The Begining!!

The Begining!!!!!

We found out on September 25, 2009 that we were going to have a baby born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. We were very scared and nervous and wasn't quiet sure what to expect. We were told that the baby would have to be born at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. On October 1st we had an appointment at UVA for a ultrasound. We were very scared and not sure what the doctors would tell us. The doctors informed us that the baby was going to be born with a hole in his diaphragm. The hole would allow his stomach and intestines to come up threw the hole and push on the baby's lungs. The baby's lungs would not be able to develop as well a a normal baby's would. The baby would have to have a tube down its throat to help the baby breathe. They would do surgery on the baby 3 to 10 days after it is born to fix the hole and put everything back were its suppose to be. The doctors gave us all the facts and told us that there is no guarantee. We knew that it was going to be a very long and rough road ahead but we were going to stay positive and have faith. We received a lot of information that scared us and made us very nervous but we also were informed that we were going to have a baby BOY! We are going to have a son and he is going to be an amazing young man! We chose to name him Nathaniel because it meant "Given by God" and we knew that he is our gift and we were blessed. We have had many doctors appointments since then and many ultrasounds and he is growing and doing as well as can be expected. They are going to induce me on February 4. Nate will have to remain in the NICU until he will be able to breathe on his own. We have faith that God will take good care of him and he is going to be okay. Nate is making his mark early in life so God must have a special purpose in mind for him.















Saturday, February 6, 2010

Thank You!

Phillip and I would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers. We have been very busy between visiting with Nate, spending time with Riley, eating, and trying to sleep a little and I'm staying busy pumping every two hours. He won't get any breast milk until after his surgery but they have let me put some of the colostrum (liquid gold) in his cheek and on his lips. The doctors are giving him lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates through his IV. They are freezing my breast milk for later. It has been a very hectic 42 hours and so much has happened in that time. Nate is a very strong little boy and he is stable for the time being. Nate is getting the best care he could possibly get. The doctors and nurses are wonderful and are very informative. Please keep Nate in your thoughts and prayers and we will try and keep you updated as often as we can. Thank you so much for all the warm wishes they really mean a lot.
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4 comments:

  1. MaggieFebruary 7, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Lindsey, I am here in Charlottesville going to school. Please let me know if y'all need ANYTHING at all! I really live just a five minute walk from the hospital. I will be praying for you and your family!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Beautiful little baby boy!! I know you guys must be so glad that he is finally here! Will be prayin for you all. Will be glad when you can all come home together :)
    Take Care,
    Cindy and Hailey Akers

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Lindsey and Phil, so glad your beautiful baby boy is here. He looks very strong and I just love that full head of hair!!! Please hang in there and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Emily

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Lindsey, Phil, and family:
    I just want you to know how much you have been in my prayers. As you already know, I have already walked in those shoes with a CDH baby that stayed at UVA and was on ECMO. My heart cries for you because I remember all of the emotions that my husband and I went thru. Please know that your baby is in the BEST care possible. We will continue to send healing prayers his way and if you need ANYTHING (especially if you need to talk to someone who has been in your exact same situation) please feel free to call me at anytime. Love and prayers being sent your way.
    Kristen Bray and Family

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