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!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
GREAT DAY!!
Today was a great day for Brodie which obviously made it great for us. I know it probably is not the first but it seems like the first day that has been free from any bad or negative news. I even made the doctor say to me that it was a good day. Could it be that the Flolan is working? I hope so but we may not find out for a few days. The biggest change between yesterday and today is that when he got agitated his numbers went down but they went back up quickly (without bagging). They were able to wean his oxygen all the way down to 62% and he has really tolerated it. I think I am finally becoming an optimist because I feel like he is going to stay on this track and keep moving in the right direction. As bad as yesterday was there was one bright spot for us. We got an email from a couple that had a baby that was born at 32 weeks with CDH. Baby Kinley soon went to Heaven but to hear from this family and see how they are coping with their loss has given us hope and peace with whatever happens to Brodie. They follow the blog which I imagine is very difficult but they are big Brodie supporters. They have also decided to match the bracelet donations up to $1000. This made us so happy and we just feel that together we can all make a huge difference for CDH. Thanks again to this family for their generosity and please pray for them and their family. We also thank all of you that have donated and if you would still like to please click on the donate button or email us. We are honored to be Brodie's parents and see what an impact he is making in this world. Have a great night and I know that tomorrow Will be just as good.
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Big smile reading this! So happy Brodie had such a great day! :) Kim
This is wonderful news!!!! I am so happy for y'all and proud of Baby Brodie. Neil told me y'all stopped by today and he passed on the hugs. He told me what sweet things you said of me and I can't thank you enough. I'm so touched as to your thankfulness. I am merely supporting a beautiful baby and his courageous parents. Thank you for the hugs and nice things you said. It is so greatly appreciated. God hears our prayers and has given Brodie this strength. I am so happy for y'all! Neil and I are wearing our bands and I think of y'all often. I will hopefully give the other bands to others who read the blog or those who wish to support you all. Continuing to pray and rejoicing in Brodie's wonderful day.
To God be the Glory! Praying for more "Great Days!" It was great seeing you yesterday and listening to your recaps of the last 6 weeks. You two are inspiring and there is no doubt God knew what He was doing when He blessed Brodie with you and you with Brodie. Keep making progress precious Brodie. Prayers for continued strength and healing.
What an awesome post! I am smiling so big right now:) To God Be The Glory for sure. It was so good seeing you both yesterday and to pass on hugs and my love in person. I am so happy to hear about Brodie's good day. I continue to pray for healing for Brodie and strength for you both. I am also proudly wearing my Brodie bracelet...and look forward to sharing the bracelets with others. Todd and Lavona-- you both are an inspriration to parents everywhere. Your devotion and love for Brodie, your courage and strength, and your unwavering faith in HIM and HIS plan for Brodie is so admirable. Know that you all are so loved and your prayer warriors will never cease in praying for your beautiul, precious Brodie. Hugs and Love to you all...I pray that today is just as great as yesterday was! Keep up the good fight Brodie!
This is wonderful news! Though I don't often post, I check first thing every morning for news. I can see your smile in your voice today. Hugs to you all!
FANTASTIC new, all around!
On the up and up!
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