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!


Monday, October 3, 2011

Great Weekend

Yesterday wa a great day. Brodie has been doing great and he is down into the 50's on his oxygen and has not had any real bad moments. We were able to take Bradie to the Texans game and he had so much fun. He also got to see his baby brother and he enjoyed it as much as Brodie did. When Brodie hears Bradie's voice he seems to do even better. It was just a wonderful day and for the first time in a while both of our boys were having a good day. Right now Brodie is on 50% oxygen and he has also started to not look as swollen. It is nice to see his facial features starting to come back. On Friday he was getting to the point where his face was so swollen that his ears were surrounded by his face and head. The steroids and lasix seem to be working and he has had two days of negative fluid balance. As I type this they are in the room doing an echo. Hopefully it will show that his pressures have gotten better and that we are making progress on his pulmonary hypertension. It is amazing what can happen in a week. Just last Sunday we thought that we were losing him and now he is on 51% oxygen and stable. We know that it can turn the other way just as quick but right now we will just enjoy the progress he is making. We are really wearing down at this point. We do not have any off days, weekends or vacations. We would not change it for anything. Each day that we get to spend with Brodie we know is a blessing and we can't wait to see what the future holds for him. We would not be able to do this if it weren't for everyone's kind words, support and prayers. Please keep them coming and hope everyone has a great Monday!

6 comments:

Lindsey said...

This is so great!! I'm so excited that you all had a good weekend and you had such a good day with both of your boys. That's amazing. God is watching over you all. We will continuing praying!

Sonny and Bernadette said...

This is awesome news!! Wow...our God is so amazing...and he is answering our prayers. I am so glad that both Brodie and Bradie had a good weekend. That is so sweet how Brodie responds when he hears Bradie's voice...brothers have such a special bond...I see it in my two boys everyday :) We are continaully praying for you all. Keep fighting Brodie...we are all rooting for you...you are an amazing little boy! And mom and dad...we are praying for you as well. I pray God will give you comfort and peace...and you will get such much needed rest this week. Take care...and love and hugs to you all! Oh...and Go Texans!! So glad you got to take Bradie...what a great game!

Suzan Kimball said...

what great news...I was worried last night when there wasn't a post yesterday...I prayed extra hard last night....keep the faith...

Jamie said...

That is awesome news!

Will keep our prayers going strong!

Fran said...

I'm rejoicing at the progress, too!G-d is always good and sometimes we can even understand it, like better numbers! Going on a retreat for 3 days, I'll miss the daily reports--know I will be wearing my Brodie bracelet and sharing his story with the seniors and prayer warriors. Praying for sustaining abundant life for all of you.
xxoo Fran
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17

Kim said...

So happy you had a great weekend with both of your precious boys. I love seeing the hand of God over each of you. We will continue praying! Lee was so excited to see Brodie and I am looking forward to that day also. Take care! Kim