Our sweet baby Connor came on August 9th! He was 7 lbs 14 oz and 20 in long. We had Dallin come and meet him at the hospital and I don't think he quite knew what was going on. He liked seeing Connor but was more interested in all the fun buttons to push and my big water cup with the big straw that sounds like an elk when you blow in it. We came home the next day and things were going great. We took him into his 4 day check up and he had lost too much weight so the Dr. told us to start giving him formula. We had problems from then on. When ever I'd give him a bottle he would start turning blue and stop breathing. We took him to flag that night and they admitted him to the Special Care Nursery. They found that he was dehydrated and having apneic episodes where he would just stop breathing for 20 or more seconds. They started some tests to try and figure out what was going on. He had a small bleed on the brain and they thought that it could possibly be seizures that he was having. So that started more tests. Poor little guy went through alot in just a few days. After waiting and waiting the tests came back and everything looked just fine and they had no idea what was causing the apnea or the bleed on his brain. They then decided to do a swallow study on him to see what the problem was with his eating. They found that for some reason he acted like a premie and won't breath while he eats and he'll just have to out grow it. He stayed a few more days in the NICU just to keep an eye on him and make sure he was doing ok with the bottle and that he wasn't having anymore episodes. We finally were able to come home! He is now on oxygen and an apnea monitor. He is doing great and we're hoping he only has a few more weeks with the oxygen and monitor. This sweet little guy sure gave us a big scare! We are so greatful to have him home with us and that he is healthy! We are trying to work with Dallin on learning to like his little brother but I think It might take a while. He tells us regularly "Connor go home, back to hopsital." It won't be long and they will be the best of friends!!!
