I wanted to give some progress on our awesome new son, Jude, to any and all readers of my blog. I know I’ve got some One to One customers, some friends, some family, church friends/family, and others who would be interested in how he’s doing and how you can pray for him.
Basically, after a 35 hour labor that started around 5:30pm on Tuesday, August 27, Rosanna gave the performance of her life and we gave birth to Jude Robert Hulson around 4:18am on Thursday morning, August 27 (today, I can’t believe it). Even though he is full-term, he is a petite 5lbs. 3oz. little bundle of awesomeness.
There were a few complications I’ll mention that are prayer points. First, his cord was doubly wrapped around his neck when he came out, so he was a bit spaced out after delivery. He quickly recovered and was crying in no time, and as far as everyone knows there was no damage done.
Second, because he’s such a small baby, he was monitored for low blood sugar, which was indeed the case. He needs to raise his blood sugar and keep it there on his own before he can be taken out of neo-natal ICU. So, pray that his levels raise up and he’s able to maintain his blood sugar levels on his own without an IV.
I hated seeing him get one. :o( Nothing really prepares you for seeing your own flesh and blood getting stuck or having needles stuck in him. Logically, you can tell yourself, “He won’t remember this, and it’s not as hard on babies as it is on adults,” but that logic goes out the window in the emotion of the moment.
Third, having him in ICU is hard on us because we can’t keep him in our room, and only two people can visit him at a time: it could be Rosanna + Me, or Rosanna + Guest 1, or Rob + Guest 2. We can’t do Rob + Rosanna + Guest, and this is very disappointing. I’d like to bring in both my parents to introduce them to Jude in front of Rosanna, but right now, only one of us can bring in one parent at a time. So, the sooner he’s healed, the sooner things can be more normal.
Fourth, I really hope that all both mommy and son can be discharged together. It will be very difficult leaving the hospital and not bring him home, as some of my readers have experienced. We’d love to have him home with us ASAP.
Finally, enjoy some photos of his first few hours.
Praying, Rob! We were in the hospital for 5 days because Hunter had really bad jaundice. It’s sooooooooo hard seeing your baby in a situation where you can’t just pick them up and cuddle them nonstop and comfort them! Praying for peace, calmness, that y’all would feel like you have some control over the situation just by knowing that your Heavenly Father IS in control! PRAYING!
Rob and Rosanna,
A huge welcome to Jude. What a handsome young man! Praying for your quick recovery and for Jude’s quick release. God is kind beyond all measure!
Tom
Praying for you all. Our little one was in the nursery all hooked up to machines for a couple of days. I know how hard it is. We will pray that he gets released soon.
~Ileata
Mate, congrats! We are praying for all of you that you are able to cope with all that is going on with Jude. May you have God’s peace. Love you man.