| Author | Message | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1191 Registered: 5-2002 |
My fellow Alembicians, I am asking for your help. My first child, Xander, was born Sunday at 8:12 AM. Both of his little lungs collapsed after he aspirated some meconium and he's been fighting for his life ever since. They put in some chest tubes and transported him to the NICU at Children's Hospital in Denver and Dawn and I finally made it down here the next day after getting her well enough to travel after 26 hours of labor. On Sunday night, he suffered some seizures, but they put a cooling cap on him and gave him some meds and they've not returned. He'll be unconscious until late Thursday or Friday and then they'll warm him up and do an MRI and an EEG. We won't know until then how his brain function will be. He's also fighting off pneumonia, but it looks like that is coming under control. So please, send your healing energy to this little guy. I know he wants to join us all here and be happy and healthy and I know he can do it. The more energy he has behind him, the easier it might be for him. I know he's going to be a great drummer, too! It is amazing what we all go through to get here. I am in awe of Dawn. Edwin, with a hurting heart in Denver. PS. Thankfully, it doesn't seem like finances will be an issue. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1495 Registered: 11-2004 |
Edwin, From one father to another- prayers for health and healing for little Xander and for peace of mind and hope for you and Dawn. Stay strong and update us when time allows. Toby | ||
| peoplechipper
Advanced Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 284 Registered: 2-2009 |
Edwin, I just heard that my brother had a little scare with his newborn son, so wow, hang in there, I know I'm a basket case when my cat gets sick so a child...well, I guess that's among the reasons I got fixed so I wouldn't have to deal with it... My thoughts are with you and remember that babies are resilient, as they're still mostly stem cells and they heal a LOT better than we do... Crap, I wish I could hug your crisis away or help but I'm a long ways away...just remember that you have friends and allies here...Tony | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 610 Registered: 2-2011 |
There is nothing worse than a sick child. Praying for complete healing for Xander, for wisdom for the doctors who are treating him, & for strength for you & Dawn! Rusty | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 404 Registered: 8-2002 |
Xander, Dawn and Edwin, My prayers and those of my family are with Xander you and your wife. May God bless your family and may His love surround you all. I send my thoughts and energies across the waves to fall at Xanders feet. I hope the healing power of all your bretheren here raises Xander to good health. May the Angels protect him from any harm and breathe their life and love giving energies into this innocent little one. slawie | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 853 Registered: 4-2004 |
((((((((((XANDER)))))))))) Hang in there, Edwin. I can only imagine how you and Dawn are feeling right now..... | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2229 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hang in there. Much love sent from the Ford family to yours.. John | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10746 Registered: 5-2002 |
Sending healing energy to Xander, and love to the three of you. | ||
| jcdlc72
Intermediate Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 167 Registered: 11-2009 |
Edwin: Consider my positive vibrations and healing energy DOUBLE, from this side of the currently not-so-sunny Caribbean, since we have the nice coincidence of also sharing in Gearslutz at the "Let's do it again" thread. So... double forumite fellowship, and also a fellow Alembician! My best wishes for little Xander, for you and Dawn! | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1656 Registered: 6-2002 |
Edwin, My thoughts are with you and your family. You'll all be in my prayers. MIke | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3191 Registered: 10-2002 |
Edwin. We had a scare when our son was born so I have some idea of what you're going through. Our thoughts and prayers will be with youthrough this difficult time. Graeme | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1750 Registered: 7-2007 |
Edwin, Love and prayers to Xander and the family. Art | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1226 Registered: 10-2006 |
Hang in there, Edwin; much positive energy - we'll be thinking of little else all day! Peter | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 69 Registered: 5-2012 |
Healing enery...comforting vibes...for you, Dawn, and Xander ~~~ | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5165 Registered: 7-2004 |
Edwin: Positive vibes & good thoughts from the left coast. Your situation certainly puts the trials and tribulations of having a 17 year old in perspective. May you be experiencing the same problems 17 years from now. Bill, tgo | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 780 Registered: 5-2007 |
Our Prayers and thoughts go out to you. VMG | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7769 Registered: 6-2000 |
We gathered up a good heap of positive energy and sent it over to you three. ((((((Xander))))) (((((Dawn)))))) (((((Edwin))))) Hopefully the febrile seizures were just from fever, and it sounds like they might have been if the cooling is working to keep them at bay. That's a really good thing! Thank you for reaching out - I know I'm not alone in think of Alembic as my extended family. | ||
| xlrogue6
