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!


Friday, October 28, 2011

Trach Surgery Time Set

Brodie's trach surgery has been set for Wednesday at 3. We are happy that he will get his tube out but very scared for the surgery. We are thinking the surgery will go great but we are anxious about him breathing through a hole in his throat. In case some of you have not noticed there are some new pictures of Brodie on here. We are so proud of him and he looks great. He is doing great with his occupational and physical therapy. They seem very pleased with his progress given what he has been through. Everything is going to stay the same until Wednesday and after the surgery once he heals they will start to wean some medications. We hope you have a great weekend and thanks for all of the support.
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6 comments:

Fran said...

Todd and LaVona--Cornerstone Baptist Church will be lifting both of you and Brodie up in prayer and petitioning G-d's miraculous healing intervention for the surgery/recovery. Can't wait to see a picture of Brodie's complete face! May you feel the presence of the LORD standing with you through this next chapter of your CDH baby. Psalm 73:23 Yet I am always with you, O LORD; you hold me by my right hand.
xxoo Fran

October 29, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Lindsey said...

The new pictures of Brodie are great. He looks so good! I know you are nervous and anxious of the surgery. The thought of him breathing through a tube in his throat is no doubt nerve racking. But, I'm sure this is going to be just another one of those things that Brodie conquers and fights through. Give each other extra hugs today...take time out to do that for each other. It'll be worth it. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are thinking of you always. Our prayers are with you all. Have a wonderful day.

October 29, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Unknown said...

He looks incredible! I am so thankful for Brodie. He is so precious. Praying for an uneventful surgery and that the Lord guides the surgeons hands. Love you all.

October 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Sonny and Bernadette said...

Praying for a successful surgery. May God give you and LaVona comfort and strength in the next few days leading up to the surgery and lessen your anxiety. Brodie will do great...I just know it!! God has brought him so far...he looks great and is definitely a miracle baby!! Love and hugs to all!

October 31, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Letitia Ledesma said...

I just saw the new pictures and Brodie looks so good! The pictures put a smile on my face. I know that he is in good hands and I will keep you all in our prayers for a succesful surgery on Wed.
Letitia

October 31, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Jamie said...

Will be saying some extra prayers tomorrow for his surgery.

It is amazing how far he has come but with prayer and God anything is possible and Brodie is proof of that!

Jamie

November 1, 2011 at 12:18 PM

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