My son is in the NICU thread SC 22 and more to be added

[Noble Nostalgia aka Nikelspot]

Hey, everyone. I am not sure if any of you know, but my wife had to have an emergency c-section last Tuesday. She was only 23 weeks and 4 days along in her pregnancy, but by God's grace my son survived. 24 weeks is the age of viability, but within the last 10 years they have been able to revive some 23 weekers. Pierce, my son, is still with us today, but on Saturday we were called in to hold him because the doctors and nurses thought he was surely dead. He had a potassium level of 10 in his blood, 6 would kill you or me. Potassium is what they use in the lethal injection concoction. They said they never see these levels reverse themselves with infants this small and that there was nothing they could do. Long story short, he has been called the "miracle baby of all miracle babies" by one nurse. His potassium level reversed itself and he is now regulating himself on a cellular level. It is truly a miracle.

 

We have set up a blog for our friends and family to follow along. Little Baby Pierce http://www.littlebabypierce.blogspot.com/

 

My wife will probably not be able to go back to work with all the special precautions that need to take place during the first couple of years of a miro-preemie's life and I am currently a full-time student. So I am going to be throwing some stuff up here during the times when I come back home (We have been in the hospital since last Tuesday), so that I can raise some funds for my family.

 

Please check out the blog and any prayers you can offer up would be much appreciated.

 

Typical board rules:

 

First in the thread gets it. PM's are certainly welcomed.

 

I will just include the shipping in the price of the item or note it on each item as my postings will be random and sporadic.

 

Paypal is the primary form of payment accepted.

 

 

Thank you everyone,

 

 

 

NIk

 

[capt_comics]

I'm so sorry to hear this Nik..............if you've had it on Facebook, I've missed it.

 

So glad to hear he's ok.

 

Thinking about you and the wife pal and baby Pierce

 

 

[Hey Kids, Comics!]

Sorry to hear the news, Nik, but at least he's here and has made it this far. There are few things in this world sadder than a suffering baby. I wish you and your family all the best.

[kryptonitecomics]

wow sad news and happy news all at the same time....my very best wishes go out to you and your family...

[Boba]

Nik,

I'm so very sorry to hear you guys are going through this,

but relieved your son's condition has improved.

 

You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Bob

[Noble Nostalgia aka Nikelspot]

This is probably the only book tonight. It is Showcase #22 CGC 6.0 CR/OW

 

Per board rules I am asking $6500.00 shipped. Of course, PM me though with reasonable offers. I have a couple of bills I would like to go ahead and tackle with the sell of this book.

 

The book was pressed by Joey. I thought it had a shot a 6.5 because of its overall presentation.

 

I think I can access some more pics if you need them.

 

 

 

 

 

[Noble Nostalgia aka Nikelspot]

Thank you everyone, much appreciated. Yeah, it has been the best and the worst week of my life on a number of levels.

 

I am about to head back to the hospital. We have the internet there, so I will see if I can used some archive pics to post some more books when I get a chance.

[ChasingKingKirby]

Heart-wrenching story. I've got two little girls of my own and the baby "LuLu" was five weeks early. My wife had problems for the last several months and it was very touch and go. I almost lost my sanity during that period with worry for my wife and child. I don't pretend to have the faintest glimmer of what you guys are going through. But I have all the empathy in the world. Best of luck to you, your wife and the miracle baby Pierce.

[Skynwalker]

I'm adding to the prayers, Nik. Hang in there, brother.

[oakman29]

God speed,hope your little bundle of joy gets better everyday

[silverweb]

My best to you and yours Nik, I work at a hospital and know exactly what NICU stands for- Neonatal ICU. My own firstborn was 4 weeks early and he had to return to the hospital because of jaundice. We never know how life will surprise us. I hope that it all goes as well as possible.

[Snake Eyes]

Hey there Nik...you and your family will be in both my wife's and my thoughts.

 

I would also like to do something to help out...any problem with me listing a small book in your thread with all of the proceeds going to your child's medical bills? Or I could start a seperate thread. Let me know (thumbs u

[hbo_boxingfan]

WOW, 23 weeks gestational age is insane, i'm so glad he was able to pull through. If you don't mind me asking, what was his weight? poor little guy, I wish the best for him.

[MagnetoWasRight]

Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours Nik. My wife and I are expecting our first any minute now and she had some complications along the way. I was terrified but that's nothing compared to what you must be experiencing. Stay strong, best wishes.

[snitzer]

hi Nik,

 

I know we've never met, but my wife and I are praying for you and your super son - Pierce. Our daughter was born at 28 weeks weighing in at 2.3lbs. These little ones are pretty incredible. If you need any guidance/support/questions please PM me. We are all too familiar with Ronald McDonald house, March of Dimes (MOD), Share Your Story, As and Bs, O2, and the road ahead.

 

BTW, out little one is now almost six and is looking forward to starting Kindergarten in the fall

[Noble Nostalgia aka Nikelspot]

hi Nik,

 

I know we've never met, but my wife and I are praying for you and your super son - Pierce. Our daughter was born at 28 weeks weighing in at 2.3lbs. These little ones are pretty incredible. If you need any guidance/support/questions please PM me. We are all too familiar with Ronald McDonald house, March of Dimes (MOD), Share Your Story, As and Bs, O2, and the road ahead.

 

BTW, out little one is now almost six and is looking forward to starting Kindergarten in the fall

 

That is great! I am very happy to hear that. I will definitely keep you in mind as a reference.

[catrick339]

(Sending good thoughts toward North Carolina)

[Noble Nostalgia aka Nikelspot]

Heath, PM Sent

 

 

My son was 1 lb 8oz at birth. He shrunk a little since then, but he is slowly coming back up. Thank you everyone for your support.

[Subliminal]

It sounds like your parenting skills are going to be tested to the max and you have an instant support group already here.

Your child is going to be fine and a future collector here. (thumbs u

[Shootin-Str8]

I had an early one that spent several weeks in the NICU and today she is a very normal, very beautiful, very smart, sophomore in college. It is amazing how far the technology has come in 19 years so I am more than optimistic for your little one. You are in my prayers.

 

Take care,

RJ