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I'm pretty sure some of you know that i have a new baby cousin. Born 1 month premature, Garret was doing fine up until yesterday.
Right now, the doctor-people are halting the surgery to try and drain the water in his head ( i think that's all it is) until he gets into a more stable condition. However, he seems to have gotten worse. he is not eating so he's been put on a feeding tube to see if that helps, be he is also not breathing well anymore so he will be put on oxygen.
I'm very worried right now, and i think the reason is because, in the short time he's been on this earth, i have become VERY attached to the little guy. I don't want to lose him and right now i think i might soon have an emotional breakdown. last time this happened, i almost killed myself. (not gonna tell you what happened, it's personal) and even though some of you might not be god-liking-people, i humbly ask that at least some of you keep Garret in your thoughts/prayers. I'm so very sorry to be bothering you for something like this, but i am very worried and i belive that as long as Garret has people thinking of him, he'll be ok.
Sorry for being a bother, but thank you in advance.
The joys of preemies... Well, I hope he does well. There's lots of procedures they make for people health. I just hope for your little buddy's sake that they work well for him.
Thanks.. :hug
Not really sure what else to say besides I hope he gets better. I'm sure he will, though, it's pretty amazing what medical science is capable of. :tighthug
I was two weeks premature, and I'm perfectly fine! ...Right? :P
thank you Haz... :hug
I'll keep both him and you in my prayers.
I've got a cousin who had a baby much more premature than Garret, and a lot of the first few weeks were spent in the hospital more or less expecting that night to be the last with her.
She's a couple years old now, and very healthy. So remember, there's good reason to hope that things will turn out well.
Hugs! :hug
One for you and one for Garret. :hug
I hope for the best. I'll say a prayer when I go to bed (in roughly, uh, six minutes) for the kid. Maybe it'll help. I hope it does.
I hope you manage alright, Xze.
FWIW, I was a month prem[1], and spent 3 weeks in an incubator.
I seem to have turned out ok[2], ish.
[1] Conslutant[3] wandered past and looked at m'mother, and said "you look about right, you'll be induced on monday."
[2] For various values of "ok"
[3] No, that's not a typo.
I'll definitely keep the two of you in my prayers... :hug
I wish your family the best. Hope things turn out ok.
;_; I'll keep your family in my prayers, Xze. I hope everything turns out okay.
The little guy's in my hopes for ya Xze.
My younger sister was born 7 months premature, she almost didn't make it, but she did. I know this hard for you now, and I offer my condolences and the assurance that unless something with Garret goes terribly wrong, he should pull through. Hang in there, Xze.
But if something does go wrong, you still shouldn't give up. Bad things happen all the time, weather you want them or not. That's just the way it is. The best thing you can do is take it, accept it, and move on. You have no idea how many times that has helped me over the years.
All that aside, have a hug. :hug you need it. :)
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on June 14, 2007, 08:54:13 AM
My younger sister was born 7 months premature, she almost didn't make it, but she did.
7 months? You mean that she was born only 2 months after she was conceived? I have a hard time believing that. She still would have virtually been an embryo when she was born.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terrible time, Xze.
My brother in law was born premature too. I feel for you Xze. :hug
Quote from: Gareeku on June 14, 2007, 10:05:00 AM
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on June 14, 2007, 08:54:13 AM
My younger sister was born 7 months premature, she almost didn't make it, but she did.
7 months? You mean that she was born only 2 months after she was conceived? I have a hard time believing that. She still would have virtually been an embryo when she was born.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terrible time, Xze.
He has it the wrong way around I think. I'd have to believe he meant it had been 7 months before it happened, not 7 months behind the time it should have been.
Either that or 7 weeks prem, which is reasonable.
Earlier than about 2 months prem, and there's less than 5% chance of survival, if that. As I recall, anyway - although it keeps going up as the doctors learn new things.
Dont fear my dear! I seen this before as I said :hug
I understand how worried you are. Both my brothers were premature and needed incubation. Today, though, Terry is my role model, my therapist, and my comedian, while Cole is growing up to be a creative and smart young man. I strongly believe your cousin will be all right. I hope you'll pull through this too, and I will keep you both in my prayers.
I hope everything works out ok.
