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.















Thursday, February 11, 2010

Tomorrows the Big Day!

Well, our little boy is already a week old its hard to believe. Nate is doing good. They have been working very hard on weening him from the Ecmo machine. They did a trial run today to see how he would do off the machine. They turned up the ventilator and then clamped the capulas for an hour. He did great. The doctors gave him an A+. So, tomorrow they are going to do another trial at 7:00 am for an hour and see how he does. At 8:00 am if he did good for the trial the surgeon will take the capulas out of his neck and he will be on his own with help from the ventilator. It will be a very critical time for Nate so we are going to need a lot of prayers. Nate is one tough little baby boy and we have faith that he will succeed tomorrow with flying colors. We appreciate all the prayers and encouraging words everyone has posted. Tomorrow is going to be a very big day for Nate and us. Its going to be very stressful so keep us as well as Nate in your prayers.
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  1. Karla MeltonFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Tomorrow is going to be a big day and with the ECMO out of the way you will have room to celebrate! I love you and wish I could be there. Thank you for keeping us updated! Give Riley a hug and kiss and tell your Mom I am praying for her too!

    Karla

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  2. Karla MeltonFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    And we cant forget........Happy Birthday to you Nate! In just a few minutes you will be a whole week old! Love you, Makayla, Morgan, and Karla

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Thanks for keeping us updated. We will be sending up prayers in the morning for the whole Ollis family but especially for Nate! I have a bag full of preschool stuff that Pam gave me for Riley! I will give them to Sandra so maybe she can give them to someone who will be coming to visit. Take care and know that there are a lot of people sending you their prayers.

    Debbie

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Lindsey this is Whitney, Jacob and Eli and Eli has been praying for baby Nate, He says Baby Nate Amen! :) We are praying hard for Him and Your Family! God's beside you lean on him if you need to! Let me know if you all need anything! I'm more than willing to help out with anything! We LOVE you all!! Thank you for keeping us posted I know your very busy!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    Lindsey:
    I remember the day that Kalley came off of ECMO. It was such a relief not to see that HUGE machine near her anymore. Please know that you and your entire family will ALWAYS be in our prayers. We are rooting for Nate and asking God to give him strength to endure these trials, and for God to give you peace and comfort during this rollercoaster ride you are on! Sending love and hugs your way!
    Kristen Bray

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