Nathan has been unexpectedly admitted to Children's Hospital to undergo yet another surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain. In the past 24-36 hours he has started vomiting and dropping his heart rate pretty regularly. Our Neurosurgeon had told us awhile back that if his shunt were to malfunction, or if there was any sort of problem with his head, that these would be the symptoms to look for.
We brought him into the doctor this morning not fully knowing what to expect. When the doctor turned to us after viewing his MRI results and asked if we brought another change of clothes with us, we knew that couldn't be good news. He was admitted immediately and we are set to undergo surgery sometime tomorrow.
While we knew another surgery wasn't out of the question, we really didn't expect to have this happen so quickly.
This surgery may be the most difficult to handle so far. Nathan has really been playful lately and all smiles for mommy, daddy, and big brother Andrew. This little setback will be difficult to take after it seemed we've been making such good progress.
If you can, please say some extra prayers for our family, and especially little Nathan
9 comments:
Thinking and praying for you guys...let us know if you need anything at all!
We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please call if we can help in any way.
We will certainly be praying like crazy!
Maria
You are in our prayers! Call me if you guys need lunch or anything. I work right next door to Children's!
All our prayers are with Nathan and your family. We are here for anything you need, we love you all so much!!! Love, The O'Connells
Nathan has got to be the toughest kid I've ever met, so I just know he is going to get through this. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We are here for you guys if you need anything at all.Love you and praying for you every day!
Love, Tom and Erin
sweet nathan and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers - extra prayers right now! definitely thinking of you guys.... kevin, whitney and maggie
You guys are in our thoughts! He's so strong that we're sure he won't let this road bump impede his amazing progress!
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