November 29, 2008 @ 8:47 pm
The Kornze Bobzien family is now four
This afternoon, two beautiful baby boys joined our family. Their dad ever the photographer, I shot almost an entire card in the O.R. in between sitting with Lisa and sneaking peeks over the operating screen, an activity that grounded me throughout the delivery (and yes, the documenting was at my wife’s request.)
Any worries that watching the scene unfold from behind a viewfinder would prevent me from being present in the moment were quickly erased. Within moments from being scooped from Lisa’s belly, I heard the soft tenuous first cries of baby A as he began receiving the care of his neonatologist team.
Baby B was a minute behind his brother. Where as A had the chance to be hoisted above the screen for a quick glimpse from Mom, B was whisked immediately to a care table under a lamp. Invited to watch both teams work to stabilize our tiny little guys, I hummed with excitement, pride, concern and affection as I did my best to stay out of the way of these amazing professionals entrusted to protect our most precious gifts. Both boys were soon transferred to isolettes, wheeled out of the O.R. with a quick stop for viewing by their mom, and then down the hall past two expectant grandparents, with me anxiously following them on the way to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Tonight, Lisa’s recovering and relaxing down the hall from our two little boys. She’s scrolling through the photos on the camera while I type out this post. A few hours ago I got to touch baby A (yes, we’re still working on names) using a “compaction” technique that replicates time in the womb: one hand cradling the head while the other flexes the legs by bringing the feet closer to the belly. I wept. They were tears of exhaustion, joy and determination that we would do everything we could to bring these boys home safely.
The doctor’s report: Born early at 30 weeks and 5 days, due to a concern with B’s cord insertion and signs of Mom’s preeclampsia, both boys are doing well despite their challenges. They’re on respirators, but both are already breathing normal air without special mixture. We’ve been briefed as to the risks, and inevitable twists and turns they’ll take in the weeks ahead, but feel very positive about their prospects given the feedback we’ve gotten from the doctors and nurses.
Thank you everyone for your support and prayers. In a few minutes, I’ll end my day with another trip to the NICU to check up on our two baby boys. I’ll be whispering to each of them, “get some rest little guy, you’ve earned it.”
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Posted by danielle & mike henderson
November 29, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
Congratulations — glad to hear everyone is alright! Get some rest so you can all go home soon…
Posted by Bean
November 29, 2008 @ 9:07 pm
Congratulations Lisa & DAVID!! (haha!!) You’ve all earned some rest, and I hope you have an easy night ((Hugs)) I can’t wait to see pics!
Posted by tom clark
November 29, 2008 @ 9:08 pm
Welcome to a very cool club called parenthood. Jenn and I are both thinking of you and wish you all the very, very best. Ya know, Tom is still a popular name…
Posted by medea
November 29, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
Congratulations! Have been on pins and needles waiting for your post..and what an amazing post it is. The verbiage brought tears to my eyes. much love love love ms
Posted by Sheila
November 29, 2008 @ 9:28 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! So happy for you both.
May they prosper and grow up to be happy little Democrats!
Posted by Debbie
November 29, 2008 @ 9:33 pm
The Smith family is so happy for you and wishing you the best. Get some sleep, you’re gonna need it
Posted by Dave Baker
November 29, 2008 @ 9:39 pm
Fantastic! Happy for you. Good luck.
Posted by Dylan
November 29, 2008 @ 9:58 pm
Congratulations. We’re so happy for you!!!
Posted by Allison Sertic
November 29, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
Congratulations, Mom and Dad! Thank you for the beautiful post,
David. We’ll be thinking about all of you and sending you all the best wishes we can.
~ Allison and Joe
Posted by Lydia
November 29, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
We are so happy for you both!! CONGRATULATIONS!! We are eagerly awaiting more good news and pictures!!
- Lydia & Ira
Posted by Danelle
November 29, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
Congratulations!!
I’m so happy for you. Scott and I will be sending good vibes your way. The boys will grow to be strong, powerful ninjas!
-Danelle
Posted by Ursula
November 29, 2008 @ 10:42 pm
Wonderful news! Blessing to all four of you!
