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Don't take it for granted...
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:44 pm
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Never thought I'd be posting one of these, but here it goes. Just a few days ago I was wondering how I was going to fit hunting and LSU football around my school schedule and the upcoming birth of my son, due November 04. Today, all that seems of marginal importance and completely insignificant.
Wednesday morning I was at work and so was my wife. She called me from school and told me she was going home, since she was in pain. I took off to bring her to the doctor. The pain got worse and worse. She did a couple of ultrasounds and it went from possible bladder infection or kidney stone to possible early labor. They monitored her for about an hour and then did another ultrasound.
After the ultrasound, they told us "your having a baby...RIGHT NOW." Emergency C-Section. The babies' vitals were in good shape, but something on the ultrasound concerned the doctor, prompting the c-section. Since they couldn't find out what was causing the pain (contractions) they were gonna get the baby out before anything negative happened to him. One full month early.
I was in the OR for the c-section and they immediately took the baby away, but I didn't know what was normal in that situation, so I thought all was fine. We were happy to find out that we had a son. My wife lost a lot of blood but they got her sewed back up.
They eventually brought me to see my son. They informed me he wasn't doing well. From the time he came out, he had no heart rate. It took 18 minutes to resuscitate him.
He went to NICU and my wife to ICU. My world was completely turned upside down, and an emotional roller coaster ensued.
Thankfully both me and my wife have a large, close, caring family who were there for support. The outpouring of support was amazing. We were put on prayer lists from several churches of all religions, and had literally thousands of people praying for us within hours.
My wife stabilized and quickly began to recover. Trevor, on the other hand, wasn't doing so well. He was having trouble breathing with his premature lungs and they were extremely worried about the neurological effects from the 18 minutes without a heart rate. The first night was terribly hard on me, and Trevor didn't do very well. We weren't sure if he was going to make it.
Early the next morning his vitals started improving. Throughout yesterday they kept getting better, he was breathing over the respirator and they are slowly weaning him off of oxygen. His glucose improved, and he is now completely off the insulin. Everything else is looking up as well.
The main thing we are worried about now is the neurological effect the down time had on him. He's on a cooling blanket now and pretty sedated, so they can't determine much now, but the EEG have looked positive so far.
He has truly been a miracle baby since the first 18 minutes, but we still have a long, tough road ahead of us.
Any extra prayers would be appreciated. We are truly blessed with the support we have recieved so far, and are happy to have a beautiful son.
Enjoy your time in the outdoors folks and don't take it for granted. Your world can literally change in a matter of minutes.
Sorry for the long post, I needed to type it out to help clear my mind.
Never thought I'd be posting one of these, but here it goes. Just a few days ago I was wondering how I was going to fit hunting and LSU football around my school schedule and the upcoming birth of my son, due November 04. Today, all that seems of marginal importance and completely insignificant.
Wednesday morning I was at work and so was my wife. She called me from school and told me she was going home, since she was in pain. I took off to bring her to the doctor. The pain got worse and worse. She did a couple of ultrasounds and it went from possible bladder infection or kidney stone to possible early labor. They monitored her for about an hour and then did another ultrasound.
After the ultrasound, they told us "your having a baby...RIGHT NOW." Emergency C-Section. The babies' vitals were in good shape, but something on the ultrasound concerned the doctor, prompting the c-section. Since they couldn't find out what was causing the pain (contractions) they were gonna get the baby out before anything negative happened to him. One full month early.
I was in the OR for the c-section and they immediately took the baby away, but I didn't know what was normal in that situation, so I thought all was fine. We were happy to find out that we had a son. My wife lost a lot of blood but they got her sewed back up.
They eventually brought me to see my son. They informed me he wasn't doing well. From the time he came out, he had no heart rate. It took 18 minutes to resuscitate him.
He went to NICU and my wife to ICU. My world was completely turned upside down, and an emotional roller coaster ensued.
Thankfully both me and my wife have a large, close, caring family who were there for support. The outpouring of support was amazing. We were put on prayer lists from several churches of all religions, and had literally thousands of people praying for us within hours.
My wife stabilized and quickly began to recover. Trevor, on the other hand, wasn't doing so well. He was having trouble breathing with his premature lungs and they were extremely worried about the neurological effects from the 18 minutes without a heart rate. The first night was terribly hard on me, and Trevor didn't do very well. We weren't sure if he was going to make it.
Early the next morning his vitals started improving. Throughout yesterday they kept getting better, he was breathing over the respirator and they are slowly weaning him off of oxygen. His glucose improved, and he is now completely off the insulin. Everything else is looking up as well.
The main thing we are worried about now is the neurological effect the down time had on him. He's on a cooling blanket now and pretty sedated, so they can't determine much now, but the EEG have looked positive so far.
He has truly been a miracle baby since the first 18 minutes, but we still have a long, tough road ahead of us.
Any extra prayers would be appreciated. We are truly blessed with the support we have recieved so far, and are happy to have a beautiful son.
Enjoy your time in the outdoors folks and don't take it for granted. Your world can literally change in a matter of minutes.
Sorry for the long post, I needed to type it out to help clear my mind.
This post was edited on 11/12/11 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:45 pm to Slickback
Prayers to you an the misses.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:51 pm to Slickback
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope you have him hunting and fishing in no time!
I hope you have him hunting and fishing in no time!
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:52 pm to Slickback
Absolutely, You got them.
Congrats on the son and I hope and pray that he will grow up to be a fine young man.
Congrats on the son and I hope and pray that he will grow up to be a fine young man.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:58 pm to Slickback
buddy we started last night..........downshift let us know on the back channels.........
God bless little Trevor......Mom and Dad
God bless little Trevor......Mom and Dad
Posted on 10/7/11 at 12:59 pm to Slickback
Prayers definitely sent man!
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:03 pm to Slickback
Prayers sent brother, Trevor and your wife both sound like troopers, not to mention yourself. Congrats on the new boy, hope all turns out well!
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:04 pm to Tiger 79
quote:
buddy we started last night..........downshift let us know on the back channels.........
me too man, been thinkin bout ya
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:04 pm to Lynyrd
Prayer just sent. God comfort you and Mrs Slickback, and heal little T. Let him enjoy a hunt with his dad in the near future!
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:10 pm to Slickback
Prayers for you and your family. Having a new young-un myself, I have a whole new understanding. Congratulations on the boy and truly hope for great health for you all.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:12 pm to Slickback
Prayers sent, hope everything works out.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:13 pm to Slickback
Dang man. That made me sad reading it. Spent 5 days in NICU with ours, but not nearly the trouble you've been through. Prayers and mojo sent.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:16 pm to Slickback
Feel for you. Nothing puts life in perspective like....life. Not much anyone can say to make you feel better, but keep everyone updated and remember sometimes letting it out helps.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:18 pm to Motorboat
Keep your head up brotha, and stay positive. The Lord does great things and he will recieve my prayers and blessings for your son, as well as you and your family. I also heard from DS via email and have been praying for you. Best of luck to you in this trying time! Adios, Slick.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:20 pm to Slickback
My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong brother.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:20 pm to Slickback
More prayers on the way. Keep us updated on your future hunting partner.
Posted on 10/7/11 at 1:23 pm to Slickback
Prayers coming your way man
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