tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post7782041372460122595..comments2023-11-02T10:07:27.456-05:00Comments on Jenna Blogs: A little setback...Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00113682759720857089noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-85475232987591390012009-02-01T11:52:00.000-06:002009-02-01T11:52:00.000-06:00Ok, a couple of things:1) No, it's not easy having...Ok, a couple of things:<BR/>1) No, it's not easy having your child in the NICU, but you have to look at the bright side, your child is bigger than most which means it could be worse<BR/>2) if he indeed is lactose intolerant, which the med. staff would know, then perhaps you should consider breastfeeding<BR/>When my son was in NICU I wanted to do all that I could to make him better, and breast milk helps so much. While it was stressful balancing pumping, visits, breastfeeding, I had to remember that I was his momma and I was doing the best for him by making his milk.<BR/>3) yes withdrawls are awful, but they are going to eventually withdraw from something - whether it be the initial pain meds or the methadone.<BR/>4) trust the staff of the NICU. They do this for a living, day in and day out. <BR/>5) you say you spend 99% of your time in the NICU. I encourage you to take some time for yourself so that you can give him the best YOU than you can. Only taking 1% of time for yourself isn't enough<BR/>Hope this helpsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-53092132870242700512009-01-29T23:43:00.000-06:002009-01-29T23:43:00.000-06:00I remember being in the hospital with my little on...I remember being in the hospital with my little one when she was 3 weeks old, and how hard it was to watch her go through all that stuff. I'm so glad you have support and your faith--your little one will be home soon!! <BR/><BR/>praying in PittsburghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-10161845201232883982009-01-28T23:01:00.000-06:002009-01-28T23:01:00.000-06:00What a sweetie! Poor guy. My daughter was in the N...What a sweetie! Poor guy. My daughter was in the NICU for a brief time and she also had the IV in her head. I hated it too. It broke my heart to see that thing stuck in her head. Someone taped it so horribly that even other NICU staff members wondered what they heck they were thinking. Anyway, I haven't posted before but I have been keeping up with your story and I'm so glad he is improving even if there are little bumps in the road. You can be sure I will continue to follow his progress and you are all in my thoughts!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06397096237322712753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-22920619031320022702009-01-28T18:41:00.000-06:002009-01-28T18:41:00.000-06:00Jenna and Chris. Thank you so much for the beaut...Jenna and Chris.<BR/> Thank you so much for the beautiful gift. You really shouldn't have. You are very blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive family. I love little Brayden and we'll have him eating in no time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-46590268502219562172009-01-27T21:11:00.000-06:002009-01-27T21:11:00.000-06:00Hello! I found you thorugh Kelly's Korner. I've b...Hello! I found you thorugh Kelly's Korner. I've been checking on Brayden everyday and praying for him. I'm so glad to read that he is getting better everyday. I haven't posted a comment before b/c I'm new to this whole blogging thing but I'm learning. You guys are in my prayers!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00836048380665078916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-29729037531833536282009-01-27T19:47:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:47:00.000-06:00The photos today are adorable I see a wonderful li...The photos today are adorable I see a wonderful little mommy and a strong little boy that you will be chasing around the house very soon.Your cute little man is going is going to keep you on your toes,your family is in my prayer everyday take care and stay safe....BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291929634822349553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-29808889467642503272009-01-27T19:35:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:35:00.000-06:00Be patient and have faith. Things will settle out...Be patient and have faith. Things will settle out eventually!!<BR/><BR/>Continued prayers from the midwest!<BR/><BR/>~KateKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833197562186215475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-81179266276193195942009-01-27T19:19:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:19:00.000-06:00Well, yeah for some progress!!! You have been in ...Well, yeah for some progress!!! You have been in my prayers since I became aware a few weeks ago.<BR/><BR/>Don't ya just love the IV in the head. Our son had several medical procedures when he was younger and b/c he was so little, they put his in his head too. At least it doesn't bother them in that part.<BR/><BR/>I'll continue prayers for your family and precious little man!!Andrea @ Mommy Snacks.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038851025691438482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-298298423664321032009-01-27T19:08:00.000-06:002009-01-27T19:08:00.000-06:00I'm still praying for Brayden! He is sooo cute!!I ...I'm still praying for Brayden! He is sooo cute!!I am so glad that you're able to hold and snuggle him! :) I hope you're both able to get enough rest so that you stay strong for him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-57270987565118426052009-01-27T17:18:00.000-06:002009-01-27T17:18:00.000-06:00Your family has been on my heart all day.. I am pr...Your family has been on my heart all day.. I am praying for a great update! Stay strong.. You are such a witness!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Your Sister In ChristAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-63899426616812840632009-01-27T16:55:00.000-06:002009-01-27T16:55:00.000-06:00I am so sorry that sweet Brayden had a rough morni...I am so sorry that sweet Brayden had a rough morning. Bless his heart!!! I hope that as the day goes on he improves. <BR/><BR/>YAY for Pod 7 and for changing his little clothes. You truly look like a natural :)!Megan L Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304054558326084296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-56481602676967732009-01-27T16:29:00.000-06:002009-01-27T16:29:00.000-06:00How are YOU doing? I can't remember if I have aske...How are YOU doing? I can't remember if I have asked that, or if you have answered it yet. Hope you are getting some rest!<BR/><BR/>Still praying over here in the River Valley..<BR/><BR/>He is presh!CAMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826989152547569191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-78695365304476647272009-01-27T16:28:00.000-06:002009-01-27T16:28:00.000-06:00How are YOU doing? I can't remember if I have aske...How are YOU doing? I can't remember if I have asked that, or if you have answered it yet. Hope you are getting some rest!<BR/><BR/>Still praying over here in the River Valley..