FaithManor Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hi everyone, We thought the babes had stabilized and everything was going well. Then M, who was born at 28 weeks, came home from the hospital yesterday... he weighs just shy of 5 lbs. and was drinking from a bottle like a champ. He arrested at home. His momma was quickly able to bring him around. But, he's in the hospital again and they don't know yet what caused it. Possibilities include aspiration, but it will be some time before they determine the cause. Sigh.... Momma and daddy are pretty well shredded. They just can hardly keep one foot in front of the other and of course, daddy is going to work every day because the last thing they need right now is losing his job and their health benefits. It's been nearly three months now and the company has been really flexible and compassionate. But, at some point, he has to work on his projects or they'll have to find someone else. So, he works and he's about as exhausted as he can be and still standing. Mommy is emotionally just...I don't know...honestly, why she isn't hiding in a closet, curled up in a fetal position, and catatonic, is a mystery to me because I think by now, if this were me, I'd be worthless. Grandma called crying and is headed back to Al. She almost didn't go because she was afraid to ask me to take care of the farm again. Of course I want to help. I'm not going to turn her down. No way, no how. But, I do have to admit that I'm already overscheduled and this is going to make life a living h&ll for a couple of weeks. I'll figure it out and at this point, I may ask the youth pastor to find a couple of teens with driver's licenses that wouldn't mind some volunteer work to be trained to fill in...this would give both grandma and I a back-plan in the midst of the chaos. I don't need prayers. Please, just expend that spiritual energy on this poor baby and his parents. His other twin is back on steroids because he is 35 weeks now and should be able to be off breathing assistance and isn't. He still cannot take very much stimulation so he isn't being held that much and it is also a cause for developmental concern. He weighs 4.5 lbs so his growth isn't an issue. Sigh...they can't catch a break. Thank you for your prayers! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'll be praying for the babies, the family, for you, and for someone else to help volunteer on the farm. I know you are tired, but you are a great example to us all of how to love others, even when it isn't convenient. Decades from now, you will be glad you helped them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Faith - I'm praying for all of them. For strength and healing and for the one baby's lungs to mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Of course.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Praying for those babies! I hope they figure out what's going on soon. Those poor parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Praying for all of them. You are being a great friend. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Praying for you and the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for those precious babies & everyone. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Definitely. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Faith, anyone would be thankful to have a friend like you. I hope your friend's grandbaby pulls through. I've been following your posts and feel awful for the parents. I bet they don't know they have a whole group of strangers sending positive thoughts to those babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 You got it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. The same thing happened to one of my triplets, who were born at 27 weeks. Today, they are all healthy 18 year olds. Hopefully, M just needs NICU support for a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: Praying for those babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Prayers and :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Praying for you all. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: adding this babe to my prayer list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh, I thought all was going well. :grouphug: Continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 i'm so sorry to hear this. I am also VERY concerned that the other baby can't be held much. What does stimulation do to him? How old is he now? I do hooe he gets TONS of cuddling soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianmumof5 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: Will pray for the babies. And for you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug:I'll be sending prayers.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: That's so hard. My goddaughter and son were born at 26 weeks and it was hellish for a long time. Today they're 7 and perfect. Prayers for you and those babies and their family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'll be thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Praying. Please keep us updated as you can.....:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 :grouphug: That poor family. Will definitely pray for everyone! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Just wondering how the twins were doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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