Newest Spyder Fan has arrived early!

[WackyDan]

Update to below:

Wife is home!

Leah is doing fine. Has had some blood sugar issues - both high and low. They seem to be getting a handle on that.
She also has a bit of bleeding on one side of the brain, which they said is normal in preemies her size. They will be giving her a blood transfusion which may or may not be related to that.
Good news is that a blood vessel that connects to the lungs while in the womb and is supposed to disconnect after birth and close up has officially been ruled closed thanks to some medication... so no surgery will be needed.

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-Lay off notice on Feb 22nd.
-Wife pregnant in April. ( Some sort of connection with all the new free time? )
-Exit interview on April 30th.
-Told in June there was problem in womb with blood flow - would have to deliver early.
-Last Wednesday Sept. 29th, rush wife to ER... then they transferred her to Charlotte hospital...in two weeks earlier than thought.
- 11:36am Weds Oct 6th. Leah Claire is born at 27 weeks 2 days. 1.4 pounds and 11.5 inches.
- It has been one hell of year so far eh?

Wife Terri is recovering from C-section and will see Baby Leah for first time today in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Leah is considered a "Micro-Preemie" as her growth was stunted in the womb, but otherwise has the organs and development of a "normal" 27 week preemie. She is on a ventilator to help her breath, an IV, and feeding tube. They say her vitals and activity are above average for a preemie of her size/week of gestation. She'll have to stay in the NICU for 4 to 8 weeks.

She will definitely have an infant one piece with the spyder logo on it before we bring her home.

Sorry for this picture....But there is no way to take one without the tubes. Hopefully inside of a week or two she'll be free of them!

[Yazz]

Congrats on the your new Spyder fan Leah Claire.

You've had quite the roller coaster year for sure. Glad to see it ended up with such a precious gift.

[effgjamis]

God loves little children and both the father and mother.
Glad all is well.

[NancysToy]

Tough sledding...but a successful outcome. Our prayers and best wishes go out to all of you.

[Eraser]

Way Cool Dan!!!.

Edited for Mrs. E to send her love and prayers to your family!

[Bob Denman]

My Missus and I are praying for everybody to continue to make good progress and quick recoveries!
(One Heckuva year for sure!)

[pjp623]

She looks just beautiful.

[docdoru]

and remember, you "charge" your batteries in Florida...

[groundeffect]

and best wishes !!

[Firefly]

Bro--- take care of those ladies now!

[ataDude]

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Wacky. My prayers for both of you and Leah, also! She's a cutie!

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[FANG]

Congrats Dan to you and the wife -- she is gorgeous. Prayers are with you, the wife and the little one.

[RShrimp]

Wow, this has been one heck of a ride for you guys. Praying for you, the wife and the new little one!

You're a pretty smart guy Dan, but your going to learn a whole bunch over the next 18 years!

[canam9]

Yea!!

[Some Guy]

Spyder Fan? I don't see how she is going to make the Spyder run any cooler than with the stock fan.

Seriously to the newly expanded Wacky family!

[retread]

Congrats on your new addition, prayers for her, your wife and you.

john

[GI Jane]

She's precious. Keep us posted on her progress. Prayers for all of you.

[Raptor]

All the best to all of you, Wacky Dan. Keep your head up, you have a beautiful daughter, a strong Wife and better days ahead. God bless.

[jnt]

Congrats on the arrival of Leah! My daughter, Heath, wanted out early, too. She is now 35 with little ones of her own!

Best to all the Wacky family!

Meanwhile, you guys are on our list . . . .

[YPILOT]

. Leah Claire; a beautiful name for a beautiful girl and she has just transformed your life. Best of wishes for your family.

[dvmdf]

Congrats on the baby, things will start looking up for you!

[mtdoragary]

That's quite a little blessing you have there, Dan!

[JimAlpha]

Congratulations to you, your wife and new daughter!

[hevnbound]

CONGRATS Dan .... You've got your new little girl two weeks early!! She is beautiful. Prayers for Leah, mom and you.

BTW .. the year is not over. Yet to come; Mom and daughter are home and everyone is doing fine. New job!! Picture of Leah Claire and you on the Spyder. Warmest winter on record so you can sneak rides between the hours of 3:00am - 5:30am on the Spyder while Leah is sleeping .. !!

And ..... where can I get a set of those giant safety pins?

God bless,
Sam

[SpyderGirl]

I hope your new baby girl has a speedy recovery. What a year indeed.