Poor lil guy...he's in my prayers. Don't worry about it i'm sure he'll pull through.
I have Really bad news.
Apparently, Garret's heart isn't beating the way it should, so the doctors took a look and his heart is bad. he's gonna need a transplant and there's only a 20% chance he's gonna survive afterwards.
i'm so scared i don't know what to do...i know he's not my kid but....
I'm so sorry. :( There's still a chance, though, just keep thinking positive. :)
thank you, Haz...*snuggles*
and thank you everyone else...this means alot to me...
Oh, honey. I'll keep him in my thoughts.
Darkmoon also saw the thread, and wanted to post something supportive, but couldn't think of anything that wasn't horribly inappropriate. He'll keep his fingers crossed for Garrett too, but figured he should let me tell you that.
Thank you both.
:hug
Arrg, I'm sorry to hear this horrible news. I wish you and Garret the best of luck, and I pray he'll live through this.
Thanks Ronin...*hugs*
Oh yeah, back when I said 7 months.... Yeah I meant 7 weeks. Whoops.
But...the bad news... I really can't think of anything good to say about it, other than good luck...
Ah... I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope that things work out.
...I'll say another prayer, just in case it helps.
Thanks guys...
i'm actually feeling better...
10 shotz (little creamer cups of coffee that are the equivalent to one espresso) works wonders on my mood!
even though the limit should be two...
now now Xze Xze if i though that way i would never have found i could use cappuccino as creamer in my coffee. it's okay to splurge once in a while now get some rest and take comfort that you and your baby cousin are in the prayers of of your friends
I know kinda how you feel. My neice was born close to three months early, and was so tiny you could have fit her from head to butt in one hand. (620g at birth)
Luckily she had no problems at all, and is turning one year old this weekend ^_^;
On the other hand, I also studied bioscience at University, so I know the complications that can arise to some degree.
-ahh, I knew I should have read all the topic through before posting. *knocks on head*
Heart trouble is one of the most annoying for premie babies. Edited insert-
Im sure he will be okay. As soon as he can get a donor, he will be fine. remember that those stats are always designed to be pessimistic. So far nearly all my immediate family has gone through surgical practices deemed "dangerous with high probability of complications" without any complications. Just remember to breathe, you will be okay.
In the meantime, tons of hugs Xze-xze. At least one of your chew toys here is keeping him in their thoughts :mowwink
Shotz...wearing off...
><; *runs to get more*
ok..i'm really excited because auntie called last night...Garret's doing fine. he draks a whole bottle then decided he wanted more so he nursed...his breathing is better and they may take him out of intensive care later today. no word on how his heart's doing, but i'm thinking everything is doing good so far.
Whatever you guys have been doing, keep it up cuz it's working!!
*continues doing nothing*
Nothing is what I do best. Hope things go well...
Alright, I'll keep calling you, then. ;)
Yay! ok, I will keep... sleeping? o.o;;
thanks good Xze. we'll keep him in out prayers and we wish you all the best.
ok Kids..here's the lowdown..
Garret's coming out of intensive Care tomorrow ^w^ He's doing great, and he's suckling which is GREAT news. his heart is doing great and..well...he's being a baby!
Thanks everyone! Let's keep it up until he goes home!!!
*huggles everyone*
:hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug :hug
Wonderful! Glad to hear he's going to be alright. *Returns huggles.* :tighthug
Wonderful!! :mowhappy I'm happy for you!
*also retuns huggles* :hug
:mowwink
Hooray! :D
I'm glad things seem to have worked out well.
I'm sooo happy for you and your sibling. i am relived that your nephew is doing well and i shall continue to wish you the best..
He's coming home later today ^-^
Awesome :)
Quote from: Xze-Xze on June 17, 2007, 07:41:03 PMHe's coming home later today ^-^
Oh, wow! That's an incredible recovery. Are they sending him home with any special equipment?
Go out and celebrate! Take some time off and just play it calm. You (as well as the rest of your family) could probably use some relaxation after this stress.
i don't think so..and apparently he's well enough for me to babysit him tomorrow!!!!
thank everyone <3333
That's great! I'm glad things are turning out alright! :hug
Yay for good news!