ladylee70
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Update On Brian
Posted: 07-11-07 10:24am
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Thanks everyone for your support. I am
writing this at a patient computer on the
NICU floor.
We are still in the hospital. I am loopy
being on pain medications, but I am also
getting a wee bit emotional. Brian has
taken a turn for the worse. Last night, he
had even greater difficulty breathing so
they had to intubate him. He has been
doing better until a few hours ago when
they stated he was having difficulty
breathing given a good amount of oxygen.
The staff is currently giving him an
echocardiogram to check to see if he has
any rare heart conditions they could be
missing. There are about 8 people
surrounding his bed right now checking his
condition.
Now the theory is he was born with
premature lungs. Nathan was born at 41
weeks and he even had some difficulty
breathing. He wasn't too bad so he didn't
need NICU. If this is the case, then my
baby really needed to be a full term or
even beyond full term for lung
development. He just wanted to come out
and I was in active labor. There was no
way of knowing this would happen.
First the doctors will examine the
echocardiogram and if that comes back
normal, they will be giving him
surfactant. They stated that if
underdeveloped lungs is the problem, the
surfactant should start working within
hours. I pray that will help.
I can't wait to just hold my baby. I
strongly believe in immediate bonding time
with your baby after birth but my poor
lil' guy didn't get that. I probably won't
get to hold him for at least a few days. I
will be dismissed in a day or two and will
most likely be leaving the hospital empty
handed. This will be extremely emotional.
There are babies in the NICU who are more
sick and smaller than Brian, so I am still
thankful that the situation isn't worse.
I am exhausted and am in pain. I am
writing this post on a double dose of pain
medication. I am surprised I haven't
fallen alseep just by writing this.
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jenniek
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Posted: 07-11-07 10:28am
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Aw, I'm so happy he is here! I saw
pictures and he is gorgeous. I hope
things turn out ok and nothing is to
seriously wrong. Stay strong!!
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Bratz72
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Posted: 07-11-07 10:33am
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I hope everything is ok ...its so sad when
lil ones are sick and even harder when u
can't hold and comfort them ...you and
yours and in my prayers.
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Shanyan
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Posted: 07-11-07 10:39am
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First of all congratulations! Brian is
just gorgeous, you must be so proud.
Secondly, hopefully you will find out soon
why he is having so much trouble
breathing. I know that it is hard right
now and especially if you have to leave
him behind but try to remember that he is
in a safe place, getting the help that he
needs. I had to leave my son in the I.C.N.
for the first six days and it was hard but
he got better and I felt more relieved in
knowing that I wasn't bringing home a sick
baby. I wanted to make sure that he was
nice and strong and healthy. Which I am
sure you will hear that really soon.
Try to get some rest and I will keep you
and Brian in my prayers!
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mommyto3soontobe4boys
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Posted: 07-11-07 14:08pm
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I want you and your family to know that
you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Feel free to pm me if you would like to
talk, as you probably know my little one
got out of the NICU about a week ago after
being in there for a month. Remember to
take time for yourself, you need to rest.
If you can't be strong for yourself you
can't be strong for Brian. I also know how
you are feeling about not being able to
hold your son, I was not able to hold
Tyler for over 2 weeks after he was born,
I would cry when I went to visit him
because I was afraid he wouldn't know who
I was when I did get to hold him, but be
assured that he will know who you are and
even though you can not hold him at this
time, he knows when you are around, he
knows your scent. Are his doctors doing
routine blood gasses on him? If so are the
levels of oxygen coming back okay? If not
you may ask the doctors if nitricoxide
would help him. I am not sure if this
would help your son or not, but it did
mine a world of good.
chrystal
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 07-11-07 14:11pm
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I'm so sorry to hear .brian is having such
a rough start in life. I sure hope they
fix him up soon and he can come home!
Congratulations, he's adorable! you and
Your family are in my thoughts!
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 07-11-07 14:45pm
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Aww Karin  I'm so sorry to
hear that. Little Brian's been fighting
for most of his existance, so I really
think he has an angel or two in his
corner. And not just pretty white angels
either. I'm talking about warrior angels,
baby!
