His name is Archer Edmund. We are calling him Archie.
He is very, very sick.
This afternoon, he began grunting and having a difficult time breathing. I told a nurse, who thought we’d run him to the nursery for a quick visit. We thought he was simply worn out from nursing constantly and the c-section.
Before I knew it, he was on oxygen, getting blood gases, CBC, other labs, chest x-rays, and an IV placed. He also has a tube running down his throat to drain air, which was building. As of this moment, we do not know what is wrong with him. It is all so sudden and I am beside myself. I am supposed to be pumping, but I needed to let my friends know this is a true hour of need.
Thank you.
Praying for Archie and for courage and comfort.
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Oh sweet Archie, praying for you both. For you all.
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I’m praying for Archie, and for all of you.
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I am praying for all of you, I can’t imagine how difficult this all must be, but I know our Lord will not leave you, or your beautiful little boy.
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Here via Shannon. I prayed for your sweet baby boy as soon as I saw your post. Trusting Him to bring you through.
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I’m praying, Gretchen. <3
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Sending a prayer…
Please let us know when he’s better.
Jenny
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We had a baby in July that ended up spending 10 days in NICU/PICU. I know it’s extremely stressful, but the doctors/nurses are really good in those areas. My prayers/thoughts are with you and baby.
Gretchen,
Prayers being said here for you and your sweet boy.
Jenny
I am praying. This sounds like Asher’s entrance into the world. I am praying, Gretchen. It sounds like you are in very, very capable hands. It sounds like transient tachypnea…trouble breathing because of being early?
I am praying.
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Here via Creaturebug… This cold little home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada will be praying for you.
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I am praying for Archie today. And for you and your family.
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Sending up more prayers for Archie
Oh Gretchen! I’m crying for you. I am praying and passing this on to other friends and family to pray as well.
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Continued prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
{{{HUGS}}}
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Prayers for your little guy!! Just to re-assure you, those tests and x-rays are normal admittance procedure for NICU. Stay with him as much as possible – just sit down in a chair next to him and tell him you’re staying with him – but make sure you’re getting your rest too, especially with having the c/s. Ask LOTS of questions and make sure they give you answers. Hopefully it’s just a side effect of the c/s and he’ll be fine in a day or so. Prayers are with you!!
Praying here, Gretchen.
Praying for you and that sweet baby. We will anxiously be awaiting an update! May the peace of the Father wrap around you and give you comfort!
Praying hard for you and your family Gretchen and especially Archie!
Praying.
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Praying for baby Archie.
Praying for darling little Archie and for you.
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Prayers for your family.
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Sending prayers for little Archie, you, Lee, the older kids, and the doctors and nurses caring for your little man. Peace be with you.
I can’t think of anything scarier.
You are in my prayers this morning.
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Will be praying. Praying for Archie & you and the rest of the family.
Praying, Gretchen…
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Praying!
I went through this with our son in March. He is a wonderfully healthy nine month old now.
Praying for healing and peace.
in Him,
GfG
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Oh, Gretchen! Congratulations to you, of course, but most of all I wanted to let you know I’m praying and praying and praying for Archie, for you, for everyone else whose lives touch yours in this hour of need…
Praying for peace, for wisdom, for healing!
Praying for this new sweet little one.
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Praying for you and your sweet baby boy.
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There is nothing scarier than a sick baby and nothing more comforting than knowing people are praying for you. Please know that I am one of them.
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I will be praying for your sweet boy… and for his parents.
Praying for your sweet little baby!!!
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Paryers to you – this same thing happened after my son was born via c-section… iv antibiotics and lots of time under the bilirubin lamps helped a lot. My thoughts are will you – little Archie will be fine!!!!!!! God bless your family.
praying for Archer Edmund!!
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Oh Gretchen!
I haven’t even gotten a chance to comment on his birth post yet — and now this.
Lord, put your mighty hand on tiny Archie’s body and heal him as only his creator can. Pour out peace and grace on Gretchen and her family like a monsoon. We ask you to be HUGE in this situation.
You will be heavy on my heart today, my friend.
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Lifting your little one, you, your family and the medical staff in prayer now.
I know your heart is breaking.
Just sent up a prayer for you!
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Praying for little Archie! Also praying that you are receiving the best medical care possible.
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Oh my, so sorry to hear that. You’ll all be close to my heart today.
Love the name (we almost named H Archie). I’m sorry to hear about his condition, I know that feeling of helplessness. I’ll be thinking of you.
Here by way of Owlhaven..
I just finished praying for Archie and for you all. Please keep us updated and know that I will continue to pray.
In His love,
Amblin
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I’m sending out extra prayers for Archer and for you!!
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As a fellow NICU mom my prayers are with you. I know just how you are feeling and it still brings tears to my eyes, 19mo later. May His comfort surround you.
Gretchen
you and Archie and family are all in my prayers.
I’ll be thinking of you.
Oh my. I am praying for you and sweet little Archie. I pray that he might be healed and whole. I pray for peace to your soul and knowledge to the doctors that they might know how best to help him.
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Praying!
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Oh no, I read the news that your little guy is sick and my heart just dropped! I know how scary this can be. I will send lots and lots of prayers for your sweet baby right away!
Archie and your family are in my prayers. I had preemie twins, and I know how scary it is to have a child in the NICU! Hang in there. ♥