Family Update: Dane is Here!

Dane Riker Michael arrived last night. I’m not sure of the time, but he weighed 7 lb 9 oz and is 19 1/4″ long. They are having to treat him for shallow breathing but they said that’s not uncommon. It’s still unsettling, though.

Kim Graham sent me a picture from the hospital last night. Great shot of little Dane! She said they were all watching the nurses give Dane a bath. Thanks, Kim.

I haven’t heard how Pam is doing today. I’m sure she’s elated Dane is finally here.

If you’ve seen my Twitter updates, you’ll know that I’m with Grandma O’Hara playing nurse-maid. Gram twisted her knee bad Monday and Ginger and I took her to the ER. Nothing broken but she’s in awful pain so something might be torn. She fell again yesterday afternoon just as Pam was going into the hospital so Jeff, Madilyn and I stayed with Gram to help.

Jeff had to go to work today and our gracious friends Shannon and Erin offered to watch Madilyn for me today (well, I practically begged them but they were more than happy to accept). We’re picking up Aunt Pat from the airport tonight who’s flying down to help with her mother. So thankful for that.

Your prayers appreciated for baby Dane’s breathing to normalize, for Pam’s recovery and Gram’s recovery.