October 4th Griffin Ross Jennings was born in Oregon. Kimberlee calls me early in the morning and tells me that she is starting labor. Then around noon Kimberlee sends me a text that they are going to the hospital. Then at 3:08 Lance sends me a text that 'they are taking her back for an emergency c section. The heart rate kept dipping. They might have to do general anesthesia."
Then at 4:26 pm Lance sends another text "Out of it. It's tough to watch them. Baby seems hungry but Kim is still waking up."
Baby Griffin Ross had to be taken by C Section due to distress. His heart rate kept dropping and he was in stress. They had to do an emergency C section and couldn't wait for the person who does the epidural so they grab the anesthesiologist and have him put Kim out. Later we found out that it was the best thing that they put Kim under because it also made the baby a little sleepy and when he first came out he did not take a big breath and get all the mircomium into his lungs and cause further problems. A little blessing that we had and didn't even know until days later.
Lance sends me another text at 4:44 to buy a ticket and fly up as soon as you can. Kim wants me there. Then at 5:00 he sends another texts saying "she wants you to come as soon as as you can but she still can't talk yet."
I got the message. I was at work and had to finish payroll and other things, so I stayed and finished all my work and then bought my ticket to leave Tuesday @ 6 am and arrive @ 12:30. Things just fell into place for me to get things done and get packed and the ticket bought. The whole time I was getting things done at a rapid pace, I felt that I had angels around me to help me keep my mind clear. Because usually when I work over 8 hours with numbers, my mind turns to mush, but that night my mind was clear and able to work long hours. Another miracle.
Long plane ride when you know that you get to see your newest grandchild (#8). When I arrived I had 2 priesthood holders pick me up from the hospital and take me to the hospital. Church members are just the greatest and kindest people.
I spent 2 days in the hospital and never left the grounds of the hospital except to talk walks around the hospital.
I found out how serious the situation was with Kimberlee and Griffin. If they would have waited they may have lost the little guy. Part of the placenta had died and inflicted off and caused the baby to go into stress and have a bowel movement in the womb.
When I got there they had Griffin hooked up to all kinds of monitors and IV. My goal was to get the baby in the room with Kimberlee. She had only seen the baby once the first day because of the problems. I made sure that Kim got up and wheeled her down to the nursery to nurse this baby and get him off all the monitors. Tuesday night around 7 pm they finally moved him into Kimberlee's hospital room and toke off the IV but left all the other monitors on.
Lance had school in the morning and could not miss any more sleep, so I was happy to stay the nights with Kimberlee and help her out. I was relieved because I didn't know where I was and I had no car.
Thursday Baby and Mom were released from the hospital and I got to see Kim's new home for the first time. Kim has decorated it so cute.
Baby and Mom are doing great. I am going to hold this new grandson as much as I can because I only have 2 weeks and then I am going home. But I will return to see this little guy with the chubbiest checks
He had an IV in his hand. Notice the stiff board on his arm to keep his IV in place. He also had monitors to check his vitals. It was not easy picking him up and not setting off the alarms.
This was a precious moment to see Kim hold him for the 2nd time. Kim had to be in a wheelchair because of the C-Section and she was unable to walk. This was quite draining on her - but all worth it
Here are pictures of the Big Guy - 9 days old
This morning he was wide awake and so cute. He is so cute!
This green outfit that says "Captain" is an outfit that Grandpa Ross bought for his first son, Jesse 31 years ago. Fitting that he has Grandpa Ross' as his middle name.
