Volnation- I need your prayers ( and insight)

#26
#26
You're in our prayers ob, I'm dealing with a family crisis myself. I'll shoot you an email later this evening.
 
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#31
#31
My prayers are sent Ob. Babies are tougher than many people think they are. One of my grandchildren was in the neonatal unit the first 6 weeks of his life. It was tough to go through. He is 10 now and very healthy. I will definitely pray for you and your family daily. Please keep us informed.
 
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Obsessed said:
Thank you guys so much. You don't understand what this does for us ( I'm doing my best not to cry).

Kiddiedoc- he's in what that they call nicu here. It's for newborns. I'll be honest. I'm scared. Dr's say it will 24 hours before the sample they pulled cultures.

Is my grandson going to be ok? Can this be treated at such an early age? Dr's here aren't very forthcoming. I'm at a loss.....
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Without knowing any details, babies have a very, very high chance of survival and full-recovery. Many of this type of workup are largely precautionary. Neonatal medicine has been one of the most successful fields in terms of progress and improved outcomes.

What exactly prompted the hospitalization?
Is he in Knoxville?
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Without knowing any details, babies have a very, very high chance of survival and full-recovery. Many of this type of workup are largely precautionary. Neonatal medicine has been one of the most successful fields in terms of progress and improved outcomes.

What exactly prompted the hospitalization?
Is he in Knoxville?
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He's probably in Ark or Missouri.
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Without knowing any details, babies have a very, very high chance of survival and full-recovery. Many of this type of workup are largely precautionary. Neonatal medicine has been one of the most successful fields in terms of progress and improved outcomes.

What exactly prompted the hospitalization?
Is he in Knoxville?
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I think he is a newborn
 
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#40
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Prayers for the little one and your entire family. It's been almost one year exactly since my sister went through meningitis but she's an adult so I doubt anything I learned would pertain to your situation.
 
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#41
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McDad said:
He's probably in Ark or Missouri.
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He's correct here. He's in mercy. ( st Edwards)

Arkansas. ( ft smith). This has done nothing but fuel a a relationship on anger.
( time and a place for a later date)

My only concern is this child. I appreciate any and all insight.

Kiddie doc? What am I looking at? What's my averages? I need something sir.
 
#42
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The child is in neonatal intensive care unit. It's scary, but to be honest scarier than it really is due to it being a baby and our idea that they are so fragile. They are a lot more resilient than we think.

It's scary to see them in there, but it's the best thing for them if they are suspicious of any kind of infection. A newborns immune system isn't developed enough to fight for a little while. This is why the nicu is the best place during this time of suspicion.

Signs can range from extreme irritability, problems maintaining a normal temperature, breathing issues, poor feeding, excessive rash, etc.

There are many signs that might trigger a doc to take spinal fluid. It's been said, but it truly is a routine for especially newborns. Usually it's urine, blood, and cerebral fluid. Just trying to find the type of bacteria that might be causing the symptoms and once found can be treated with antibiotics or whatever is needed. I think you have a good chance that everything will turn out just fine.

I'm not a doc, but I have had training in nursing areas and emt type stuff so I guess I'm a little more knowledgeable than an average joe.
 
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#43
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Praying for your grandson, brother. Oldest daughter went through this and she turns 27 tomorrow. Your grandson is in good hands, stay strong and faithful.
 
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#44
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All my best wishes and prayers for you, your grandchild and family. My advice would be to adopt a positive attitude that everything will work out just fine. It will help you and your whole family feel better and more confidant that God will watch over your boy.
 
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Obsessed said:
Thank you guys so much. You don't understand what this does for us ( I'm doing my best not to cry).

Kiddiedoc- he's in what that they call nicu here. It's for newborns. I'll be honest. I'm scared. Dr's say it will 24 hours before the sample they pulled cultures.

Is my grandson going to be ok? Can this be treated at such an early age? Dr's here aren't very forthcoming. I'm at a loss.....
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thoughts and prayers are with you, were not far away, If ''you need anything let me know, and I'll help anyway I can
 
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BruiserVol said:
The child is in neonatal intensive care unit. It's scary, but to be honest scarier than it really is due to it being a baby and our idea that they are so fragile. They are a lot more resilient than we think.

It's scary to see them in there, but it's the best thing for them if they are suspicious of any kind of infection. A newborns immune system isn't developed enough to fight for a little while. This is why the nicu is the best place during this time of suspicion.

Signs can range from extreme irritability, problems maintaining a normal temperature, breathing issues, poor feeding, excessive rash, etc.

There are many signs that might trigger a doc to take spinal fluid. It's been said, but it truly is a routine for especially newborns. Usually it's urine, blood, and cerebral fluid. Just trying to find the type of bacteria that might be causing the symptoms and once found can be treated with antibiotics or whatever is needed. I think you have a good chance that everything will turn out just fine.

I'm not a doc, but I have had training in nursing areas and emt type stuff so I guess I'm a little more knowledgeable than an average joe.
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Very well stated.
 
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#50
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Obsessed said:
He's correct here. He's in mercy. ( st Edwards)

Arkansas. ( ft smith). This has done nothing but fuel a a relationship on anger.
( time and a place for a later date)

My only concern is this child. I appreciate any and all insight.

Kiddie doc? What am I looking at? What's my averages? I need something sir.
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Without knowing details of what necessitated the NI transfer, pregnancy history, birth history, lab results, condition, etc, it's impossible to predict anything. As comfort, I'll tell you that I see healthy babies almost every day that had a stay in the NICU. I'm sure he is in good hands, and you should know something on culture results within 24 hours. Stay positive and optimistic, and be thankful for the medical care that our age and country affords us. There are many areas of the world where he would be in trouble.
 
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