Advanced Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 217 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hoping for the best for all three of you. Kent | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2940 Registered: 6-2002 |
All my best to the three of you. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 828 Registered: 6-2006 |
Sending a heap and a half of positive energy westward to Xander and family. | ||
| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 489 Registered: 4-2005 |
The same as all the rest... T | ||
| flpete1uw
Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 63 Registered: 11-2011 |
Prayers and Peace for Xander and his family. May the 4 winds guide him home. Pete | ||
| dnburgess
Senior Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 683 Registered: 1-2003 |
You are in my thoughts and prayers. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2511 Registered: 5-2009 |
Edwin , I send my deepest positive reflections and healing manifestations and vibes towards the best results. Wolf (((( Wellness)))) | ||
| bassfingers
Advanced Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 309 Registered: 11-2005 |
Sending prayers and good wishes. | ||
| kilowatt
Intermediate Member Username: kilowatt Post Number: 131 Registered: 12-2004 |
Edwin, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I remember when my son was born six weeks premature. He was rushed to another hospital, and spent ten days in the neonatal intensive care unit. That was almost nineteen years ago, and today he is 6'-3" tall and weighs about 280 Lbs. Angels do look out for the helpless. Regards, Pete | ||
| tncaveman
Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 94 Registered: 2-2011 |
Hey Edwin, although we don't know each other, we're definitely brothers in this together. Both of our kids were preemies - one 10 weeks early and a hair over 3 pounds (my son nearly 15 and playing the bass right now) and my daughter at 6 weeks and 4 pounds (almost 13 and into ballet). Thank God for the doctors and especially the nurses. They were really experienced and loved caring for the smallest and most helpless. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family and most especially Xander. Stephen | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1192 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks for all the love and healing vibes. They just took off the cooling cap, so this is go time, as it were. As he warms up, we'll be monitoring his brain function and praying for no more seizures. I'll keep everyone posted. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10749 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks for the update Edwin. We're all holding him in our hearts. | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 731 Registered: 4-2003 |
Edwin, I hope this doesn't sound too strange, but thank you for sharing this with us and for the opportunity to pray for you, Dawn and Xander. Prayers sent. Mike | ||
| smokinbear
Intermediate Member Username: smokinbear Post Number: 159 Registered: 11-2008 |
All my prayers and good vibes are with you and yours Edwin!!! Get well Xander. All the love for you little one! Bear | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 791 Registered: 9-2008 |
Edwin we all have our thoughts with Xander. Be strong my friend... | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1871 Registered: 11-2004 |
My thoughts are with you all Edwin, babies are extremely resilient little people, it seems they can fight and survive when most adults give up. | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1880 Registered: 9-2002 |
I'm with Terry: Newborns are just loaded with all that good stuff in megadoses from their mothers, they can really hang on and survive and thrive. Here's praying for a great outcome, and we're all gonna worry ourselves about this, so keep us informed as you can. J o e y | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1193 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm sad to report that after Xander warmed up last night, the seizures started up again. He's on phenobarbital, which seems to have it under control. At 3:45, he will have an MRI, but shortly before that, they are going to do another chest x-ray to see if they can pull out the chest tubes. If they can, that would be great. At this point, they are clamped off, so it appears that his lungs are indeed healing. So, after the MRI, they can stop the fentenyl drip, which will only be in place to keep him still for the MRI. This will tell us if there is any discernible damage to his tiny little brain. After the MRI, he'll get an EEG cap, with a ton of electrodes (sort of like a 20 pickup Alembic!) and then they can measure where abnormal actively is coming from. Neither of these tests, while useful, are able to tell us anything definitive. I've been hearing about kids who go through this and then hit their milestones. He's not the worst they've seen, but there's really no way to tell if epilepsy or cerebral palsy is being kept at bay. All we can do is pray. It's been a tearful day, I'll check in when I can. Thanks so much for all the love and support.  | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1194 Registered: 5-2002 |
PS. The breathing tube will hopefully come out after the MRI, too! His pulse and blood pressure are both improving. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10750 Registered: 5-2002 |
Sending more healing energy to Xander. | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Senior Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 463 Registered: 7-2009 |
