Welcome to our site about our son Brodie Dick who will join our family on August 8, 2011 at 8:00. At 22 weeks we went in to find out if we were having a boy or a girl and we found out that we were having a boy but that he may have a birth defect. After an agonizing week we found out that our son had CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia). CDH occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing the abdominal organs into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth. CDH occurs in 1 of every 2500 births and a baby with CDH is born every 10 minutes. 50% of babies diagnosed with CDH do not survive. The cause is not known. This will be a journal of our journey and will allow our family and friends to keep up to date on what is happening with us and our son Brodie. Thanks for your prayers and support!


Sunday, August 28, 2011

Much needed Quiet Day

Today has been a quiet day and it is just what we needed. Brodie's numbers have stayed the same and the dopamine that they gave him for the low blood pressure seems to be working. They even went down on one of his settings and he seems to have tolerated that. We can't get too excited because it was such a minor change but it has been a long time since they made a change and didn't have to change it back. We look forward to the week ahead and we know it will have it's ups and downs. Our prayer is that we will have far more ups than downs. We are doing better today than we have in quite some time as well. Brodie looks much better than he did yesterday and he had his eyes open for a little while today. We thank you again for all of the support. We are amazed at how many people want to take time out of their day to stay updated on Brodie and send us a kind word. It also amazes is at how Brodie has touched the lives of so many people that we have never even met. We would also like to take a moment to thank Lindsey for coming to the hospital and letting us know that we are not the only ones to ever go through this. She has a daughter named Brooklyn that was born with cdh. She is now 8 months old and doing well. She still has a tough road and needs your prayers. Hope everyone has a great week and we look forward to posting good news.

7 comments:

Erica said...

I found your blog through Brooklyn's! I've been praying for Brodie. :)

Lindsey said...

That is great to hear and I'm happy you have found some quiet moments. You are right...for a beautiful little boy I've never met, I feel like he has really touched my life. I check on him daily. And, pray just the same. I hope you are all well. Keep up your strength, Brodie!

Unknown said...

Glad you had a quiet day. Thinking of you all.

Sonny and Bernadette said...

I am so glad to hear that Brodie had a good day. I am still praying daily for sweet little Brodie and for mommy and daddy as well. Brodie...keep fighting! Sending love and hugs to you Todd and LaVona...may God continue to give you comfort and strength. Love to you all!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy to hear that he had a good day yesterday. I come here every day hoping to hear that. We are keeping you guys in our prayers. Lavona and Todd keep looking up to GOD for stregth he will get you guys through this. If you need anything please let me know.

Odila

Ann said...

Hope things continue to improve for Brodie, he has a lot of people praying for him and for you guys to have the strength you need.

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