Well I think I jinxed myself last week by saying things were uneventful. This week was the exact opposite. On Tuesday Andrew started having lots of Bradys (this means his heart slows down). Normally he has two or three a day. Tuesday he had over 20. On Wednesday he started going Apnic (this means he stops breathing). Wednesday night they decided to inti bate him because he could no longer breath on his own. So now he has a breathing tube in his throat that goes into his lungs that breathes for him. It was heart wrenching on Tuesday and Wednesday to see him struggling so much. As much as I didn't want him inti bated it is good to see him rest and not have to work so hard. The doctors aren't sure why this happening. We had a ton of tests done and they are tossing around a few things that really scare me like meningitis. We are praying it isn't something like that. I had a few moments this week where I thought I was going to crumble and break. It is amazing when you think you absolutely can't take anymore you somehow make it through another day. We were so excited to get into the 3lbs area because it meant we could dress him and get him into a crib. That all seems so silly now. I just want him to breath at this point. I try to hold onto the positive things he is doing (like gaining weight) and remind myself I have to stay strong for him.
On a happy note my blog gives me stats on the number of people that come to this web address. It stated I had over 6,000 hits since May. That is amazing to me. I really appreciate all the people who take the time out of their busy day to read about what is going on. Also thanks for the comments. I love reading them and they never fail to make me feel better! Thank you so so so much!!!
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Prayers being lifted you for your sweet baby and your family and the doctors.
ReplyDelete:( I'm sorry. I really believe it's just because of prematurity. I remember when nate was having so much trouble breathing and was having bradys all the time that I started getting scared about chiari malformation and all kinds of things. It was just prematurity. But I totally understand how heartbreaking and awful this time is. You have to hang in there, because when you eventually get him home it's going to be so much better and this will just be like a distant nightmare. This isn't forever. Do what you need to do to survive right now. Thinking about you all!
ReplyDeleteI am one of those people who just stumbled upon your blog and now I check back frequently to see how your little boy is doing. I am sorry he has had such a rough week and will keep him and you in my prayers. As a former NICU nurse, I remember the difficult ups and downs that were so common during a preemies' first weeks. I look forward to reading about Andrew's continued growth and progress.
ReplyDeleteKeeping him in my prayers. Before you know it, you will all be home together :)
ReplyDeleteHi kelly and Mike, I'm katie Morgan's mom. I have been following "Andrew's journey" for a while. I was always asking Katie about little Andrew so she gave me the info to your blog. He is adorable and I have been praying for him and your family each day. I think we met once at Katie's candle party a few years ago. Jane Morgan
ReplyDeleteYou guys are being so strong for your little man! One day you will be able to tell him the tale of his journey...we love you are are here for you! Stay strong for Andrew, he's obviously gotten his strength from you both! Xo
ReplyDeletesending hugs and prayers. I don't know if it helps but both my boys were on ventilators for most of their first 6 weeks of life. Then they came off and thought things were great and then Nicholas (who does NOT have SB) had to go on again after getting very sick. we were terrified. they tested for meningitis, the whole nine yards but luckily it was just another "garden variety" bacterial infection, within a few days, he was better and off the ventilator but those days felt like years. oh those NICU days are the most trying days I've ever lived. You will be amazed when you think you can't keep going emotionally or physically how strong you truly can be for your little ones though. Praying for Andrew to fight whatever this is quickly and let his Momma take an easier breath soon!!!
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