Prayers needed...

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  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    AAaaawww, what a little boo! :love: :smooched:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    :heart: :heart: First time I touched him a tremble went through me. He is so sweet and I bonded with him instantly. Chance is such a wonder and so little and helpless. I rubbed his arms and told him that as soon as he can we will start playing and reading and digging for worms and fishing and cuddling an just plain hang out. His grandpa and I are so in love with him. :heart: :heart:
    Chance's dad and mom are so overwhelmed. Everyday they are doing some kind of test or adjustment to his care and it is so hard.:cry: His mom is fighting the post natal depression. God will help us through this.:smile:

    :flowerforyou: :heart:

    He has the best family he could ask for. Be strong for him, Jeff, and Amanda. We can all get through this. Sometimes the best things come out of the toughest situations. He's a Kelley......which means, he's tough and a fighter. And he has a lot of people praying for him!! :flowerforyou:

    :heart: ya
    {hugs} and :smooched:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    One more thing.......any news on when Amanda will be released so she can go see the little guy? :brokenheart: :flowerforyou:
  • renae77
    renae77 Posts: 3,394 Member
    Kellch I hope everything turns out great for your family. That baby is so precious! Our prayers are with your family and that little one.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    And Thank You to everyone that is praying for my little nephew! :flowerforyou: :smooched:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    She got out the next morning. They couldn't keep her any longer. She's hurting though and they are saving her milk every 3 hours to feed Chance when he is ready.:flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    She got out the next morning. They couldn't keep her any longer. She's hurting though and they are saving her milk every 3 hours to feed Chance when he is ready.:flowerforyou:

    Tell her to take care of herself. She needs to be strong for him. Is she spending most of her time at St. V's with Chance? I mean are they letting them stay the nights there? Or are they driving up there every day?
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    Driving every day. They don't let them spend the nights.
  • Innerglow
    Innerglow Posts: 1,074 Member
    He is absolutely adorable, congrats! I just wanted to let you know that one of my good friends my daughters was born with that condition. She is now healthy, happy and about to turn 2. Doctors these days can perform miracles, Janay doesn't even have a scar, her incision was in her belly button. It's absolutely incredible. You've got nothing to worry about but loving the little guy!:bigsmile:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    He is absolutely adorable, congrats! I just wanted to let you know that one of my good friends my daughters was born with that condition. She is now healthy, happy and about to turn 2. Doctors these days can perform miracles, Janay doesn't even have a scar, her incision was in her belly button. It's absolutely incredible. You've got nothing to worry about but loving the little guy!:bigsmile:

    Thank you these kind of stories help a lot.:flowerforyou: :heart:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Driving every day. They don't let them spend the nights.

    Wow.........that stinks.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    He is absolutely adorable, congrats! I just wanted to let you know that one of my good friends my daughters was born with that condition. She is now healthy, happy and about to turn 2. Doctors these days can perform miracles, Janay doesn't even have a scar, her incision was in her belly button. It's absolutely incredible. You've got nothing to worry about but loving the little guy!:bigsmile:

    Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • keiko
    keiko Posts: 2,919 Member
    He is so cute! Thanks for sharing the picture of him.
    I'll continue to pray for him and your family.

    How far is the drive for them? Some places have respite houses kind of like the Ronald McDonald houses. Have them check with the hospital social worker. They should know if anything is available in their area.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    He is so cute! Thanks for sharing the picture of him.
    I'll continue to pray for him and your family.

    How far is the drive for them? Some places have respite houses kind of like the Ronald McDonald houses. Have them check with the hospital social worker. They should know if anything is available in their area.

    Thank You!! :flowerforyou:

    It's about 30-45 minutes when the weather is good. But I know they've gotten a lot of snow and cold weather. So a little longer than that. Thanks for the tip to pass along to them. :flowerforyou:
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    He is so cute! Thanks for sharing the picture of him.
    I'll continue to pray for him and your family.

    How far is the drive for them? Some places have respite houses kind of like the Ronald McDonald houses. Have them check with the hospital social worker. They should know if anything is available in their area.

    Thank You!! :flowerforyou:

    It's about 30-45 minutes when the weather is good. But I know they've gotten a lot of snow and cold weather. So a little longer than that. Thanks for the tip to pass along to them. :flowerforyou:
    GREAT ADVICE!! The Social Worker will help for sure!
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    This MFP family rocks!! speedmetal.gif

    Thanks for all the good advice, prayers, and support! :flowerforyou:
  • greeneyedgirl829
    greeneyedgirl829 Posts: 335
    Prayers for you and your family, hope everything turns out well, our thoughts are with you!!!!

    -Kelly
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Prayers for you and your family, hope everything turns out well, our thoughts are with you!!!!

