Positive thoughts, prayer, vibes, whatever it is you do ...

[Amber in AUS]

please send it our way. Possum has been diagnosed with Chronic Lung Disease and the PDA in his heart has re-opened, he is also showing the initial signs of ROP. He is having trouble getting off the breathing assistance (CPAP) at almost 35 weeks and really needs to do that to move forward.

 

He is now 2.3kg and growing beautifully. I was hopeful that he would be home by his due date 10 Jan but that is looking unlikely at this stage. Now i am hoping for the end of Jan. It is really tough on the other kids and DH me being away in the city!

[Jean in Newcastle]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Amber. Praying here. :grouphug:

[Parrothead]

You got it. Prayers for your sweet baby. :grouphug:

[MelanieM]

Holding you in my thoughts and sending lots of supportive, healing vibes to your little one and your family. :grouphug:

[chiguirre]

:grouphug:

 

I'll be thinking of you guys.

[Diane in CO]

Prayers for your little sweet one :grouphug:

[texasmama]

:grouphug: Lots of prayers and strength to you, mama. :grouphug:

[FO4UR]

:grouphug:

 

Praying for your little one, you and the rest of your family.

[dancer67]

:grouphug: and lots of prayers for that sweet baby:grouphug:

[Unicorn.]

Prayers for Possum, and for you and your family.

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Remudamom]

Prayers, prayers, prayers. I know what WTM prayers can do! Hang in there.

[Jen in PA]

:grouphug:

[momof3sofar]

praying for you and your sweet baby! :grouphug:

[Jaxmum]

Prayers for you and the little one, and the rest of the family.

[Kathleen in VA]

Praying for your whole family, Amber. :grouphug:

[Liz CA]

Amber, we will pray for your family and speedy healing for your little one.

[plain jane]

Be strong, sweet baby boy and :grouphug: to you, Amber. I'm sorry it's been such a hard time for all of you. :grouphug:

[Nakia]

I've been wondering about you and baby. Praying!!! :grouphug:

[Starr]

Poor little guy! Looks like he's got some tough stuff to go through. I'm praying for Possum and all of you!

[Lucy in Australia]

:grouphug: Praying here, too. Stay strong!

[Isabella]

Thinking of you and your baby boy. I think it's probably harder on you thinking of your family at home, than it is for them at home - it's a mama's way to worry about how everyone else is coping. Try to breathe deeply and know that they will be fine, and try to let go of some of that particular worry. You have so much to handle, some of it needs to be put to one side.:grouphug::grouphug:

[tex-mex]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[littlebug42]

I will be praying, Amber.

[newlifemom]

Absolutely. :grouphug:

[Tress]

I'm praying for your little boy and for you and your whole family.

 

:grouphug:

[Melissa in Australia]

Amber, I will be thinking of you constantly. Sending many positive thoughts your way.

Melissa

[Carrie12345]

:grouphug:

Sending every ounce I've got!!!!

[Patches]

Praying here. :grouphug:

[Country Mouse]

:grouphug:

[Tammyla]

:grouphug:I'm praying here for you and the little man.:grouphug:

[Amber in AUS]

Thankyou everyone. I will keep you updated on his progress. He's been struggling a bit this evening. I am hoping he will have a restful night.

[chickenpatty]

:grouphug: How difficult! Praying that he can come home soon. :grouphug:

[MariannNOVA]

Prayng, praying, praying. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[unsinkable]

Amber,

 

I am sorry he is struggling, and that the rest of the family is, too.

 

You have my prayers! :grouphug:

[Denisemomof4]

I have no idea what all your initials stand for, but I want to encourage you. I shared about my friend who had her baby at just barely 24 weeks. He also had a very, very hard time coming off the CPAP. He had many issues off and on, and I can only imagine how hard it is to witness that, on top of being away from your kids. BUT, I have to share that I was holding my friend's baby, now 3 months old (born in May or June, due in September) and he is just such an absolutely joy. And what a butterball!

 

There are many trials with preemies. I hope and pray your little guy will be on the mend and out the NICU door soon.

[RoughCollie]

:grouphug: and continuing prayers. My boys were born 13 weeks early, so I have some idea of what you are going through.

 

One of them does have ROP, which means that he has to wear glasses and have his eyes examined by an ophthalmologist every year. He can see just fine. He has had glasses since he was a year old.

Edited December 7, 2010 by RoughCollie

[Catwoman]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and prayers for you and the baby, Amber!

 

I wish I could come over there and give you a big hug, as I'm sure you're so worried. It's such a helpless feeling when a little one is so ill. :(

 

Cat

[i.love.lucy]

Big :grouphug: and prayers for you guys and Possum! Remember, we were told about those ups and downs? So you'll be on the way back up again soon! :grouphug:

[Sparkle]

Praying for your little guy that he grows strong quickly and can come home soon. I know it's hard to be away from the rest of the family. Sending you a long-distance hug :grouphug:

[Amber in AUS]

Big :grouphug: and prayers for you guys and Possum! Remember, we were told about those ups and downs? So you'll be on the way back up again soon! :grouphug:

 

Oh, yes! Life with a premie is such a rollercoaster!

[Jennifer in MI]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll keep you in my prayers.

[LauraGB]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[AnitaMcC]

Prayers sent!!!!!!!!!

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

Thanks for the update, Amber. We're still praying here.

[Tap]

:grouphug:

[BMW]

:grouphug:

Praying.

[femke]

:grouphug: Praying for your little one!

[Heatherwith4]

Praying, Amber for you and your sweet little one. :grouphug:

[Brigitte]

(((Amber))) Being the mom of a preemie can be sooo hard. The ups are amazing, but the downs are crushing. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

[5wolfcubs]

:grouphug: Praying for you & baby & family! :grouphug: