ladylee70
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Update - Brian
Posted: 07-16-07 10:03am
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Brian was dismissed from NICU yesterday.
On the way home, he started to become a
bit congested. He became worse as the
evening progressed. When he slept, he
sounded like he had sleep apnea. It
sounded as though his tongue was going way
back in his throat. We were going to go to
emergency but didn't because he seemed
better if I held him up. I ended up
holding him up all night. I am exhausted.
We have a doctor's appt in about an hour.
I wouldn't be surprised if he was placed
in NICU again. Perhaps he is fine and I am
just freaking out for nothing. I hope that
is it. Brian's cord looks like it is
getting infected as well. It has been
bleeding a little since we brought him
home. He had three cords going through his
belly button, so it hasn't had a chance to
heal like most cords.
He was officially diagnosed with severe
respiratory distress syndrome. I read that
this almost never occurs in infants who
are born after 37 weeks. I know that he
was at least 37 weeks. When I talked to
the neonatalogists, they didn't really
have an answer for me. I did have
Premature Rupture of Membranes early on
but since I sealed and it seemed like I
had enough amniotic fluid, it wasn't a
great concern.
I am confused and upset. I just want my
little one to be healthy.
He is such a good lil' boy and very
hungry. He has bonded with me quite well.
I just love him so much. He has the most
wonderful disposition. He is the biggest
fighter. I will provide an update after
the doctors appt. Please think and pray
for him.
Thanks
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Bridget
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Posted: 07-16-07 10:09am
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karin, i'm so sorry you're going through
this. i hope the appointment goes well!
definitely update as soon as you can!
i'd love to see some more pictures when
you get the chance! no rush, obviously.
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jessesgirl
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Posted: 07-16-07 10:10am
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I'm glad he was able to come home. I hope
all goes well.
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-16-07 10:51am
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i hope you don't mind, but i put your
first names on our prayer list at church
so they will pray for you and your family
for the next few weeks at least. i'm
sorry your little guy is still having
problems. some babies just don't get an
easy ride in life. my sister in law's
nephew has had a few heart surgeries
already and he is only 6 months old. it
just isn't fair that these little innocent
ones should have to go through all that
struggle but it sure is amazing what a lot
of prayer and good doctors can do for
them. stay strong (i'm sure you will for
your boys) and hang in there!
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Jolie_3110
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Posted: 07-16-07 11:34am
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Poor Brian, I am so sorry that he's still
feeling poorly although its great news he
was able to come home. I will keep
checking the post for your update so I can
see how the doctors went. It must be so
exhausting for you. Stay stong hun and I
am sure things will turn around soon.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 07-16-07 11:43am
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Poor little Brian!  What a
fighter! I'm so glad you're bonding with
him. I'm looking forward to your update!
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HcoBrunette06
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Posted: 07-16-07 12:26pm
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yay for him getting to come home, and i
hope you guys have a good doctors
appointment and they ease your fears about
what's going on at home! we love ya and
hope things start to get better soon!
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mommyto3soontobe4boys
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Posted: 07-16-07 16:12pm
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you will continue to be in my thoughts and
prayers
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 07-16-07 16:22pm
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Poor little boy I hope
things get better real soon & you guys
are all in my thoughts!
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CaNdItAs CrAzY LaNd
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Posted: 07-16-07 17:13pm
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ill say an extra prayer for your lil man
hun. god bless you and your family
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vanessalouanne
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Posted: 07-16-07 17:40pm
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i am so sorry karin, i cant even imagine
how your feeling right now.
i will definetly be saying prayers for
brian!
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ladylee70
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Posted: 07-16-07 19:06pm
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Thanks everyone.
It turns out I was just freaking out.
Although he is a bit stuffy, Brian's
oxygen level was normal at the doctor's
office. For this I am so thankful! I have
never been so tired. I got maybe an hour
sleep last night panicking about his
breathing. Hopefully I will get more
tonight. The constant worry probably won't
ease anytime soon but I think that's a
little normal considering.
Thanks for the prayer. I have been
emailing our friends and family asking
them to put Brian on their prayer lists. I
truly believe that it has been helping
tremendously.
I will add pictures later tonight. We got
some really cute ones!
Karin
Last edited by ladylee70 on 07-16-07 19:28pm; edited 1 time in total
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Fairy*Godmother
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God Bless You!
Posted: 07-16-07 19:26pm
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Hi Karin, Brian is on every prayer list
from Georgia to California...God answers
prayers as he has allowed him to come
home! He will continue to get better and
better so he can play wih his new "big"
brother! So very happy and proud for your
family. He is one little fighter. Get some
rest and sleep girlfriend! Kisses and Hugs
to you and yours!
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