Prayers needed...

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  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    :heart: :cry: My heart is breaking for my little grandson, Chance. He has to struggle from the minute he was conceived. Now he is lying there and no one can hold him and introduce him to the world with loving arms. It is very hard to see him there but I will rub him and let him know we are here for him. Your prayers are appreiciated and it helps to hear from you all. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Hi! I'm Kathy, a Newborn Resuscitation Nurse. I've been to several deliveries and looked after babies like this a lot of times! It's called Gastroschesis, and it's more common with young Moms. Sounds like the baby is doing well. If he is a term baby he'll do a lot better than preterms too. The method they are using to reduce the bowel is a newer method, at least here in Winnipeg it was just being started a year ago. But from all I've heard from the Neonatologists is this is a much perferred method than just the surgery. There's a less chance of infection which is usually one of the major complications. If the heart, lungs and all are working well, that means there is good pumping and delivering of blood to these organs- so there's less chance other complications. It's hard to see and breaks your heart for those family involved, but these babies usually do very well. Unfortunatly he can't go home with his Mommy and Daddy, but the Neonatal Nurses out there LOVE their babies (we say they're ours when we look after them) and will get the best care in the world. Take care, many hugs to your family at this tough time. Positivity, support and (washing those hands) is the best thing right now!! I LOVE the name! Any questions, let me know, your friend Kath

    What a special job you have, Kathy! After having 2 kiddos in NICU I agree w/ you 100% that Neonatal Nurses ROCK...so loving, attentive, and helpful to parents. Kudos for the information...I'm kellch's cousin and it will be nice to pass on such positive information to our family. Thank you!
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    :heart: :cry: My heart is breaking for my little grandson, Chance. He has to struggle from the minute he was conceived. Now he is lying there and no one can hold him and introduce him to the world with loving arms. It is very hard to see him there but I will rub him and let him know we are here for him. Your prayers are appreiciated and it helps to hear from you all. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    (((hugs))) Aunt Diane...please know that so many people are praying for Chance and all of you!!!! I am sure Chance knows how much is loved. I'm going to pick up some new books for him today...perhaps Jeff & Amanda (and obviously his loving grandparents) can read to him on occasion.

    Love you!!!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    :heart: :cry: My heart is breaking for my little grandson, Chance. He has to struggle from the minute he was conceived. Now he is lying there and no one can hold him and introduce him to the world with loving arms. It is very hard to see him there but I will rub him and let him know we are here for him. Your prayers are appreiciated and it helps to hear from you all. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Love ya mom...:flowerforyou: He's a Kelley...he'll be strong :flowerforyou: It's amazing how far technology has come in the hospitals and the things they can do. I wish I could be there for everyone right now. Love ya and miss ya :smooched:
  • MrsBlaze
    MrsBlaze Posts: 52
    My prayers are with you and your family. :flowerforyou:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 Member
    Right now no one but parents and grandparents can see him. I hold your love in my heart Cheryl and that is what is making me strong enough to get through this. :heart: :flowerforyou: Thank you for this string of wishes on MFP. It helps me so much.:flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Right now no one but parents and grandparents can see him. I hold your love in my heart Cheryl and that is what is making me strong enough to get through this. :heart: :flowerforyou: Thank you for this string of wishes on MFP. It helps me so much.:flowerforyou:

    Love you too :smooched: :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    My prayers are with you and your family. :flowerforyou:

    Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • aminor61
    aminor61 Posts: 21 Member
    I will be praying for them
    !!!
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    I will be praying for them
    !!!

    thx :flowerforyou:
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Update......My nephew was born Sunday morning. They did one surgery but couldn't get all of the baby's intestines inside. His name is Chance Michael and he was 6 lbs. 4 oz. They transported him for surgery right away. His intestines are in a bag hanging above him. They say as time goes by they will shrink (as right now they are swollen) and go back inside him. He may possibly need a couple more surgeries but only time will tell. His heart and lungs are strong and he is not in pain. He has been sleeping peacefully. The doctors say the survival rate is very high. He may be in the hospital anywhere from 1-8 months. No one is able to hold him and only the parents and grandparents are allowed to see him. This is a very tough time and all of your prayers are appreciated. :flowerforyou: :brokenheart: :cry: But if he's anything like his dad and mom he's a figher and a tough little guy. He'll pull through. :flowerforyou:

    Thanks all :heart: :smooched:

    Cheryl, I am so thankful he was born into a family of love and prayer.

    I am thanking God today that he has given Chance a healthy body in the months to come.
    I thank him for guiding the hands of the doctors and nurses he has placed in Chance's care.
    I thank him for giving your sister in law and brother the love and encouragement they need to sustain them in this trying time.
    I thank him for being THERE with your family, holding you all in his loving grace.
    God please bless Chance and his family. Amen.

