Carter is having a really rough time right now. He had a total of 3 times yesterday (one I told you about early in the morning) where he dropped his heartrate and had to have CPR. Luke and I went in to see him about 5:00 pm after he'd had his second episode. The Dr's were very concerned but we still were very postive. When he did it again at 7pm and the Drs came to talk to us again, it finally hit us that our beautiful little boy might not make it through the night. We had the Chaplin come visit and she baptised him for us. It was the hardest thing we've ever done. We spent the night there with him and thankfully he had no more episodes. His ventinlator settings are still very high but he seems to be doing ok. He is trying so hard to hang in there. His little body is just tired from fighting off infection after infection.
There is good news. Daddy got to hold Carter late last night. I have a ton of pictures and I will post them as soon as I have time. "Aunt" Danielle and Lauren also got to sneak in about midnight. They'd brought us some clean clothes and against NICU policy were allowed back to see him. I guess when your child is that fragile they let you do whatever you want.
Thank you too to Micah and Kate who helped with letting Danielle in the house and taking Nacho over to his Grandma and Grandpa's. Thank you everyone who reads this blog. If it weren't for your love and support I think we'd have had a mental breakdown last night. Please keep praying for Carter. One of our friends said "There are a lot of people praying for Carter and God wouldn't let that many people down." I pray they are right.
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I am continuing to pray for Carter! I really hope he pulls through this, he has come this far, I am sure he will continue to fight! Keep your head held high and try to spend as much time as you can and let him know you are there fighting with him. I hope you all get good news soon!
I still believe that, 100% :)
I have been thinking about you constantly, and praying harder than I ever have. Carter is going to make it through this.
Call me if you need anything, to vent, to talk, to take you out for some much needed retail therapy, to PACK :), for dinner...anything.
Carter is in our prayers every day and will continue to be. Thinking of you guys all the time. Keep fighting Carter!
Casey & Adam
We are pulling for little Carter. Hang in there and touch and hold him as much as possible. We hope to hear some good news soon.
Christy & John
I pray for Carter everyday and I do believe in the power of prayer, there are people around the world praying for him. Keep fighting little guy.
I still have a lot of hope for that little guy. I don't remember if I told you that I was baptized twice - the first time being in the NICU 28 years ago, when I also decided to surprise my parents by showing up two months early. There were many times they didn't think I was going to make it. I am first hand account that babies are fighters and God works in mysterious ways. We are still staying lots of prayers and hoping for more good days.
Amy
God is with you and holding you all in his everlasting arms. We do not know why things happen the way they do but do know that God is ritht there with you. Carter is a child of God, that can bring you great comfort. Because of Carter many people are growing closer to God. I continue to pray for all of you. Kitty
Still praying for you guys and having faith everything's going to turn out great! Hang in there sweetie!
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