Amber in AUS Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) ** upddate pg 5 & 6 - surgery update pg 8** I posted the other day to say that Possum had been diagnosed with systemic pulmonary hypertension and had started on meds. Well over the last couple of days his breathing took a turn and he wasn't feeding well. So I took him to the ER this arvo and it turns out that the meds were working too well and he has the beginning stages of heart failure! They have stopped the meds and he has been admitted until his breathing settles and he is feeding well again. We will see the respiratory specialist in the morning and will probably have to go back to the cardiologist on Thursday. Looks like the surgery to repair his PDA will be brought further forward. Edited March 16, 2011 by Amber in AUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Lots of love and thoughts coming this way. May he be healed and stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris in VA Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: So hard to have a little in hospital. :grouphug: to him, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Amber, I'm keeping you and Possum in my thoughts. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Oh my word! So glad you took him in! :grouphug: Praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I'm glad the docs are on top of it. :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thoughts and prayers...........I am putting you guys on my homeschool co-op prayer list.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug:You are in my prayers this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Praying, Amber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug:Your little Possum! Thank goodness he is being well taken care of. So scary! Make sure you get some fresh air for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Praying, Amber.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hugs and prayers for little Possum!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nature Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Thinking of you and Possum today :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 My prayers are with Possum and your family, Amber. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Oh, prayers for you and the little fellow.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Keeping you all in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 My prayers are for you and Possum today!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Poor little mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Brave little guy, brave all of you! Praying he is healed soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Prayers for both of you, Amber. I'm so glad he was seen quickly and they realized exactly what was going on. Please keep us posted. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Keeping you guys in my prayers & thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Praying for little Possum. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Praying for you and Possum. Praying for you dh, family and other children. Praying. Lots. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug: Oh Amber, prayers for Possum and you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug:Possum is so blessed to have such a good, attentive mama! Prayers for a quick recovery for him, and strength for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Oh, that is just so scary and sad. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Praying for Possum to be healed, soon, without more drama. Praying for your momma's heart as you watch your little one go through this, and praying for the doctors to know exactly what to do. So glad you knew it was time to get to the ER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Praying for you and Possum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Praying for Possum and for you and your whole family too Amber. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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simka2 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 :grouphug:'s and good thoughts being sent your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I'm sorry you are going through this. Best wishes for Possum's recovery. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I posted the other day to say that Possum had been diagnosed with systemic pulmonary hypertension and had started on meds. Well over the last couple of days his breathing took a turn and he wasn't feeding well. So I took him to the ER this arvo and it turns out that the meds were working too well and he has the beginning stages of heart failure! They have stopped the meds and he has been admitted until his breathing settles and he is feeding well again. We will see the respiratory specialist in the morning and will probably have to go back to the cardiologist on Thursday. Looks like the surgery to repair his PDA will be brought further forward. Oh my gosh Amber! I'm so sorry. I pray that the surgery will help little Possum. Poor baby! And poor you! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Oh, I am so sorry to hear he is getting worse. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry - how scary!! Praying for your little guy. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Yesterday they moved us to the city to the big childrens hospital. Possum seems to have improved since changing meds. He has seen the cardio & resp teams this morning and they are going to discuss the surgery wig the surgeon. Looks like he will have surgery this week or next. Thankyou to everyone praying and thinking of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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