Smoke and Prayers

[AR_Freak]

Hi All,

Asking for smoke and prayers for my newborn son. Conor was born at 35 weeks on 8/9/07 and, as his lungs are still devloping, has been in NICU since. He's holding steady, but may be in for weeks potentially. Sincerest thanks in advance..

 

[markksr]

 

[JD Mandrell]

Coming that way!

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys...

Brother AR..
Smoke Sent....

Listen dude...

We had twins born at 25 weeks,,thats 15 weeks premature..Everything was underdeveloped with them... (1lb+ ea)

NICU will take Very good care of them...

I know Exactly how you are feeling right now .. My twins spent nearly 16 weeks in NICU and we were given the "make funeral arrangements" Speach Twice..

I Absolutely Refused to accept that, it Wasn't an option....
They are 7 now,, a few minor problems but doing just fine...

Just hang in there Dude...

The Docs and Nurses will do their Absolute Best...They have made Incredible advances in that field..I'm sure your boy is in the best of hands....

If you ever need to talk or have questions,, please don't hesitate to email me...

Best of luck to your family, will be thinknig of you!

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Hang in there! These little guys are stronger than they look, with the care he's getting, it's just a matter of patience.

Keep up the contact, let him know you're there, and he'll get to the point he'll respond -- and next thing you know, he'll be home with the rest of the family!

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys..

I Absolutely 110% concur with Esav on this one..

If they allow you,, spend as much time with your son in his Isolet...
Talk to him hold his hand, touch him, sing to him,, do whatever you can to let him know you are there....

While I kids were in their Isolets,, when we talked to them, you could actually see their stats on the monitors level out..When we weren't there their stats went all haywire..When we talked to them and touched them, they settled down..

We weren't allowed to touch them for over a month, because their skin was so thin it was eaily ripped or damaged..

Once we could handle them, we held them and touched caressed them as much as we could....

It was quite honestly an Incredible bonding experience for all of us..

I still remember my son,,at the time 7 singing Barney songs to both of them through the ports..

Stay strong and NEVER give up Hope or Doubt yourselves!!!!
Be there for your Wife,, she will need you.. you will need each other!!!

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[555]

Sorry to hear your son is sick.
It's always hard when it's one of your children.
I wish you and your family well and stay strong for your son.
My thoughts are with you.

 

[Morrow]

I'm a NICU vet myself with my oldest son.......trust.....faith...and strength.
All the best to you and your family.

 

[locomike]

As others have posted, babies are tuff little suckers, and trust me, everything will work out fine. My twin sons were born 7 weeks early and both spent 3 week in the NICU. It tore me up to see them in there, but they recieved the finest medical care available and are now growing like weeds (just turned 3). Keep your chin up and show your son as much love as you can. Your family is in my thoughts.

 

[westllen]

well wishes and prayers headed out to that special lil' fella.
God Bless!

Jules

 

[lotoblades]

Prayers and smoke sent to you,your family and especialy your son.

 

[Normark]

Hey Guys..

Sorry for the Thread Drift..

You NICU vets..

Did you have Kangaroo Care ??

Where you hold your baby bare chest in a Lounger ??
Some of the best sleep I've had in that 4 months..

ttyle

Eric
O/ST

 

[John79]

You and your son will be in my prayers, God will help you if you ask for it.

 

[dttomcat]

Congratulations on the birth of your son!!! Smoke and prayers for his health and well being (and for the rest of the family) on the way. -DT

 

[Mongo]

I will send my personal prayers to your son. I am living proof that he can make it. I was born majorly premature over 43 yrs ago. I was read last rites, and wasn't expected to live my first night. I spent over 8 weeks in the chicken hatcher and went home when my weight finally exceeded 3 pounds. I still have the occasional urge to peck in the gravel, but otherwise think I'm doing alright. Keep us posted, lot's of prayers floating your way.

 

[kamkazmoto]

Prayers and smoke form SoCal

 

[Centaur]

Prayers for you and your little angel coming from the west coast.

 

[thombrogan]

Prayers sent.

 

[RattlerXX]

Your son and your family are in my prayers. God will heal him.

I totally agree with what has been posted. For several days, I was the only one allowed in the nursery with my son. His mother didn't even get to see him. We have a strong bond today, and he is only 19 months old.

 

[Emanuel]

I don't have any idea what you're going through, but I can send you prayers and will do so.