Going to the hospital

This post was supposed to appear before the one titled "Its a Boy (2)", sorry for the confusion!

Here is Sarah on September 4, 2008. We did not know that this was going to be the day before Luke was born, but as it turns out, it was.
Baby Luke was born on 09/05/08 at 3:16 pm. Ryan came home from work at 2:08 pm and we go to the hospital at 2:30. We barely gave Dr. Samuelson enough time to get there and get his scrubs on, Sarah pushed a few times and then he came. "It's a boy!" Ryan declared.
Here is Luke tipping the scales at 6 lb, 11.2 oz (3040 grams). He was 20.5 inches (52.1 cm).
This picture was taken before we knew anything was wrong. Notice the purple lips. He was not getting enough oxygen and was having trouble breathing, so away he went - eventually ending up in the intensive care unit (NICU) for ten days with a respiratory infection.
Luke in the NICU on September 6.
Concerned mother holds baby's hand.
Sarah finally gets to hold Luke on September 8. He is off of his respirator and doing better!

Here is a video of Brandon saying "Luve you" the day before Luke was born!

It's a Boy (2)!

Baby Luke comes home from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) after a ten day stay, he is okay and has no cords attached!
Baby Luke is home for the first time, 9:38 pm on Monday 09-15-08

Brandon is excited to meet his little brother, and promptly poked him in the eye - then kissed him on the head.

Brandon giving kisses.
Baby Luke after his first bath at home. What a handsome little guy! (and pretty Mommy!)


The Stewart Family!