MariannNOVA Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Heartbreaking. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh UGH!!!! I am praying for baby and family....:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Words can't suffice. Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying for this innocent child! Yes, Children's in Dallas is top-level quality care. May God guide the doctors, PAs, nurses, and all who shall work hard to save him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If that the same as Cooks? … Cook's is in Fort Worth Children's is in Dallas :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :crying: :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh, just,...unable to imagine the anguish. Praying here for baby and family. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aelwydd Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If that the same as Cooks? Also, he is 3 months old... Just a little older than our baby. :( As someone else said, Cook's is in Fort Worth. Children's Medical is a better peds hospital, IMO. It's known as an innovative and researched-based institution, that only accepts patients on a referral basis. Your friend's baby will have access to excellent ped. neurologists there. I'm thinking about when my ds was that age. Poor, poor baby. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs356lady Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'll be praying too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for baby, family, and medical staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 praying!! :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Okay, they are at Cooks. So, FW, not Dallas. "He has an MRI at 8:45. Then some decisions will be made about what kind of procedure to do to drain the blood from his brain and release pressure. He is at risk for seizures now, and that risk will increase during the procedure. It may be long term. He has remained stable through the night and when his sedation begins to wear off he kicks and grimaces and is responsive which is a good sign. " "They are going to do an EEG to monitor for any non visible seizure activity before they do and surgery. Waiting for rounds, and to talk to case workers." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 praying for that innocent baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh my gosh. So sorry. Praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 UPDATE [The baby's] procedure with the puncture went well, blood was drained out and his soft spot is soft again. Now he is being monitored for seizures, and to see if spinal fluid builds back up on his brain, or if his brain starts to expand back into the space. We will most likely do this again tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: and continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: and continued prayers from our home too. Please update us when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :( No words... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: If he is at Cook's and they are out of their depth, they will transfer to Children's in Dallas. It is an excellent hospital. My brother spent several months there as a child dealing with a serious complication of a fairly rare disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Praying!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying here! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meriwether Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 God be with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 http://www.ktxs.com/news/29258449/detail.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 That is horrible. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I feel ill over this. Praying for this poor baby. Thank you for the updates, thus far. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 UPDATES [The baby's] procedure with the puncture went well, blood was drained out and his soft spot is soft again. Now he is being monitored for seizures, and to see if spinal fluid builds back up on his brain, or if his brain starts to expand back into the space. We will most likely do this again tomorrow. Time for the next wave of prayers everyone. The ophthalmologist just looked at him. He has severe blood clots in the back of his eyes. When and if it clears up it may leave scaring. His vision may not be good and it will not be able to be corrected by anything. She says this baby was treated so badly. Just spoke with the neurologist. It's really bad, y'all. The only positive thing I can take hold of that he said is that he is so young that some of his brain can choose to develop on different paths. He also has a concussion and bruises on his arms from being held so tight while being shaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) how sad!!!! I hope and pray the little guy pulls through and heals completely!!!!!! ETA: I did not see the above update. HOw tragic, how senseless, and I hope and pray that this baby heals completely and has NO lasting deficits at all. So, so sad. Edited September 22, 2011 by Denisemomof4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 My god. Just heartbreaking. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Oh, no. :grouphug: So terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Adding my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Here is a Facebook page setup for him, if you are inclined to follow the updates and offer words of encouragement... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Prayers-for-Austin-Westbrook/111482728958718?sk=wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love_to_Read Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 The shaken baby video our hospital makes new mothers watch had an interview with a couple after their baby survived this kind of thing...survived, but a lot of permanent damage, lifelong struggles. Your friend may need a lot of support further down the road with the guilt of having used day care and the "what ifs" of life turning out differently on account of someone else's temper. (Hope that comes across right...I'm saying that as someone who did work for a season, who did public school, etc...there's always a nagging guilt if something happens not on your watch, even when it's not your fault you wonder...and to have it be THIS monumental...oh that poor family...I don't have any words of encouragement yet, just stunned.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 This happened in one incident? Good heavens!! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :crying:How sad! Praying for healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Continuing in prayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 The shaken baby video our hospital makes new mothers watch had an interview with a couple after their baby survived this kind of thing...survived, but a lot of permanent damage, lifelong struggles. Your friend may need a lot of support further down the road with the guilt of having used day care and the "what ifs" of life turning out differently on account of someone else's temper. (Hope that comes across right...I'm saying that as someone who did work for a season, who did public school, etc...there's always a nagging guilt if something happens not on your watch, even when it's not your fault you wonder...and to have it be THIS monumental...oh that poor family...I don't have any words of encouragement yet, just stunned.) The children I worked with that had SBS were usually confined to a wheelchair, tube fed, and lived with multiple health and physical problems. Many were given bleak prognosis and parents were told that if they lived initially they may not live to adulthood either as they were more suscpetable to illnesses now. I know of 2 children I worked with that have died before age 12. Shaken Baby Syndrome is not always recognized when it happens as the child doesn't often show outward signs of abuse, unless the abuse went too far that time. So tragic, so needless. My heart breaks for that family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Gosh, that just makes my stomach churn. Praying for his recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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