Samson Is Born

Craig and Debbie welcome their new baby boy on October 30th at 10:42 AM. Our 'still to be named' bundle of joy was 3 pounds 12 ounces, 15.75 inches. Debbie was on bedrest for over 10 weeks, which allowed us to reach a gestation of 30 weeks and 5 days. We were in the hospital for a few days prior to the birth as well, giving us the opportunity to give him steroids for developing his lungs.

He was able to breathe room air from this first day forward, not requiring a respirator. Dad spent most of the day with son, as he got acquainted with being in an isolette.

On the first night, Debbie was able to see him for the first time since the birth. Despite the puking episode from Mom, the meeting went well. He didn't mind cameras, although he would prefer if we turned off the flash.

On the second day, we decide on the name Samson Douglas Connell.