Posted on 08/11/2003 12:57:30 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma
If you will, please remember this tiny baby in your prayers. He’s the grandson of a very dear friend of mine. Logan was born on July 25. His due date was in October, making his mommy 26 weeks along, being born 3 months and 3 days early.
Logan was 1 lb 9.4 oz when he was born and is now weighing, as of this morning, 1 lb. 8.3 oz. The little guy is now 12-1/2” long.
He’s a real trooper and is fighting with all his little body can fight with. His Grandma said that he’s starting to recognize his mommy when she comes in the room and hears her voice. She said he tries so hard to open his eyes, and starts kicking his feet.
I asked my friend if there were any specific prayers, other than the obvious…and this is her reply…” A prayer of thanks for the miracle called "Logan.”
On a personal note, I’ve read the emails daily from my friend. I’ve known her for years, I’ve heard her talking about her family for years…but I’ve got to tell you that I’m SO impressed with how her children have all banded together in support. What an incredibly wonderful and loving family.
Father God, we lift up Logan’s little body to you. We pray that you can strengthen him hourly, daily, weekly, until he’s grown enough to go home with his precious family. We ask for guidance for the doctors and nurses who are caring for him. We ask for strength for his parents and extended family. Thank you so much for the gift of life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Fellow Freepers…….I bring you Logan!!!
The three main diseases to be concerned with other than brain damage are a necrotizing enterocolitis aka "NEC", a patent ductus arteriosis (heart valve disorder) and, to a lesser extent, retinopathy. The first two can kill. Respiratory distress at this time is a given. Insist on the best nurses and that they be the child's primary nurses. Primary nurses are not ones who go from child to child, but rather stay with one and thereby get to know the child and his chart thoroughly.
The parents must not be shy. They must be forceful with administration. Doctors and nurses are prone to spoonfeed information when they should be taking the parents to school, so to speak. The NICU is an unatural environment with bells and whistles going off all the time, tissue being ripped off their skin from tape removal and bright lights on 24/7. They need to understand that the nurses are not G-d, but they do do his work and should be shown love. Its a good idea for them to purchase a few reference books written specifically for parents of the very premature. They need to know the medicine, understand what the results of the blood tests, brain sonograms, etc., indicate.
And make no mistake, the parents are learning what the road to Hell is paved with. Their own mental health is at stake, especially the father...I speak from experience.
My youngest boy weighed 786 grams or 1 lb. 11 oz. He had a necrotizing enterocolitis, blood disorders from negligence, eight blood transfusions including platelets, 26 days on a ventilator, nine months on a heart monitor...
How is he doing today you may ask. Little David (what else would we name him?) will be the youngest in his 3rd grade class this fall. He plays roller and ice travel hockey (2 years ahead of his division) and has helped lead his teams to a national and a north american championship, not to mention winning individual skills competions in North America. He laughs all the time, inspires us all and, most importantly, puts the good of others ahead of his own.
May G-d give little Logan strength, the best medical and nursing care, and may he touched, held, soothed and spoken to often...(a Willie Nelson "Best Of" seemed to work for my son)
Thanks for the link. I will contact them.
Please keep us updated on the progress of little Logan.
Thank you, Tonk, for the ping.
BG, my son was in Texas Children's Hospital for paralyzed vocal chords when he was just an infant.
I saw many miracles performed on those little ones.
May God bless and keep little Logan.
Thank you for the thread.
Logan continues to do well. He remains stable at this time and is being aided only by the oxygen enforced isolette which is astounding considering his age and development. It is only by the prayers that continue for him, that Logan continues to gain strength...... and by the "heart and fight" of this tiny little infant. He is a daily reminder of the power of God and that miracles do indeed happen.
The hospital staff in the NICU, while thrilled, keep telling us that he can and probably will have some bad days ahead... but then again, Logan just might fool them. He sure has up until this time !!!
And this, dear Freepers....is the second one this morning from Grandma.
I just finished re-reading all of the responses AGAIN.... and PLEASE extend our famlies profund thanks to all. Those who have been in our situation, know what it means to have support and prayers offered for them. Those who haven't, are surely angels themselves to care so deeply for a little infant they don't know. While I'm not a "Freeper", I have read of the others prayer request and offer a prayer for those special intentions, as well as a prayer for all of the wonderful people who take time to care, pray for us, .... my prayer of thanks is offered to God for and to all.
I would like to add that the staff at the hospital where Logan is surpasses any and all of my expectations. You know my work history ,(BG) I have come into contact with many medical situations as a part of that. But I have NEVER seen more caring, efficient, and competent people anywhere. The nurses that are assigned to Logan are so kind and gentle with him and with his mom.
They not only calm this tiny being, but help her to remain calm also. They have fully disclosed every situation to her and Logan's dad, and rejoice with them when he is doing well. As an example, there is no "tape pulling".... it is first soaked to soften it, and then a minute about of oil is applied before removing any tape. He doesn't have a mark on his tiny body where tape has been pulled. I tell you this because it is the type of care he is receiving.
When Logan entered the NICU.... there were 64 infants in the unit and 45 nurses, plus the doctors assigned to the unit. They almost have one on one care if need be. Logan has been on one on one since the moment he arrived. In fact, in the delivery suite, there were 24 people from NICU to receive him.
Logan's mom is an amazing young woman.... not because she's my daughter, but because of the way she has handled all of this. She devotes her day to being with him when the visiting hours allow and it's wonderful to see this tiny infant respond to his mommy. Her face has the look of love that is only placed by deep abiding love and faith from the gift of God she has been honored with.
As of this morning, he continues to do well and is being given more and more of his mommy's milk via the feeding tube. His body temperature is great and he's having less and less of the breathing problems he experienced at first. He doesn't go into the anxiety attacks when being turned as often either.
Friday, he will be 28 weeks mature... and 3 weeks born. Our hope for him continues to soar!
I am attaching a new picture of the little one. If you can, it will be a replacement or an update to his "page" showing him as he now looks.
Please extend my most greatful thanks to all and ask that they continue their prayers for Logan.
God bless each and every one of you....
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