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~Lisa~ Offline
#1 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 9:41:25 AM(UTC)


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I got a phone call at 6am this morning to say that they have had to put Maxx back on CPAP and have started him on two antibiotics...gentamicin and vancomycin.
He had some really bad patches of bradycardia's/apnea with colour change...heartrate drop and stopped breathing and turned blue.
He has been snotty for about a week and a half. They did a PNA last Monday and it grew Staph...but his CRP was only 5 so they didn't think it needed treatment.
All his brady's/apnea started about the same time as the snotty nose (not a coincidence)
They think it may be rhinovirus...but they are doing a full blood screen and another PNA and a chest x-ray.
If it is rhinovirus he can stay in an open cot were he is but if it is something that is spread through the air then he will have to go back into an incubator in isolation.
It seems like a huge step backwards and I am starting to think that we will never get him home.
It really highlights how vulnerable he still is. :(

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louellyng Offline
#2 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 9:45:59 AM(UTC)

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:-(

Maxx has been a fighter all along and he will get through this additional little hurdle.

Hang in there - I am sure that he will be home with you all soon :-)
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mamaof2beauties Offline
#3 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 9:46:39 AM(UTC)


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Oh No!! *GBH* I hope it isn't RV.. fingers crossed for you and prayers headed your way!




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soph Offline
#4 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 9:57:25 AM(UTC)

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Sending the biggest positive get well soon vibes to Maxx x
Callie, Oscar and Isaac x
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#5 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 10:12:07 AM(UTC)

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Maxx is a fighter. It wouldn't be nice to get that phone call GBH and well wishes coming your way.
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#6 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 10:14:51 AM(UTC)


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GBH lisa :( maxx is a fighter and he will pull through this, just like all the other challenges he has faced. fingers crossed its not as bad as they suspect, but at least he is getting the best care possible
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#7 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 10:16:35 AM(UTC)

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Lisa I am so sorry to hear this :( Little Maxx is a real fighter and I am sure this is just another hurdle and he will get through it. Try to stay positive xx




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#8 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 10:48:47 AM(UTC)

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sorry to hear Lisa - Maxx is strong, he'll get past this hurdle like the rest. GBH's xx
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#9 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 12:01:20 PM(UTC)


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lisa, that's just got to be tough to hear.

i hope this little downward slide of maxx's halts soon and you start posting some positives again xx
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~Lisa~ Offline
#10 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 12:12:30 PM(UTC)


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I am sure he will fight thru this as he is a fighter but why should he have to go thru it?
It is so hard to watch what he has been thru wanting to take it all on myself rather then him have to suffer thru it.
He is three months old on Wednesday...for three months I have only been able to mother my son from afar.
We have both missed out on so much...things that I took for granted with my older three.
Bringing your tiny newborn home, the excited family, congratulations and gifts. Everyone happy.
Instead no one came near us, no one congratulated us...his birth was surrounded with fear and doubt.
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soph Offline
#11 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 12:20:13 PM(UTC)

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I cannot begin to imagine the journey you and Maxx have been on for the last 3 months.

You are doing a great job and so is Maxx, his triumphs so far in life have already outweighed the setbacks.
Hopefully his homecoming is not too far away and you can maybe throw a party or have a naming ceremony when he is ready to be at home so that you can all celebrate his journey.

Hugs Lisa x
Callie, Oscar and Isaac x
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#12 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 12:27:30 PM(UTC)

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((((big hugs))))) Lisa, both you and he have been through so much, as mums we just want to protect our kids. He's a strong boy (which I think he gets from his mum) and I'm sure he will be on the mend soon and home with you before you know it.

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#13 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 12:36:54 PM(UTC)

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Sorry to hear that Lisa...Hope Maxx starts improving soon xx
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#14 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 1:46:43 PM(UTC)

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So sorry to hear about Maxx. He WILL come home soon. I hope the days pass quickly an ur lil man is well soon. xoxoxox
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#15 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 1:46:53 PM(UTC)


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Hope Maxx improves soon, hugs to you & your family xx
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#16 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 1:54:12 PM(UTC)

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"~Lisa~" wrote:

Bringing your tiny newborn home, the excited family, congratulations and gifts. Everyone happy.
Instead no one came near us, no one congratulated us...his birth was surrounded with fear and doubt.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

He will fight this Lisa..... he's a strong boy.
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Elliot Robert: Emerg C/S in Dec 2008, 2.8kg & BF for 29 months!!
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Shell Offline
#17 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 1:58:04 PM(UTC)


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Thinking of you Lisa and your precious Maxx...praying he fights through this.

Keep strong xx
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#18 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 2:48:04 PM(UTC)

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GBHs, he will be home with you soon :)



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~ CameronsMum ~ Offline
#19 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 2:54:36 PM(UTC)

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Thinking of you guys.
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#20 Posted : Sunday, 11 April 2010 3:12:16 PM(UTC)


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Am thinking of you and all your family. I can't begin to imagine how difficult the past 3 months have been for you and your whole family. You are such a strong women and an amazing mum. I hope gorgeous Maxx starts to improve from here on out and you get to take him home soon.
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