<BR/><BR/>He is presh!CAMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826989152547569191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-74146424049903918652009-01-27T14:34:00.000-06:002009-01-27T14:34:00.000-06:00Poor little man! I'm sure the tubes & eve...Poor little man! I'm sure the tubes & everything are hard to handle.<BR/><BR/>Continued prayers...Corihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097254399630112919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-47095309105426629942009-01-27T14:21:00.000-06:002009-01-27T14:21:00.000-06:00I'm praying really hard for little Brady. He is su...I'm praying really hard for little Brady. He is such a good-looking little boy! Baby steps are good...I am sure he will be home soon.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17206547915291429174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-83025143821125344142009-01-27T13:51:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:51:00.000-06:00Hey Jenna...Kaleb had really bad acid reflux and w...Hey Jenna...Kaleb had really bad acid reflux and would scream every time after he ate. When he was 3 weeks old, I asked the pediatrican to give him a medication for it because it was making feeding miserable. After about a week, he was doing 100% better. I know your situation is different...but just wanted to share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-88705418608317471352009-01-27T13:49:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:49:00.000-06:00I am hoping you made it to the hospital early toda...I am hoping you made it to the hospital early today. I know there is quite a bit of bad weather up there. We are supposed to get it tonight.The Allenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577904558951975762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-48613405327130135032009-01-27T13:48:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:48:00.000-06:00I live in the Little Rock area, and I just wanted ...I live in the Little Rock area, and I just wanted to let you know that you are in really good hands at ACH! I read your blog every day to check on Brayden and my husband is pretty addicted as well. With a baby on the way I think your story brings things to life for us. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers!The Williams'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08761473307390230784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-56727135113266861862009-01-27T13:41:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:41:00.000-06:00I found your blog through Kelly's blog and I j...I found your blog through Kelly's blog and I just wanted to let you know that I'm really praying for you & your precious Brayden. I'm so happy he is doing better & I hope you are able to bring your sweet boy home very soon!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400507283725572192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-85873408523803564892009-01-27T13:35:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:35:00.000-06:00I remember that feeling when Hannah was six days o...I remember that feeling when Hannah was six days old and they had the IV in her head for her platelet and IVIg infusions. I HATED it, and I only took one picture with her during the whole time when she had it. <BR/><BR/>I'm still keeping your little man in my thoughts and prayers. {{Hugs}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-64982910883380267702009-01-27T13:26:00.000-06:002009-01-27T13:26:00.000-06:00Jenna.... God is truly great! Everyday he continue...Jenna.... God is truly great! Everyday he continues to get better! what an amazing lil fighter you have:) Continuing to keep him and you in our prayers! hugs!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346319024732288894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-52567139149954241732009-01-27T12:15:00.000-06:002009-01-27T12:15:00.000-06:00I found your blog from another one. We have been ...I found your blog from another one. We have been praying for Brayden and all of you. My son (who is now 12) was lactose intolerant at birth as well. My kids are adopted and his birthmom and birth father were both lactose intolerant. The hospital still just gave him the regular formula which upset his stomach greatly. Once we got him home his doctor switched him to soy which come to find out he was allergic to that as well. We went to a gastro doctor and she put him on Nutramagen (sp?) which worked wonders...he had absolutely NO stomach issues after that. Has a gastro doctor seen Brayden yet? <BR/><BR/>May the Lord bless you and keep you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-58445949359247811602009-01-27T12:12:00.000-06:002009-01-27T12:12:00.000-06:00Hi,I have a baby who is also named Braedan who als...Hi,<BR/>I have a baby who is also named Braedan who also spent his first days in NICU 16 months ago. I've been following your Brayden's story and was moved to write you a note when you said you thought he was lactose intolerant. I wanted to pass on something I learned during our NICU days - that is that I am Braedan's mama and I can read and understand him better than anyone else. You are the perfect parents for Brayden and you know, connect and understand in a way that no one else can. The NICU nurses and Docs are great and wonderful, but they aren't tuned into the baby like a mama and daddy are. I learned that it was important to trust our instincts. So I guess I'm saying that if you feel he's lactose intolerant, make sure the docs listen to you and try a different formula. We're sending so much love to your family.Amy and Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133461863630492311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-54876284796749536532009-01-27T11:31:00.000-06:002009-01-27T11:31:00.000-06:00He is adorable! He looks so sweet with those brig...He is adorable! He looks so sweet with those bright eyes. And it sounds like he is quite the fighter! <BR/><BR/>I don't have any kids (yet) but as a pedi nurse, I know that its always better (albeit frustrating) when they are fighting mad...it means they have energy!! Its when they don't cry and fight that is worrisome!! And the good part of the IV in the scalp is that he can't pull it out (and if he does...holy cow!) which means no more pokes! Will they let you put a little stocking hat over it? Maybe just while you are holding him? <BR/><BR/>Ya'll are doing an awesome job...still praying for your family in Dallas-<BR/>EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04422709756860889063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785273691606822424.post-87317147557069372062009-01-27T11:11:00.000-06:002009-01-27T11:11:00.000-06:00Jenna,When our baby daughter had open heart surger...Jenna,<BR/>When our baby daughter had open heart surgery twice in 2 weeks, she got very agitated and grumpy and sick when she was being weaned off of the narcotic drugs. It's normal for babies to have withdraw symptoms so hang in there. She got over it pretty quickly - and it was a gradual improvement. It IS sad to see babies go through it though and I'm so sorry you have to see little Brayden have those symptoms. :(<BR/><BR/>My heart (and prayers) go out to you all.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>LynnetteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034668237991084928noreply@blogger.com