May 20th - update..... from friend of the family... still waiting news on the girl
Thank you. Baby Issac has left us to be with the lord. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
This is a request from a friend of a friend.... (I believe this woman to be a part of the Moms of Multiples of JOCO). When I have more info, and a name I will update.
This is her request.
"I am a true believer in the power of prayer and the devine healing.
I won't go into details, but a friend of mine who has been on hospital
bedrest for 2 months delivered her b/g babies last night at 27 weeks.
I was told today that the baby boy has suffered a Pulmonary Embolism
and the Dr's are working on him now. This is all the information that
I have at this point, but PLEASE keep her, the babies, and her family
in your prayers."
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Hope Isabella Reasons
April 29, 2010
There is an update on Hope Isabella's blog.... please keep Jamie, Josh and thier family in your prayers. They received some devestating news today. I know they would appreciate it.
http://hopeisabella.blogspot.com/
written by Jamie "we got our test results back yesterday on Baby Hope. It was what we were expecting to hear but hoping we wouldn't. She has been diagnosed with Thanatophoric Dysplasia, which is a fatal diagnosis. In most cases with these circumstances the baby lives a few hours after birth. It is very sad news BUT... we know God is in control and will be glorified through this!! We are learning so much and pray we can be a light to others going through rough times too. "
April 25, 2010
I would like to share a prayer request.. and a very inspirational take on a new challenge for a friend of mine. Jamie Reasons and her husband Josh recently found out that the new baby they are expecting will most likely have a dwarf'ism condition. I will not even attempt to put into words what she herself can say so ...beautifully and faithfully. Please read their story... they have a long road ahead. http://hopeisabella.blogspot.com/
There is an update on Hope Isabella's blog.... please keep Jamie, Josh and thier family in your prayers. They received some devestating news today. I know they would appreciate it.
http://hopeisabella.blogspot.com/
written by Jamie "we got our test results back yesterday on Baby Hope. It was what we were expecting to hear but hoping we wouldn't. She has been diagnosed with Thanatophoric Dysplasia, which is a fatal diagnosis. In most cases with these circumstances the baby lives a few hours after birth. It is very sad news BUT... we know God is in control and will be glorified through this!! We are learning so much and pray we can be a light to others going through rough times too. "
April 25, 2010
I would like to share a prayer request.. and a very inspirational take on a new challenge for a friend of mine. Jamie Reasons and her husband Josh recently found out that the new baby they are expecting will most likely have a dwarf'ism condition. I will not even attempt to put into words what she herself can say so ...beautifully and faithfully. Please read their story... they have a long road ahead. http://hopeisabella.blogspot.com/
Friday, April 16, 2010
Archer and River - Twin Boys
April 16th - from family friend Jan
Here's an update on baby River Cheney.....Praise God... he came home from the hospital and was at church today (Sunday - May 16th) ! Of course still very tiny, but making progress everyday.God is so good!!! On behalf of Allyson and Matt, thank you so much for the prayers.
April 21st - from Dad
Matt and Allyson, and their families, are deeply grateful for your prayers, love, hugs and care giving provided throughout the pregnancy. Especially since River and Archer's arrival last Thursday, April 15. It's amazing!
At approximately 12:50 PM today, April 20, Archer went home to be with our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. His death was peaceful. He is now completely whole!
The family and staff gathered with Matt and Allyson beside the NICU crib to celebrate Archer's life. Though he was with us only a short time, his life will have a lasting impact on us. We also sought the comfort which only God through His presence within believers and His Word provides. We dedicated Archer Courage Cheney to our Lord with the great anticipation of a family reunion in the future.
River continues to gain strength. His day to day progress is within the scope of care expected with a 32+ week preemie.
Also, Allyson was discharged last night, Monday, and is doing very well.
As more details are available, they will be communicated.
Again, thank you.
Greg C.
April 19th - from family friend - No news this morning, but Baby Archer is still with the family. God is so good.
As of 8:30 pm April 16th -
Here's the latest on Baby Archer.
Baby Archer is on life support right now. He can't breathe on his own; and he suffered brain trauma in utero. The family has some decisions to make, but they want the Aunts and Uncles to arrive in town tomorrow before they do anything. I'm sure by the end of the wkend, he'll be home with Jesus. I'll let you know. The doctors did say the fact that both of the babies were actually born alive, is a miracle in itself. These mono amniotic babies often don't survive to even be born. So God was definately watching over them.
Thank you so much for your prayers. The family has expressed how much they appreciate how the prayers for the babies have covered the globe.
Thank you
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please pray for Archer and River. They are baby boy twins.. and Archer is having some complications and the next 24 - 48 hrs are very important. I will post more when more info arrives. Thank you in advance.
