Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Our Little Trooper
After just 24 hours, Phoenix has been fighting like a real trooper trying to overcome both Respitory Distress Syndrome and jaundice. Some of these photos have a blue tone to them, because they were taken in the blue "grow light" in his NICU room, to alleviate the jaundice. And, note his "Joe Cool sunglasses" to protect his eyes from the bright blue light!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PHOENIX SEBASTIAN
Please join us in welcoming PHOENIX SEBASTIAN BENNEFIELD to this incredible journey, we call LIFE!
Phoenix was born, by c-section, on Monday, April 6th at 3:39 pm in Bend, OR.
Weight: 4 lbs. 3 oz.
Length: 17 3/4 "
Hair: Wavy, light brown, somewhat sparse
Eyes: Dark blue, as of now
Most of these first photos show Phoenix with feeding / breathing support systems, due to his early delivery (32 weeks and 5 days ... out of a possible 40 weeks). Please do not be alarmed. He is in the NICU getting excellent 24 hour care. We hope for the CPAP (breathing tubes) to be removed within the next few days.
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