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!


Saturday, October 8, 2011

Happy 2 Month Birthday Brodie

Today was Brodie's 2 month birthday and we are so happy that we made it to this point.  We have read alot of stories about CDH babies and alot of the babies that don't make it are lost around the 2 month mark.  I can't say how this is going to turn out but we feel really good about things today.  He really didn't have the greatest day but he looked really good.  His face is not as swollen and he looks like the other babies now (only cuter).  The nurse even sat him up for a few seconds and it just seems like he is able to do more than just lay there and not move.  We have a long way to go and we know the progress is going to be very slow but he just seems like he is headed in the right direction.  When they do assessments or move him he does a whole lot better and recovers quicker.  Brodie is here because of the amazing care at Texas Children's and also all of the prayers from all of you.  Hopefully he will have a good day tomorrow. 

2 comments:

Lindsey said...

Happy 2 month birthday! Keep fighting and pushing through, little guy. We're rooting for you!!

Sonny and Bernadette said...

Happy 2 month birthday Brodie! You are such a fighter...keep it up...we are all praying for you every day!