Update 3 T&P please

middleschoolmommy · May 2014

Alexander had several heart rate drops during the night and, of course, tried to give me a heart attack by refusing to keep breathing as soon as I got to the hospital. He has been doing well for a couple hours, but I'm still on edge. The doctor couldn't tell me why this was happening. He just listed about 4 things that could be causing it or any combination of the 4.

The doctor did say that this is "all normal for his prematurity". Sorry, Doc, but hearing that your childs heart rate slowing and them not breathing is normal does not make it better!! Any thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

*update* Thank you for all of the support ladies! Alexander has been given a nasal cannula and started on antibiotics, to be safe. He started having trouble controlling his temperature. He seems to be doing a little better. Only 1 heart rate drop so far tonight. I'm hoping my little man makes a speedy rebound.

** Alexander has an infection. They are running more tests to see what kind. This mama is barely holding it together

**update 5/20: Alexander had a blood transfusion over the weekend along with several tests. Found out yesterday that his infection is gram negative bacilli e. Coli. We were told it is the most common infection for preemies. It has only shown up in his blood, not his spine (thank God). Alexander is already feeling better AND I finally got to hold him again yesterday, which made Mama feel better. Thank you all so much for your prayers and well wishes for my little man.

kwh33ls · May 2014

Oh gosh, @eadams, I'm thinking of you and little Alexander. All the thoughts, all the prayers, all the hopes and good vibes going your way.

mrscurlygurl · May 2014

Thinking of you and that sweet boy!

Prncesta · May 2014

Saying a prayer for little Alexander! Please keep us updated on how he is doing.

jensavicci · May 2014

Love and positive vibes for you and little Alexander!

lizzybeth13 · May 2014

Sending lots of love and prayers to you and Alexander. Keep us updated!

Skeemer · May 2014

Praying for this little cutie patootie! Please keep us updated. ((hugs))

TRS48 · May 2014

Praying!!

Tbags83 · May 2014

Sending thoughts and prayers to you and Alexander! Stay strong little one!

Katieryan13 · May 2014

I will be thinking of y'all! Keep us updated.

TallMomma29 · May 2014

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way for you and for your sweet little boy! I have a friend who had a premie at a similar age and dealt with those scary episodes a lot, and although it is considered totally "normal" it definitely does not make it any easier on the momma! HUGS!

brooklynesque · May 2014

Thoughts and prayers for your LO!

marathonmom823 · May 2014

Praying for Alexander and you!

January Bride · May 2014

That is so scary. I'm sorry. I'm sending you guys thoughts and prayers.

marsalisails · May 2014

Love, prayers and strength to you all!

cuntasaurusrex · May 2014

Sending love and positive thoughts to your family, especially Mr. Alexander!

TugboatSheila · May 2014

I'm sorry lady, thoughts and prayers coming your way

abchittam · May 2014

Will do. So scary! Hang in there little Alexander!

glitterclaws · May 2014

Sending good vibes for you and Alexander!!

hupp0013 · May 2014

Praying for him and your family!

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chrinikki1 · May 2014

Sending you all big hugs and all my love!

bunkgirl · May 2014

Keeping Alexander and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

TurtleMonsters · May 2014

T&P!! Keep us posted when you can.

livkight · May 2014

prayers for little Alexander and good vibes for you!! hang in there!

rkgold · May 2014

Sending you and Alexander lots of love and well wishes!!!

mcvgal · May 2014

Praying for Alexander and wishing you well

Artistmom30 · May 2014

Hang in there little guy! Thoughts and prayers headed your way!

shamyfowler · May 2014

Sending you all love and prayers! Stay strong Alexander!

bullybutt · May 2014

Stay strong momma! Don't let little man sense that you are stressed (tough I know). He's a fighter! Many thoughts and prayers for only progress and good news here on out!!

lks18 · May 2014

Thinking of your little boy!

hminer4 · May 2014

Thinking of you both!

Livinlavida15 · May 2014

eadams08 said:

Alexander had several heart rate drops during the night and, of course, tried to give me a heart attack by refusing to keep breathing as soon as I got to the hospital. He has been doing well for a couple hours, but I'm still on edge. The doctor couldn't tell me why this was happening. He just listed about 4 things that could be causing it or any combination of the 4. The doctor did say that this is "all normal for his prematurity". Sorry, Doc, but hearing that your childs heart rate slowing and them not breathing is normal does not make it better!! Any thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.

I'm thinking of you guys and hoping everything is okay

Tell him to stay strong!

chelsey33 · May 2014

Thinking of you, Alexander and your family! Lots of hugs your way!

MonkeyJD · May 2014

I know it's scary but it is very normal. I see it every week when I'm rocking. Hang in there momma. He's a fighter!

JayBzo · May 2014

Thinking of you and your baby boy, I can't imagine how scary it would be.

kmawb · May 2014

Prayers for your sweet boy!

baxterdreamer · May 2014

Prayers and good energy coming to you!!!

katnipeverclean · May 2014

Many many prayers for you and sweet alexander!!!

cakebatter27 · May 2014

Oh yikes that is scary. My friends baby was born at 35 weeks and this kept happening. They like to keep you on your toes :-) hope they figure out what's going on soon!