[theokcarr]

I am so glad that this forum is here for support. Our new son, Noah, needs your prayers. We were matched with him only three days before his birth. He was born a few weeks early by emergency c-section due to bmom having high blood pressure. We knew before he was born that he had Downs syndrome, but they did not think he had any other health problems. At three days of age he had to go on oxygen temporarily. He was in two hospitals (transferred to a NICU) the first six days of his life. We were able to return home with him the day before Thanksgiving. He has since failed several hearing tests and we are not sure if this is due to a hearing impairment or just fluid that is in his ears. He has also been diagnosed with a heart defect that is currently not causing him problems but may in the future.

On Christmas Eve Noah was hospitalized for a viral respiratory infection. He has been on oxygen since he was admitted to the hospital as he is unable to keep his oxygen levels up. As of today (New Years Day) he continues to be on oxygen and is still very congested. He is on several medications including one to keep fluid from building around his heart. They tell us he will get better, but due to having Downs and the fact that he is only seven weeks old, it will be a long recovery. It is so hard seeing him struggle so much. My dh and I are taking turns staying at the hospital with him since we have our other two children at home. We can't wait to have our whole family together again. Please say a prayer for Noah's quick recovery. We appreciate all of your support. Sue

[bevy]

We will be praying for your son Sue. I hope he has a speedy recovery and is back in your arms very soon

Tara

[mallow]

Sue~I'm praying for a quick and complete recovery for your son. Hope he is home with you soon.

Becky

[amom4life]

Gracious and merciful heavenly Father we lift baby Noah up to your throne of grace and ask that you would heal his little body Lord, clear his lungs and cause him to breathe on his own again. He is so helpless and small Lord and he needs you and his family needs you. Please comfort them, increase their faith, and give them strength as they go through this scary trial. Please Lord give the doctors and anyone else involved with Noah's care wisdom and guidence.
In Jesus' name,
AMEN
Judy

[Just Julie]

Lifting Noah and your family up to the Lord.

[L-A-J-C-R-C]

Hi Sue,

We will definitely keep you, your family, and Noah in our prayers!

Having a medically fragile child (although not downs syndrome), I do understand the feelings you all are going through right now. If you ever need to talk, please feel free to pm me. I'd be happy to listen.

Best of luck to you.

Michelle

[SchmennaLeigh]

Prayers for all of you. Lots of them.

[rosemary_g]

Sue - I'll be praying for Noah and a speedy recovery and your family as well for peace during this time.

Rosemary

[tobeafamily]

Sending healing thoughts your way. Babies have the most remarkable way of healing, it's like they don't realize they should be sick.

Regina

[mumofone]

Prayers going out to Noah for a speedy recovery.

Take care.

[Kara J]

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.... please keep up posted! Love and Hugs to You!!!! Kara

[BethanyB]

Your little boy Noah will be in my prayers. Giving this special child a loving home is a wonderful thing. I have a sister with Downs Syndrome and she has been a blessing to our family. Feel free to PM me with any questions or just some support. I hope your little guy comes home to you soon!

[KSAB]

You are in our thoughts and prayers for a full
recovery.

[Nina24]

Hang in there. The medicines do work. My nephew was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and has had these types of problems. It scares you to death, but the docs & nurses know what they are doing. Hugs to Noah from everyone here! I'm praying for the speediest recovery!
Nina

[Linny]

Sending up a prayer right now for him and your family. Praying that you can all be together very soon, and he will be a healthy 'bouncing baby boy'!!!!!

Most Sincerely,

Linny