It was just scheduled by the doctor and we are headed there right now to see the Sledge Hammer. So far everything is good and this was to be expected although it was scheduled for today. I will post more as soon as I know something.

Update 1 (9:00am, 11/4/2008)
The little guy, Ledger Ross Hinds, was born at 11:42am on November 3, 2008, He weighed in at 5 lbs. 15 oz. He had a little case of “wimpy white boy syndrome” (Doctor’s words, not mine) where he had a little fluid in his lungs. Apparently that is something that many white boys face at birth. Throughout the day he improved very well and is still in the NICU coming on strong. I will post another update after lunch when I get back from the hospital.

Update 2 (1:00pm, 11/4/2008)
The Sledge Hammer is still in the NICU as of right now but he has improved enough that they were able to take the oxygen hood off of him so he could breathe on his own. They are hoping that he gets to leave the NICU today after he builds up his breathing enough on his own.

Update 3 With Picture (8:20am, 11/5/2008)
The littlest worm is still in the NICU but he is progressing. I am posting a picture of him wearing his own customized beanie:

Update 4 (12:00pm, 11/5/2008)
Good news! The doctor just told Dave and Mookie that he has his last 6-8 hours of drying out his lungs and then he will be free to party. I will update as soon as he is out of the NICU.