The Begining!!

The Begining!!!!!

We found out on September 25, 2009 that we were going to have a baby born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. We were very scared and nervous and wasn't quiet sure what to expect. We were told that the baby would have to be born at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. On October 1st we had an appointment at UVA for a ultrasound. We were very scared and not sure what the doctors would tell us. The doctors informed us that the baby was going to be born with a hole in his diaphragm. The hole would allow his stomach and intestines to come up threw the hole and push on the baby's lungs. The baby's lungs would not be able to develop as well a a normal baby's would. The baby would have to have a tube down its throat to help the baby breathe. They would do surgery on the baby 3 to 10 days after it is born to fix the hole and put everything back were its suppose to be. The doctors gave us all the facts and told us that there is no guarantee. We knew that it was going to be a very long and rough road ahead but we were going to stay positive and have faith. We received a lot of information that scared us and made us very nervous but we also were informed that we were going to have a baby BOY! We are going to have a son and he is going to be an amazing young man! We chose to name him Nathaniel because it meant "Given by God" and we knew that he is our gift and we were blessed. We have had many doctors appointments since then and many ultrasounds and he is growing and doing as well as can be expected. They are going to induce me on February 4. Nate will have to remain in the NICU until he will be able to breathe on his own. We have faith that God will take good care of him and he is going to be okay. Nate is making his mark early in life so God must have a special purpose in mind for him.















Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Nate with no CPAP! (again that is just on his forehead to keep CPAP from rubbing)
Nate sleeping away!

Nate is his big boy crib!
ICN!!!!
Today Nate moved to ICN which is a step down from the ICU. It was a very exciting day. Nate has been on high flow nasal canulas since yesterday at noon. They took out his central line yesterday and he is doing very good. He is getting 77ml of breastmilk every 3 hours and he is handling it very well. Nate still has to ween from oxygen and learn how to eat by mouth. The doctors are still slowly weening him from his pain meds. Nate is very strong and has come a very long way. Please keep praying for him as the road is still rocky. We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers. (Sorry I haven't updated in awhile its been a little crazy!)


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  1. UnknownMarch 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    The new pictures are wonderful!! I know that your family is so proud of Nate, and of his continued progress. We love you, Killens.

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  2. Ashley & BubbaMarch 19, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Hello..We have been keeping an eye on yall and are very happy to hear things are moving right along for Nate. We cant wait to meet the little guy! Yall are still in our thoughts and prayers! xoxo

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  3. Brittney HollemanMarch 22, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Hey..I know its been a long time since we have talked or anything..But just wanted to say congrats on the new little one..He is soooo cute. You and Phil have a beautiful family! God has blessed you, And will continue blessing you. Yall are in my prayers.

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  4. Whitney, Jacob and Eli DunbarMarch 22, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Lindsey He is SOO handsome! I'm so glad he's doing well and I know he still has a long way to go, But With God and you as his Mother and all the prayers I know the little angel is getting I'm hoping it won't be as long as you think! We can't wait to meet him! Nate your strong and lucky and just fight little boy! We all Love you!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 24, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Glad to hear baby Nate it doing good. He is such a cutie. Hailey had a blast with Riley today, they played and played. She is welcome to come play anytime!
    Cindy and Hailey Akers

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  6. AnonymousApril 1, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    I hope that all is going well with baby Nate and the rest of the family. I wanted to stop by and visit this past weekend, but I didn't bring Cindy's number with me. Thinking and praying for all of you every day!
    Love,
    Kristen Bray

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