Posted by Tim
November 29, 2008 @ 10:48 pm
Congratulations!
Posted by Donica Mensing
November 29, 2008 @ 11:01 pm
Double happiness and best wishes to your new family! We hope you’re home soon and able to cuddle with those adorable boys. Congratulations to both of you and all the best for a lifetime of parental bliss.
Posted by Joyce Bettridge
November 29, 2008 @ 11:05 pm
Our prayers are with you all. What a wonderful family!
Posted by Mom/Cathy
November 30, 2008 @ 5:02 am
Beautifully said, David. Wish we were there. Love you all!
Posted by Barbara Buckley
November 30, 2008 @ 8:56 am
We are all so happy for you……Sleep is very overrated…..
Posted by Sharon Hardy
November 30, 2008 @ 9:24 am
Your New Jersey extended family is thrilled and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers - congratulations on the miracle of life!
Sharon, Walt, Robyn & Tara
Posted by Bonnie P.
November 30, 2008 @ 10:37 am
Congratulations!! I am so thrilled for ALL of you. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help…I’d love to play Grandma!
Posted by Kevin Brizendine
November 30, 2008 @ 1:41 pm
WOW! Congratulations and good wishes to ALL of you. My twin sons are now high school seniors and your news really gives me pause to wonder where the last 17 years have gone. Cherish every moment!
Posted by Liz
November 30, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Huge congratulations to you guys. I’m so thrilled to hear the boys are both doing well. Can’t wait to see pics!
Posted by Mairin Kareli
November 30, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
CONGRATS we’ll be sending the boys love and strength to grow strong and go home soon!!
Posted by jill
November 30, 2008 @ 8:44 pm
Welcome to the love!!!!!!!! I am so excited! you will be so happy together.
Posted by Mackenzie
December 1, 2008 @ 10:19 am
Hooray!! My best wishes for all FOUR of you! Congratulations Lisa and David.
Posted by myrnatheminx
December 1, 2008 @ 11:40 am
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Posted by ginnie kersey
December 1, 2008 @ 11:59 am
David and Lisa…we are so glad to hear about the beautiful boys. And, so glad to hear Lisa is doing okay…and Dad too! All your friends at UUFNN send their best wishes and joy for your wonderful family additions. Have you let Greg know? Love to you both, Ginnie & Bob
Posted by Carrie and John
December 1, 2008 @ 7:49 pm
Hi gang, we love all four of ya and look forward to meeting the boys.
Dannie and Arnie are in our thoughts and hearts. LisaMae, you go girl! We’re proud of you. David, great post positively bursting with pride and joy. See you soon.
Posted by Pam Johnson
December 2, 2008 @ 7:05 am
Lisa, David, Luca and Finnegan,
Congratulations and blessings to your family! Two beautiful baby boys!
Tony, Pam. Kristen and Scott
in Rhode Island
Posted by David LaPlante
December 3, 2008 @ 11:06 am
David and Lisa,
Congratulations! Best wishes for the boys and a healthy recovery for Lisa. You caught up to the rest of pretty fast in the “was 2 now 4″ family. Stoked for you!
Start hunting for 2 Schwinn tandems now!
David
Posted by sara gray
December 3, 2008 @ 12:47 pm
YAY!!! I am so excited for you. Thanks so much for the wonderful blogging, David you brought tears:) Cant wait to meet them. Sleep well and take in this special moment of the beginnings of parenthood, it goes by fast:)
Love you four so much,
sara, nick, zoie & levi
Posted by Nancy Conlan Griffith
December 7, 2008 @ 4:48 pm
Congratulations David and Lisa. And congratulations to your parents for bringing yet another generation into this world..
Cathy dear, did you ever think when we were in High School we would be grandparents…. It’s the best.
Nancy and Tommy Griffith
Posted by alyssa leck
December 14, 2008 @ 9:32 am
It’s a weird sensation - smiling and crying at the same time! I’m overwhelmed with excitement and joy for you two. Can’t wait to catch up… much love, alyssa and justin