www.iFourWinns.com

He's here! William David thought the world needed him 3 months early so he joined us on Friday, March 6th at 4:20 PM. He weighed in at 2 tsp less than 2 pounds and is about 13.5 inches long.


Thank God for good pre-natal care and a doctor with a hunch properly diagnosed my wife with preeclampsia. She was within a 48 hour window that would have taken both her and the baby without any of the tell-tale signs. We have a long road ahead of us for my little guy, but I'm confident he will grow quickly and be pushing me out of the captains chair of the 260 soon.

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2001 Horizon 260 - 7.4 Volvo GSI DP

Congrats!! Wow he is a little guy. I have to wait another 5 months for our new addition to arrive. Thank god you had a good doctor. That is some scary stuff.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

Just for size reference, the black thing in the pix is my cell phone. All of the stuff on his head is a C-Pap mask on to help with breathing and an eye covering due to the lights. He is the size of a Stretch Armstrong doll.

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2001 Horizon 260 - 7.4 Volvo GSI DP

Dave,

Mega Congrats bud! He sure is a little guy for now! I will keep you, the better half and the little one in my prayers!

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Brett DiMichele

That is just astonishing. It wasn't very long ago that he wouldn't have had a chance. Most heartfelt congratulations to all of you!

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

10 fingers, 10 toes... congrats man!!!

my family is in healthcare - man, it's amazing to see what they can do.

My sister is in sonagraphy & ultrasound. Some of the stuff she discovers is amazing!

Find that kiddo a captains cap!

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

Congratulations. Blessings and best wishes to you and your family.

Enjoy your tiny miracle. He will be driving the boat in no time.

Your trip across the lake may have to wait a bit.

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Jnizi

2007 Vista 338 "Better Yet"
Previously:
2007 Vista 258 " Just Right"
2005 Horizon 230

Congratulations!

My son was 10 weeks early and weighed in at 3lbs 5 oz, he is now 6 yrs old. My wife also had preeclampsia it took the Dr's a few days to figure out what ws going on, they gave her steroid shots and held out as long as they could before taking him by c-section.

He spent 5 weeks in the NICU and it was really hard leaving him there when my wife came home.

One piece of advice, keep a log of everything that is being done to him while in the hospital, if he is/was on a ventilator write down the duration, etc, this could become important info later on. Do the same for your wife, put it all in a 3 ring binder, it will make future appts much easier. Also include any contact with insurance companies.

Congratulations to You and your wife! I'm sure right now is a pretty nerve wracking time and we will certainly keep you in our hearts and prayers. You've got a long road ahead but we will be here to help push you through.

Congrats again!

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Marc, Kathlin & Nathalie


'89 Chaparral Laser 32

'93 Vista 245, 5.8L w/ King Cobra

Former Boats
'01 H260, 7.4 VP Duoprop
'98 H200, 5.0 GL w/VP SX drive

Congratulations! The best wishes to you and your family. Life just got more Exciting!

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08 H260 VP 8.1Gi DP.....Previous
2013 Crownline E6 Merc 8.2MAG BIIIX, DTS/SC

Congrats on the new arrival !!

My niece just had a 3 pound boy 5 weeks ago, all is well with him, and he
weighed 6 lbs. this past weekend. They grow fast. Your little guy has quite
a way to go to catch up to your size however.

Best of luck to you and your family, I hope everything goes well for you all.

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One of 4 Previous (Sold) Boats:
2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Current Boat: 2004 Chaparral 235 ssi cuddy

Congrats, Dave! What an amazing little guy! We'll all keep you, your wife, and lil Bill in our thoughts and prayers! Before you blink, he'll be asking for the boat keys for the weekend.

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2006 Vista 258
2007 Yukon Denali

Congrats Dave to you and your wife. We have very good hospitals here in GR. I am sure he will grow fast...glad they caught the complication. Our twins should arrive May 1st.

Amen on the prayers and congratulations! Our daughter was early by 6 weeks and did the Neonatal routine, as well. She was a giant at 4 lbs 12 oz. but one of her "roommates" at the old Butterworth weighed in at 1 lb 8 oz! My daughter's a soph. at Michigan State now. My guess is you are at DeVos/Spectrum. They are the best in my book. Way to go!

Bob

Thank God we don't have socialized medicine!!!

Congrats on the addition to your family and may God be with you and him during the long road ahead.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
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