meggie Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) update: the baby is with God now:crying: My cousin had her baby last night. This is a copy of the FB post (so I don't mess up what the condition is and what it means) "He was born last night with transpostion of the great vessels which means the right side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the lungs and the left side of the heart pumps regular blood to the rest of the body. Baby Kalebs blood vessels are backwards." My heart hurts so bad for her. Her and her husband tried for so long to get pregnant and even though she had horrible morning sickness the whole way through, she kept a positive attitude and always loved that baby. The latest update has him going into surgery. Edited August 6, 2011 by meggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 ((((((hugs)))))) for all of you, and positive thoughts and prayers for Baby Kaleb while we wait for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Scary. I did a bit of reading and it sounds very treatable, so that's something. Please keep us updated. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 :grouphug: Prayed. I hope you'll be posting a better outcome in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Scary. I did a bit of reading and it sounds very treatable, so that's something. Please keep us updated. :grouphug: Oh thank you. I was so scared to Google in case it was something very difficult to treat. I'm already kinda a basket case over it, I just couldn't make it worse. Thank you everyone else. Hug your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Oh thank you. I was so scared to Google in case it was something very difficult to treat. I'm already kinda a basket case over it, I just couldn't make it worse. Thank you everyone else. Hug your kids. Yes - I googled too. Outlook promising with a successful surgery! I'll be thinking healing thoughts. I'm so sorry. It's so sad and scary to have a sick newborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Prayed for the lil guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Update: My mom got to talk to her for about 30 seconds. Baby had 2 surgeries and is critical critical condition (that's what my mom said, I'm not sure if that's an official condition or not or if she just meant that it's very serious. In either case it's very serious.) I am just hurting for her and her family. A few weeks ago her dogs escaped and she's been out looking for them every day but couldn't find them and as a big animal lover, she's just been so heartbroken over it. I just can't imagine having to go through this right after going through that. She is close to Chicago, so they might transfer him and hopefully if that's the case, I'm praying a doctor there will know exactly what to do and how to handle it. More prayers would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarenM Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Saying a prayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 The baby will be in my prayers tonight. I am glad to hear that baby made it through surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Your cousins family and her sweet baby are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 My cousin was born with this 41 years ago. He was one of the first babies in MI to survive after this diagnosis. I did a report on this condition in 6th grade and they had made SOOO much progress in that time. I'll pray for all involved. Please update as you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: Prayers! I have seen 3 kids over the years (I'm a physical therapist for babies) who were born with this condition. All three did very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyMI Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Saying lots of prayers for Kaleb! Big hugs for your cousin and for you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 She posted an update on FB. I am praying so hard he can keep fighting. And am so happy to hear so many success stories. And I am so grateful we live in a day where they can fix it. Thank you everyone. "We are at XX Children's Hospital in XX, XX and baby is still in NICU and he is still fighting. I believe with every fiber in me that my Kaleb will come home with me and that WE WILL BE A HAPPY FAMILY WITH A HEALTHY BABY. So keep the prayers coming because he is definitely fighting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 She posted an update on FB. I am praying so hard he can keep fighting. And am so happy to hear so many success stories. And I am so grateful we live in a day where they can fix it. Thank you everyone. "We are at XX Children's Hospital in XX, XX and baby is still in NICU and he is still fighting. I believe with every fiber in me that my Kaleb will come home with me and that WE WILL BE A HAPPY FAMILY WITH A HEALTHY BABY. So keep the prayers coming because he is definitely fighting." Praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Marie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: Just prayed, and told the kid's that were still up to pray too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Praying here.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) I'm sorry, I hate to be such a downer, but it's not looking good.:crying: "He was doing better last night after the first surgery, but since, his blood pressure dropped last night, causing his kidneys to shut down. They are going to attempt some sort of Dialysis to try and get them functioning again. It is also unclear if he has any brain damage due to lack of oxygen. " ETA: my mom talked to my aunt. the doctors told my cousin she's going to have to make a decision. He needs a kidney transplant, they aren't sure if he has brain damage. The whole thing is just so sad. They took her blood and her husband's blood to do genetic testing. I am so, so sad for them. Edited August 5, 2011 by meggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Oh, Meggie, I am so sorry. Will keep praying for all.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 baby didn't make it:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm so sorry :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 baby didn't make it:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying: Oh my gosh I am so sorry!! Prayers for all you of you to make it through this difficult time.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm so very sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 :grouphug: I am so so sorry for your loss . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I am so very sorry. Just remember what you know to be true. More prayers for your family from us. :grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 There are photographers that will come to the hospital and take family photos so that they have something to remember the baby. The organization is Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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