Prayers are needed for Baby Eli

[Katiean]

My oldest niece had her baby Eli 5 weeks early night before last. Anyway, what they Dr said is that he just wasn't ready to be born yet. He is in an oxygen concentrator. She can touch him but she can not hold him. They are tube feeding him her milk. He was good size 19" long and 5lb 4oz. It most likely doesn't help that he was born in Alaska. They had been sending her down to Seattle, WA for some of her tests and stuff. But he was born in Alaska. He needs everyones prayers so he can be strong and breath on his own.

Update:

One of his lungs ruptured and he is on his way to Seattle, Wa for better care.

 

[Frankie]

Will keep the little guy in our thoughts! Hope each day is better!!

 

[Shortpig]

I will pray for him. He will be in my thoughts.

 

[ErikaS.]

My prayers shall be with him.

A word of encouragement: I, too, was 7-8 weeks premature, had a rough start, but here I am 36 years later with kids of my own. I'll be thinking lots of positive thoughts for him.

 

[Mona]

Sending prayers and hugs for baby Eli and family.

 

[Katiean]

To get Eli from Ketchikan, Alaska to Seattle, WA last night they had to get an air ambulance to come from Seattle to pick him up. Because the air ambulance was coming they held the ferry to the airport for almost an hour for his ground ambulance so the flight that was going out was delayed for something like 1 hour and 45 min. A flight that was coming in got sent to Juno so they had clear air space for the air ambulance to come in. Eli and his daddy went last night on the air ambulance. When they placed the chest tube in him Eli became more alert. Tina (the mom) is supposed to be released from the hospital today (she had him c section). and will be leaving for Seattle as soon as the flight is leaving. I am so angry at my sister because she wouldn't go to Seattle to give comfort to her kids. Money isn't the issue she is a wound care RN. She said it was time they grew up. I don't know but having there baby on the edge of dying is not the time to tell them to grow up.

 

[Sue_C.]

Sending prayers...

As for your sister...

I am so angry at my sister because she wouldn't go to Seattle to give comfort to her kids. Money isn't the issue she is a wound care RN. She said it was time they grew up. I don't know but having there baby on the edge of dying is not the time to tell them to grow up.

...it sounds to me like she has seen too much and is far too desensitised. I pity her.

 

[Bunnylady]

Saying a prayer for little Eli. I'm also praying for a special blessing for all the people that went out of their way to see to it that he got to Seattle as quickly as possible. I won't speculate on what your sister's problem is, but it sounds to me like Eli isn't the only one who needs some healing. Prayers for you all.

 

[Miniv]

Prayers and Light going out to little Eli AND his parents.......

I'm so sorry your sister is closing herself off from her daughter and grandchild like that........

 

[Tab]

Katiean, What a struggle! Oh, Lord, please heal Eli and help him thrive. I've been in a similar situation. This couple needs a lot of support and Eli needs a constant cushion of prayers.

 

[bcody]

Sending prayers for baby Eli and family. I know that working in the medical field can harden people, but family is family. I prayer for your sister as well. Remember that Eli and her parents are important right now and don't waste your energy on anger at your sister, there will be time to deal with that issue later.

Lots of prayers.

 

[Katiean]

This is Eli just before he left Alaska.

Tina got out of the hospital today and is going to Seattle. She said he is doing better and he is the biggest baby in the ward. She also said that her mother (my sister) has come around and is meeting her in Seattle. I just wish babies didn't have to suffer.

 

[Miniv]

Ohhhhh........Blessing going your way.......SO GLAD that Grandma is pulling things together for her family.

Ma---

 

[Tab]

Eli is beautiful! Still praying!

 

[MountainMeadows]

If little Eli is at Children's Hospital or quite frankly any of the Seattle hospitals he is in good hands. Children's is world reknown for it's incredible care and Dr & staff - those people will also travel to other hospitals in the area for consults if the baby cannot be transferred into their hospital - it is really something to go and visit.. All the people who I have known who have had children taken care of at the hospital speak very highly of the entire experience.

Keep us posted on little Eli - our prayers are with him and his family.

Stacy

 

[StarRidgeAcres]

Praying for Eli and all involved.

 

[Katiean]

yes, he is at Children's Hospital. I just talked to Tina and He is doing better. When he is in a deep sleep his heart rate drops and they have to stimulate him. They are thinking that if he continues to improve he will go home next Monday. They will also send him home with a heart monitor since his heart rate drops like it does. Please keep the prayers coming.

 

[mydaddysjag]

Sending good thoughts for little Eli. He sure is cute, even hooked up.

Im due to have my own little one, I'll be 32 weeks friday, and I cry everytime I see a baby whos hurting. I hope he makes a speedy recovery, and his momma is feeling good too. Im sure its hard enough to just have a C section, then be running to the hospital and having the worry of a sick baby.

 

[Barbie]

Prayers and good wishes for little Eli and his family. There are way too many babies having problems. Just shouldn't happen.

Barbie

 

[Charley]

So glad he is where he is receiving the best of care. I will keep little Eli and his family in my thoughts and prayers.