    (I believe in name it and claim it type of prayer!)
  • arewethereyet
    arewethereyet Posts: 18,702 Member
    Right now no one but parents and grandparents can see him. I hold your love in my heart Cheryl and that is what is making me strong enough to get through this. :heart: :flowerforyou: Thank you for this string of wishes on MFP. It helps me so much.:flowerforyou:


    mrs kelly, that must be the worst feeling of all. I have not been blessed with grandchildren yet, but I can imagine they are next to heaven in our hearts. I pray the Lord will hold you and comfort you.

    :heart: Jeannie
  • BEFORE
    BEFORE Posts: 1,291 Member
    Prayers Mrs Kelly and Kellch.

    With God all things are possible and will be.

    Hugs and prayers.

    :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Update......My nephew was born Sunday morning. They did one surgery but couldn't get all of the baby's intestines inside. His name is Chance Michael and he was 6 lbs. 4 oz. They transported him for surgery right away. His intestines are in a bag hanging above him. They say as time goes by they will shrink (as right now they are swollen) and go back inside him. He may possibly need a couple more surgeries but only time will tell. His heart and lungs are strong and he is not in pain. He has been sleeping peacefully. The doctors say the survival rate is very high. He may be in the hospital anywhere from 1-8 months. No one is able to hold him and only the parents and grandparents are allowed to see him. This is a very tough time and all of your prayers are appreciated. :flowerforyou: :brokenheart: :cry: But if he's anything like his dad and mom he's a figher and a tough little guy. He'll pull through. :flowerforyou:

    Thanks all :heart: :smooched:

    Cheryl, I am so thankful he was born into a family of love and prayer.

    I am thanking God today that he has given Chance a healthy body in the months to come.
    I thank him for guiding the hands of the doctors and nurses he has placed in Chance's care.
    I thank him for giving your sister in law and brother the love and encouragement they need to sustain them in this trying time.
    I thank him for being THERE with your family, holding you all in his loving grace.
    God please bless Chance and his family. Amen.

    (I believe in name it and claim it type of prayer!)

    Thank you Jeannie....that was very sweet :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Prayers Mrs Kelly and Kellch.

    With God all things are possible and will be.

    Hugs and prayers.

    :flowerforyou:

    Thanks B4 :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Here's a picture my brother just sent me:

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  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
    My prayers are with your family.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
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    So precious! :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    My prayers are with your family.

    thank you :flowerforyou:
  • douganl
    douganl Posts: 283 Member
    What a BEAUTIFUL baby!! I just want to kiss his little cheecks!!!!!! My prayers are with your family!!!!!!
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    What a BEAUTIFUL baby!! I just want to kiss his little cheecks!!!!!! My prayers are with your family!!!!!!

    Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • WillPillageYourVillageForFood
    WillPillageYourVillageForFood Posts: 777 Member
    My thoughts are with yall during this tough time. That is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. Rest assured though that he is getting great care and will come through this without remembering a thing.
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    My thoughts are with yall during this tough time. That is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. Rest assured though that he is getting great care and will come through this without remembering a thing.

    Thank you :flowerforyou:
  • gottaluvboyz
    gottaluvboyz Posts: 555 Member
    Awww...he is precious, Cheryl! What a little doll:smile: FYI...I talked to Chloe on the phone yesterday...she is so darn cute! You are blessed w/ 2 beautiful nieces and now a handsome little nephew!
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    HE IS A KEEPER!! Boy are those Nurses gonna love him up...He's way too cute. Looks nice and peaceful. Hope you're all hanging in there. Keep us posted.:flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    Awww...he is precious, Cheryl! What a little doll:smile: FYI...I talked to Chloe on the phone yesterday...she is so darn cute! You are blessed w/ 2 beautiful nieces and now a handsome little nephew!

    Yup she's growing up so fast. She is adorable. I love the way she says Aunt Cheryl. It's so cute :laugh: :flowerforyou: :smooched: Alisia's getting too big too fast. And now this little guy :love: And of course don't forget all the cute little ones my cousins are having.:love: And all of my friends......shoot the way I see it, I may not need to have kids...LOL...there's so many to go around :laugh: :wink: :flowerforyou:
  • kellch
    kellch Posts: 7,849 Member
    HE IS A KEEPER!! Boy are those Nurses gonna love him up...He's way too cute. Looks nice and peaceful. Hope you're all hanging in there. Keep us posted.:flowerforyou:

    Thank you :flowerforyou: He is adorable. And I appreciate the info you shared. :flowerforyou:
  • 3babybeans
    3babybeans Posts: 8,268 Member
    Oh, sweetie! I haven't been on much the past couple days & just saw this! He's a goregous little guy! *hugs* I hope everything continues to go well! Still praying for your family during this difficult time!! :heart:
  • dkell
    dkell Posts: 408 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:
  • Mireille
    Mireille Posts: 5,134 Member
    I can't imagine what they are going through but they clearly have wonderful family that is there to help and to offer love and support.

    Chance is truly a blessing and he looks so sweet in his picture!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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