Maverick James Simmons was born at 7:42 p.m. on 5/20/09. The good Catholics at Mercy Hospital (OKC) brought him into this world. When Maverick was born he had some trouble breathing. He was immediately sent to the NICU where he could be better cared  for. Although this sucks for mom and dad, we want him to get well. After one evening on breathing tubes "Mav" had already conquered the art of breathing. They took out the tubes and his breathing hasn't faltered since. He is a beast! After the tubes came out we needed to make sure there was no infection so they took a blood culture and told us it would take 5 days for results. On his 2nd day of existence Maverick had developed some sores around his thigh and bottom. They would have to take a culture thus adding 5 more days to his stay. They started giving him antibiotics and he seems to be improving. He also began feeding through a tube on his 2nd day. He attempted the bottle and the breast but wasn't quite ready.We were told this is very normal for preemies. On his 3rd day He drank 3 whole bottles on his own. It was a huge improvement! As of today they are having to put a pick line in. He keeps ripping the I.V.'s out! Also thus far no infection or bacteria have shown up on the cultures. Unfortunately Terri and I have to leave the hospital today. It is going to be very hard for Terri. Please pray for her that God would give her peace knowing that our baby is in good hands. Thank you for your prayers so far. please keep them coming. It is such a blessing to know that the body of Christ all over the U.S. is praying for our son. Maverick seems to be improving everyday. The Lord has filled him with strength which fills us with hope. Pray for a quick healing,and no more sores. Pray that he will come home soon. We will try to keep this updated daily.