Two days ago, the biggest concern on my mind was a bad diaper rash that Sammy was experiencing. That seems so silly now.
Every now and then, something happens that just kicks you in the teeth.
The beautiful wife's first cousin had a baby on Tuesday night. The baby was 6 weeks premature but seemed to be doing well. Unfortunately, this morning, the baby took a turn for the worse and is now very sick. He was having seizures, and had a laundry list of sudden problems. They are still trying to figure out what is wrong exactly. When the mother asked the doctor if her baby was going to live, he simply said, "I don't know."
I have been experiencing a strange mixture of sadness and guilt. Sadness for our cousins, who are first time parents and are going through what must be a horrendously stressful, sad, and frustrating time. Guilt because we were blessed with a healthy and vibrant child from the beginning.
I hope and pray for the best for this new precious life, and for all of my wife's family.
Needless to say, it was not the happiest of birthdays for me.
Hopeful,
The Egel Nest
Friday, October 05, 2007
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All I can say is they will be in my prayers...
There is not much a person can say in a situation like this.
I pray for the baby's health and well being, and that of the parents.
May God bless them.
Love,
Mom
Oh, what a difficult time. My heart and prayers go out to them.
I know how you feel when something like this happens on your birthday - my Mother in Law died August 14 - my birthday - a day I'll never forget. It was a very emotional, sad day for all the family but a wonderful gathering of her children and grandchildren at the same time. I have to think since she couldn't be with us for my birthday, she brought all of us together at her bedside...
I'm going to link to you and hope you might do the same :)
Thanks for sharing your talent and the Egel Nest Award!
My best wishes to you and your family, and refuah sheleimah to the baby!
My thoughts and prayers are with them. I can't even imagine being in their shoes.
Your entire family is in my thoughts.
Sorry your birthday Did not go well...I will say a prayer for the little one. Hugs Sissy
There is nothing more distressing than a seriously ill baby.
I hope things turn out well.
I don't what else to say, other than, I am sorry that your family is going through this. I can say, without the words being meaningless, I truly understand.
Bradley, don't feel guilt because your son is healthy and strong...just feel lucky -- belated birthday greetings too, and lots of good vibes sent to the new baby.
Wow! My thought are with them!
They are in my prayers. I can't imagine the joy of a firstborn and being faced with possibley losing them. I am so so sorry Bradley.
Oh B.,
Me and mine are thinking about you and yours today.
We went through a sickness with Ivan when he was first born, the NICU is a scary place.
Please keep us updated when you can. God bless you all.
-HH
My prayers go out to you and your family....
oh so sad...
now babies are very flexable, they can bounce back real fast..
My cousin had a baby at 23 weeks...he weighed one pound 11 onces at birth..his skin was still transparent..
he sufferes from brain bleeds, siezeures, infections..you name it, he had it.
He was in the hosptial for MONTHS.
he will now be 12 in December..
He is normal. Although he has some MINOR learning issues, he is a ok.
I hope this turns out to be the case for this family, and u should not feel any guilt about having such a healthy great lil guy in Sammy....God throws shit at us sometimes, and they always say He never gives us more then we can handle.
I have a feeling this baby will fight and be ok..Please keep us posted though..
God Bless the baby and his mommy and daddy.
I am so sorry this is happening in your family. They tell you in the NICU, everything is one step forward, two steps back. Horrible.
I will be sending good thoughts your family's way. I know too well how scary and difficult this is.
Best from Little Man and me.
This kind of situation is not easy, but throw your guilt feelings away. The baby's parents aren't even thinking of you with any bad feelings. I can promise you that. I've been there. So just do all you can to support them. That will mean the world to them. :')
Awwww.. I'm so sorry that your birthday is marked with this sadness. I will pray for the beautiful wife's cousin's baby and hope for the very best.
Aww, that sucks. I wish them well.
I am so sorry for your wife's cousin and her little one. It does shake you to your core when things like this happen. I will be praying. Thanks for sharing your post with us - we all have alot to be thankful for.
Sending peaceful thoughts to that particular NICU...
Brad, please know that I am so sorry for your entire family and will keep you all. I hope things will work out for all of you. And they will.
G'day Bradley,
They are in my thoughts and prayers. I am a father as well, and I know what they are going through.
Thanks for visiting and for your generous comments about my weekly list of blogs.
Do keep in touch.
Cheers
David
Wishing for the best.....
As a Mom of not one, not two, but three NICU graduates, let me tell you that you should not feel guilty at all for having such a beautiful, healthy child. We many envy you, but we never, ever wish this for anyone. Not family, not strangers, not anyone. I wouldn't trade their NICU experience with anyone, either. Because I learned then that they are strong and are fighters. And so am I.
My babies were 12 weeks premature and weighed in at 1 pound 8 ounces, 2 pounds 1 ounces and 2 pounds 7 ounces. Six pounds total for three babies. Now, they are 5 years old, started Kindergarten last month, and are healthy as can be. Oh yeah, and Zoe lost her first tooth this afternoon.
I will keep this precious baby and his family in my prayers.
Helena
http://thriceblessedmomma.blogspot.com/
How is the baby doing now? That is so sad. I've had two premies, but never experienced such uncertainty and pain. I pray that the baby has taken a turn for the better and the parents/family are encouraged and strong through such a trying and difficult time.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Yes, how is baby?
Ouch. I'll send positive thoughts their way, and hope that your birthday was otherwise good--some quality time with the wife and little guy.
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