UPDATED.....#31 prayers and good thoughts would be appreciated..

[JerseyJanice]

Said a prayer and will keep good thoughts going for Caitlyn.

 

[catherine]

Prayers and very best wishes for Caitlyn and her family!

 

[Stepharoonie!]

At the moment, the outlook is not the greatest. The doctors told her parents that her brain is abnormal and underdeveloped. They were doing an MRI this evening to try and learn more.

Her mother is not in the best shape. She over exerted herself yesterday, and is in a lot of pain and just not feeling well all in all (she had a C-section). The doctors discouraged them from even going to the hospital today.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers...I know they feel them.

 

[Dan Murphy]

So very sorry to hear that about Caitlyn , Steph. She and her folks will be in prayers. Sure do hope she improves and in good health real soon.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Thank you, Dan...

 

[Virgo10]

First, Steph! It's nice to see you again.

Please know that I am keeping your friend's baby in my thoughts. This is so very sad.

 

[minniecarousel]

Prayers for Caitlyn.

 

[momof2inPA]

At the moment, the outlook is not the greatest. The doctors told her parents that her brain is abnormal and underdeveloped. They were doing an MRI this evening to try and learn more.

Her mother is not in the best shape. She over exerted herself yesterday, and is in a lot of pain and just not feeling well all in all (she had a C-section). The doctors discouraged them from even going to the hospital today.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers...I know they feel them.

Prayers for baby Caitlyn.

What kind of doctor tells you not to visit your sick newborn at the hospital? If I were the mom, I would force DH to go and stay with the baby.

 

[raammartin]

Prayers being said for baby Caitlyn.

 

[ugadog99]

I'm so sorry, Steph. I'll continue to send my prayers for baby Caitlyn and her parents.

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Well, the results are not what her parents were hoping. The doctors said that she will have some sort of mental handicap, but they're not sure to what extent. They may not even know for 12-18 months. They're also telling them that it could be weeks before she can go home with them. Apparently, she can not eat and breathe at the same time.

My heart breaks all of three of them. Thank you for the continued thoughts and prayers...

 

[Jeanny]

Hey Steph!

 

[Val]

Our family will keep baby Caitlyn in our prayers........

......Encourage your friends to contact a parents' group for children born with similar disabilities, if the hospital hasn't already. As a parent of a child with hearing disabilities, nothing has given me more comfort than talking to other parents of children similar to my own DD. Knowing that some of my feelings and fears were normal, hearing great success stories about older kids, and just feeling the support of others who had "been there, done that" was an incredible comfort. Knowledge is power!

Remember to congratulate the parents on the birth of Caitlyn. She is their precious daughter, and is an important addition to their family. Too often, people shun the parents because they don't know what to say- so just say it. Congrats and welcome to this world. Bring presents, talk with them- be there. Hold the baby when she comes home, play with her- she is a human baby and needs love, affection and all the kisses that you can give her!

There have been several threads on the disabilities board recently on thoughts and feelings regarding having a child or children with special needs. There are several encouraging poems and tips and words of encouragement. Might print these off and save them for the right moment when the parents need a little encouragement and hope.

Many children have been born with poor prognoses and beat them. Many other children have learned to life with their disabilities and excel in spite of them. I have worked with many, many kids who weren't "supposed to do things".....good thing they don't read reports or the medical textbooks. Don't limit little Caitlyn- she is here and ready to conquer her world in her way. We don't know what special mission is planned for her......give her a chance and she will make her mark in her own unique way, and it may very well surprise everyone what way that might be. God Bless!!

 

[Mimi Q]

I am so sorry the news isn't better. Prayer said for Caitlyn.

 

[slimplaw]

My thoughts are with Caitlyn and her parents. I have had students who were born with smooth brain areas. If you look up lessencephaly, you will get some information on this condition.