This week has been nothing short of a week full of miracles. Most about what I’m about to type is based on various blogs that I follow.
Miracle #1: Stellan
Over a year ago, Stellan’s parents were told that their unborn son would die. He was diagnosed with heart failure (Supraventricular Tachycardia, hydrops, and heart block) at 24 weeks gestation. To the surprise of all doctors and all statistics, Stellan was born healthy. Around 4 months old he began suffering from SVT and was diagnosed with other heart conditions. After many procedures and various medical opinions, it was determined that Stellan would need an ablation. Monday, one day before his scheduled ablation, Stellan flat lined in front of his mother’s own eyes. They were able to revive him and stabilize him. It was now or never and time for the ablation. A few hours later and Stellan’s ablation was a success. There is no indication of SVT and the doctor’s don’t expect SVT to be an issue for little Stellan, ever again.
Miracle #2: Faybree
I began following Faybree’s story through a friend of mine. At two weeks of age, Faybree was rushed to the ER, barely breathing. After weeks of tests and procedures, Faybree was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic mutation, ABCA-3. This meant Faybree would need a double lung transplant. In late April, Faybree received her new set of lungs. At a follow up appointment last month, they learned that Faybree was suffering from acute rejection (A2). This would require some mega steroids and wipe out her immune system. Monday afternoon Faybree’s parents received news that her lungs are looking better. She’s still in A1 rejection; however, they don’t treat for that until it becomes A2. So for now, Faybree is doing great and they’ll continue to monitor her.
Miracle #3: Eli
Eli, is the son of one of my former co-workers. He was born in February. Like many newborns Eli suffered from jaundice; however, after a few weeks his jaundice was not getting better. Tests were done and the results came back that Eli suffered from Biliary Atresia- a condition where the liver does not excrete bile. The Kasai procedure (bile duct bypass) was performed when Eli was only a couple of months old in order to allow the bile to begin leaving the liver. On September 29, 2009 Eli was placed on the liver transplant list as his liver is in failure. His parents were told it could take 6 months to a year for Eli to receive his new liver. However, Emily and Grayson got the call earlier this week, approximately 40 days after being put on the transplant list, that a liver was available for Eli. Yesterday morning, Eli received a new liver and is doing remarkably well.
Miracle #4: Blake
Friends of ours were expecting their first child, Blake. Blake was 9 days overdue before Alison was admitted for induction. After 24+ hours of labor, Blake was born via emergency c-section. Alison had to be put completely under for the surgery. Alison is not a big girl and Blake was born weighing 10lbs, 10oz. From what I understand it was touch and go for a while there, but both mom and baby are doing well now.
Miracle #1: Stellan
Over a year ago, Stellan’s parents were told that their unborn son would die. He was diagnosed with heart failure (Supraventricular Tachycardia, hydrops, and heart block) at 24 weeks gestation. To the surprise of all doctors and all statistics, Stellan was born healthy. Around 4 months old he began suffering from SVT and was diagnosed with other heart conditions. After many procedures and various medical opinions, it was determined that Stellan would need an ablation. Monday, one day before his scheduled ablation, Stellan flat lined in front of his mother’s own eyes. They were able to revive him and stabilize him. It was now or never and time for the ablation. A few hours later and Stellan’s ablation was a success. There is no indication of SVT and the doctor’s don’t expect SVT to be an issue for little Stellan, ever again.
Miracle #2: Faybree
I began following Faybree’s story through a friend of mine. At two weeks of age, Faybree was rushed to the ER, barely breathing. After weeks of tests and procedures, Faybree was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic mutation, ABCA-3. This meant Faybree would need a double lung transplant. In late April, Faybree received her new set of lungs. At a follow up appointment last month, they learned that Faybree was suffering from acute rejection (A2). This would require some mega steroids and wipe out her immune system. Monday afternoon Faybree’s parents received news that her lungs are looking better. She’s still in A1 rejection; however, they don’t treat for that until it becomes A2. So for now, Faybree is doing great and they’ll continue to monitor her.
Miracle #3: Eli
Eli, is the son of one of my former co-workers. He was born in February. Like many newborns Eli suffered from jaundice; however, after a few weeks his jaundice was not getting better. Tests were done and the results came back that Eli suffered from Biliary Atresia- a condition where the liver does not excrete bile. The Kasai procedure (bile duct bypass) was performed when Eli was only a couple of months old in order to allow the bile to begin leaving the liver. On September 29, 2009 Eli was placed on the liver transplant list as his liver is in failure. His parents were told it could take 6 months to a year for Eli to receive his new liver. However, Emily and Grayson got the call earlier this week, approximately 40 days after being put on the transplant list, that a liver was available for Eli. Yesterday morning, Eli received a new liver and is doing remarkably well.
Miracle #4: Blake
Friends of ours were expecting their first child, Blake. Blake was 9 days overdue before Alison was admitted for induction. After 24+ hours of labor, Blake was born via emergency c-section. Alison had to be put completely under for the surgery. Alison is not a big girl and Blake was born weighing 10lbs, 10oz. From what I understand it was touch and go for a while there, but both mom and baby are doing well now.
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