Here's an update on baby River Cheney.....Praise God... he came home from the hospital and was at church today (Sunday - May 16th) ! Of course still very tiny, but making progress everyday.God is so good!!! On behalf of Allyson and Matt, thank you so much for the prayers.
April 21st - from Dad
Matt and Allyson, and their families, are deeply grateful for your prayers, love, hugs and care giving provided throughout the pregnancy. Especially since River and Archer's arrival last Thursday, April 15. It's amazing!
At approximately 12:50 PM today, April 20, Archer went home to be with our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. His death was peaceful. He is now completely whole!
The family and staff gathered with Matt and Allyson beside the NICU crib to celebrate Archer's life. Though he was with us only a short time, his life will have a lasting impact on us. We also sought the comfort which only God through His presence within believers and His Word provides. We dedicated Archer Courage Cheney to our Lord with the great anticipation of a family reunion in the future.
River continues to gain strength. His day to day progress is within the scope of care expected with a 32+ week preemie.
Also, Allyson was discharged last night, Monday, and is doing very well.
As more details are available, they will be communicated.
Again, thank you.
Greg C.
April 19th - from family friend - No news this morning, but Baby Archer is still with the family. God is so good.
As of 8:30 pm April 16th -
Here's the latest on Baby Archer.
Baby Archer is on life support right now. He can't breathe on his own; and he suffered brain trauma in utero. The family has some decisions to make, but they want the Aunts and Uncles to arrive in town tomorrow before they do anything. I'm sure by the end of the wkend, he'll be home with Jesus. I'll let you know. The doctors did say the fact that both of the babies were actually born alive, is a miracle in itself. These mono amniotic babies often don't survive to even be born. So God was definately watching over them.
Thank you so much for your prayers. The family has expressed how much they appreciate how the prayers for the babies have covered the globe.
Thank you
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please pray for Archer and River. They are baby boy twins.. and Archer is having some complications and the next 24 - 48 hrs are very important. I will post more when more info arrives. Thank you in advance.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Mama Andrea
Posted from Mama Andrea's friend Melissa (1-4-10)
My friend, Andrea, is 35 weeks pregnant with their first child, Cooper. She's had a great pregnancy, with the normal annoyances and thrills. Over the New Year's weekend, she began having some odd pains, as well as some Braxton Hicks-type contractions. She was concerned, but her doctor didn't seem that concerned, so I think she was trying to calm herself with that knowledge, along with the fact that she already had an appointment scheduled for this morning.
I don't know what prompted the doctor to send her to the hospital, but she is now there, being monitored for 24 hours, showing signs of preeclampsia. If the symptoms subside, she will be sent home, but if they persist or worsen, they will induce labor and deliver little Cooper. We all know how each day is so critical for the development of these precious little ones. Please pray for Andrea, her husband, Jason, and little Cooper. Thank you!
Melissa
My friend, Andrea, is 35 weeks pregnant with their first child, Cooper. She's had a great pregnancy, with the normal annoyances and thrills. Over the New Year's weekend, she began having some odd pains, as well as some Braxton Hicks-type contractions. She was concerned, but her doctor didn't seem that concerned, so I think she was trying to calm herself with that knowledge, along with the fact that she already had an appointment scheduled for this morning.
I don't know what prompted the doctor to send her to the hospital, but she is now there, being monitored for 24 hours, showing signs of preeclampsia. If the symptoms subside, she will be sent home, but if they persist or worsen, they will induce labor and deliver little Cooper. We all know how each day is so critical for the development of these precious little ones. Please pray for Andrea, her husband, Jason, and little Cooper. Thank you!
Melissa
Monday, September 14, 2009
Aven Hunter
Just wanted to update. Aven contracted some kind of infection that he was unable to survive. He got sick early yesterday morning and passed away that afternoon. We appreciate the prayers for the family.
Grandma Debbie
Request made by Aven's Grandmother Debbie Goins
"My grandson, Aven Hunter was born in Anchorage, Alaska (my son & his wife are in the Air Force stationed in Fairbanks, AK) on June 23, 2009 at 24 weeks, 1 day. They had to do an emergency C-section because he was showing signs of infection/distress. Her amniotic sac had ruptured at 17 weeks. The doctors didn't give them much hope of making it to a point of viability for the baby, but prayer got them there. The day after she was airlifted to Anchorage (the only NICU in AK, I understand) they prepared the kids for the worst. With surfactants (and steroids given 3 days before his birth) the doctors were able to resuscitate Aven. He has chronic lung disease, Pulmonary Interstitial Emphesema, but hasn't had to spend too much time on the ventilator. He is currently on the nasal cannula, but they haven't much success in turning down the flow. I think he's on around 50% oxygen, but the flow has been turned down from 7 to 6. He was 1 lb. 4 oz. when he was born and 10.5 inches long. Now he is about 4 pounds and 15 inches long. He has only grown about 1 cm in the past month. The doctors are doing some tests today to see if he has congestive heart failure. He had a heart ultrasound when I was there in July and the cardiologist said his heart was fine. I don't really know what could be the cause, so I don't know how they would treat it if he does have it. Please pray. Cody & Stephanie are up there by themselves and Cody is in line to be deployed to Iraq in December. Aven will most likely come home from the hospital sometime in October or November - depending, of course, upon any complications between now and then. He is 36 weeks gestational age today. He loves his pacifier but can't try feedings yet because of the airflow level from his oxygen.
