Update Jeremy's new Son

[alazo1]

Wishing the best for you and your family Jeremy. Hang in there.

 

[JeffC]

Jeremy,
I hope all turns out well. You have a lot of friends pulling for you and your family.
JeffC

 

[Jeremy]

Well, they hooked the little one up to an EEG for at least the next 24 hours so they can monitor his brain activity. Another 24 or so wires hanging off of him... The good news is they're taking him off the ventilator in an hour or two.

Everyone thanks again for your concern and well wishes. Being able to vent has been helpful. Thanks again.

 

[Brian R]

Cool man. Sounds like things are getting better.

Good to hear.

 

[Jeremy]

Well... the little guy came off of the ventilator today. I have never been so happy to hear a baby cry. We also had a chat with 2 nuerologists. They seemed confident that the brain hemorage and consequent swelling is minor and with any luck should not cause any major long term effects however in the short term they are monitoring him for siezures. On the whole a lot of good news today... Even the nerologists seemed to happy to be able give good news for a change.

 

[mirf]

My prayers are for you and your family.
God Bless

 

[bob vawter]

That's GREAT NEWS Jeremy.....
some day i got a story to tell ya.............

 

[truckmount girl]

Great news Jeremy!

Take care,
Lisa

 

[Brian R]

Babies are tough little buggers. You would be surprised what they can put up with.


It's us Fathers that treat them like fine china. Instinct I guess?

 

[J Scott W]

Great to heat that, Jeremy!

 

[Mikey P]

great news Jerm, Sure hope the little fella is OK.

 

[packfancjh]

some day i got a story to tell ya.............

I'm sure you have a TON of stories to tell

That's awesome news Jeremy!!!

 

[Jeremy]

Well the little guy got a PIC line which should replace a bunch of different IV sites so Benjamin doesn't look like a science project and will make it so we can hold him. Also, he got a feeding tube but they seem to think its just temporary.

The main concern now is his kidney function. They are making urine but not filtering the blood like they should. They're going to run a battery of tests on both kidneys and hopefully figure this out. Of course this hospital has had 12 or so doctors looking in on our boy not to mention 2 Nurse Practitioners & and a dedicated RN 24 hours a day... I have every confidence in the staffs ability.

The other good news is we got approved for Medicaid... So that saves us about $300K or so so far...

 

[Jeremy]

I got to hold the lil' fella for a bit last night and the took the IVs out of his belly button/cord nub. Also the put him in a regular crib instead of the incubator with a radiant heater.

They're doing a bunch of blood work to see what's what with his kidneys.

 

[Hoody]

I bet being able to finally hold him was a great feeling. Thanks for the update Jeremy.

 

[Jeremy]

 

[Brian R]

Cool.

 

[bob vawter]

8) 8)

 

[Brian R]

8) 8)

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[Jeremy]

 

[Bob Foster]

Wow! Big change. Glad everything is getting better.

 

[mirf]

all my best Jeremy, Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Thanks for the update.
David

 

[XTREME1]

J

who is the hotty and when does she turn 18

just kidding congrats brother

 

[Jeremy]

She's 13, Crowley...

13

Benjamin is still in the ICU but he is doing well and hopefully will be home soon. They're still working on his kidney tests & his 24 hour EEG results. Also, there was some damage to his arm during delivery and it was low priority in comparison to some of his other problems but it has moved up this list the last few days... But he's alert since they took him off the sedatives and only has a couple monitors & his pic line hooked to him. Benjamin is looking more like a baby boy and less like a science project... Even holds his head up.

He' s even allowed to nurse now too.. Sorry Crowley, ya friggin' perv... No pics. :mrgreen:
We aren't out of the woods yet by any means but his condition has improved dramatically. Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. They have kept Andrea and I going if nothing else...

 

[XTREME1]

he is a handsome bugger( I have a joke but am holding back) good luck J he has good blood lines he will be okay

 

[Hoody]

We all know the kids got their looks from their mother

Good to see things are improving bud. A parent's love can do a lot. !gotcha!

 

[BLewis]

Jeremy, I'm glad to hear that things are improving. Our prayers are with you my friend.

 

[Jeremy]

Well the little guy seems to have lost interest in eating... They put the feeding tube back up his nose. The good news is his kidney labs are showing improvement.

 

[Desk Jockey]

The good news is his kidney labs are showing improvement

That's great!

The twin's would forget to breathe, so they had to give them caffeine.

 

[Jeremy]

Wow. They must have been tiny!