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!!!
Please add me to bump list!
Well I just got a call from Logan's mom and the baby is not doing well at all.
He is now very lethargic and they can't figure out why. Please, please, please pray for him. It is so scary! I can't begin to tell you the fear in our hearts when there is no apparent reason for the down turn in his condition.
I'll keep you posted as I find out anything........
And now the original email from Nana
Hi to all....
Well our little one has had a couple of "not so good" days. It seems the week ends are hard for him for some reason.
On Friday morning, he began to have increased apnea episodes and so he was put back on oxygen. They are also having problems with his body temp becoming too cool, and difficulty in regulating it trying to keep him warm enough.
He is once again being given a broad spectrum antibiotic and we're waiting to see if the blood work shows any infection that they can pick up.
To make matters worse, his Mom has what we think is sinus, so she can't touch him for fear that it might not be sinus. And she wears a mask when she visits him. She has been to the doctor and is also on an antiobiotic just to try and thwart off anything it "might" be. Needless to say, she's worried about passing something on to Logan as well as any of the other little ones in the unit. She is not running a fever, and as long as she doesn't, they said she could at least visit him.
His weight is increasing. He now weighs 1 lb 13 oz.Friday he was 3 weeks old and 29 weeks term in his development.
So this little "termite" is chugging along. And fighting very hard to make it! The weight has made a difference in his appearance. His little cheeks really are beginning to fill out and now his lips are also filling out. While he looks a lot like his daddy, he does have his Mom's mouth.
He is just soooo sweet looking :) His little head is rounded out now and he beginning to take on more of a regular baby look. A miracle from God...... no doubt about that.
The staff is considering giving him another transfusion. They think that may help with the temperature adjustment. Again, to their credit, as soon as something starts going a little wrong, immediate actions are taken.
They don't just "watch and see what's going on". Every minute with these babies is so critical. I will tell you that it's terrifying when he has these bad times.
I've only know this type of fear a couple of times in my life, and it's not a pleasant feeling at all!
Please, please continue to remember Logan in your prayers. And also his Mom that she may get well and remain strong to give support to her infant. He definately DOES recognize her voice. When she talks to him, he reacts by some type of body movement.
When the nurses or I talk to him, there is none. Point proven :)
As of this morning, he is a "little" better according to his care nurse.
So here's hoping and praying that he's once again turned the corner and is on a better road again. I'll keep you posted when there is something more.
Our continued thanks to all of you for your caring, and prayers.
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