Friday, November 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Milo Z!


Milo Zelotes Ikenberry Peterson stepped into this world at around 8:30 am this fine Fall Friday morning at a whopping 7#, 10 oz. His parents, grandparents, aunties, and cousins were on hand to welcome him and make sure he felt loved and noticed on this November 6, 2009.

Almost a completely healthy boy, Milo did have some difficulty breathing and is spending some time in the NICU for monitoring and assessment of his pulmonary needs. The docs attribute his difficulty to premature lungs and retained fluid which can occur in 37 weeker Ceasarean births (although very rarely (seems like we have a knack for respiratory issues in our brood)). Now, its pretty much a waiting game to see how he progresses, but today he has almost surpassed the need for any oxygenation assistance. So, we are not out of the woods yet, and we are still a little bit in the weeds and have to search around and help Milo find his way home.

Y'all can go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/60541775@N00/ to see some pics from today. We will be trying very hard to post updates and photos in the next few days.

Please spread the word and help welcome Milo Z. into our loving circle of friends and family. And keep us in your thoughts and prayers while we visit the NICU for a few more days.

38 comments:

  1. Yay Milo Z! Welcome!!!

    xoxoxo, the Kline's

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  2. Wow! A welcome to the world to young Milo, and congratulations and best wishes to his family!
    --Liz

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  3. WOW! He is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations to all, and WELCOME MILO!!

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  4. Welcome Milo!! Can't wait to meet you and congrats Ronan, Kara and Nolan!!

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  5. Welcome Milo! Blessings to you and your little strong lungs and Mama, Papa and Bro! Brothers! Horaay!!

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  6. Happy Birthday Milo! We are so excited for the whole family! Can't wait to meet him!

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  7. What a beautiful boy! Congratulations!

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  8. Horray Horray! There is a very bright light surrounding the Peterberry house and a large chorus of love song and little Milo Z is bound to find his way home soon! What a beautiful name. What a beautiful boy. Congratulations you guys. xoxo

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  10. Bienvenidos, Senor Zelotes! Mucho Gusto, Amigo!

    Abrazos y Besos,
    -Tomas

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  11. Sending big congratulations, welcome,
    Blessings, Love, and Prayers,
    Gay

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  12. Congratulations Ronan, Kara, and Nolan! What a glorious day and year! Cheers to all of your family!

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  13. He is beautiful--congratulations! I'll be thinking good thoughts for healthy lungs and a bump-free journey home. Welcome to the world, little Milo!

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  14. Congratulations! He's a beauty. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts. Go, Milo, go!

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  15. Wow , How wonderful for all of you . Sending much love to everyone .....

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  16. Hooray! We are so happy for you all - what a beautiful baby. Lots of love to the whole family, Naomi and Michael

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  17. Congraulations to all of you! Milo, welcome to the world. You are lucky to get a great, fun and loving family. Sasha Bakaric

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  18. WE are cheering you on down here in south Alabam---can you feel the hugs and love?
    We are so happy for all of you and pray that all is well for this precious little (not so little, actually--I suppose he looks like a giant beside the memory of Nolan!) boy, gift from heaven.
    Love, Margaret

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  19. Hi Milo! Congrats Peterberrys - Amy and I are so happy for ya'll!

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  20. Thank you for the great news and photos. Wishing Milo health and happiness now and always. Artie Dixon

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  21. Two big thumbs up for Milo and his family!!! Breathe deep little guy!

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  22. Happy Birthday to Milo, congratulations to all of you! Great picture!
    Anya

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  23. Congrats and best wishes. Milo is cuuuuute! And what a great name! Heather Gendron

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  24. Great photos! Milo is really a good looking baby. Is he out of NICU? Is there an update today that I missed? Hope all is well with all of you. Hope Nolan is better, too!
    Lots of love,
    Cathy Wells

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  25. Welcome to the world little Milo!

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  26. Milo! Milo Z, in fact! Bound for glory or some other wonderful, wacky, winning life! So glad Milo is here, Kara. We are thinking about you ALL!

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  27. Congratulations! Milo, I'm holding all my fingers for you! Blanka

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  28. Congratulations!!
    So many hugs for all of you.
    Love,
    The Trout

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  29. Yayyyy! Welcome, Milo! Congratulations to all of you Ikenberry-Petersons. Hope you're all home together very soon.
    -Lisa

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  30. Beautiful boy! Welcome..........and congratulations to all!
    Catherine

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  31. lotsa love to all the nine and ten toes from your dear,deer isle friends ellen n carole ann

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  32. Such a cutie! Congratulations!
    -Becky

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  33. Welcome to the world, little man! Take a deep breath, sweetie, and remember to release the bad stuff on the exhale! Good job, Amy. I know you will be a loving, wonderful mommy! Happy days ahead. Enjoy the journey.
    Hugs!! ;)

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