Keaton John Du Plessis

Welome to the world Keaton!

We recieved a call at 2am this morning saying Meggie was at the hospital as she had started bleeding and had some pain. What a fright we got, total shock and worry

It was discovered that the placenta had ruptured and an emergency caesar was planned for 9am this morning.

By the time Nanna and I had reached Meggy and Conrad, Meggie was definitely having contractions and a little bit uncomfie - otherwise her and Conrad where the picture of calmness.

Conrad, the amazing Dad that he is, got all of Keatons bags and Meggie things packed and headed back to the hospital early hours of this morning

Meggie and Conrad where so excited - their faces just beamed with delight

Dr Scribante told Megs that Keaton could go to ICU beacause of his lungs being slightly imature being 2 1/2 weeks early.

Megs was wheeled into theatre at 0920am and Keaton arrived at 10.01am , weighing in at 2.51kg, 50cm in length, dark hair and gorgeous!

Megs lost alot of blood during the caesar to do the ruptured placenta, but was very happy at how everything else went.

Conrad and Megs had smiles on their faces the size of watermelons - both beaming with pride and joy.

Thank You Lord , Keaton did not need to go to ICU, but they have put him in an incubator as he was grunting a little - it is thought that his lungs and ribs are not quite ready and will leave him in the incubator and get the paediatrician to come back and check in on him regularly

Promise to update with more news as soon as I can - but in the mean time so photos of Keaton very hot off the press! Please pray for Meggies speedy recovery and for Keaton's breathing to improve.

Keaton John Du Plessis - you are to beautiful for words! You kinda took us by surprise this morning , but we know God chose today for your Birthday, especially for you!I cant wait to hold and love you and kiss you and see you open your eyes. You look a little like your Mommy to me, but definitely lots of your Dad to - they are beaming with pride - what a gift you are to them and to us. I already love you more then words could ever say, and I promise to always look after you, show you the right ways, spoil you, have fun with you , love you so very very much, guide you , teach you all about God and be here for you , ALWAYS.Mark and I are so proud to be your Godparents and I promise you we shall always love and treasure and guard you with our lives. I CANT WAIT FOR YOUR COUSIN DEQLAN TO MEET YOU - he is going to be as in love with you as we already are - i cant wait to see his face the first time he see's yours, i cant wait to hear him giggle with laughter when you open your eyes and peek up at him, i cant wait to see you both in the bath playing and giggling together, running in the bushes ( please leave the snakes alone) , going to school, having sleep overs, learning how to drive cars, and just being the best of friends I know you are going to be. Thank you for choosing your Mommy and Daddy so wisely, I can guarantee you made the best choice possible - there is no one who will love you more, treasure you more, look after you as tightly as they will. Your Daddy has an enormous place in our hearts and we consider him to be our brother, in heart and soul. The way he has looked after your Mommy and our family is amazing - he has the hugest heart and there is nothing to big for him, he is always there for you and your cousin Deqlan got visits from him almost every day whilst in hospital . He is going to take the best care of you and Mommy, what a lucky boy you are. Your Mommy, is my sister, my best friend , my protector, my shoulder to cry on , my rock . What an amazing lady she is - she has the hugest heart of anyone i know, she goes out of her way to help others and she loves unconditionally - you will learn many of your Mommys traits and she will also lead you towards The Lord. She to was by Deqlans side every second of his journey and picked me up many a day, even with you still in her tummy! Please look after them my darling little Keaton - they are very precious to us and I know you have now made their world complete!We Love You so much, now go and get your rest and let those little lungs get stronger by the minute. May God Bless you and look after you - ALL OUR LOVE AND SO MUCH MORE LITTLE GUY, MARK, SAMM , DEQLAN AND LOGS

CONGRATULATIONS MEGS AND CONRAD - WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU AND YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE THE BEST PARENTS EVER! WE LOVE YOU BOTH SO SO VERY MUCH!

Also to quickly let you know we are still waiting on bone marrow results, i have to call again tomorow morning, so we can celebrate Keatons arrival today and we hope and trust great results tommorow!

SACRED HEART OF JESUS WE PLACE OUR TRUST IN THEE ALL FOR THEE OH LORD OH MY JESUS ALL FOR THEE