Miracle Baby: The Honeymoon is Over

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

The Honeymoon is Over

So as they say in the NICU the "Honeymoon" is over.... Bryce had yet another bad day today. They ended up putting him back on the Hi Fi Oscillator with VERY high settings which we didn't want to happen. Seems though that all of this is related to the PDA which is basically flooding his lungs with blood. Today is day 2 of the third course of Neoprofen (used to try to close the open valve) and it is still not working. The murmur is still very loud which probably means its still wide open. On a good note though he was sucking on his pacifier today during one of his gavage feedings which is good because it will teach him that when he sucks he ends up with a full belly... So when its finally bottle time he'll know what to do with it, or at least have an idea. He's just the cutest! I am on my way back to the hospital since he's having a bad day its harder not to be up there with him all day and night. This girls are staying at grama and grampa's house tonight so they will be well taken care of which helps me not to have to worry! Thanks to everyone who is praying for Bryce please keep it up as long as you can and as much as you can its all we have right now. Also keep posting comments here its nice to read after a long day in the hospital! Also I have posted a new picture of Bryce from today, hope everyone enjoys!

8 comments:

Alicia said...: Steve, Erika, Nicole and Faythe,
Congratulations on your newest bambino. He's a strong little man and absolutely beautiful. We think of you often and we're here for anything you may need.
Take care,
Marc, Alicia and Austin; May 2, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Amberfitz said...: HI guys, Congratulations on your new little man. I was so glad to find out about this site to keep up to date with little Bryce and finally put a face to all our prayers. You are all incredibly strong and all your postive thoughts and actions will help Bryce pull through. Call us if you need anything...301-616-7819. I am an RN in a level 4 NICU so if you have any questions...please feel free to give me a call. All our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Amber and Steve; May 3, 2007 at 2:09 AM
Lorinda said...: Hi Erika, Steve, Nicole & Faythe,

I work with Steve's Mom, Nancy, and I have been so touched by little Bryce's story! He is truly a 'miracle baby'. What a beautiful little guy!

I wanted to let you know that we have added Bryce (and your family) to our church prayer list. We believe in a God of miracles and we are trusting Him to do wonderful things for Bryce!

Be assured that as much as you love Bryce, God loves him even more and is holding in him in His loving and protective arms.

With love & prayers~
Lorinda, Gary, Sara & Patrick; May 3, 2007 at 6:21 AM
Auntie Mari said...: Steve, Erika, Nicole, Faythe and Bryce.

We are thinking of all of you every day and we want you to know how much we love you. Our baby boy is beautiful and we love him. Keep faith and stay strong!!

We love you,

Auntie Mari, Uncle Bob and the girls; May 3, 2007 at 9:13 AM
Karen said...: Erika & Steve, I work w/Mari @ADT and just wanted to let you know that your all in our prayers. Just got the first site of your new son. WOW!! How beautiful but you know that already. Just wanted to share a litte note w/ you. I have a neice that was born @ 26 weeks and @ 1 lb 9oz @ Baystate Medical Hospital and today she is 27 year old and has two boys of her own. She had a very long and hard climb to get there just as your son does but Miracles do happen. Keep up the faith and my family will keep you and your family in our prayers.; May 3, 2007 at 2:54 PM
Unknown said...: Hey Erika,

I just wanted to say it was so good to finally get to see the baby, He is beautiful and i can't wait to see him again. Hope everything is going alright. I love you guys and i'll see you soon.

Love your favorite cousin,
Danielle; May 3, 2007 at 6:48 PM
Unknown said...: Steve, Erika, Nicole and Faythe,
I am a friend of Lorinda's who works with Steve's Mom, Nancy and she shared with us last night at our church about your family's story.
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers even though we have never met. Our God is able to perform miracles and we are in awe of your beautiful son and pray for God's continued protection and strength on him and your entire family.
Thinking of you all and holding up in our prayers,
Tim, Stacey,
Kyle, Ben and Matthew; May 3, 2007 at 7:37 PM
coley said...: hi mom i just wanted to say something since u probably wouldnt tell me in person.............can i have a raise in mii alowance?............just kidding!!!

what i really wanted to say was i hope baby brycen (or wut kimmy burkhart say:bison)is ok!! i just cant wait till he comes home and he can enjoy the company of his family at home with us all and not at the hopsicle attached to all these wires and tubes down his throat!!! well i just wanted to make shur he was ok!!!!
luv ya

ur fav daughter,
*~coley~*; May 4, 2007 at 4:48 PM