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my sister had her baby... he is very sick... ***2nd UPDATE***

Original post by DeannaNDave07

i cant even tell you how upset i am right now.. i barely could sleep last night...

well she had the baby yesterday 2/10... his name is Zachary John.. 6lbs.

little Zachary has fluid in his lungs, and he got worse through the night... he is on a ventilator..
Dave and I got to see him in ICU.. he is hooked up to all these tubes, one in his mouth... he is soo tiny, i was crying i felt soooo horrible for this poor baby.

my sister is staying positive and strong.. her husband on the other hand is not taking it too well.. but the docs said he 'should' be ok.. but not 100%.

please pray that he will be ok... i will keep you updated.. i just dont know how i can sit here and actually work today.. its going to be a long one.


UPDATE..2/11/08.......
ok well my mother just called me ... she just left the hospital ... basically he has made no improvement from last night and he is not in the incubator anymore...but he has a heat lamp (??) over him..?? no idea what that means??
my sister is very upset today...worse than yesterday.. she does not want any visitors.. i feel terrible for her... i have no words

i just want to thank ALL of you for the kind words and all your prayers!! it really means a lot to me ,



UPDATE... 2/12/08.......
ok well last night was rough.. my sis was soo upset.. i tried to comfort her in every way possible.
they said he has a preforated lung.. (i guess that means small hole??) so they need for that to get filled up.. which happens on its own.. BUT, all his vitals seem good, and they did say that he improved 'slightly' so im taking that as a great sign..

i am extremely tired from not sleeping, and have a huge migrain from yesterday that i cannot get rid of.. i am really struggling with this.

once again, i am sooo overwhelmed with all the responses and prayers... it sounds crazy, but it really does help! thanks so much everyone!!
HamptonsBride Posted:

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Try and stay positive....we will keep you and your family in our prayers!!
DeannaNDave07 Posted:

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Posted by cookiemonster

De, I'm so sorry your family is going through this. I hope and pray that he will be just fine and this is just a scary time that will be a blip on the radar of a long and healthy life. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling right now, but you've got a lot of people thinking of him today so hopefully all those good thoughts will give you some comfort and give him some strength.

Here's my 2 cents, though - leave work. If you can swing taking the time off, go be with your sister. Your head is not in work mode today so you're not doing yourself or your office any good by sitting there when you really want to be with your family. It will be good for your peace of mind if you can go be with her.

We are all here for you honey


thank you so much!!
i really do want to leave work... does me no good by staying here.. i think im leaving early..
sweetdreamz1181 Posted:

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omg deanna i am soo sorry your family has to go threw this... my prayers are with you
SylvieB Posted:

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I'm so sorry you all are going through this! Stay positive, He's going to be fine!!!!
imas98 Posted:

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futuremrsGafforio Posted:

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I'm so sorry I will pray for you and your family
EverlovingEv Posted:

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Oh my!!!! Think positive sweetie He will be ok!!!
HeatherRose Posted:

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awww I'm so sorry you guys have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maybe this will help.. I was born less then 4lbs, and had a ton of problems the first few months of my life, and I'm perfectly healthy, and that was 26 years ago, and technology has advanced so much since then, so there is hope!!! call me if you just want to talk, I'm here for ya!
bonniejd Posted:

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I am so sorry to hear he isn't feeling well. I hope everything turns around quickly for you and your family!!!!!!

lilqtpie2181 Posted:

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AWWWW.De....my heart goes out to u and ur whole fam. I know how hard it is to see a little helpless child who is suffering... iknow that anything that anyone tells u right now it will not make u feel better but what i can tell u is to try to stay stong beacuse Technology and meds have come so far that almsot anything is possible.
Stay storng and try to think positive.
I will be praying for the lil guy!
PreshusSmurf Posted:

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Lots of hugs and prayers going out to you & your family!!!

Butterfly123 Posted:

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My prayers are with you and your family. Stay positive and Im so sorry youre all going through this
MeNBobs Posted:

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Deanna I am so sorry to hear Zachary is sick I can relate to this so much. My nephew, Declan, was born in November and he also has some fluid in his lungs. He was a C-section baby was Zachary? The doctor told my brother when babies are born that way it is common for them to ingest some fluid on the way out. It is very scary but I know from experience your nephew will be okay.

Declan, was born in Rhode Island so I was only able to see the pictures of him with wires all over and felt so sad and awful that I could not go visit him. He was in the incubator for almost a week but I can say he is now a healthy 3 month old.

Many prayers for you, your sister and her DH and of course Zachary.
vika111 Posted:

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Praying that he'll be okay!
davenjess Posted:

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OH D.....i'm so sorry!!!!!

Your family is in my prayers!!!! Please reach out if you need someone! You know i'm here for you!

DeannaNDave07 Posted:

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Posted by MeNBobs

Deanna I am so sorry to hear Zachary is sick I can relate to this so much. My nephew, Declan, was born in November and he also has some fluid in his lungs. He was a C-section baby was Zachary? The doctor told my brother when babies are born that way it is common for them to ingest some fluid on the way out. It is very scary but I know from experience your nephew will be okay.

Declan, was born in Rhode Island so I was only able to see the pictures of him with wires all over and felt so sad and awful that I could not go visit him. He was in the incubator for almost a week but I can say he is now a healthy 3 month old.

Many prayers for you, your sister and her DH and of course Zachary.


thanks so much for helping me... i have heard from a couple people that this can happen... my sister had a natural birth .. thats why we are soo confused as to why this is happening.
im glad to know that your nephew recovered... hope Zachary can as well!!
Aug07OFCbride Posted:

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big prayers!!!!!!

hunnybunnyxoxo Posted:

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oh i am so sorry to hear! i hope all goes well!
cindyandkevin Posted:

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Omg Deanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew!!!!!! I will keep him in my deepest thoughts and prayers!!!!!

joshisgirl Posted:

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i am sooo sorry deanna. i know it's tough when you're very excited about something and then a moment later you're just praying. but please keep positive and think of all the prayers all us liwedding girls are sending

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