The medical team worked for a few hours last night trying to stabilize Baby Jackson on a ventilator, but determined that wasn't going to be possible. Around midnight, he was transferred over to Children's hospital and was placed on ECMO to give his heart and lungs some time to rest and develop.
Candice is doing ok, but she is still in a lot of pain. We weren't able to see her or Baby Jackson today, but hopefully will tomorrow. Candice was able to see Jackson last night before he was transported to Children's.
I am really at a loss for words right now when I think about everything this wonderful family has been through just over the past couple of days. I will continue to update you all each time I get a status update and ask that you continue to pray for this little fighter.
Shawn
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ECMO is going to give Jackson's body time to get stronger and help him get more stable and hopefully help get him to his repair surgery. My heart goes out to the Beal family, for I know where they are at and that hard decision to put your baby on ECMO. Praying for Jackson. Fight little boy and let your body rest on ECMO.
ReplyDeleteTracy Meats - mom to Ian, born with a LCDH on 4/3/04 and WY and CO State Rep. for CHERUBS
Will be praying real hard for you Jackson. Will be praying that you rest up and slowly get better. Fight lil warrior. I will be a faithful praying warrior on your side.
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ReplyDeleteFight baby Jackson!
ReplyDeleteNicolle- mommy to angel Kasey LCDH 11.16.08-12.19.08
I remember when they told us Carter needed ECMO and I cried and cried. Then, after talking with other CDH families, I realized that the machine is there to HELP ~ ECMO will give Jackson a chance to rest and also gives the Doctors a chance to make a plan. I know it may sound crazy, but enjoy the time you have with him on ECMO. Take pictures, read him books, spend time talking to him. Find peace in the fact that his little body is getting much needed rest while the machine does all the work for him. Hang in there!
ReplyDelete~Kellie, mom to Carter M.
Sending lots of prayers your way from Missouri.
ReplyDeletePraying for Sweet Jackson and his family. XOXO!
ReplyDeleteMany prayers for sweet little Jackson! Prayers that ECMO gives his little body the time it needs to begin to heal. Also, prayers for Candice to be able to see her sweet baby some more!
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We are praying for you, Jackson, and your entire family. We pray God sustains your hope, patience, and endurance for this fight!
ReplyDelete~Beth, mom to Katie(RCDH survivor)
Keeping sweet baby Jackson, Candice and Rob in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm Dominique, mother of CDH baby Jeremy. I know these times are scary, but have faith in your little one. They are so much stronger than we think!
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Hi my name is Kimberly Burgess. I know you don't know me but I have a CDH baby named Jackson also, and am in the Dallas area. He was also on ECMO (27 days). I am praying for you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know.
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I'm praying for Baby Jackson!
ReplyDeleteFer, mom to Juan Pablo (RCDH)