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!


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Brodie is Still Doing Good

Brodie had a good day today but did get violated in the process. Right now he is on 60% oxygen and is handling it well. He had an EEG early this morning and then had to get another picc line. The EEG went well but we have not received the results yet. He handled both procedures with no problems. The picc line took a few hours and we couldn't be in the room so that was not too much fun. We are just so glad that he is tolerating things better and recovers MUCH quicker than he used to. We noticed that he is starting to grow his hair back and it is still dark. Tomorrow they will do a test and it might give us an idea if the flolan is working but it seems like it may be helping. We will let you know as soon as we get the results of the EEG and the BNP. Thanks for everything and we hope you have a great night.

7 comments:

Lindsey said...

Glad to hear Brodie is still doing good. And, that he is getting in dark hair! Sammy was bald on top and looked just like my dad...especially with the hair pattern! Haha. It was funny. Hope you both are well. Thinking of you and saying prayers all the while. You are etched in my heart.

Fran said...

Glad for the good news--continuing to pray for refreshment and restoration for you and LaVona--petitioning the LORD for His continued hand on Brodie--awaiting news on the medicine--The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. Psalm 145:18
xxoo Fran

Anonymous said...

PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD...this just put a huge smile on my face!
~Sarah

Sonny and Bernadette said...

YAY Brodie!!! So happy to hear Brodie is doing good and still fighting hard! Praise God for answered prayers!! Praying for good results on the tests. I hope you all have a blessed weekend. Praying for you all...hugs and love sent your way!

Jamie said...

Awesome Brodie! Glad to hear he is having some good days which equal good days for mommy and daddy!

So glad for some good news for you both!

Keeping our prayers going strong!

Jamie & Family

michellefieldswhite said...

praying hard every single night and day for you guys, you are my family and i want the best for all four of you!!! love you all....cousin, michelle

Lori Trent said...

Hi...you probably don't remember me but I am Juanita Trent's son's (Tommy Trent) daughter, Lori. I have heard about Brodie from Grandma and wanted to let you know you are all in my prayers in Alabama. Just remember to have faith in the Almighty!! Sending lots of hugs and prayers your way....xoxo