"A few steps forward a few steps back". Doctors, Nurses and Specialists have been using this phrase to give us warning that progress could change at any moment. Unfortunately, we really experienced that today.
Last night Micah and I finished up the 11:30 feeding around 1:00am and decided to go home to get some sleep until the 5:30am feeding. I desperately needed to sleep in my own bed and take a breather from the hospital for a bit. We got a phone call around 4:45am asking if we were on our way and that Beaux was really fussy and ready to eat. We got to the NICU and our sweet little calm baby was not happy. The nurses said that he had been irritated and crying off and on since his 2:30 feeding. I tried feeding him and he just cried the whole time....poor baby was really wearing himself out and exerting so much energy getting upset. Shortly after that his breathing became erratic and you could start to tell he really didn't feel well. To make a really long story short...after many tests (which included a spinal tap) and lots of back and forth discussions with the Doctors we have ruled out a ton of stuff, but still don't have an answer as to why he took this downfall. They started him back on IV meds, antibiotics and some oxygen....so back to square one.
We really need your positive thoughts and prayers right now for our sweet baby boy. He is such a little fighter, but he is tuckered out right now. Please pray for more good test results in the morning and for good rest throughout the night so he can gain his strength and energy back. Also, if you could say a little prayer for me and Micah for mental and emotional strength and courage during this process. We love our Doctors and Nurses and give thanks to them everyday for their patience, love and support while they work on our precious babies.
On a more positive note, Charlotte is doing great! She is going to have her last night in the NICU tonight. She will room in with us tomorrow and tomorrow night and if all goes well...she will get to go home on Thursday! I am so proud of her and am really excited for her to come home. It is bittersweet and we wish her brother was coming home too, but for right now home is the best place for her and the NICU is the best place for him.
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My prayers are yours. You and Micah have already proven you are wonderful parents. We can only imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you are both going through. Thinking of all 4 of you....Love you all.
Hugs and prayers are on the way. So very sorry to hear about Beaux's rough day. Praying that you all get some good rest tonight and that he rallies tomorrow. Being a parent is the toughest job in the world and you and Micah are handling it like pros. So glad Charlotte continues to do well. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do. Love you.
awww my sweet baby boy, look at that adorable face!! He probably just wants some hugs and kisses from his Aunt Karen! ;0)
L♥ves and prayers to you all always, of course!
absolutely praying for your precious boy. my friend kayla has an amazing blog, her little girl has been in the nicu for months. she is so inspirational...hoping you might find some inspiration through her as well. xxo
http://kaylaaimee.typepad.com
Lots of prayers for that precious little boy and for mommy and daddy and Charlotte too. And for the drs, that they will know what is best to help little Beaux get his strength and energy back.
We are all absolutely praying. And Stephanie -- I will pray for your friend's baby boy, too.
I love you Erin. I am thinking of you and Micah. xoxoxoxo
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