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miakoda
10-06-2006, 09:25 PM
So miracles do happen.

Some of you know, but not all, that my son was born with bilateral intraventricular hemorrhaging in the brain (bleeding in the brain http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_neuro/ivh.cfm ). Basically, this was due to his being 6 weeks early & having a low birthweight. He was diagnosed with a Level II bleed (out of IV levels). Due to his prematurity & this condition, is head is somewhat larger than his body. However, he does not have hydrocephaly or fluid on the brain yet this condition can be caused by IVH. Although he's been progressing normally--smiling, cooing, etc--1 of his pediatricians thought his head looked larger, so a CT scan was scheduled this past Wednesday to check for any fluid collection. So bascially I've been scared to death thinking of what might be going on now & what that would mean to my son's future. I've been praying a lot & many others have been also praying for him.

Well, the doctor called today & gave me the news. I sat down so I could deal with the news. But I was beyond shocked, as was he, when he said there was NO sign of any bleeding in either ventricle, no sign of any fluid collection, nor any sign of damage caused by the past bleeding. I just started balling. Now, it's not uncommon for Level I's to clear up pretty rapidly as the blood is just reabsorbed, but Level IIs usually stay the same for life without causing any majory problems.

I'm just so happy. Either way I love my child & I know he would've had a happy life, but I can't help but be elated! He will have 1 more CT scan at 6 months of age & that's it as long as he's developing normally (according to his adjusted age which is the age he would be had he gone full term).

:) :D



MercedesMama
10-06-2006, 09:28 PM
Mia that is wonderful news!! I'm glad to hear that all is well! Yea! Give that lil man and kiss and hug for me!
LegendsMami
10-06-2006, 09:40 PM
Thats great news!:D
simms
10-06-2006, 09:46 PM
WOW! that is awsome! :)
Bullyboi
10-06-2006, 09:50 PM
Great News Mia!! :D
DryCreek
10-06-2006, 11:02 PM
That's great to hear Mia, it's all uphill now. Bless his little heart:)
idgie
10-06-2006, 11:45 PM
wow, i cannot even imagine how relieved you must be mia! soooo very happy for you :)
short1
10-06-2006, 11:50 PM
wow, i cannot even imagine how relieved you must be mia! soooo very happy for you :)well that is just wonderful news !
truegames
10-07-2006, 01:32 AM
Glad to hear the great news.
pennsooner
10-07-2006, 08:03 AM
Praise be to God. I'm VERY happy for your good news.
Aceman
10-07-2006, 08:45 AM
So miracles do happen.

Some of you know, but not all, that my son was born with bilateral intraventricular hemorrhaging in the brain (bleeding in the brain http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_neuro/ivh.cfm ). Basically, this was due to his being 6 weeks early & having a low birthweight. He was diagnosed with a Level II bleed (out of IV levels). Due to his prematurity & this condition, is head is somewhat larger than his body. However, he does not have hydrocephaly or fluid on the brain yet this condition can be caused by IVH. Although he's been progressing normally--smiling, cooing, etc--1 of his pediatricians thought his head looked larger, so a CT scan was scheduled this past Wednesday to check for any fluid collection. So bascially I've been scared to death thinking of what might be going on now & what that would mean to my son's future. I've been praying a lot & many others have been also praying for him.

Well, the doctor called today & gave me the news. I sat down so I could deal with the news. But I was beyond shocked, as was he, when he said there was NO sign of any bleeding in either ventricle, no sign of any fluid collection, nor any sign of damage caused by the past bleeding. I just started balling. Now, it's not uncommon for Level I's to clear up pretty rapidly as the blood is just reabsorbed, but Level IIs usually stay the same for life without causing any majory problems.

I'm just so happy. Either way I love my child & I know he would've had a happy life, but I can't help but be elated! He will have 1 more CT scan at 6 months of age & that's it as long as he's developing normally (according to his adjusted age which is the age he would be had he gone full term).

:) :D

Thats awesome news!!!!Very happy for you!!!
jadedpitgirl
10-07-2006, 09:34 AM
so glad to hear it, he is just the cutest little boy (especially in his Pooh costume, lol)
laurajean
10-07-2006, 11:45 AM
I am very relieved for you and your son. Great news, must be a wonderful stress reliever for you to hear this. I'll pray for you and your son...cause, obviously, prayer works..
Patch O' Pits
10-07-2006, 12:59 PM
That is great news. I'm very excited for you and your family.
Dirty3rd
10-07-2006, 01:18 PM
That's great news. Sounds like he's game as hell. Yall are truly blessed and best of luck to you.
14rock
10-07-2006, 03:58 PM
That's great news. Sounds like he's game as hell. Yall are truly blessed and best of luck to you.My thoughts exactly....he's a warrior ;)

Way to go buddy! Got your mamma bawling already, he's gonna be a heart-breaker momma, tell the other new moms to keep their daughters under lock down :D
Suki
10-07-2006, 04:50 PM
GREAT news, Mia! I'm very happy for you.