He had laser eye surgery about a week ago for ROP and the post-surgery exam showed an improvement. He also has Plus Disease in his eyes, which is somehow related to the ROP. Doctors are watching that as treatment is not necessary at this point, but may be later. They are trying to get transferred to the AF Base in Anchorage so they'll be closer to the care he'll need. There is no pulmonary specialist (or probably cardiologist) in Fairbanks. It is about a 7 hour drive from Anchorage."
Grandma Debbie
Request made by Aven's Grandmother Debbie Goins
"My grandson, Aven Hunter was born in Anchorage, Alaska (my son & his wife are in the Air Force stationed in Fairbanks, AK) on June 23, 2009 at 24 weeks, 1 day. They had to do an emergency C-section because he was showing signs of infection/distress. Her amniotic sac had ruptured at 17 weeks. The doctors didn't give them much hope of making it to a point of viability for the baby, but prayer got them there. The day after she was airlifted to Anchorage (the only NICU in AK, I understand) they prepared the kids for the worst. With surfactants (and steroids given 3 days before his birth) the doctors were able to resuscitate Aven. He has chronic lung disease, Pulmonary Interstitial Emphesema, but hasn't had to spend too much time on the ventilator. He is currently on the nasal cannula, but they haven't much success in turning down the flow. I think he's on around 50% oxygen, but the flow has been turned down from 7 to 6. He was 1 lb. 4 oz. when he was born and 10.5 inches long. Now he is about 4 pounds and 15 inches long. He has only grown about 1 cm in the past month. The doctors are doing some tests today to see if he has congestive heart failure. He had a heart ultrasound when I was there in July and the cardiologist said his heart was fine. I don't really know what could be the cause, so I don't know how they would treat it if he does have it. Please pray. Cody & Stephanie are up there by themselves and Cody is in line to be deployed to Iraq in December. Aven will most likely come home from the hospital sometime in October or November - depending, of course, upon any complications between now and then. He is 36 weeks gestational age today. He loves his pacifier but can't try feedings yet because of the airflow level from his oxygen.
He had laser eye surgery about a week ago for ROP and the post-surgery exam showed an improvement. He also has Plus Disease in his eyes, which is somehow related to the ROP. Doctors are watching that as treatment is not necessary at this point, but may be later. They are trying to get transferred to the AF Base in Anchorage so they'll be closer to the care he'll need. There is no pulmonary specialist (or probably cardiologist) in Fairbanks. It is about a 7 hour drive from Anchorage."
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Dreemie Preemie's Team for MOD Walk for Babies
What an amazing turn out! There were just tons of people! Our little team had a blast "Marching for Babies"!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Mama Sharon & Baby Elaina
on May 25th.
From her mom again:
She is doing well. This week she was moved to the step-down NICU and is starting to take a bottle. She doesn't get much. She's 33 weeks gestational and they say she's doing great and around 34-36 weeks is when the breathe, suck, swallow should develop. She's 4lbs and 7 oz and they can not detect any brain, heart or breathing problems. I may be biased, but she's pretty darn cute! Oh, I got to give her a bath yesterday and she loved soaking in the tub. I was nervous as heck though... praying that I didn't drop the slippery little munchkin. Thanks for the thoughts!
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This was written on 11 May:
I wanted to give an update on my little girl. She's now 3 weeks old (31.5 weeks gestational age). She has gained over a lb and is now 3 lbs and 12 ounces. On a baby her size, you can really tell she's filled out. She is off the ventalator and beginning to digest the food better. She was having some problems with that. She was also having a lot of episodes where she would forget to breathe, but that is also getting better. She has an infection, which was causing her to have trouble with the breathing and digesting and they are treating her with antibiotics. I got to hold her on mother's day and it was so sweet! They say I'll be able to hold her more now that she is doing better. The nurses made me a tiny t-shirt with Elaina's footprints. It was so sweet. My first mother's day present!!!
Thanks for the prayers. Sharon
4-25-09 update from family friend
Sharon is doing much better and has been released from the hospital. She was also able to see Elaina finally, and said it is difficult to see her hooked up to all those wires, tubes, etc, without even being able to hold her. She is focused on staying strong and pumping milk for Elaina, since that is really the only thing she can do for her right now.
