Monday, October 17, 2011

October 17, 2011

As the course of the NICU goes... I am again having a difficult time. Last week I was retaining a lot of CO2... so the doctors put me back on the oscillator. Since then, my CO2 has come down, but today my oxygen requirements have gone way up. The doctors decided to start steroids again, however, there is no way of knowing if this is going to work. Tomorrow, they are going to do a heart ECHO. If the heart muscles have been working too hard, then the heart will be enlarged and there is not anything that can be done to correct that. Mom and dad are very scared... as the doctors are not sounding very hopeful. This is a very hard time for us all... I will try and keep this updated, however, as things progress... it may become more difficult. Thank you for the continued love and prayers.
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21 comments:

  1. Chasing RainbowOctober 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    XOxo
    you are in my prayers.

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  2. Once A MotherOctober 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Amanda. This is NOT the post I was hoping to read here, but just remember that things in the NICU are always changing. I pray that tomorrow the results are excellent for Alexander, and he turns this thing around. He has amazed us so much with his warrior spirit before, I KNOW he can do this again. Sending love to you. Here is ANY way you need. Please don't hesitate to call if you need to talk. xoxo

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  3. Debby@Just BreatheOctober 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Coming over from Once A Mother. Praying for your sweet little Alex. Praying for God to give Alex complete healing. ((HUGS))

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  4. AshleyOctober 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Even though we're far away, we check your blog all the time and are thinking about you guys. We are pulling for Alexander and hope his test goes well tomorrow. We're also thinking about you and Alan-you both are so strong and Alexander is lucky to have you both. Sending hugs your way!

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  5. crystalOctober 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Praying for this sweet baby!!! God is greater than any need!!!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Hang in there little Alexander. You have a world of love and prayers behind you. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.

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  7. mommycroxOctober 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    praying for you, Alexander. Keep fighting! hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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  8. drlloyd11October 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Coming from Once A Mother. Thinking of you and hoping for better news. (Delenn)

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  9. sarahOctober 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    praying. xo

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  10. AndreaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Alexander, you are in my thoughts! Be strong!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Another prayer has been said young man I hope God hears and responds xo

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  12. HelenOctober 18, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Praying for little Alexander here in Australia. Holding on to the hope that he can turn this around xxx

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  13. LindaOctober 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Praying for precious Alexander here in Phila, Pa. Be strong Alexander, you can do it. God Is So Good. Love Leah's Nana

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  14. LiatOctober 18, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Ohh. My heart goes out to all of you. I am sending prayers for strength and health.

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  15. LatitudeOctober 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    You can do it, Alexander! Mommy and Daddy and your whole family love you more than life itself and can't wait to take you home! Please keep fighting just a little longer and things will get better!

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  16. LisetteOctober 18, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Sending you love and prayers. It is not an easy journey but I am begging with God to make things better for you guys.

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  17. TarshOctober 18, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Sending you our love and support, hoping that this journey gets easier for you all. big hugs to you all.

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  18. NajeebaOctober 19, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Prayers for you Alexander... I'm sure you will get thru these hard times to give your Mom and Dad their lively and lovely days.
    Xo

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  19. KJHOctober 19, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Strength, love and prayers to all of you. He has beat the odds so many times already, he can do it again. what a little warrior. Thinking about you guys always

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  20. LiatOctober 19, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Just heard from onceamother that the echo went well and at 100% oxygen. I am still praying for you and Alexander.

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  21. Christy UrbanOctober 20, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I love you Alex.....from little Sydney! Please stay strong and get better so we can have our play dates!

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