All our best Edwin. we are thinking of all three of you and hope for a quick recovery!!! Much love, brother. Nick | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1413 Registered: 6-2002 |
Your all in my thoughts and heart, ((((((Xander)))))) with love Elwood | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 830 Registered: 6-2006 |
Edwin - times like these are certainly trying. " . . like a 20 pickup Alembic . . " tells me that you are putting on your bravest face. I applaud you. We will continue the outpouring of positive thoughts for Xander here in Milwaukee. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2233 Registered: 10-2003 |
Lots of love. | ||
| smokinbear
Intermediate Member Username: smokinbear Post Number: 160 Registered: 11-2008 |
Come on little dude you can do it!!!!! My heart aches for you guys. Please know we are throwin some serious good energy towards Children's Hospital. Stay strong. | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1873 Registered: 11-2004 |
"20 pick up Alembic" Edwin laughing at the face of adversity..You deserve a medal mate! Plenty of strength coming from Teesside in the UK. | ||
| jcdlc72
Intermediate Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 168 Registered: 11-2009 |
(((((((((((((((Healing Energy and Positive Vibrations to little Xander!)))))))))))))))))) | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 72 Registered: 5-2012 |
Come on Little One! There's an Alembic with "Xander" written all over it! I just KNOW it! | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 145 Registered: 9-2009 |
Xander appears to be a fighter. Keep the faith and keep providing that loving physical touch (it really does help). | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 618 Registered: 2-2011 |
Edwin, my mother has epilepsy & has been on phenobarbital most of her life. She is 70 now & hasn't had a seizure in over 30 years, so even if Xander has to take medication, he can still live a normal, happy life! Still praying for a complete healing with no lasting effects! | ||
| wishbass
Advanced Member Username: wishbass Post Number: 288 Registered: 5-2011 |
Edwin, my wife and I have been fallowing on Facebook, but I thought I'd add my thoughts, and prayers, good vibes and compassion,and whatever else I can.Times like these, even the well wishes of strangers are surely welcome, and helpful. We are all connected, one family. | ||
| billostech
Advanced Member Username: billostech Post Number: 305 Registered: 1-2011 |
You are in our prayers Edwin. | ||
| pas
Advanced Member Username: pas Post Number: 278 Registered: 3-2003 |
Really, really rootin' for little Xander. Stay stay strong Edwin. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1195 Registered: 5-2002 |
More progress! No breathing tube, no chest tubes and look!  We're not out of the woods yet. The EEG just got hooked up and we haven't gotten the MRI results yet aside from the fact that they did find some areas of concern. However, the amount of support that we've gotten has been simply amazing. Facebook has exploded with comments, prayers and healing vibes. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1500 Registered: 11-2004 |
Fantastic!!! Prayers for healthy mind and body for Xander are still being sent. Thanks for the update Edwin | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 831 Registered: 6-2006 |
SWEET! Moving in the right direction. | ||
| tubeperson
Advanced Member Username: tubeperson Post Number: 298 Registered: 5-2005 |
Xander and mom look terrific; that is a mood changing, positive sight. Keep your cautious optimism, and we will all continue to pray and send good vibes on your family's behalf! Enjoy Father's Day, hopefully it will be a little bit less stressful. | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1754 Registered: 7-2007 |
Beautiful! Healing powers continue towards Xander, along with love for you and yours. Thanks for keeping us posted Edwin. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1227 Registered: 10-2006 |
If there is anything in this world more beautiful than glow on the face of a new mother with her child, I have yet to see it! Hope things continue to progress, Edwin. Florence sends her best, as well. Peter | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1757 Registered: 2-2005 |
I know it is never easy to go through something like this. Good to hear there has been some improvement. Your in our thoughts. Keith | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1876 Registered: 11-2004 |
Great news!!!!!That little guy is tougher than us all..jeeze who would arm wrestle with him!! Hope all the tests turn out positive for you all | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10753 Registered: 5-2002 |
 Nice pic!!! | ||
| smokinbear
Intermediate Member Username: smokinbear Post Number: 161 Registered: 11-2008 |
Yeah Buddy you go!!!!!!! Rootin for ya BIG TIME!!! | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 81 Registered: 5-2012 |
What a fantastic way to end my day! yes, Yes, YES!!! | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 855 Registered: 4-2004 |
Edwin, it has got to be one hell of a roller coaster for you and Dawn right now, but in short time I'm praying that you'll all be home safe enjoying life's greatest treasure..... (((((((((FAMILY))))))))) Wishing you all the best!!!!!! -Mike | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 795 Registered: 9-2008 |
Oh, joy! | ||
| alemberic
Intermediate Member Username: alemberic Post Number: 111 Registered: 6-2006 |
Xander, you, and your wife are in my prayers. Hang in there! Eric | ||
| 12stringwilson
Member Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 98 Registered: 12-2008 |
Continuing to lift up prayers for you guys. |
