Good vibes needed, please.

[bigwillq]

My cousin had a baby boy yesterday. He weighed in at a decent 6 lbs., 10 ounces. He looked like a normal, healthy newborn. But after the delivery, he couldn't breathe. He couldn't cry, because everytime he tried he would stop breathing. His face turned all blue.


Come to find out, he was born without any bones in his esophagus. :( :cry:
I never heard of this before, and I don't know what happens now. My mom was talking to my cousin's husband's mom (who is a nurse) and she said that it is possible he could grow bones there (not sure how true this is).

Anyway, he is expected to be in the hospital for months (assuming they are able to keep him breathing). I am sure he has several surgeries ahead of him.

My sister was supposed to be the godmother. So, please, I am asking for some good vibes sent Little Angelo's way, and to the family. Thanks. :hug:

[BarenakedLady]

1. Oh no

I hope the baby is ok. I've never heard of that before.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

3. Thank you.

I never heard of it either. :hug:

[Callalily]

2. Sending prayers for the

baby, and family. Hope all turns out well.

[bigwillq]

4. Thanks.

:hug:

[lost-in-nj]

5. of course good vibes and thoughts

to Angelo and family....

:hug:
There will be a prayer or two also.....


I have never heard of this before either.....


lost

[bigwillq]

6. Thank you.

Yes, it's a bizarre thing. I think it's even more shocking b/c my cousin had a normal pregnancy. No signs of any trouble. It's sad. :hug:

[jonnyblitz]

7. oh no! I wish everyone the best..

:hug:

[bigwillq]

9. Thanks babe.

:hug:

[PassingFair]

8. What a nightmare.

I don't think there ARE bones in the esophagus, but
I did find THIS article:

http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site2191/mainpageS2191P0.html

Sounds like the typical congenital abnormalities
are correctable with emergency surgery.

You can help by being yourself.
Take the other kids out, if there
are any, so the immediate family
can rally around your cousins.
:hug:

[bigwillq]

10. Thanks for the link.

I have no knowledge, whatsoever, about this situation. I only know what I was told, and that's what they told me. I haven't had the chance to google yet. I will look at that link now. Thank you. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

11. bigwillq, I will keep Angelo and his family in my thoughts.

What a sad way to begin life. Let's hope he CAN grow those bones or whatever it is he needs to do. I'm going to look at PassingFair's link ...

:hug:

aA
kesha

[bigwillq]

12. Thank you.

I just talked to my mom, who works at the hospital (in an administrative capacity, she doesn't have any medical expertise) that Angelo was transported to.

She said that she was told that there are no bones in the esophagus. His esophagus wasn't moved properly which can cause breathing problems (which was the first sign he had) and digestion issues.


PassingFair posted a link above that details the exact cause and problem. It's an interesting read.

Thanks for your concern. :hug:

[Haole Girl]

13. Sending good vibes, thoughts, and prayers

Hope her baby boy gets well soon bigwillq! :hug:

I'm going to go do some research on it right now...

[Haole Girl]

15. Some more links:

I'd never heard of this. It's amazing, if you think about it, how many things have to come together just perfectly while a fetus is developing. :hug:

http://www.answers.com/topic/esophageal-atresia

http://www.surgeryencyclopedia.com/Ce-Fi/Esophageal-Atresia-Repair.html

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,815454,00.html?iid=digg_share

There is even a website dedicated to it, down for maintenance (might check back in a day or two):

http://esophagealatresia.org

[bigwillq]

19. Thanks for the links.

:hug:

[malta blue]

14. how horrible

(((((vibes)))))

Hoping all turns out well for the little guy. :cry:

[bigwillq]

18. Thanks.

:hug:

[LisaM]

16. Oh, I hope it can be corrected.

It actually sounds as if it may be, so I'll hope for the best.

[bigwillq]

20. Thank you.

:hug:

[Parche]

17. Big Vibes

Hopefully with technology these days, they can put a prosthetic one, until he is able to grow on his own

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hi:

[bigwillq]

Thanks buddy,

:hug:

[ceile]

21. Oh my goodness!

Poor baby! :hug: :hug:

[bigwillq]

24. I know.

It's so sad. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. My dear bigwillq...

