6/26/06 Baby Burke is Born

We welcomed our precious baby boy " Burke Elias Nelson" into the world on June 26, 2006 at 3:21 pm! He decided to come early at 31.5 weeks weighing 4# 0 ounces & 17.5 inches long. Mom and Dad are doing well but baby Burke needs your prayers as he remains in the hospital with some complications involving his esophagus (esophageal atresia) and heart (patent ductus arteriosis).
Labor started with my water breaking on June 24th at 8:30 am while we were on our first camping trip of the summer near Mt. Rainier. After a few moments of panic and with the help of our dear friend Elysia we rushed to Tacoma General Hospital and were admitted right away. I was given medication to stop the labor but nothing was standing in the way of our little guy...he was determined to come into this world and on his mommy's 30th birthday even! What a precious gift. We are so thankful for our sweet sweet little boy...he is such a blessing to our family already!

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Hope you had a very happy birthday!!!
Love,
Michelle
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