Pray for my son

[nalla]

As some of you know, my son was born with Spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He has a shunt in to drain the fluid from his brain. Today we took him in to get a CT because he isn't acting right, and it turns out that the shunt has malfunctioned....the fluid is building back into his brain and if this isn't taken care of there will be non reversable brain damage. They are going to have to go back in there and replace the shunt. It's a pretty easy surgery, but still brain surgery. It's friday and I can't get ahold of this neuro-surgen, so I had to call the hospital and am waiting for them to call me back and let me know what the next step will be. What happend last time is they had us go strait to the hospital for emergancy surgery.
So please pray for Nathan and that everything will be ok....that he makes it through the surgery with no complications and there has been no brain damage yet.

[LisaLuke]

I'm so sorry to hear about your son, i'm praying for your family and i hope Nathan recovers quickly.  God bless you!

[RockRose]

Prayers for Nathan.  I have a really good feeling about this - I think this will turn out well.  As awful as your situation is,  and scary,  I have a feeling it will turn out great.

Best wishes,  and lots of prayers.  

[Mozartcowgirl]

aww I am so very sorry that his shunt has malfunctioned.......... will pray for you and yours.. and that your son has a most speedy recovery.

[BusyMom92960206]

I pray that Nathan recovers quickly.  I am so sorry that you and your little one are going through this.  Please keep us posted.  {{{{hugs}}}}

[2007mommy]

I will definately say prayers for Nathan, I am 20 weeks pregnant and pray every day for by baby. But God blessed you with a son and he will come thru and allow him to be a blessing. Keep the faith and stay strong and BE POSITIVE

Love and prayers to all of you

[lynne1276]

I am so sorry that you have to go through this.  I am praying that he comes out of this just fine!   We are here for you    xxxxx

[surprisebaby]

i will be praying for your son and your family.  god bless you!

[ImmortalOne]

I will keep your son and family in my prayers tonight, I am sorry you are going through this and I think that you are extremely brave and wonderful to love your son and do everything you can for him.  Hang in there and know that God is watching over you.

[nalla]

jsut wanted to let you know that we are headed up to the hospital right now, he may need the surgery tonight.if not tonight then in the morning. I'm bringing my computer wth me, so I will keep you updated.
I'm scared! He is 20 months and has had 5 surgeries so far and it never gets easier! If anything, it gets harder cause every single min I'm with him I love him more than I did!

And to you flower, how dare you!!!!! Don't you dare EVER speak of my son again. If I had the time, I would give you a mouthfull right now!!!
You are lucky that we don't live in the same town! I hope I never lay eyes on you!

[firstpg]

I am going to keep your son and family in my prayers though this rough time. Please keep us posted.

[lynne1276]

just letting you know that i work the overnight shift so I will be up all night if you need someone to talk to .....I will keep checking in.   good luck

[4my3boys]

I will make sure to keep your little one in my prayers.  BTW who is flower???

[grammy64]

Heartfelt prayers for your son and, of course, for you.  May you have peace in your heart and feel the support of all of us on this site who wish you well, strength and much love.  

Prayers,
Grammy

[mum2beagain]

My heart goes out to you and I know exactly what you are going through; my son has hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy and has a shunt too. I know just how scary it is to see our little ones go off for surgery; we just have to put all our faith in the fantastic neurosurgeons who do this teffiric work on our children. It sounds like you acted very quickly and I am surgery within the next 24 hours will ensure his shunt is fixed before the pressure can cause any damage. I will be thinking of you and will check in tomorrow to see how it went. Best wishes Jo.

[nikkicole827]

What a strong little man you have on your hands and what a strong mother you are.  I will pray for your family and I wish you the best.  My heart goes out to you.

[pertykitty]

prayers for nathan ill give. you know nalla i have a friend whos son is now 17. he has had shunts as well for swelling. he had an emergency surg for this just a few years ago. surg went well without complications, lets hope the same for your son.

[myproblem]

I wondered the same thing. Then I scrolled down and saw the "why is everybody picking on me" post. HOLY COW!

[nanis]

Nalla,I'm sorry I will keep you & your son in my prayers.Keep us updated!

[Trialanderror]

You are a strong mom. Wishing you and your little son best of luck today.

[hoogie]

I'll being thinking and praying for Nathan (your gift from God).  Lots of love and luck.

[tiredbuthappy]

you have my prayers as well. the more time i spend on this forum, the more i believe in the strength of prayer, especially when in such large numbers.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

You and your famiy are in my prayers.  I know two young men with shunts.  One has sb and is now 24.  He walks with sticks and uses a wheelchair sometimes.  He has had that replacement many times.  Scary each time I know.

I don't know Nathan's sb outlook, but Jeff is a wonderful young man, talented and loving.  He takes vacation every summer to volunteer at a kids' camp.  I have known him since he was born and he continues to amaze me with his positive attitude and his never quit attitude.

Please update us.

[first_time_mommy]

I am so sorry to hear about your son... I can imagine how scared you are.  I'll say a prayer for him and hopefully will recover quickly.

[Me2mommy2b]

Lots of prayers your way...Hugs and you're in my thoughts.  Good luck, let us know how everything goes.

[guyswife]

you and your whole family are in my families thoughts and prayers.

[GNicole]

I will be praying for you and your family. I  am so sorry.

[Hope2007]

Nalla, I am sorry, prayers for Nathan's speedy recovery- a big hug to you.

[Mia28firstbaby]

Good luck! Your situation is a hard one and it really touches my heart,  you and your family have my best wishes and my sincerest admiration,  It takes a brave and strong family to go through this.