It's Been One Year

[Numb1075]

As many of you know, last year at this time (coinciding w/ the release of HTDAAB), my 3 month old son had heart surgery.

He is doing well now and is happy and feeling great.

However, he will possibly need more surgery in the new year. Turns out his spine needs to be fixed as well.

The confession part is that I am extremely upset and nervous that we will have to go through surgery again. I even have back pain due to the stress. I will never recover from the trauma of watching this little baby go through all that tpain and suffering - I won't go into details, but it was ugly and scary.

I can not fathom having to watch him go through this again especially now that he finally seems so happy and healthy and is beginning to take his first steps.

Please keep us in your prayers that his spine is ok (and surgery not needed) and that his heart will continue to function perfectly as it does today.

Signed, Nervous, Anxious, New Dad

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I hope everything will be OK w/ your son, what a doll he must be

You sound like you're a great Dad

 

[Numb1075]

Thank you. I certainly try my best.

It's been a wonderful year and also a very draining year - if that makes sense. But I am real worried. It's one thing to see an older person going through difficult surgeries, it's another to see this tiny infant who has done nothing wrong and is so innocent go through this ordeal - potentially 2 times. I just hope he can rebound fully....His picture is in LS. He'll break some hearts one day (no pun intended)

 

[For Honor]

I can't imagine what that would be like. Not in regard to your own child....

Good luck

 

[Sicy]

That is so sad and stressful, I cant even imagine.

Good vibes, prayers and love coming your way...

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope everything works out for you and your family.

 

[MrsSpringsteen]

I just looked at his picture - he is so adorable, your wife is too

 

[Numb1075]

thanks for the kindness

What have I learned from all of this stress?

DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED

I'll provide an update in the new year as to what the game plan is as far as additional surgeries. Your support goes further than you might think.

 

[UberBeaver]

Good luck, man. My prayers for the little dude.

 

[indra]

I'll keep you in my thoughts and wish for the best possible outcome for your son.

 

[Liesje]

Babies should never have to suffer.

My little bro was deathly ill when he was a few weeks old. It's so sad to see such a tiny person so miserable. Also so terrible for parents, and then throw in the post-partum depression, and they didn't know what was wrong so said my mom had done something to him He didn't need any surgeries though.

Please keep us updated, we'll be thinking if you/him.

 

[*Ally*]

i hope that everything turns out for the best... my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[phanan]

Wow, I can't even imagine what that must be like. Being a dad myself, I don't know how I would hold up if I were in the same situation.

Good luck with everything.

 

[VertigoGal]

i'm sorry you have to deal with this.

i remember when my little brother was really sick as a baby, i can't imagine it being my own kid.

thinking of you

 

[U2Girl1978]

Aww Numb, I'm so sorry that your son has to go through surgery again. Your family will definitely be in my prayers.

 

[Muggsy]

I can't imagine how hard it has been for you and your family. Lots of s

lore

 

[Angela Harlem]

I remember when we got told our first had a heart murmur. They of course, most often turn out to be nothing, especially in young babies as they grow over. But that fear, if it had developed into a serious problem I dont know how I would have coped or lived with it. You must be an incredibly strong person, numb. You both must be, his mother, too.

I hope you can keep smiling. All the best to you all. I'm sure it will work out and he will be fit and healthy before you know it.

 

[redkat]

Numb I'm sending hugs and prayers your way!

 

[Dulce de Leche]

Keeping your son and your family in my thoughts and hoping for the best.

 

[wenda]

Prayers and good vibes are on their way. I hope your baby is doing fantastically!

 

[YBORCITY]

Numb, when I was very young I was exceptionally sick. I was in and out of hospitals for most of my adolescence. In fact I was born so premature - they didn't give me much of a chance. I wasn't able to go home for three months. I went through three open heart surgeries before I was 11 years old and wasn't givven much of a chance after 18 years old. Obvioiusly I proved (happily) every one wrong and am extremely healthy on the other side of 35 years old - not 40 yet though!!! I live a 100% normal life, I have to go to see a specialist every 6 months and I do know there's more surgery ahead for me (not life-threatening).

First I want to send all of my thoughts and prayers to you and your little guy, your whole family in fact!!! It's amazing that even in a little one like you have and me when I was so much younger the will to fight is so underestimatable.

Second, I have to say thanks to you because I sometime forget what my parents must have went through with me.

Once again my thoughts and prayers go you and your family.

 

[Tilli]

I hope your little lad is ok, Numb. Best wishes

 

[Numb1075]

Thank you all, and mini numb thanks you as well.

 

[Numb1075]

YBORCITYOBL, while I am extremely sorry for your early unfortunate health problems, I hope you don't mind the fact that reading stories like yours, I take comfort in knowing that my son has the opportunity to live a full, long, and happy life.

Thank you very much.

 

[YBORCITY]

YBORCITYOBL, while I am extremely sorry for your early unfortunate health problems, I hope you don't mind the fact that reading stories like yours, I take comfort in knowing that my son has the opportunity to live a full, long, and happy life.

Thank you very much.

You have been a comfort to me when I explained some of the problems I have faced lately that I posted about earlier in the year in this Forum, so I'm still the one who should be thanking you.

Prayers to you.

 

[Numb1075]

I remember it well. I hope things have turned around for the better

 

[TheBrush]

Numb Jr. is in my prayers. I wish you and your family only the best. for numb and for numb Jr.

 

[tiny dancer]

Hoping for the all the best for your son. I 'm so very sorry to hear about all that you are going through. You and your famliy are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[BonosBaby12]

Awwww Numb Im so sorry I really hope everything turns out well. You and the little one are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers . One thing I have learned out of life is to always stay positive no matter what. Good luck

 

[Numb1075]

Update: Mini Numb went through ab unch of tests this week, X rays and MRIs. His spine is not nrmal and that is confirmed. But as of right now, the doctor says he looks great and there is no need for anything more evasive and told us not to come back for 6 months.

We were expecting the worst so that we would not be disappointed. Mr and Mrs Numb are elated. Thanks for all of your kind thoughts and prayers....they certainly helped.