Hello friends and family. This is my first time posting anything on a blog. I hope you were all able to reach this site safe and sound. Some friends from church use this blog site, so I'm going to trust that its a safe place to post Matthews health on.
MATTHEW WILL BE 5 MONTHS OLD ON JUNE 29.
HIS WEIGHT TODAY WAS 11 lbs. 5 oz.
Yesterday, Monday June 25, Matthew stopped breathing twice. The first time was at 9:00am and he was still hooked up to the apnea monitor. He had pulled the blanket up and over his head (he likes it dark, and loves to cuddle his face in his blanket). When Ted got to him he had stopped breathing and had a glazed eye look. It wasn't hard for Ted to bring him back. Then we had another stop breathing episode. This one happened right around midnight. Ted had just finished giving Matthew all his breathing treatments (3 in all that takes about 45 minutes) and I was getting Mattie ready for bed. Attaching his apnea monitor leads, changing his diaper and getting his jammies on...he was fussing but stopped abruptly. His little nose turned blue instantly, then it spread out purple then the whole upper half of his body turned deep purple black. Yeah, I panicked. Ted and I blew in his face and started shaking him. I was ready to start CPR and call 911. Matthew came to and actually smiled at me within 5 minutes. I honestly have to say this was the first real time I thought we lost him.
He had two regular doctor (specialists) appointments scheduled today here in Indianapolis anyway. His GI doctor said hes is doing wonderful with the feeding tube and hes gaining weight great. The pulomoligist says his lungs are clear and sound good. Its just his crazy obstructed airway thats causing him problems now. Hes been admitted for observation and is hooked up to a mild sleep study monitor tonight. Hes going to have a more detailed sleep study tomorrow night. From there, the doctors will decide if he needs a trachea put in. (I'm going to post a complete medical history for those of you who want to know whats transpired from the beginning)
Ryan, Joshua and Kelly are at my friend Kim Robinsons house tonight. (Thank you Auntie Kim~Kim) Ted is here with me. Our 18th wedding anniversary is Saturday June 30. Ted is going home tomorrow. Gonna miss him terribly, like I do the kids already. Gonna sign off here for now. I hope this is a better way for all of you to get his updates.
Keep praying.
~Stay beautiful within~
Love, Erica
8 comments:
Asking God to surround all of you with the white light of His love and devine protection! Miss your shining faces and sending up prayers every day. Take good care!
MarlaB
Sweetie, What an amazing testimony he's going to have when he grows up. God must really have something awesome for him for Satan to be trying so hard to take him out. Good thing our God is BIGGER!. Hang in there God is faithful and He will bring you comfort and the hope you need.
Love Barb Willard
I'm so sorry to hear Matthew is back in the hospital. He looked so cute on Saturday sporting his new hair-cut. Please, please give him some little kisses on his forehead and tell him they are from me. Rick and I will be praying you both will be home very soon and the doctors will have wisdom on what to do next. We will be leaving for the Ozarks on Friday but we should be able to use a computer to see the updates.
Hugs and Kisses.
Glenda Thompson
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
I'll be praying for all of you.
It was good to see you Sunday and get a quick hug!
Carol Millard
We are praying every day for strength for all of you. If you need anything just let me know. Dustin will be playing football at Fairfield this year, so if Ryan needs a placet to stay or a ride have him call. Cami
Angie & I are praying for a quick return home, and minimal return trips.I can't wait to see what God has in store for your family! It must be incredible...
Hey- the kids are fine and miss you sooo muuuuch!!!!
we are sending you prayers right now-
that is just the sweetest pic of matty -
Love you guys
ryan, joshwilla, kelly and
kim and girls
Just checking in to let you know I'm thinking of you. Prayers and white lights are sent your way!
Marla
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