I'm at the hospital with Asher right now.

Mama Jan · September 2009

Asher has had episodes where he stops breathing pretty much every day since he was born. Two pedis insisted it was normal and explained it away as normal newborn erratic breathing. I knew it wasn't normal but didn't really push it until recently. Since Aug 20th he has had 3 episodes where his lips turn blue. Honestly, I am pretty convinced it's reflux but since he is growing well and doesn't have the textbook spitting up, pedi isn't sure it's reflux.

Anyway, had his 2 month appt today and after talking with me and consulting with several other pedis, we were sent to the hospital for monitoring. The peds unit is full and A is still young enough so we are in the NICU. My baby is a giant compared to all these sweet little ones around him (he's now 12lb 9oz and 23in long). He had one of his episodes when we got here when the attending physician was there so that is good - but he was not on the monitors yet.

So we are just monitoring, trying to figure it all out. He's done bloodwork and x-rays also. They are making up a bed for me in a shared parents room, but we co-sleep and I know Asher won't sleep without being right next to me. I'm thinking I might just stay the night in a chair next to his bassinet. Ugh, that sounds so miserable. He is EBF so it doesn't make sense for me to even go home and drive back at 3am to feed him.

DH is out getting me food and comfy clothes. I have NO IDEA how long we will be here. it could be a day... it could be longer. It's so so sad to see my precious boy in the hospital - and he's pretty freaked out too. The nurses all love him though, they think he's the biggest nicu baby they've had! lol

Anyway... I will update when I know anything...

Josie22 · September 2009

I hope everything works out and you find out what's going on quickly.

vanillacourage · September 2009

Eek, hang in there! Does he have to stay hooked up to monitors during the night? If not maybe they can push two beds together for you guys to snuggle on?

aimeelv · September 2009

Asher will be in my prayers! I hope you get some answers soon.

mlkbride03 · September 2009

I'm so sorrry- how scary this must be for you. I will keep you in my prayers and hope you get some answers soon.?

Mama Jan · September 2009

vanillacourage:
Eek, hang in there! Does he have to stay hooked up to monitors during the night? If not maybe they can push two beds together for you guys to snuggle on?

Yeah, he does have to be hooked up so they can see what his heartrate, pulse ox, and respiratory rate look like if/when he has an episode. Sad

Monkeybuttwhat · September 2009

Aw I am so sorry. We will be thinking about you.

wendyj · September 2009

I hope everything goes well and you get some real answers very soon. You and Asher are in my thoughts.

Shell24 · September 2009

Oh no. It must be horrible to see him in that position, but hopefully you will get the answers you need and want.

Good luck.

faBriezy · September 2009

Poor baby. Hope they figure out what is wrong quickly so you guys can go home.

macaroni1979 · September 2009

Sending thoughts and prayers your way. Stay strong for your little man, and I hope you get some answers soon.

brandonsfuturewife07 · September 2009

i hope they get everything figured out! good luck.

franciscaz · September 2009

Oh no you poor thing! I will say a prayer for your Asher tonight. PLEASE UPDATE US.

kirbabe · September 2009

Oh no! Poor baby! Poor mommy! I hope you get it figured out soon! I'm sorry!!!

soon2Bmrspower · September 2009

Poor lil' guy! Hopefully you get some quick answers and get back home soon. Love your new siggy pics!

SuperCuteBenz · September 2009

Oh my. I will keep you & Asher in my thoughts!

ougrad1 · September 2009

I hate you guys are having to deal with this but, am glad you guys are going to get the answers you need.

Pacheco825 · September 2009

Oh no! Hopefully your not there to long and the Drs can figure it out right away!

habsoilers · September 2009

Oh no! I hope they can figure out what's up and make it all better.

jsugrin · September 2009

I hope they're able to do a full sleep study with him there tonight and you don't have to stay very long. If it ends up that he has Apnea I know that Amajane just had an Apnea diagnosis with Marley so she'd be a great support.

Maybe they can at least rustle up a chair that recline for you if you sleep by his bassinet, will they let you hold him while he sleeps? I know he's got to be hooked up to the monitors but maybe that would help him.

(((big hugs))) I hope they get quick and easily solvable answers for you.

Can't Wait To Be A Mama · September 2009

Sorry jan I just got home from work and got your message, and posted above you. You are in my prayers.

Temp174496125006552 · September 2009

That's really scary. I hope they can get to the bottom of it - and soon!

ajanes · September 2009

DS would do this. His was reflux related. Basically, he'd stop breathing to protect his airway while refluxing. This kept him from aspirating into his lungs. It's the body's natural response and protective nature. However, not breathing to the point of turning blue, isn't good either. DS spent time in the hospital on monitors as well. He was also on IV reflux meds. I hope you find answer soon. I'll keep your LO in your T&P.

Tess12 · September 2009

I'll be thinking about you guys. Hope you get some answers.

jamie5315 · September 2009

I really hope you get some answers. That must be so scary.

Califlorida · September 2009

oh my goodness, i really hope they make a diagnosis and fix whatever is bugging your precious boy. will be thinking of you for sure...

LauraandMatt · September 2009

You and Asher are in our thoughts and prayers, hope everything turns out okay for you!

citygirl_ · September 2009

Oh Janet, you poor thing! That sounds very frightening, but at least he is in good hands and you are right beside him! You will have answers very soon, thankfully. Saying a prayer for you!