Prayers for my son Vedder!

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  • eeedmd
    eeedmd Posts: 40
    My wife and I thank you deeply for the generous words of encouragement. Vedder is now off the ventilator and is about 3/4 of his way thru 2 weeks of no food by mouth. Vedder is a real fighter, and thus far he has not needed emergency surgery. The plan is to feed him very small amounts and observe his intestines for any necrotic sections. If these sections are present they will need surgical resection. Please continue the prayer chain.

    Regards,
    eeedmd
    EEEDMD
  • meme
    meme Posts: 4,695
    eeedmd wrote:
    My wife and I thank you deeply for the generous words of encouragement. Vedder is now off the ventilator and is about 3/4 of his way thru 2 weeks of no food by mouth. Vedder is a real fighter, and thus far he has not needed emergency surgery. The plan is to feed him very small amounts and observe his intestines for any necrotic sections. If these sections are present they will need surgical resection. Please continue the prayer chain.

    Regards,
    eeedmd

    Well, this sounds like good news! Keep taking care of yourself, your wife and your other child, too. Vedder is lucky to have all of you (and us) close :)
    ... and the will to show I will always be better than before.
  • Inhiding230
    Inhiding230 Posts: 362
    Congratulations and OMG what great names - they are indeed sure to be rock stars with those names !!

    Just remember that babies are way more resiliant than we could ever think. They are capable of getting through amazing battles and coming out strong so you just have to be strong for him and stay positive :)

    My best friend has a niece, Stella, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at 3 weeks of age. The doctors said she probably wouldn't make it more than 6-9 months. She is almost 2 now, and even though she cannot move most of the muscles in her body, she is still growing and thriving and always with a big smile on her face - no matter what kind of devices they have hooked up to her.

    Be strong and just remember you have the best support group ever here :)
  • Piper At The Gates
    Piper At The Gates Posts: 460
    My grandson was born with a severe lung problem. When I first went to see him in newborn ICU, he had tubes and hoses coming out of what seemed like every inch of his tiny body. That was shocking, to say the least. He was that way for over a month and it was horrible. Today, he is 3 years old and other than using some inhalers and meds, he is a strong, healthy kid that I adore and him and play with him all the time.
    Vedder will be in mine and my wifes thoughts and prayers. Stay strong and stay positive. He will get better.
  • decides2dream
    decides2dream Posts: 14,977
    hearts & thoughts to you and your family...and wishing your son a speedy recovery and great health!
    Stay with me...
    Let's just breathe...


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  • InMyTree4
    InMyTree4 Posts: 1,239
    this will probably not help you at all but im a twin and i was born wayyyy early and my sister and i were way to small etc. my twin sister had to stay in the hospital for 2 weeks longer because she was basically just to small and was not strong enough but everything turned out well. my prayers are with you
    PJ:7/2/03.9/28/04.5/25/06.8/5/07.6/14/08.6/27/08.6/28/08.6/30/08.
    10/30/09.10/31/09.5/17/10.9/7/11
    EV:boston 1+2.albnay 1.boston 2010
  • violetpsyche
    violetpsyche Posts: 122
    I sincerely hope that all goes well for your new family. Congratulations for getting this far, I'm sure your babies will grow up healthy and happy with such caring parents.
  • the wolf
    the wolf Posts: 7,027
    will keep you in my thoughts. good luck.
    Peace, Love.

    "To question your government is not unpatriotic --
    to not question your government is unpatriotic."
    -- Sen. Chuck Hagel
  • rowdypjfan
    rowdypjfan Posts: 27
    hope for the best for everyone and time like theses can strenghten the love between you and your wife making you have a deeper love for each other keep pj music in the car and stay strong
    06-03-03 irvine


    4-10-08 santa barbara
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 98,220
    i pray & hope the best for you & your family!
    get well little vedder!
  • thecory
    thecory Posts: 290
    my little cousin hope was 24 weeks and had to stay in the hospital almost 5 months. she is 3 now and doing great. my gf is also a neonatal nurse. the happy endings in these situations always come after scary setbacks and hiccups. i'll pray for your son. good luck and be strong for him.
  • Cree Nations
    Cree Nations Posts: 2,247
    keep up the good fight little vedder
    hope youre well
    >>>>
    >
    ...a lover and a fighter.
    "I'm at least half a bum" Rocky Balboa

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  • Mrs.Vedder78
    Mrs.Vedder78 Posts: 4,585
    ~~ positive vibes going out to little Vedder and your family ~~
    "Without the album covers, where do you clean your pot?" - EV
  • Cupofjoe
    Cupofjoe Posts: 557
    I just put it out there to the universe! All the best to you and your family!
  • Tuolumne Mama
    Tuolumne Mama Posts: 1,210
    My best wishes and prayers for your little guy and new family. Please keep us posted.
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    "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." Albert Pine.


  • cindyp41
    cindyp41 Posts: 65
    I'll include cute baby Vedder in my prayers!!!!!!!!!! Take care! :)
    "Everytime I hear that melody, something breaks inside" -- T.W.
  • eeedmd
    eeedmd Posts: 40
    Vedder has begun feeding again (1 teaspoon) every 6 hours. Not much but you have to start somewhere. If tolerated the amount will be increased daily.

    The hospital has a great music therapy program. We made him a compilation of PJ ballads, and most of the into the wild LP that plays quietly on repeat in the NICU.

    My wife and I appreciate all of the well wishes and prayers. I have found it very therapeutic to vent in the message pit.

    Keep Vedder & Winter on your wishlist a little longer.
    EEEDMD
  • Daisy_Buchanan
    Daisy_Buchanan Posts: 162
    I haven't posted to this thread yet, but I wanted you to know I have been thinking about Vedder today, and I am grateful for the update. I hope he continues to improve, and I am glad you are able to contribute to his music therapy :) Much strength to you all...
  • dawng
    dawng Posts: 644
    I'm glad to hear things are going better with Vedder, will keep you all in my thoughts. And how wonderful that the NICU allows music! So many of the songs on the Into the Wild CD would be perfect.
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  • angelm20
    angelm20 Posts: 142
    eeedmd wrote:
    Vedder has begun feeding again (1 teaspoon) every 6 hours. Not much but you have to start somewhere. If tolerated the amount will be increased daily.

    The hospital has a great music therapy program. We made him a compilation of PJ ballads, and most of the into the wild LP that plays quietly on repeat in the NICU.

    My wife and I appreciate all of the well wishes and prayers. I have found it very therapeutic to vent in the message pit.

    Keep Vedder & Winter on your wishlist a little longer.

    Thanks for the updates! You made my day! Everyday I send you my Love and "prayers"...and will continue to do so....peace

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