Archive for April, 2009

Room 408

In: Big Updates

30 Apr 2009

Jodie had plenty of company in her room that first night and we are both very thankful for your friendship and support. If you didn’t get a picture of you there, trust us … we wish we had! You all mean a lot to us!

4:15 PM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Jodie is still at Celebration Hospital and doing good. Susie Richetti is with me at Florida Hospital. I got to spend some time touching cute little Max and having him kick me in the hand” “His is 4.8 lbs. They have done a few tests and are waiting on results and there a much more [...]

11:18 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Jodie and I got to see Max for a bit before the neonatal unit left to transport him to Florida Hospital in Orlando. She is now in her room (408) at Celebration where she will be for the next 24-48 hours” “There were issues with Max’s blood pressure and oxygen at first, but that has [...]

9:23 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“They should let me in to see him soon, but not yet”

9:20 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Still waiting for information and an update about Max. Jodie is resting”

8:50 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Jodie is out surgery and I am with her in recovery. The neo natal team is still with baby Max. Their plan is to transfer him to Florida Hospital soon”

Hello world!

In: Big Updates

30 Apr 2009

Max has arrived!!! Praise God who is so good! Maximillian Alejandro Cortez arrive at 7:48 am on Thursday April 30, 2009. He weighed 4 pounds 12 ounces. He is currently in the NICU at Florida Hospital South. Read more about Max and Jodie on the back story page. These are his cute little footprints. More [...]

7:31 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“I am waiting outside of OR. Jodie is getting spinal ephidural. I am assuming that as soon as the neonatal team arrives, they are doing the c-section”

7:15 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Since the baby is early, they are waiting on the Neonatal team. Just put on our gowns so won’t txt for a while”

7:02 AM

In: Quick SMS Notes

30 Apr 2009

“Jodie is smiling, they are preping her for a c section and we are waiting on the doctor to get here”


About Max

Maximillian Alejandro Cortez arrived at 7:48 am on Thursday April 30, 2009, weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces.

He spent 14 days in the NICU at Florida Hospital South, with his mother, father & family, before heading home to Heaven. We are all very excited to see him again.

Contact Info

If you need to, you can contact Max's Dad:
Cell Phone: (407) 873-8709
Email: ocortez@mac.com

  • Oscar: Becky, Our son, Maximillian, was only with his mother and I for 14 days, but I am sure he is doin [...]
  • BECKY NOBLE: Hi, my 19 year old daughter has just been told the baby she is carrying has walker - warburg. She i [...]
  • Oscar: Donna, Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness ... we are both doing well. We have been keeping [...]
  • Donna Remson: Just checking in to see how you all are doing. I have this site linked on my facebook page - it hel [...]
  • Alma Cortez: Thanks for the wonderful reminder mi hijo. I miss my baby Max and I love you and Jodie. [...]