Hello-
This past week has been the worst week of my life. I spoke to friends on Friday night and there was probably no doubt I was losing it.(that and Reglan which causes depression) We were told twice that Carter would not make it through the night. I am not sure how one is suppose to deal with that so I think I went into automation mode. I have lost both my parents after surgeries for heart disease and I think I just started to shut off. Carter proved them wrong and I think it is because he knew Mommy and Daddy were with him and weren't letting go.
They found a source of his infection which is a staph infection in the MRSA family but not drug resistant. He is on new antibiotics and seems to be responding. He still has very sick lungs which is not related but is making impressive strides I think by clinical standards. (proud Mommy talking)
I have often talked about perspective but this week I had a good dose of it. I believe so much in little miracles and the power of prayer. The love of family and good friends continues to see us all through and the love of God. Sometimes when you lose those in life you lose faith in life, in people and in God. I was lost, but now found and God is with us daily and with Carter each second.
Carter is stable, good no, but doing better. He is my living angel and continues to remind me that life is about love, family and faith. For that we are so blessed....Carter is 37 days old today.....2 pounds, 2 ounces.
Much love-
Deanna, Andy, Carter, Halo, Josie & Jack
6 comments:
DeAnna I wish I was there and could wrap my arms around you and let you know you aren't alone.
LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!
We continue to pray for Carter. You are always in our thoughts and prayers here.
Kiss Carter for us and let him know how proud we are of him and his sweet spirit.
XOXO
Ang
Praise the Lord!
Carter,Andy and You remain at the top of my prayer list.
When things get tough, just remember, somebody is praying you thru.
Love ya
Joy in AL
"...I will listen and believe the Voice of Truth.."
Deanna,
I have been down this path and walked in those shoes.
Both of my children were born premature; my daughter was born at 28 weeks and weighed a 2lbs 2oz.
I just started my blog documenting our story and the work that I do with March of Dimes.
Please stop by if you get a chance. You are all in my prayers.
Nicole
Deanna,
I only know of you through Lori D. who loves you to peices! That's good enough for me....Honey, your little one is fighting the good fight. I pray for your family daily and continually. We lost our two litle guys at this age 13 years ago... so Deanna I am pulling for your litle angel boy. You have my friendship and prayers,
Sheila Strassburg
Hi Deanna - I know I haven't been in contact much, but I have thought about you a lot, especially since hearing about Carter. You and Andy and Carter have been in my prayers. He is beautiful and I am so glad happy for you. Carter seems to be a strong little guy, and I know will get stronger each day. Blessings to you and yours always,
Janice McQueen Ward
I only know of you because you said you read my blog about our 24-weeker ... I am so glad that you did! I have felt everything you have posted in this entry and I really feel for you. I will go on this journey with you. It only seems like yesterday for me and my family that we were wondering what the future held for us and now we are to the point we are going to begin the future we weren't positive we would even have .... I am here for you, I will pray for Carter and your family. Prayer and faith is the only thing that saw our family thru the rollercoaster. Please let me know if you ever need anything ... are you able to live at home while Carter is in the NICU? I just pray your life is touched and blessed by this experience, as you will never be the same.
Blessings,
Leslie
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