In case you haven've figured it out yet this blog is kind of like therapy for me. I'll be using it to not only update you on Carter, but to help gather my thoughts and feelings on the day. Today pretty much just sucked. That is the only way I can describe it. Luke and I went back up to see our little man this evening and I just sat there and cried in disbelief about him being born so soon, so little, and now that he could have developmental delays/impairments. When you have a child you have so many hopes and dreams for them, to have them come crashing down in such a short time is devastating. Luke and I have chosen to believe that Carter is going to be ok. We've decided that he is going to come through this with flying colors and no one will be any the wiser of what he dealt with in the begining stages of life. We pray to God to help for all the above things and know that he will see Carter through this.
Carter's weight today 510 grams. Don't ask me to convert that b/c I have no clue. I also do not remember how much he weighed yesterday BUT it was like 4oo something so whatever, he is gaining big time! :) He is up to 3 mls every 2 hours now...soon I won't be able to keep up!
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Found your blog off of Cat's (I taught with her last year). I'm so sorry to hear about Carter, but I feel your pain. My daughter was born with a condition where her intestines were outside of her body and she spent 7 1/2 weeks at Children's. I know how hard it is to leave your baby each day, but find comfort in knowing that he is getting the care he needs. When my daughter was in the hospital we used CarePages (www.carepages.com) to keep everyone updated as to what was going on. I'm not sure if you've heard of this or not, but it's also a great place to find other families going through the same things as you. I found so many mothers whose children had her same condition as our daughter's and it was comforting to talk to them. If you ever need to talk to someone who's 'been there', feel free to contact me.
Always remember, there are odds to every dilemma that arises. Let's choose to believe that Carter is going to be on the good side of ALL of those odds. And I truely believe that he will be. Carter is such a strong little man with amazing parents and a large support system. God won't let down that many people at once :) Love you - hang in there! Just remember that there have been 7 more good days to that 1 bad!
Keep your head high and keep good thoughts! Any delays he may or may not have can be helped when he gets stronger and the earlier you get help the better. Try to think positively and know that many people are out there praying for you and your family and especially Carter! He is a strong little boy and he will pull through. Remember, the doctors told you that you would have good and bad days, just keep holding on to those good days! Let me know if you need anything!!
Catrina (cat81305)
Hi Murphy Family,
Just wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am sure that it has been a whirlwind of emotions. Please let me know if there is anything that we can do.
Love,
Leighann, Zach, Tate and Ruben
Hey Tiffers,
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of. I don't know if you remember but my sister Madeline was a premature baby. We were told she would never walk, she would never be potty trained, she would never live a normal life, plus many more. Madeline is 11 years old and she does all those things. I know every child is different, but you have to keep your faith and hope.
I have lost my faith and fortunately through tremendous amount of grief found God helping me, giving me strength. Look to him for strength when you feel you have no left of your own. I know you, and you are strong. Carter will feel that.
If there is anything I can to help please let me know, make you food, take Nacho out, go for lunch, anything. I love you and I am praying for Carter.
"And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
Luke, Tiffany and Carter,
Thanks for sending this information to us. We share your joy of a new baby and the concern for his health. Our prayers are with all of you. Stay strong and take care.
Love,
Joanne
Tiffany and Luke,
I can't even begin to imagine how difficult this time is for you. Carter has already proven to be a strong little boy and we will continue to pray for that he is blessed with a long, wonderful life and you experience all the hopes and dreams you have for him. I have faith that he'll come through this "with flying colors". Thank you for keeping us posted and please know we are all praying for you and Carter.
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