off topic but need prayers

meaganb
meaganb Member Posts: 244 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

It has been a bit of a roller coaster ride since my daughter was born 3 weeks ago. Our 2 year old has been sick almost constantly since then which is really unusual for her. So, my hubby & I have been doing what we can to keep the two of them separate. Apparently we did not do a good enough job. My 3 week old started coughing & then having labored breathing on Thurs morning. Her pediatrician admitted hrr to the children's hospital immediately. She tested positive for RSV which is a pretty nasty respiratory virus. It looks like a bad cold in adults or older children hut is really hard on tiny babies. There is not much that can be done except give supportive therapy & wait it out. 

 

Cora is on oxygen & IV fluids because she is working so hard to breathe that she doesn't want to eat. Her ped almost put her in the nicu this morning but her  breathing calmed down enough during the day that thankfully that wasn't necessary. They will try to start waning her off of oxygen tomorrow & see how she does.

 

It is heart breaking to watch this & we've already been told that the symptoms can linger for weeks after the initial virus has passed so I see a lot of restless nights in my future. To top everything off, our 2 year old has been dealing with strep for 2 weeks & this morning had a severe reaction to the antibiotics she was on. 

I know things are never easy with a new baby but it just feels like we are being put through the ringer & I am ready for a break & some good HEALTHY time to bond with my new little family.

And, not that I have much time to worry about it, but I'll have my first scan in about 10 months in January since we put all tests on hold while I was pregnant.

I know a lot of you are smack in the middle of treatments so maybe all of these things I'm talking about seem small but we could use all the prayers we can get right now.

I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas!

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #2
    T&P

    Meaganb,

    Prayers and good thoughts for Cora, your 2 year old and you.

    Best,

     Matt

  • meaganb
    meaganb Member Posts: 244 Member
    #3
    CivilMatt said:

    T&P

    Meaganb,

    Prayers and good thoughts for Cora, your 2 year old and you.

    Best,

     Matt

    Thanks Matt! You are quite

    Thanks Matt! You are quite the night owl. I wish I wasn't up right now but my husband and I are taking shifts. 

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #4
    meaganb said:

    Thanks Matt! You are quite

    Thanks Matt! You are quite the night owl. I wish I wasn't up right now but my husband and I are taking shifts. 

    Meagan

    Prayers for your young family. It saddens me deeply anytime a child is sick. I will say prayers for Cora and your 2 year old in church this morning.

    Hugs,

    Candi 

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    Prayers for Cora

    You, your hubby and family....

    Praying that you have a healthy and happy coming year...

    John

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #6
    Meagen...

    You and hubby must be exhausted with worry and lack of sleep!  Sending maximum prayers and positive thoughts to Cora.  She'll be the youngest one ever tucked into my pocket.  I'm sending heartfelt wishes that she gets to come home soon.

    p

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #7
    Meagan, saying prayers for

    Meagan, saying prayers for all of you.  I hope the children are much better real soon.  it is never a small thing when a child is sick no matter what we are going thru.  i'm sorry Cora is so sick.  please let us know when the kids are doing better.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #8
    sending prayers

     

    sending prayers for your little family to be all healthy ASAP.  It hurts even more when it's the littlest among us.

    So, wishing you a healthy 2014 -- you guys deserve a break from all these medical issues already.

    Stay the strong Mommy and Daddy that you are.

     

  • j4mie
    j4mie Member Posts: 218
    #9
    Sending Prayers!

    I hope that things turn around quickly for the kids, and your family!!!

    jamie

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    #10
    Praying for you and your wee ones.

    That sounds very stressfull and hope they both are on the mend so you can get some rest and relief from the stress.  Both of our daughters added grey hairs with their health crises over the years.  It will pass, and

    Have a peaceful and beautiful Christmas,

     

    PJ

  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #11
    PJ47 said:

    Praying for you and your wee ones.

    That sounds very stressfull and hope they both are on the mend so you can get some rest and relief from the stress.  Both of our daughters added grey hairs with their health crises over the years.  It will pass, and

    Have a peaceful and beautiful Christmas,

     

    PJ

    Meagan

    Sending warm & positive thoughts your way during this terribly difficult time. I understand all too well the heartbreak of watching your babies suffer.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #12
    You have my prayers. I pray

    You have my prayers. I pray everyone is healthy by Christmas so the new baby can enjoy it with faminy.

    Debbie

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
    #13
    Praying

    that baby Cora and your 3 year old little lovey, will get better before Christmas and keep getting healthier throughout the New Year.

         Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #14
    Hi Meagan

     

    Keeping you and the family in our prayers

     

    Hondo

  • spector551
    spector551 Member Posts: 109
    #15
    I don't know how late I am on this...

    ... but I offer a prayer to you and your family:

    Dear Lord, our Sister has come seeking Your grace for her family. I ask that You stretch Your hands of healing out over all members of her family - especially her children. Bless her and her family for seeking Your face in their time of need and answer our prayers that You touch their minds, bodies, and spirits with Your healing Grace. We ask in Jesus' name and thank You for hearing us.

     

    God bless,

    Jamie

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #16
    wolfen said:

    Meagan

    Sending warm & positive thoughts your way during this terribly difficult time. I understand all too well the heartbreak of watching your babies suffer.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

    Karen, how is jbg doing? 

    Karen, how is jbg doing?  please give us an update.  I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

    God bless you,

    dj

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