A miracle, indeed!:)
CeeCee
10-07-2006, 10:31 PM
That is a great news mia :)
miakoda
10-08-2006, 05:52 PM
Thank you all for your thoughts & kind words. :) We appreciate it.
LuvinBullies
10-08-2006, 07:47 PM
Mia, I am so very happy for you!!!!! I never take any day for granted with my son- even though he has been a healthy happy boy for all of his 18 months. Your story proves how precious each day is with our little ones. That is such wonderful news :D.
catcher T
10-08-2006, 07:57 PM
He is just so darn cute!! nothing could go wrong with a face like that,,great news,,I am very happy for u and your family.
bakerbt
10-08-2006, 07:59 PM
Great news Mia. I am so happy for you.
Luke.UK
10-09-2006, 06:19 AM
fantastic news,lots of love to you and yours.
surfercalavera
10-09-2006, 12:33 PM
good news!!! felicitaciones!!!!
MoPulldogs
10-09-2006, 03:47 PM
Oh, Mia !! That is absolutely FANTASTIC !!!! He's a little bulldog at heart!!
TEXAS PIT DOGS
10-09-2006, 04:13 PM
Praise the lord mia,god touched your son and he will help you and him through it all.he and you are in my prayers.
ghost 1
10-09-2006, 04:37 PM
that's great to hear mia,,,, i relieved that it's worked out good for you,,,, keep a close eye on the little sucker and keep him healthy,,,we had a 3 pounds 2 oz boy and if someone hasn't been there with a premmey then they don't understand the stresses that come along with it,,, but god blessed us just as well as he has you,,,
gil230
10-10-2006, 03:26 AM
That is great news. We will continue to pray for your son and family. Like someone mentioned; Prayers work.
Attila
10-10-2006, 10:42 AM
That is why prayer is so important. You are blessed and so is your baby. The healing hands of God touched your infant and now he is well. Praise be to God. Thank you for the update. And I will continue to pray for a continual recovery and many more blessings in your life. Great testemony.
mydawgs
10-10-2006, 11:02 AM
Seems to me this little man was put on this earth for a reason.....my prayers are with all of you Mia!
realonebulldog
10-10-2006, 02:20 PM
So miracles do happen.

Some of you know, but not all, that my son was born with bilateral intraventricular hemorrhaging in the brain (bleeding in the brain http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_neuro/ivh.cfm ). Basically, this was due to his being 6 weeks early & having a low birthweight. He was diagnosed with a Level II bleed (out of IV levels). Due to his prematurity & this condition, is head is somewhat larger than his body. However, he does not have hydrocephaly or fluid on the brain yet this condition can be caused by IVH. Although he's been progressing normally--smiling, cooing, etc--1 of his pediatricians thought his head looked larger, so a CT scan was scheduled this past Wednesday to check for any fluid collection. So bascially I've been scared to death thinking of what might be going on now & what that would mean to my son's future. I've been praying a lot & many others have been also praying for him.

Well, the doctor called today & gave me the news. I sat down so I could deal with the news. But I was beyond shocked, as was he, when he said there was NO sign of any bleeding in either ventricle, no sign of any fluid collection, nor any sign of damage caused by the past bleeding. I just started balling. Now, it's not uncommon for Level I's to clear up pretty rapidly as the blood is just reabsorbed, but Level IIs usually stay the same for life without causing any majory problems.

I'm just so happy. Either way I love my child & I know he would've had a happy life, but I can't help but be elated! He will have 1 more CT scan at 6 months of age & that's it as long as he's developing normally (according to his adjusted age which is the age he would be had he gone full term).

:) :DHave faith in his son because he is the true live.
Pitbull219
10-10-2006, 02:33 PM
That is great news! Glad to hear things are gonna be okay.
miakoda
10-10-2006, 04:20 PM
Thanks again everyone!
TEXAS PIT DOGS
10-10-2006, 04:45 PM
be sure and keep us updated mia.
miakoda
10-10-2006, 05:03 PM
be sure and keep us updated mia.
Will do. ;)