I can't imagine how hard it is to see your
baby going through that. Your family is
definitely in my thoughts sweetie.
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sandyallen
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Posted: 07-11-07 14:58pm
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I am glad that they have you on pain meds
and are keeping you semi-comfortable! I am
so sorry what you are going through with
.Brian, I am sure it is awful not being
able to hold your baby, hopefully soon
they will get down to the bottom of this
and he will get better soon, it sounds
like he is under good care. Know that you
and .Brian and your hubby are in my
thoughts. Brian is such a handsome little
baby!
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Mommy35
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:03pm
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It is clear that he is a fighter!!! He is
absolutely gorgeous.
You and your family are in my thoughts and
prayers. I also believe in the bonding
time, but .I'm sure he can feel your love.
Good luck
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michelle1981
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:10pm
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oh .karin, i'm so sorry you can't hold him
and be with him the way you'd love to. I
pray he gets better soon and you can hold
him tight!
I know what you are going through. I found
it so tough being away from my baby.
Hugs!!
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CaNdItAs CrAzY LaNd
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:18pm
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my prayers go to your lil one karen i have
been in the same place you are back in aug
of 02 my son was having prob from the
moment they took him (c section) rapid
heart prob breathing he had tubes every
where he ended up with immature lungs i
measured at 40 weeks but in actuality he
was only 34 weeks they kept him for 2
weeks he had dev pnemonia (ms) the 2nd day
but he pulled thru and so will brian he is
strong and a fighter so many prayers go to
him
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HcoBrunette06
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:20pm
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ugh, this makes me feel like crying. i
love you karin and we're here for you and
like i've said in the other two posts, i'm
thinking of your baby boy!
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Magical Logic
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:36pm
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i am sorry to hear about .brian. he is a
strong little guy. you guys will be in my
thoughts
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Amber*Marie
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Posted: 07-11-07 15:42pm
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I just read about all this. Im praying
that he will get better soon and get to go
home! I will be thinking of you, your
husband and your gorgeous little man!
**hugs**
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ThriftyGal
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Posted: 07-11-07 22:20pm
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karin i want you to be holding your baby
boy. he's fighting so hard, you two
deserve for things to get better. you and
baby brian are in my thoughts.
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Jolie_3110
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Posted: 07-12-07 03:51am
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Aww karin I am so sorry to hear things
arent going so well with baby .Brian. You
are in all of our thoughts and we are
willing for him to get strong! Say
positive and rest lots. As others have
said he's been a fighter from the word go
and I am sure you'll get to hold him soon.
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jessesgirl
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Posted: 07-12-07 11:35am
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Everything will get better soon. I'm
prayer for Brian, you and your family. My
friend delivered at 27 weeks and her
little boy was in the NICU for 2 months.
He's now 18 months and healthy. It'll go
by quickly and he'll be in your arms soon.
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kaerbear
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Posted: 07-12-07 12:01pm
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i totally missed this post! i'm so sorry
he's having to keep fighting so hard.
he's gonna be a real tough little guy. i
am praying that you will be able to hold
him and take him home soon. i think if
you are able to talk to him that will let
him know you are near by and like someone
else said, he will know your smell when
you are near him. he's not going to
forget who carried him for 9 months that's
for sure. you've been through so much! i
hope you can stay strong. you have such a
beautiful family and you all seem very
close so i hope you all can lean on each
other right now and get through all of
this together. i'm going to say prayers
for you and light a candle for you and
your guys. take care and stay strong!
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Bridget
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Posted: 07-12-07 12:07pm
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he's been a little fighter right from the
start. i'm sure he'll be home in no time!
has nate seen him?
how are you feeling? i hope you're
recuperating nicely.
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monkeygirl22
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Posted: 07-12-07 12:13pm
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I'm sorry you guys are having to go
through this. Hopefully, they are able to
give him the meds and everything goes well
from here on out.
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