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Update on Graeme (back at CHOP)

Well, we're back at CHOP. Graeme had a fever yesterday and his incision where he had surgery was really red. It all happened so fast. I called his cardiologist and she said to come to the hospital asap b/c he has a wound infection. He's back in intensive care on a ventilator, getting heavy duty antibiotics. These things spread quickly so I don't even want to think about what would have happened if we didn't take him to CHOP right away. He should be fine...hopefully the antibiotics will start working soon. He's just really uncomfortable. We'll know more tomorrow in terms of what kind of infection (they think it's staph, and it's spread to his blood). He also has a cold -- so those 10+ bottles of purell in our house didn't even prevent that!

i'll update you all when we know more.

ps: I used most of the giftcard you all sent us. I can't thank you enough. We got an angelcare monitor (which I was too cheap/poor to buy before), a nosefrieda, dr browns bottles, organic bottle soap, a carseat mirror, breastpump accessories, diapers, and the tracy anderson post-pregnancy workout dvd (LOL--love Tracy!). The giftcard was a huge help, esp since I'm not getting paychecks while on maternity leave. :)

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  • I'm so sorry that you're dealing with this setback, but Graeme is already a trooper, so I'm sure you'll all get through this fine!

    Glad you made good use of the gift card! We have the Angelcare monitor and we love love love it. 

  • I'm so sorry to hear he's back in the hospital with complications. He's lucky to have such wonderful parents who respond so quickly and pay such good attention.  I'm sure it's very stressful and you're very worried.  He's in the best place he can be. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

    Glad you were able to get some nice things with the gc.

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  • Im sorry to hear that things arent going smoothly with Graeme.  Thank goodness you were so proactive and got him back to the hospital--it sounds like he will be fine.  I cant even imagine how crazy your life is with a toddler at home too. I have many a crazy days myself and Im not volleying back and forth to the hospital. Ill be praying for you that things settle down soon and you have time to enjoy your new babe instead of constantly worry about his health! Hang in there.
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  • I'm sorry you are back on chop. Luckily you caught it. You all will be in my thoughts as always. 

     

    And lol at the workout video.  

  • thinking of you guys and hope he gets better asap!! so glad you got some great stuff with the gift card!
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  • Keeping all of you in my thoughts. What a time you are having.
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  • How scary :(  I hope he recovers quickly!

     

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  • so sorry to hear, he is continuously in my prayers
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  • So sorry to hear you are back at CHOP but he's in the best place and hopefully he'll have a speedy recovery.

    Glad to hear you got some great, much needed things with the GC!

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  • Poor little man. I hope he kicks that infections butt and gets back home soon! 

     

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  • Thinking of you as your little guy kicks this, and gets back home where he belongs.  Hang in there!  You are the true meaning of a Mom with all of this going on.
  • Poor little guy!  Hopefully the infection will be gone soon and he will be back home with you!  I'll keep you all in my prayers.

     

    Glad you were able to get stuff you needed with the gc.  I'm sure the monitor helps to give you some peace of mind while he's sleeping.  Don't forget, you're doing an awesome job and this will all be behind you soon.  Before you know it Graeme will be running around driving you nuts :) 

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  • Sounds like your little guy is a trooper! We are so fortunate to have a place like CHOP in our backyrard.
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  • As I said before, lots of prayers coming your way.  He is in the best hands and hopefully by now the antibiotics are doing their job.
  • Graeme and your whole family's strength is amazing.  Continued thoughts and prayers are with you guys.

    Glad you got to make good use of the gc! 

  • I'm so sorry to hear that Graeme is back at CHOP but I am sure he is getting the best care. Thinking of you guys!
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  • My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  I know he is in good hands and will be fine.
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  • T&P to you guys and Graeme. I wish him a speedy recovery.

     

    I'm glad you were able to get much needed things with the gc.  

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  • Prayers sent. Hope he is back home soon. 
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  • so sorry to hear this... like PP said, you guys are great parents who caught this quickly and he is lucky to have you!!
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  • I'm so sorry to hear that he is back at CHOP, but I'm sure he is in good hands.  Continued thoughts to you and your family. 
  • Graeme is such a little fighter, so I'm sure he'll be fine. You don't need me telling you how great CHOP is so of course he's getting the best care possible. Hope he has a speedy recovery so you can get back home again and continue on the path you were on.

    So happy you were able to get all that with the gift card! Awesome stuff. Let me know if you need anything! 

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  • Thinking of little Graeme!  Hope he's better very soon - and I'm sure he will be! 

    Glad the gift card has come in handy! 

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  • Glad you were able to get to CHOP when you did.  T&P's
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  • Oh E, I am so sorry for the setback!  I hope they get to the bottom of it and get it taken care of soon!
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  • How scary!  Prayers for a speedy recovery. 

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  • I just read your most recent update on CaringBridge and wanted to let you know I'm sending extra T&Ps your way right now. I'm so sorry he's getting more pricks and prodding. :(
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  • imageNewQueen:
    I just read your most recent update on CaringBridge and wanted to let you know I'm sending extra T&Ps your way right now. I'm so sorry he's getting more pricks and prodding. :(

    thanks...this poor baby can't catch a break! Today he's getting a PICC line and having a spinal tap to check for meningitis.  

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  • imageNewQueen:
    I just read your most recent update on CaringBridge and wanted to let you know I'm sending extra T&Ps your way right now. I'm so sorry he's getting more pricks and prodding. :(

    thanks...this poor baby can't catch a break! Today he's getting a PICC line and having a spinal tap to check for meningitis.  

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