First I want to thank everyone on LIW for their love, concern and most of all support, not just during the past 3 weeks, but during the past 2 months.
Just to update you all, CJ is still very critical. Yesterday he was 3 weeks old. His lungs are VERY slowly improving and tomorrow the doctors will discuss a second round of steroid treatment. Last week my little love developed MRSA in his blood which is an infection which can be fatal in premature babies. His central lines were removed as well as the lines in his belly button as they can make him worse. Everything is day by day or more accurately, hour by hour. He is receiving antibiotics so please keep your fingers crossed.
CJ receives blood transfusions regularly so if anyone who is O+ and knows if their blood is CMV free - please let me know if you would like to donate blood for our son. If anyone is O+ and would like to have their blood screened, FM me for the information. Alexlynn7 happens to have CMV O+ blood and will be donating upon her return to NY.
I have been nervous to let you all know how he is doing as I am scared of jinxing him. He is holding well as of now, but we had an extremely rough week last week. And I know there will be so much more to come. As I said, life with preemies in the NICU can be up one minute and down the next. You literally take a step forward and get knocked back 3 steps at the same time.
I really thank each and every one of you who has contacted me with your love and support. Especially those who visited me in the hospital and have come to visit my little love in the NICU. Smiley - for being with me the first time I laid eyes on my son! Azad - for the numerous lunch hours and panicked calls where you rushed to be by my side. KimberlyBride, LadyPrincess, d&d05, Ang&Rich: For all that you all have done and more - thank you!
ButterflyBride, DIJBH, Alexlynn7, IrishTracy, Trinity44, Sweatpea130000, Mindy0247, Ronkonkomonga, eogara, kdrainey, chichila15 and ravensbride - thank you for your love and support. And for all of you who have sent prayers and good wishes, please keep them up!
We thank you and love you all.
Donna and Chris
P.S. - To all the brides I've missed, congrats on your weddings!
boobobunny
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u have FM I am O+ and would be more than happy to donate.
I'm a NICU mommy also....and if you need anything please let me know.
melissaandsean
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sending tons of healthy positive vibes!!!
JPC1125
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Donna, sorry to hear that everything isnt so stable right now....i can understand why you wouldnt want to jinx anything. We all love you guys and want the best for your family. I will be back home for mothers day weekend and if you still need donors, i will gladly get tested.
MandM07-03-05
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stay strong donna and lil cj!
fh has blood type o but i'm not sure if he's + or -. i'll find out asap!
February05
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bumping so this doesnt fall to page 2
Jen2999
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Oh we have all been praying and praying.
I wish you all the best and hope that the little guy pulls through all of this.
I wish y lood type was the right kind too
bridegirl
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Sending my prayers!!!
DMcK
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In the tough times, remember that you have a lot of love, support and prayers behind you. Praying for all of you...
MrsA814
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i'm so sorry. He is still in my prays and you both are in my prays to. Keep in touch
eric'sbride
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I was wondering about you and CJ. I'm sorry to hear about the problems you are having but I'm glad to hear that he's hanging in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you, your son and your family! May God bless you and see you through to happier days and a happy and healthy family!
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
azoodie
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donna, i'm so glad to hear from you! i miss you ya know...unfortunately both ray and I are A+ so we are no good
glad he's hangin in
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Posted by azoodie
donna, i'm so glad to hear from you! i miss you ya know...unfortunately both ray and I are A+ so we are no good
for future reference, O negative people can donate as well
glad he's hangin in
With Premies...they prefer to have the exact blood type...this is what they told me when my son needed blood.
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Our payers are with you. Unfortunately i have CMV so i can not donate, but i will try to find close friends of mine that can.
I dont know what else to say except that my prayers are with you and little CJ everyday and I hope all of these prayers are working.
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I am O+ and CMV Free and would LOVE to donate my blood. Unfortunately I am prohibited from donating in the US because I lived in Ireland prior to 1995 and am disqualified because of the risk of transmitting Mad Cow disease or CMJ. I only discovered this when I went to donate blood when I first moved here.
You must have incredible strength to be coping the way you are. You are all in my prayers.
hbradio
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Lots of 's & to you.
unicorn1178
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If I could donate, all my blood would be yours!! My best to you and CJ.. I'll be praying for you!!
