Wednesday, March 3, 2010

3/3/2010

Today the doctor increased Brody's feedings and wants them given over only an hours time. This will get him ready to be able to have me nurse him. They again lowered his high flow machine (oxygen) and is only on 1 liter now, so the next step will be to take him completely off it. That was the only good news I received this morning, the rest was devastating. I knew it wasn't going to be good when the doctor pulled up a chair and sat next to me. He told me they got the MRI results back from yesterday. The results show that there is abnormalities present and he can't tell us for sure a prognosis. He is going to have a neurologist come talk to us tomorrow about what we can expect. He said there isn't one area that he can pin point an abnormality, but as a whole "it just doesn't look right". He went on to say that Brody has a high risk for Cerebral Palsy and/or mental retardation. He wasn't sure if the damage was done before he was born or after. When they did CPR on him, there's a possibility that he was deprived of oxygen flow to the brain for some time. Our family is trying to remain positive that this will only be a false prediction. We all knew in the back of our minds that this was a possibility, but now that the tests prove somethings not right...it really hits home. No matter what happens one things for sure...he will be loved unconditionally. We are so happy that he has made it this far, and could never imagine not having him. Although it makes the road a lot more difficult we will get through it, we always do!

9 comments:

  1. We love you guys! No matter the outcome you know he is alive because of the love of his wonderful family, and he will continue to thrive because you love him!!!

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  2. I will continue to pray for you all...Baby Brody is SO lucky to have a family that loves him no matter what may happen down the road. Be strong and brave...Sending love and prayers your way Rowe family....

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  3. Brody is very lucky to have you as parents. I will pray for good news. When Kyle was a baby and went through so much they had told me that due to some of the complications he might have one leg longer than the other or might loose his leg.(His iliac vein was severely torn during a cardiac cath and had to be surgically repaired.) I was so worried. That foot is a little bit smaller than the other and before his transplant he had foot cramps in that foot a lot also. But it never slowed him down. My point is keep your faith. Baby's are very resilient and Brody has already proven how tough he is. No matter what you find out, Brody will know he is loved. That will keep him strong and he will have you guys there for him.
    He has already proven to be an amazing child!

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  4. He is absolutely gorgeous! Sorry to hear about the news, but many thoughts and prayers are with him and all of you. We wish him the best, thinking of you all! He is a trooper!!

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  5. He is such a miracle! I will hope and pray for the best. If he has disabilities in the future- I know you both will give him so much love and strength. Love you all.

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  6. Keep the faith. Nothing is set in stone. Brody is so lucky to have this family and we will continue to pray for him.

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  7. Brody IS very lucky to have the supportive family that he has and they are so very lucky to have him. He has inspired so many people and so many people love him. He is a beautiful gift from God and will conquer this battle as he has conquered the many battles already set before him in his young life. Brody is a strong little boy and you are a strong and loving family, keep that strength and that faith and know that God is good and that he is watching over you all.

    I love you,
    Cassia

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  8. Never lose sight of the fact that God is in control and that He loves Brody more than any human mind can imagine. He will pave the way before you whatever that might be...keep your eyes on Him and He will make provision for your every need. Although we may not understand many things in life, God is faithful and He can be trusted! We are keeping you close in our prayers!

    The O'Rileys

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  9. We are thinking of you guys and praying everyday. You guys are so strong and God would not put you through anything you can not handle. It seems like you have such wonderful friends and family that is there for you. Brody is a fighter and your love is what is getting him through all this. If you need anything you know were only a phone call away. We will continue to keep you close in our prayers!!!
    Mike and Ashley Sunderman

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