They have also received wonderful news from the doctor. He says that Elaina is a small and immature baby, but not at all a sick baby. She is thriving and is up to 2.88 pounds now and they have lowered her ventilator use even more. I don't know when she was put on the vent, but a decreased need for it is obviously wonderful! She said they are also increasing the amount of mama's milk they are giving her at her feedings, which is also a great sign.
Thank you all for your continued prayers for this family! Those of us who've had a baby in the NICU can relate to the fear of a parent's heart, and the unique experience of scrubbing and gowning up, only to WATCH your baby lie there with all those wires and tubes. However, those who've actually had their own child born so prematurely can relate in a completely different way, and it must be very personal for you to pray for these precious ones.
4-19-09
I just got an update!
Born at 28 weeks...Baby Elaina was born at 11:43 A.M., at 2 lbs 7 oz, and is BREATHING ON HER OWN! Mom and baby are both doing well. Please continue to keep Sharon, Jerry, and Baby Elaina in your prayers. God is so good!!
4-19-09 *****More info to come shortly************
From family friend Melissa - one of my fellow submarine wives, Sharon (and her husband Jerry), began having problems with preeclampsia last week. They were able to get things under control, but kept her in the hospital as a precaution. They did a sonogram Friday, which showed that her baby girl was still doing well. Then her blood pressure spiked suddenly and last we heard, they were going to take the baby Sunday (today). They are located in Jacksonville, FL.
I would appreciate it if you'd add this family, as well as the medical professionals, to your blog. We all know there is power in prayer, and knowing there are people all over praying, even people you don't know, is healing in and of itself!
Thank you!
Melissa
From her mom again:
She is doing well. This week she was moved to the step-down NICU and is starting to take a bottle. She doesn't get much. She's 33 weeks gestational and they say she's doing great and around 34-36 weeks is when the breathe, suck, swallow should develop. She's 4lbs and 7 oz and they can not detect any brain, heart or breathing problems. I may be biased, but she's pretty darn cute! Oh, I got to give her a bath yesterday and she loved soaking in the tub. I was nervous as heck though... praying that I didn't drop the slippery little munchkin. Thanks for the thoughts!
_____________________________________________________________________________________
This was written on 11 May:
I wanted to give an update on my little girl. She's now 3 weeks old (31.5 weeks gestational age). She has gained over a lb and is now 3 lbs and 12 ounces. On a baby her size, you can really tell she's filled out. She is off the ventalator and beginning to digest the food better. She was having some problems with that. She was also having a lot of episodes where she would forget to breathe, but that is also getting better. She has an infection, which was causing her to have trouble with the breathing and digesting and they are treating her with antibiotics. I got to hold her on mother's day and it was so sweet! They say I'll be able to hold her more now that she is doing better. The nurses made me a tiny t-shirt with Elaina's footprints. It was so sweet. My first mother's day present!!!
Thanks for the prayers. Sharon
4-25-09 update from family friend
Sharon is doing much better and has been released from the hospital. She was also able to see Elaina finally, and said it is difficult to see her hooked up to all those wires, tubes, etc, without even being able to hold her. She is focused on staying strong and pumping milk for Elaina, since that is really the only thing she can do for her right now.
They have also received wonderful news from the doctor. He says that Elaina is a small and immature baby, but not at all a sick baby. She is thriving and is up to 2.88 pounds now and they have lowered her ventilator use even more. I don't know when she was put on the vent, but a decreased need for it is obviously wonderful! She said they are also increasing the amount of mama's milk they are giving her at her feedings, which is also a great sign.
Thank you all for your continued prayers for this family! Those of us who've had a baby in the NICU can relate to the fear of a parent's heart, and the unique experience of scrubbing and gowning up, only to WATCH your baby lie there with all those wires and tubes. However, those who've actually had their own child born so prematurely can relate in a completely different way, and it must be very personal for you to pray for these precious ones.
4-19-09
I just got an update!
Born at 28 weeks...Baby Elaina was born at 11:43 A.M., at 2 lbs 7 oz, and is BREATHING ON HER OWN! Mom and baby are both doing well. Please continue to keep Sharon, Jerry, and Baby Elaina in your prayers. God is so good!!
4-19-09 *****More info to come shortly************
From family friend Melissa - one of my fellow submarine wives, Sharon (and her husband Jerry), began having problems with preeclampsia last week. They were able to get things under control, but kept her in the hospital as a precaution. They did a sonogram Friday, which showed that her baby girl was still doing well. Then her blood pressure spiked suddenly and last we heard, they were going to take the baby Sunday (today). They are located in Jacksonville, FL.
I would appreciate it if you'd add this family, as well as the medical professionals, to your blog. We all know there is power in prayer, and knowing there are people all over praying, even people you don't know, is healing in and of itself!
Thank you!
Melissa
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