Friday, May 8, 2009

He's here!





Carson Garrett Halligan came on Thursday at 7:34 pm, 9 lbs 8 oz., 22" long (yeah, I can't believe he's that ginormous). He's a cutie! He has lots of long, darker blonde hair! His mohawk is adorable! I'll give a more detailed "birth story" another day but thought I'd put up a quick post.

Also, we would appreciate prayers, Carson started breathing fast early Friday morning and ended up going to Newborn ICU to get oxygen and now he has a feeding tube too because he just wants to sleep... He has an infection in his lungs. He will be ok because it was caught early but will probably have to be there all hooked up for 5-7 days... :( It's sad to see all the tubes coming out of him and have him away from us but were glad it was caught early and hope he gets better soon and can come home!

14 comments:

Marissa Jeanette said...

Holy cow he is huge, how did you get him out of there! He is such a cute baby where did all that blond hair come from? He looks like you in the last picture but like garrette in the other one.

Marissa Jeanette said...

oh yes we will keep him in our prayers, I glad they cought it early, hoe he is doing well.

rw said...

Ah! Congrats!!! I'm glad he finally arrived! :) Believe it or not, I was 9 1/2 lbs!!! So, I was his size at birth too! I hope everything goes ok with him. We'll keep him in our prayers. Hope you are doing well.

(this is Rachael)

Brandi said...

We love this new lil' guy! He is so adorable and how about all that hair! What a stud! We are thinking of you guys and praying for your cute little family. Good job Mommy & Daddy! Congrats!

Kristin said...

Congrats you guys he is adorable! We will pray for you

Ashley King said...

Whoa, you grew yourself a big baby! I love all the blonde hair, he's such a cutie! We'll keep him in our prayers; so glad they caught the infection early!! Can't wait to see more pictures and hear the birth story! Congrats you two!

Ashley King said...

By the way, 5-7-9 is a sweet birthday!

Jamie said...

wow, what a big guy! he's too cute! enjoy this special time...they grow up way too fast! i hope he can get better and come home soon. y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jewls said...

Yikes...I can't believe that big baby came out of tiny you...ha ha! I love his hair, he is so adorable! Congratulations!

Reid, Megan, Jackson and Aiva said...

Congrats and he is so so so cute!!(You know it's true when you have a nursery/ NICU nurse telling you because I've seen them all!) I am so sorry he has to be in the NICU. Where did you have him? Just so you know, at least at St. Marks NICU, the nurses are really good and really do love to take care of and hold those sweet babies, especially when they are as cute as yours. I know they can tell you everything you need to know there but if you have any questions about anything feel free to call me, I would love to help in any way I can.

Chad and Lacy Johnson said...

He's adorable! And I love the hair! We'll keep in our prayers as well! I hope everything's going alright! :) Can't wait to see you guys!!

Emily said...

Of course the day we get to China here comes Carson!! He is so cute Kristen and HUGE!! Wow, go you!! I can't believe you are a mom and I can't wait to see him. Zack and I will keep him in our prayers. Who knew you a G would pop out a little blondie?! Good luck!

The Newton's said...

I can't believe you had such a big baby! How cute! So sorry he has to stay in the NICU. Christian had to as well for 3 WEEKS! He had to have oxygen and also a feeding tube. He was such a stubborn boy and he refused to eat! I know how hard it is, but it is much better to bring him home healthy when he is ready. He will be home soon enough keeping you up all night! Congratulations!
Kensey

Unknown said...

What a beautiful baby! Congrats you two, we're so happy for you. Our prayers are with you and little Carson.