The Burlingames

Forgot to mention that we are in room 2424. To find us, work your way up to the second floor and go into The Birth Center. Make your way through the maze of hallways to the 2400 Station desk and they can point your to our room. Also, you can visit us just about any time, but if you wanna see Eli, NICU visiting hours are from 9-9.

Another note: the NICU has a lot of rules since they take care of sick babies. The most notable for visitors are no children under age 13 are allowed in the NICU, and no sick people (especially those with a cough) are allowed entry.

Eli Mathias Burlingame. After a long day and short night, we’re ready for anybody that wants to come visit. If you feel like coming out, we’re at United Hospital (connected to Children’s Hospital) in downtown St. Paul. There’s free 2-hour street parking a couple blocks away on 7th St. near Starbucks. Otherwise, you can park in the Red Ramp at the intersection of Smith and Grand for about $3 or $4. The ramp is connected to the hospital.

We talked to the ultrasound guy from cardiology this morning. He said Eli’s heart is still about the same as it was before and will require surgery. We’re thankful God has given him to us, we still believe He can heal the boy, and hopeful that he will perform a miracle without surgery. Whatever happens, we love the boy and are excited to have him.

Here are a couple pics of our happy, new family.

Baby Rupert (his real name will be posted sometime tomorrow) was born at 10:50 pm, November 11, 2008. He weighed in at 8 lbs., 10 oz. We’ll also be posting some pictures tomorrow as well. For now, we need to sleep.