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I’m home for a brief second to splash some water over the bleary purple sacks that are my eyes and pack my bags for an undetermined stay at the hospital.
After getting no sleep last night listening to the increasingly worsening sounds of Nate’s laboured breathing, I took him to the Emergency Room at 4:00 AM this morning. In the span of 12 hours, he has had seven ventolin mask treatments and the little veins in his hands still turn a frightening shade of purple-blue if his lungs are not being assisted with additional oxygen.
He’s in isolation right now; his struggling lungs being assisted with a haphazardly taped-to-the-face oxygen nose prong, his tiny body immobilized by the too-short tubes of an IV drip, and his face covered with a ventolin mask every hour, on the hour.
I never expected Motherhood to be easy by any stretch of the imagination, and there's a lot that I don't know, but the penetrating fear piercing through the clear blue innocence of Nate’s eyes is something that will haunt me forever. This I know for certain.Labels: Motherhood, Nate |
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I'm praying for strength for your little man. And for you too as you stand by his side.
Oh god Karla - I hope he improves quickly, I hope they figure out what is wrong, I hope you are home soon.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Oh Karla, I am so sorry. Sending lots of get-well wishes Nate's way, and lots of strength and courage for you and Mark. Nate knows you're there, and the love he surely feels from you will get him through. Keep us posted. Hugs.
Oh Karla, good vibes being sent north! Thinking of you all...
My prayers and thoughts with your family.
Karla and Mark I am not much for words but I am just across the street. I have been thing about the little guy all day today. If you need anthing give me a call.
I'm so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope that Nate gets better soon.
OMG your family has been through sooo much. All the best for a quick recovery and some answers as to why this is happening
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I'm hoping he gets well very soon. I know you must be scared, Karla. I'm sorry he's going through this, and I'm sorry you have to feel this way. Hugs from South Carolina.
Oh my! Thinking of you all.
wishing Nate a speedy recovery.
*hugs and prayers*
I'll keep him in my prayers tonight...
I can only imagine how hard this must be for you guys.
Karla,
Hope Nate is better soon, can't imagine how worrisome this is for you and how scary for Nate! Have the figured out what is wrong??
So sorry to hear he is still having problems. Ill keep him in my prayers and hope for a speedy recovery.
Covering you all with good thoughts... Hang in there, one hour at a time, one doctor's opinion a time, one treatment at a time. You will get through this. If I could parachute onto your lawn with a casserole, I so would.
Karla,
I am thinking of you and Nate. I hope he gets better soon. So very scary. I am praying he has a speedy recovery.
Love
Kate
I'm thinking of you and Mark and especially Nate during this crappy time. I hope he makes a speedy recovery. :)
Thoughts and prayers with you, Nate and Mark.
i have knots in my stomach after reading this post.
my thoughts are with the 3 of you. i hope with all my heart he gets well soon.
I wish I could say the right things or wave a wand and Nate would be past this...but I can't and the only thing I can do is send my very best thoughts and pray for all three of you. Please lean on any support you have, and don't keep it all inside. Take it minute to minute, and push for what you feel is right, listen to your mommy instincts.
Oh, no, not again. Thought he was past the worst part. We are thinking of you and your family, Karla...
Motherhood can be hard, esp when you see your child in pain or terrified. We would switch places with them in a heartbeat if we could. Keep strong for your baby!
Blessings to you and little Nate.
I'm so sorry. I can't even imagine how hard this has been for you and your family. My heart goes out to you in the most sincere way, and I am praying very hard that Nate gets to go home soon.
I'm so sorry to hear that Nate is poorly again. Sending big hugs to you all and praying for Nate's speedy recovery.
l,
Amanda x
I hope Nate gets feeling better shortly and you are home soon. That is so scary!
Oh my gosh, praying for all of you, hang in there Karla! Being a mom...hardest job ever.
My heart hurts for you. I'll say a prayer for you all.
Let us know he is OK!
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Q
Oh Karla. No words. Just know I'm thinking of you and your family
Oh, Karla. I'm thinking of you and sending all the warm and positive thoughts I can your way. xoxo.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Oh, my heart goes out to you, Nate, and your husband. My thoughts are with you all for a short hospital stay and a quick recovery for Nate.
Keep us updated as you can - you know we're thinking about you!
Thinking of you all at this time karla ~ I hope that little Nate will be back home with you soon ~
Sending love and big hugs XXXXXX
I am praying for you and Mr. Nate. You need anything blog and we will make sure you get it.
Love you
He's tough and he's going to be fine. We're all pulling for him and thinking of your family.
Praying for Nate, you and your husband.
I have been lurking on this site for almost 2 years now and have never posted before. Nate and my son Lucian share the same birthday of 12/22/06 and I know the gut wrenching agony of having your baby poked and prodded and feeling like you're lost while all this is happening. I hope he gets better soon and that you are able to cope as best as you can with the stress and the worry. I just had twin boys in July and one was in the NICU for 11 days, so I know the worry and fear that you have. Please know that people care about your family and will be there for support.
Wishing for some kind of update...
not again!!! POOR LIL GUY!! well as always I'm thinking of u guys
i hope yoy dont feel alone...
as you are not....
sending prayers
Man, that just pulls at my heartstrings....
My little boy developed pneumonia at birth and when he sees pics of him in the NICU, he talks to me about not being able to breath, as if he remembers it. I completely remember the rib cage being caved in while he tried to breath.
I hope your little man is better fast!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
(((HUGS)))
I think Nate must be doing okay everyone. Mark seems to be posting as regularly as yesterday on Untangling Fitness, so am sure things are working out just fine. Hugs to the whole family!
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