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Topic So, I'll be 59 ...

MrBean

24-Feb-2023(#1)

... when this new kid graduates!

Jesus christ. We were trying for a third about ~2 years ago, never happened, and we just gave up. Truth be told, we got lazy and decided we're too old (I turn 41 this year, my wife will be 40). This past December, we finally purged all baby stuff, EVERYTHING and my god did it feel good. So much room reclaimed, so much less clutter.

Well, and just like that, we found out we're prego! We were super nervous because of the high risk factor given her age. Last week we had a positive 12 week ultra-sound, and yesterday we got a clean bill of health on the genetic testing.

This is us sharing the news with our kid last night! The first two minutes are awesome and reminds you how sweet and innocent kids are, and not to take life so seriously!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/bbgW9qXRfjyw1YmN6

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sinnie

24-Aug-2023(#41)

Congrats MrBean!! I am sorry they might have botched things... they are human but still very hard to have that happen to you. I hope there's no lasting issues. How is Nolan doing in the NICU? We spent 3-4 days in there for our Leo for temperature/feeding/blood sugar issues. Scary thing but those nurses are usually spectacular so I'm sure they will handle things perfectly!!

rayzor6

24-Aug-2023(#42)

Glad all is well and sorry for that nightmare. My small stint in healthcare really reinforced that there are a LOT of amazing workers, but the higher ups will let them work themselves to death and even make things worse in the workplace on top of that with stupid stuff. They are used to the influx of new people into healthcare and acted like if they burned you out, there were 3 more just as good waiting in the wings.

That is not the case and hasn't been for awhile. Even in places that are renown for their care: the healthcare professionals are inexperienced and screw up a LOT. I just had a co-worker's daughter go through a similar thing you did with their at risk delivery. It's crazy.

willyum

24-Aug-2023(#43)

Congrats!!

Miranda

* 27-Aug-2023(#44)

Congratulations! I'm sorry you had to go through that awful day on what should have been the happiest most beautiful day of your life. I hope the little guy is going to be okay. Sending positive energy your way.

MrBean

28-Aug-2023(#45)

Well, he came home yesterday, not completely out of a few danger areas (have follow ups with Neurologist). Unfortunately last night was pretty rough. He ended up breaking out in a fever and we're back in the NICU.

They've already confirmed one problem - rhino virus (yes, my kid is Rocksteady), waiting on additional updates.

We had a feeling this one was gonna be rough...

sinnie

29-Aug-2023(#46)

Poor dude. I'm glad you all took him back in. Keep us posted and hoping for the best for you guys!!

Auron

29-Aug-2023(#47)

Best of luck Mr Bean. Sounds tough right now but hang in there bud.

I’m 50. I got married very late and have 2 girls. 5 and 7. I’ll be rounding 3rd base to retirement when they graduate..lol. Did I win lol

MrBean

* 20-Sep-2023(#48)

Hahaha, wow... Bills still rolling in, but we're over $140k already on Nolans birth. Holy fudge, what a racket.

sinnie

20-Sep-2023(#49)

I hope insurance is covering a lot of that? My most recent delivery + nicu was about that much but was only for 4-5 days. How is little Nolan doing?

MrBean

20-Sep-2023(#50)

sinnie wrote:

> I hope insurance is covering a lot of that? My most recent delivery + nicu was about

> that much but was only for 4-5 days. How is little Nolan doing?

Yah, we were like $500 away from out of pocket max before going in, it's all covered (thankfully).

He's doing great! Breathing/eating/sleeping all in check. He just got circumsized today, so he's pretty pissed off... Poor dude.

Hell of a start to life but overall, we seem to be in a really good spot.

sinnie

20-Sep-2023(#51)

That's awesome! I hope he gets to come home soon.

MrBean

20-Sep-2023(#52)

sinnie wrote:

> That's awesome! I hope he gets to come home soon.

Oh derp, not sure I posted a update... But he's home! We were in the NICU (two of them) for 10 days. He's been home for a couple of weeks!

Appreciate ya asking!

sinnie

21-Sep-2023(#53)

Ohh! That's great!!