It's a GREAT Friday!

The nurses are feeding Kayson some with the tube (dropper) not sure what you call it. (of milk) and he's still doing great. Lesley is excited that Lillie Grace is coming to stay for the weekend at the hospital. Lesley will be coming home Sunday and she's ready to get home and get back on schedule with Lillie Grace. She's going to miss the baby but she did find out they can stay overnight at the hospital one day a week and stay with Baby Kayson. Hopefully they can bring him home when he's between 34-36 weeks...he's just got to stay a little longer! Please pray that Kayson's health will progress normal with no setbacks.

I've got more pictures to post...stay tuned!

JANUARY 30th 1:00am

Lesley reports...
It's 1:00 am and I just got back from seeing Kayson. He is doing good. He weighs 5 lbs and 13 oz now which is not bad. Again, he's off the ventilator! Praise God!

JANUARY 29TH 2009 7:19 PM

A message from Lesley...

I just want to thank everyone for the prayers and calls. Praise Jesus Kayson is now off the ventilator. Keep praying that he continues to progress and gets to come home soon.

Lesley and Keith

First Picture!

Baby Kayson Ray Hopkins has made his debut into the world! He is doing well! Look at his hands!!! He is just so amazing. He is taking 20 breaths per minute on the ventilator which is Great! Everything is going as normal as can be!

Lesley has been in some pain from the incision over night but has plans to go and see Kayson this morning. Mimi June and Keith got to go into the nursery last night and see him and give him a touch! Please continue to pray for patience for Lesley and Keith in the upcoming days!

JANUARY 28TH 7:00 PM

Baby Kayson is here! Apparently this afternoon, Lesley went into LABOR with SEVERE contractions that moved so fast that an emergency c-section was required. Baby Kayson arrived between 4-5:00 this afternoon. Lesley was so far along in labor that a spinal block had to be done instead of an epidural. Sounds like everything went quickly.

I was told by Keith that Kayson weighed 6 lbs,6oz but MiMi June revealed to me this afternoon that the nurse said 6lbs...I'm sure Keith was a little nervous and was just a SMILING DADDY when he heard the number 6!! I still can't believe the little fellow has turned into a big fellow!!! In addition to his weight, he measured 20 inches long. He is now in the NICU on a ventilator, which is very standard of any premature baby. Keith asked the nurse if Kayson is having to be administed a large amount of oxygen and she said "very little." GOD IS GOOD!

Lesley is still in recovery trying to overcome the shakiness from the spinal block but she is just thankful Kayson is here and in good hands. Mimi June is hoping they will be able to see Kayson through the window tonight! I can't wait to post some pictures!

Emergency C-Section Wednesday 3:47 pm

Lesley is being taken to have emergency C-Section. Do not know any details...Will post as soon as I get more information...PLEASE PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JANUARY 28TH 2009

Good news once again! The ultrasound went great again today. Lesley got to see Baby Kayson take breaths for an entire 30 minutes which revealed no distress at all. Her fluid level is even better today and they seem to think it's because Baby Kayson's head is down. Lesley seems to be in good spirits. She enjoys seeing everyones comments on all the prayers that are being said for them. She says THANK YOU!

JANUARY 27TH 2009

Just spoke to Lesley, and her daily ultrasound revealed that her fluid levels are a little up today. YAH!!! The ultrasound was a score of "8" again today which is the highest you can get. Again, the doctors have told her that this news is encouraging, but things can drastically change and still prepare yourself for the baby to come any day. Again, it's all in God's hands.

Lesley is in room #220 if anyone wants to drop by...she CAN have visitors!

Happy Day for Lesley!

Lesley had a great day because Lillie Grace got to stay with her for awhile. But it was SO SO SO sad to see her leave. Lille Grace started to cry. She misses her Mommy so much. The nurses actually told Lesley today that Lillie Grace can stay all night on the weekends so Lesley is excited about the upcoming weekend with Lillie Grace.

As for Lesley and baby Kayson...the ultrasound this morning showed everything the same except for the fluid level. It's below normal, but still within limits for baby Kayson's safety. Lesley has to drink several pitchers of water all day long in addition to her IV fluids to keep her fluid levels up! Lesley appreciates all the visits and phone calls from everyone. Her and Keith both know how many prayers are being said for them!

JANUARY 26TH 2009

Good Morning! As of this morning Lesley is still doing the same. They are giving her IV fluids to keep her fluid levels up which will provide more amniotic fluid for the baby. Her contractions have been very few overnight which is also a PLUS! She will have another ultrasound this morning to verify everything they are doing for the baby is in good standing. Please continue to keep them in your prayers!

JANUARY 25TH

Still no baby-which is good! Lesley is still having pretty rough contractions so they put her back on the iv fluids. The doctors are still just observing her and keeping her lying on her left side...I think she is getting tired of that position. Will update if I hear any more before bedtime.

January 24th 2009

As of this morning Lesley seems to be in good spirits. Ultrasound tests have confirmed that baby Kayson is still doing well and contractions have stopped. Her fluid level is still good which is a great sign and continuation of antibiotics are still being administered due to risk of infection. The doctor plans to take her off the meds that stop contractions tonight to see how well Lesley can tolerate it. If contractions persist, then baby Kayson will be here very soon. If they subside, Lesley will remain in the hospital for up to 4 weeks before delivery. Please pray for strength for their family.

January 22nd and 23rd 2009

Lesley's water broke today at 31 weeks. She is at the Baptist Women's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Her doctor has performed several ultrasounds and it appears that baby Kayson is doing fine. The doctor has administed magnesium sulfate to stop the contractions along with steroids to increase lung development on the baby. Please keep them in prayer.