April & Claudia

Please say some prayers for preemie mom April who is having medical issues with her lungs and her beautiful daughter Claudia who is having problems keeping her blood sugars level. Both have been very sick lately and could use some extra prayers.

Prayers for Kai

Kai weighed 1lb 13.6oz (840 grams). As of today he weighs 3lb 3.9oz (1,470 grams)! Kai is a little miracle who came out of the womb breathing on his own which his parents learned were truly amazing at his age/weight! He was on CPAP and last Friday moved to the nasal cannula but then after five days is back on CPAP. Kai's due date was September 21, 2011 so that is still the estimated date to go home. Please keep this little bundle of joy in your prayers.

Preemie Evelyn

Evelyn who now is one month old almost weighs 3 lbs.  She has just tested possitive for MRSA and had a blood transfusion last night.  This morning she is doing a bit better.  It's a scary rollercoaster road!!  Little Evelyn is in isolation so they don't get the chance to visit with any of the other parents in the NICU.  It's kind of lonely. Please keep them in your prayers. 


-Grandmother of Evelyn

Avery

Avery had the PDA (Patent ductus arteriosus) ligation at 9 days old...she has 2 large ASD's (atrial septal defect). She also has a neurological condition called Dandywalker syndrome. She eats with a feeding tube. She is having open heart surgery on Aug 8, 2011. She was born at 23 weeks 3 days, and has been out of the NICU for 1 year.

A little information for our prayer partners: The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal blood vessel that closes soon after birth. In a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) the vessel does not close and remains "patent" resulting in irregular transmission of blood between two of the most important arteries close to the heart, the aorta and the pulmonary artery. PDA is common in neonates with persistent respiratory problems such as hypoxia, and has a high occurrence in premature children. In hypoxic newborns, too little oxygen reaches the lungs to produce sufficient levels of bradykinin and subsequent closing of the DA. Premature children are more likely to be hypoxic and thus have PDA because of their underdeveloped heart and lungs. An An ASD is an atrial septal defect, which is a hole in the wall that connects the two upper chambers of the heart. An ASD is caused by incomplete development of the heart.

Dandy-Walker Syndrome is a congenital brain malformation involving the cerebellum (an area at the back of the brain that controls movement) and the fluid-filled spaces around it. The key features of this syndrome are an enlargement of the fourth ventricle (a small channel that allows fluid to flow freely between the upper and lower areas of the brain and spinal cord), a partial or complete absence of the area of the brain between the two cerebellar hemispheres (cerebellar vermis), and cyst formation near the internal base of the skull. An increase in the size of the fluid spaces surrounding the brain as well as an increase in pressure may also be present.

The syndrome can appear dramatically or develop unnoticed. Symptoms, which often occur in early infancy, include slow motor development and progressive enlargement of the skull. In older children, symptoms of increased intracranial pressure such as irritability, vomiting, and convulsions, and signs of cerebellar dysfunction such as unsteadiness, lack of muscle coordination, or jerky movements of the eyes may occur. Other symptoms include increased head circumference, bulging at the back of the skull, problems with the nerves that control the eyes, face and neck, and abnormal breathing patterns.

Dandy-Walker Syndrome is frequently associated with disorders of other areas of the central nervous system, including absence of the area made up of nerve fibers connecting the two cerebral hemispheres (corpus callosum) and malformations of the heart, face, limbs, fingers and toes.

Candace

If you could all say some prayers for a micro-preemie mother Candace, she is curently expecting again and having the same issues that progressed with her daughter. Hoping for a healthy mother and healthy baby. Thank you all so much!

Braeton "Bug"

Please pray for Bug, he just under went surgery today and it was by far the worst yet, he is such a little trooper but in so much pain he is inconsolable. He really needs your thoughts and prayers and Gods love to comfort him. Thank you, God Bless.

Praying for mom and baby

Yesterday I met the CNO at The Med. I was told about a family and I wanted to ask for prayers. The mom was told long ago she would never have children so she adopted 2 beautiful babies. Since, she has gotten pregnant and given birth to a baby boy who was born prematurely. He is in the NICU now. The saddest part of the story is that mom has terminal cancer and is already on palliative care. If you or someone would like to donate directly to this family in any way, even just a card, please feel free to email amber@preemieprints.org. We are putting together a care package for her with gas cards and gift cards, planning to deliver in about a week. Most of all thank you for your prayers. She does not speak English (if you send a card for her)

Baby Sarah

Sarah was born at 23wks. She spent 15mths 4days in the hospital. She was released from a NICU in Oh March 2009. She thankfully has not had to go back into the hospital, except for testing. She is being admitted for a sleep study and her mom would like for us to keep her in our prayers. 

Baby Martha

Martha Marie was born at 27 weeks gestation and now suffers alot of health issues including, IVH grades 3&4 (brain bleed) PVL on both sides of her brain (The white matter in her brain has been damaged due to the bleeding) ROP stages 1-2 (from her eyes being open to soon) and the most problem we have right now is she still has apnea and bradycardia (she stops breathing and her heartrate drops below 60)She takes caffine everyday to help with these. the amount she takes is the same amount you would find in a can of Mt. Dew. They are now talking about readmitting our sweet angel and possibly putting in a pacemaker. She also has problems with the left leg/hip but what they are not sure yet or what this means for her. Thanks for reading our request and praying for our little one.

Martha's Family

Eva

Eva has made it out of her surgery...please continue to pray for her continued strength and wellness. God Bless!

Baby Eva

"My heart is overwhelming numb right now with the hurt that my friend is feeling right now as little Evas air way collapsed today and she is going in for surgery to have a trac put in and a permanent TPN line until closer to going home then she is having a Gtube put straight to her stomache to eat Please keep Eva in your thoughts and prayers. We love you Eva kisses from all of us baby girl" 


(posted by a friend of Eva's mom) 


Anya is a mom who has been a part of our group for a long time. Baby Eva needs our prayers right now. Bless her Lord, and let this surgery heal her and get her home soon to be with her family. 


Amen

Aara

If you could all continue to pray for baby Aara, she passed away yesterday and I hope she is at peace now. Please pray for her family through this difficult time to find some strength and serenity. God bless you all.

Sara and Braeton "Bug"

Please keep Braeton "Bug" and his mother Sara
in your prayers, Bug had a little surgery issue
yesterday that he so bravely got through with
flying colors, however today is having some bad
breathing/respritory issues and not taking any
feedings. Sara is on her way in with him now and
is hoping for an admit. Thank you all!

Baby Jayce

One of the moms in our group is having a difficult time as is her baby boy who is in the NICU. Here is a post about baby Jayce... 


"He had PDA ligation last tue and ever since his lungs have been having issues, last night they need to go UP on his Oxygen and pressure and did a late night chest xray which shows alot of secretions in the lungs :'( so there going to try lasix again to try and get all the fluid out of his lungs , im praying it works.. also they will hold of on his steroids again, and might try antibiotics if the lasix do not work.. my poor kiddo can seem to win and its killing me that i can do anything.. i feel like its all my fault ugh! but thats his update.. im also hoping now that he is awake n moving around that will help get all that fluid moving as well.. please say a prayer for him and his lungs!! thank you"


May the Lord hold him close and heal him. 

Prayers For Coltyn

Coltyn is back in the hospital, since Wednesday. He is doing better but please keep him in your prayers. His mom needs our prayers as well as she is dealing with fatigue. Hopefully they will be heading home soon.