Oh, sweetie...

MAJOR and continuing vibes for little Angelo and all his family as they struggle to deal with this crisis...

I'll check out those links; I sure hope the little guy can be helped!

:hug: :hug:

[bigwillq]

25. Thank you Peggy.

:hug:

[Midlodemocrat]

23. Oh, no!! Of course you have all my best vibes and prayers.

So sorry about this. :hug:

[bigwillq]

26. Thanks Midlo.

:hug:

[AirmensMom]

27. Good vibes coming

for Little Angelo, his mom and dad, and everyone else who loves this little one. :hug: :grouphug:

[bigwillq]

33. Thanks!

:hug:

[applegrove]

28. Vibes to little Angelo. And hugs to you.

[bigwillq]

34. Thank you so much.

:hug:

[KitchenWitch]

29. ((((vibes))))

:hug:

[bigwillq]

35. Thanks KW!

:hug:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

30. How terrible - the poor little guy

Lots of good vibes are coming your family's way. :hug:

[bigwillq]

36. Thanks a lot.

:hug:

[blueraven95]

31. sending good vibes

:hug: :hug:

I'm hoping for the best possible outcome!

[bigwillq]

37. Thank you.

:hug:

[Shell Beau]

32. After just having a baby, I can only imagine what a nightmare this is.

Prayers and hugs! :hug:

[bigwillq]

38. Thank you.

:hug:

How is your little one doing? :) :hi:

[PassingFair]

39. Kick.

Any good news?

[bigwillq]

44. Not yet.

He's still in ICU. They have been doing a lot of tests to see exactly what is wrong...looking for possible complications to other organs, but none of the tests results have come back in yet. We're still waiting.

Now they're saying it could be something with the larynx. I really have no idea. They said it's definitely an underdeveloped esophagus but it may not be what KC2 posted a link to above. We just don't know anything at this time.

My mom saw him before and she says he's beautiful. She said you would never know anything is wrong with him by looking at him. He is so much bigger than the other babies in ICU.

Thanks for your concern. :hug:

[PassingFair]

45. Hoping for the best...

keep us updated.

-Pat

[marzipanni]

40. I read one of the links about this problem, the surgery to correct it

has been done since 1939. I hope that little Angelo will have a successful repair and will soon be on the mend.
Sending positive vibes to him and all who care for him~ :hug:

[bigwillq]

42. Thanks.

:hug:

[terrya]

41. The best vibes to Little Angelo and your family, my friend.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

43. Thanks so much.

:hug:

[av8rdave]

46. Sending my best vibes for the little guy and his family!

[bigwillq]

48. Thanks so much.

:hug:

[SeattleGirl]

47. Absolutely.

I'm sorry to hear this, but hopefully the medical minds and hearts tending to Little Angelo will know what to do.

:hug:

[bigwillq]

49. Thanks.

:hug:

[LeftyFingerPop]

50. Prayers and vibes for little Angelo...

:grouphug:

[bigwillq]

56. Thanks.

:hug:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

51. You got it.

Oh, I hope that baby is ok. Please keep us posted!
Duckie

[bigwillq]

57. Thanks Duckie.

:hug:

[foxfeet]

52. Good vibes and hopes for a good outcome are en route.

Hope little Angelo gets through this and thrives!

[bigwillq]

58. Thank you.

:hug:

[mwooldri]

53. Man... definitely prayers/vibes Angelo's way...

plus their new parents... every expected family hopes for a hice healthy "perfect" baby always but as the old saying goes "Welcome to Holland".

I hope and pray that their stay in Holland is pleasant and they get everything worked out.

All my best, Mark.

[bigwillq]

59. Thanks.

:hug:

[latebloomer]

54. Sending light and healing vibes

for the complete recovery of baby Angelo.

[bigwillq]

60. Thanks so much.

:hug:

[femmocrat]

55. Sending positive vibes and prayers to Angelo.

I have a cousin who was born with something similar, but I'm not sure if it was the same condition. He had several surgeries in childhood and was fine. Angelo will be, too.... :hug:

[bigwillq]

61. I hope so.

Thanks. :hug: