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, December 19, 2011
HOME
We officially made it home. I can't begin to tell you how great it was to see him come through the door. He touched so many lives at the hospital but home is where he belongs. We are so exhausted and will need to catch up on rest so right now it is hard to fully enjoy the moment. What him coming home symbolizes is what we are so happy about. This journey started for us back in April and we were not sure from the start if we would be bringing a baby home. We have been to many doctor's appts, ultrasounds, sleepless nights and very stressful times. All that said I sit here typing this as the happiest and proudest father. We beat the odds and our family is complete. The doctor and nurse practitioner both told us today that he was their first baby to go on flolan, come off and go home. We have a fighter and can't wait to see what the future holds for him. If he does nothing else in life he will still have touched more lives than most people. Something tells me that he will continue to do great things and continue to amaze us. He seems to be happy at home and enjoying his new surroundings. LaVona and I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support for our family. You kept us going and gave us words of encouragement as well as donated money so that we could donate $8000 to CDH research. We won't forget a single thing that was done for us and will never be able to thank you enough. The journey is not over and we will certainly keep you updated. We have to get used to nurses in our house and it is a bit uncomfortable but we can get through this as well. Hope everyone has a great week and thanks again.
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I am so proud of my strong, handsome little patient!!! He amazed me in so many ways every single day and touched my life and heart more than he'll ever know. It's been a pleasure being his primary nurse and having the opportunity to become a part of your family's life. I will continue to pray for your family and that precious lil' man! All I can say is.... BRODIE ROCKS :)
Fabulous news!!!! I don't always comment but I've been reading along and praying every step of the way! So happy for your family. Go Brodie!!!!!!
Congratulations Brodie Dick Family.
What an amazing answer to prayer to have your family home for Christmas! Sitting here with the biggest smile on my face. Can't wait to share the good news with the Ladies Sunday School Class...some of Cornerstone Baptist Church's faithful prayer warriors! All the best to you, LaVona, Bradie and "our" Brodie.
xxoo Fran
You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my G-d, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30: 11-12
Praise GOD! Way to go Brodie!! We are so proud of you! You are such a fighter...keep up the good fight! I am so happy for you that you will be spending Christmas as a complete family at home!! I will continue to pray for your entire family. And I pray that the adjustments at home will be smooth. May God continue to bless you all. Love and Hugs--Berna
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSING FLOW !!!!! How wonderful the love of our Heavenly Father. Congratulations on having all members of your family at home. We thank and praise God for the miracles he has performed and will continue to perform for precious Brodie. Keep fighting Brodie. Todd and LaVona, I know you still have many adjustments and exhausting days ahead, but to wake up this morning and be able to stay home to care for Brodie must have been awesome! Continued prayers for healing and strength.
I am so happy for you and your family! You have been on a huge journey and you all have been so strong. God is always, always with you and I am so happy that you have your family home. Enjoy a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family. Thinking of you all! And, praying for you. Merry Christmas!
Thank you God for your miracle and answered prayers!!
Thank you God for your answered prayers and the miracle of Brodie!!!
Congratulations on being home with Brodie!! That is the best Christmas gift ever!! As a home care nurse I can tell you that soon they will become a part of your family and you will be comfortable with them in your home. Enjoy your baby boy and God Bless you all!!
I am so so so happy for you guys. Words cannot express it. Merry Christmas and know that the prayers will never cease!
So happy for you guys!!
I am so happy that you finally have your son home.....What an awesome Christmas this has been for you......I will continue to pray that this new journey at home will be a smooth one for you and your family...that Brodie continue to amaze us with his wonderful fighting skills....that GOD continue to grace you with his miracle healing.....(((HUGS))) to you all.....
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