anything else is just small stuff....LOL!

[tamor]

Still praying for you all, Ferd!

[DividedThigh]

that is great news tb, cool, i am praying for there swift recovery and continued health, dt

[Ferd]

Melissa went home yesterday. she is doing ok. still hurting from the c-section. Jack will be in the NICU for probably 3 weeks.

he got off the IV yesterday and out from under the Jaundice lite as well.

Now it is really about getting him to eat.

[Ron]

Great news! Still in prayer & God is good!

BTW Tiberius are you little Jack's uncle?:hmmm

[AmazingGrace]

why, I have no idea what you are talking about!

Hey Tamor... dont some people just make ya wanna smack em upside the head?!?!?!:crazywalls

[Margies3]

Ferd, can't you take digital cameras into the NICU? We gotta see this little fella! :)

By the way, still praying here. God's been so good!!

[AmazingGrace]

Ferd, can't you take digital cameras into the NICU? We gotta see this little fella! :)

By the way, still praying here. God's been so good!!

I am not speaking for Ferd but I know when my son was in NICU they would NOT let us. Because of the fact that they know most parents do not want to see their kids all tubed up. However since he is now off the IV it might be different. Plus the fact that you would inevitably get one of the other babies in the pic they didnt let us for that reason either. But that was a diff hospital and so it may be different

[Ferd]

Ferd, can't you take digital cameras into the NICU? We gotta see this little fella! :)

By the way, still praying here. God's been so good!!

We have picts. But Melissa is the Picture lady and she just got home last night.

she is still recovering from the C-Section and plus this morning is trying to get to the Hospital to see and hold Jack.

Hopefully late today or sometime tomorrow we will have some pictures.

believe me, we have pictures! I think we have about 150 picts already! LOL!

[Ferd]

On the subject of what Jack looks like, He looks exactly like Levi!

[MissBrattified]

I am not speaking for Ferd but I know when my son was in NICU they would NOT let us. Because of the fact that they know most parents do not want to see their kids all tubed up. However since he is now off the IV it might be different. Plus the fact that you would inevitably get one of the other babies in the pic they didnt let us for that reason either. But that was a diff hospital and so it may be different

Different hospitals have different rules. Jeffrey was in NICU in Tulsa, and we were allowed to take all the pics/videos we wanted to from the very beginning. (Although we didn't really take that many, because we were busy just trying to touch him or hold him.) :)

I will say...when I look BACK at the photos of him with tubes everywhere it is a little heart wrenching, :tissue but I'm glad I have those first photos.

[MissBrattified]

We have picts. But Melissa is the Picture lady and she just got home last night.

she is still recovering from the C-Section and plus this morning is trying to get to the Hospital to see and hold Jack.

Hopefully late today or sometime tomorrow we will have some pictures.

believe me, we have pictures! I think we have about 150 picts already! LOL!

We want to SEE!!!!!! :girlytantrum

[tamor]

Hey Tamor... dont some people just make ya wanna smack em upside the head?!?!?!:crazywalls

I'm sure he would blame it on the Lortab!! :girlytantrum