Archive for May, 2009
Celebrating Max
In: Big Updates
18 May 2009Jodie and I would like to invite you and your families to join us in celebrating the life and joy of our beautiful son, Maximillian. On Thursday, May 21st, between 7 PM and 9 PM, join us in commemorating baby Max in the Student Union Building at Florida Christian College in Kissimmee, FL. Southside Christian [...]
Photos of Max
In: Just Photos
18 May 2009For the benefit of all our family and friends (that’s you) that have been with us daily in praying and watching and loving Max, I am posting up two much much larger collection of photos than those here. Please feel free to enjoy, download and share them with whomever you would like! Baby Cortez Photos [...]
3:34 PM
In: Big Updates
16 May 2009With Maximillian in his arms to the very last second, right around 3:30pm, Daddy and Mommy finally handed over their son to God and welcomed him home. “Better is one day in your courts, than a thousand elsewhere … For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no [...]
8:40 AM
In: Quick SMS Notes
16 May 2009“Max’s RN for the morning, Alison, just finished changing out some of his tubes and administering another dose of phenylbarbital. He is looking even puffier today … due to his not urinating and the continuing need to give him fluids to keep his blood sugar up.” “Daddy is with him right now and Jodie should [...]
10:55 PM
In: Quick SMS Notes
15 May 2009“Jodie and I are staying at the hospital tonight, in a ‘nesting room’ only a few feet from Max’s room. We will probably be up a good portion of the night with him and we will be here all day tomorrow … feel free to stop by and visit … we would love to see [...]
Chesser Family Photos
In: Just Photos
15 May 2009Little baby Maximillian enjoyed more fun photos with Steph and Colby, Jim and Sandy (freshly back from the Mexico Missions trip), plus Jodie and I.
4:50pm
In: Big Updates
15 May 2009Family meeting with medical team at 2pm was a difficult meeting for everyone. The room was packed with supportive staff, Susie, Steph and Colby. Dr Alana began by stating than as we knew Max began this journey facing many major obstacles. His congenital issues were not going to improve, such as his brain and intestinal [...]
12:54 PM
In: Big Updates
15 May 2009“Jodie and I are at the hospital now and Max’s room was full people … two RNs (Holly and Jenn) and two RTs (Ron and ?). Jenn let us know that Max had a really rough night and day so far … his potassium is still high (though the continual albuterol doses have brought it [...]
9:53 AM
In: Quick SMS Notes
15 May 2009“Jo and I are getting ready now, to first pick up Colby, then head to the hospital. We should get there right as the 10am to 12 noon quiet time is ending. Steph and Susie will be joining us before the 2pm meeting.” “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants [...]
12:28 AM
In: Quick SMS Notes
15 May 2009“Just called Kim, Max’s RN for tonight, and she said that when they checked at 11:30, his potassium level was still high, so they started him on medication to help lower it (through a new IV in his scalp). When we left, his potassium was at 8.2 and a normal/preferable level is around 3.5 …”
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
Categories
- Big Updates (31)
- Just Photos (9)
- Quick SMS Notes (28)
- Thoughts (6)
- 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. [...]
