Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Ciaran Gio Moon

Ciaran Moon was born on June 9, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. He weighs 2 lbs. 12 oz. and is 14.5 inches long. He has joined us earlier than expected, but he has already brought incredible amounts of joy to our family. He'll be sticking around in the NICU for awhile, but he's doing very well considering his size (tiny even for his age) and the age at which he was born (32.5 weeks).

In reviewing the evidence, which I hadn't had the chance to do before now, it looks as though he may be blonde, just like Beckett. Here he is at the age of 2 minutes. Those are not my hands, but they should give you a good idea of how tiny a dude he is:



He has a lot of monitors hooked up to him, but he really is doing great, relatively speaking. And he looks so precious sleeping on his side. Here he is a day later:



Dawnell is recovering well from surgery. Thanks to all for your thoughts, prayers, and assistance during this difficult pregnancy and thanks in advance for the same in the upcoming months.

16 comments:

  1. I love that spelling of Ciaran. It's perfect. And I think Gio is beyond cool. Good on ya, mate.

    I was just about to nag you for more pictures and here they are. You rock.

    Honestly, truly, not just cause I love you and I love him, but Ciaran is SO cute. He's beautiful.

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  2. And PERFECT. Did she mention PERFECT?! I cried and cried and cried upon getting pictures from you, not only because he looks miniature when you compare the size of the safety pin on his hat to his face...but because he is absolutely perfect.

    I love you both and am sending all the happy thoughts I can from Utah.

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  3. We are so glad to hear Dawnell is doing well and the little one too. Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys.
    Congratulations on the early addition to the Moon clan!! :o)

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  4. He is so cute!! I love him. I love you guys and we're thinking about you and your family. You are in our prayers. I'm so glad he's doing well. He looks so great. Loves from Utah!!

    Sara

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  5. Congratulations on this perfect,
    little, new member of your family!
    I so appreciate all of the pain &
    turmoil you have been through to get him here but I know he's truly a blessing. We love you and will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
    The metcalf's

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  6. Congratulations! He's so adorable. Love the name also! Gio is pretty cool!
    Hope Dawnell and baby start feeling better soon.

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  7. I feel like such a horrible friend that I didn't know anything was wrong! We are thinking of you guys. Please call when you have a chance! He is so sweet.

    We love you guys!

    Erin

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  8. We love our little dude. He is so beautiful. I am so glad that he is doing so well.
    Honey has never seen such a tiny baby. She loves his blond hair and hopes that mom and dad are doing well doing well too. She sends her love ...so does Sue.

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  9. Oh, Dawnell. I had no idea. I am so happy that he is ok. I hope you are feeling well Dawnell.

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  10. Not only does he appear to be blonde but it looks like his hair is going to be curly like Beckett's too!

    He's adorable! I can't wait to see him in person!

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  11. P.S. - I'm stoked you went with C-I-A-R-A-N. Different is good!

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  12. He is BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy that he is well, and Dawnell you look amazing too! I can't wait to hold him! By the way I love, love, LOVE his name!

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  13. Oh my tiny!

    I had no idea you were having a difficult pregnancy, Dawnell - I am SO glad that the two of you are okay.

    Take care, and let me know if there is anything I can do for you (from the other side of the country). :)

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  14. Congratulations! I am so happy to hear that all is well. I had no idea you already had him. I hope he gains weight fast and you are able to take him home soon. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

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  15. Congratulations! I didn't know you were having a hard pregnancy, and I definitely didn't know you already had him. He is so cute and SO small! Hope you are doing well.

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  16. Okay, clearly I need to check your blog more faithfully. He is beautiful, beautiful. I hope you are all recovering well. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!

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