    -Kelly

    :flowerforyou:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    She got out the next morning. They couldn't keep her any longer. She's hurting though and they are saving her milk every 3 hours to feed Chance when he is ready.:flowerforyou:

    Tell her to take care of herself. She needs to be strong for him.


    Take care of Chance's Mom.
    I went through a post-partum depression after my daughter's birth.
    It was hell. Horrible, guilt-ridden, crippling hell.
    Make sure Mom is okay. Remind her that nurses are looking after Chance 24/7. While he has a lot going on, he is in the best hands possible.
    She MUST take care of herself too.
    And make sure you guys-- her family -- are taking good care of her too. :flowerforyou:
    Make sure she is telling her doctor about her feelings.

    Just a quickie speech from a post-partum depressed Mom.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    She got out the next morning. They couldn't keep her any longer. She's hurting though and they are saving her milk every 3 hours to feed Chance when he is ready.:flowerforyou:

    Tell her to take care of herself. She needs to be strong for him.


    Take care of Chance's Mom.
    I went through a post-partum depression after my daughter's birth.
    It was hell. Horrible, guilt-ridden, crippling hell.
    Make sure Mom is okay. Remind her that nurses are looking after Chance 24/7. While he has a lot going on, he is in the best hands possible.
    She MUST take care of herself too.
    And make sure you guys-- her family -- are taking good care of her too. :flowerforyou:
    Make sure she is telling her doctor about her feelings.

    Just a quickie speech from a post-partum depressed Mom.

    Thanks Lauryn! :flowerforyou: :smooched:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    Just a quickie speech from a post-partum depressed Mom.

    Thanks Lauryn! :flowerforyou: :smooched:

    No problem.
    A good read is Brooke Shield's "Down Came the Rain".
    I read that while pregnant (no idea why I prepared myself so well... maybe it was due to my tendency towards depression that I worried I'd have post-partum). That book helped me realize that it wasn't my fault I was depressed after having a baby, and helped to normalize my feelings. It took a lot of family support (i.e. pawning off a screaming kid on my mom while I left the house to take a break) and time to get over my post-partum. I didn't want meds, but probably should have been medicated. :laugh:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Just a quickie speech from a post-partum depressed Mom.

    Thanks Lauryn! :flowerforyou: :smooched:

    No problem.
    A good read is Brooke Shield's "Down Came the Rain".
    I read that while pregnant (no idea why I prepared myself so well... maybe it was due to my tendency towards depression that I worried I'd have post-partum). That book helped me realize that it wasn't my fault I was depressed after having a baby, and helped to normalize my feelings. It took a lot of family support (i.e. pawning off a screaming kid on my mom while I left the house to take a break) and time to get over my post-partum. I didn't want meds, but probably should have been medicated. :laugh:

    Maybe I'll look into sending her that book. (I live 10 hours away so I don't get to see my family very often) But I'm sure she will have lots of love, help, and support up there. We have a very tight knit family. :flowerforyou:

    Not to worry.......I think we could all use some meds once in a while...:laugh: :tongue: :wink:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Soooooooooo..........I got an update from my brother. Half of the intestines have gone back inside the baby already. He also had a bowel movement which means his bowels or at least part of them are working. So things are looking good so far :flowerforyou: :drinker:

    Amanda is still sore but is being strong. And my brother is stressed but is also being strong for both baby and mother. :drinker: :flowerforyou:

    Thank you all.......again :smooched:

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  • vonzo
    vonzo Posts: 161
    I'm so glad things are looking up! I have 2 babies and can't even begin to imagine what you all must be going through.

    ((BIG HUGS)) and prayers being sent!!!

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Kellch, such great news. I haven't been involved with this story - I'm not online early in the day usually, and it gets bumped back.

    I know this is tough, and I am so happy to hear that things are going so well for Chance. My best friend has a seriously ill child who is ten now, so I know what it takes out of all of you. It sounds as though there is evey reason to believe Chance will be up and being carried around by his doting family soon.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chance's parents and extended family. :flowerforyou:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Oh thank God he is doing so much better!!

    :flowerforyou: Jeannie
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    Wow

    what a cute Baby

    - I am so glad that he's doing better - I'll say a prayer for him every night for a speedy recovery -

    Before you know it he'll be crawling around and getting in to everything -

    ((hugs))
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Thanks all :smooched: Been really busy today so haven't been around much. But I appreciate your thoughts :flowerforyou:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Wow what a precious baby .....

    Saying a prayer for your family now...
  • Mrs_Ford
    Mrs_Ford Posts: 44 Member
    Just remember God isn't going to allow you to go through more than you can handle.

    That's so true! This is just one of many tests to show you & your loved ones just how strong you really are during these awful times!

    Hang on & know so many are sending you special prayers!:flowerforyou:
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