2/27/12
I had only been with Liam for 5 days when they took him into surgery. He hadn't been able to tollerate large volumes in his stomach so they said they had to take out his Gtube and put in a GJtube. A GJtube is a feeding tube that is surgically inserted in to the stomach through the abdomen. One port (G) goes into the stomach for meds and the other into the upper part of his intestines for his feeds (J). Of the 50% of CDH babies that survive, most have long term medical issues including feeding. When they took Liam into surgery, I was able to go with him. I stayed by his side every step of the way, from the nurses taking us from Mommy into the room, being put to sleep to waking back up in recouvery. Liam was never left alone. I gave him comfort and love.
Liam's CDH Journey:
Mommies Blog http://mommyconfessionalinmyshoes.blogspot.com
Liam's FB http://www.facebook.com/CherubLiam
Shooting For Liam CDH Awareness
http://www.facebook.com/ShootingForLiam
I had only been with Liam for 5 days when they took him into surgery. He hadn't been able to tollerate large volumes in his stomach so they said they had to take out his Gtube and put in a GJtube. A GJtube is a feeding tube that is surgically inserted in to the stomach through the abdomen. One port (G) goes into the stomach for meds and the other into the upper part of his intestines for his feeds (J). Of the 50% of CDH babies that survive, most have long term medical issues including feeding. When they took Liam into surgery, I was able to go with him. I stayed by his side every step of the way, from the nurses taking us from Mommy into the room, being put to sleep to waking back up in recouvery. Liam was never left alone. I gave him comfort and love.
Poor Liam had to have an IV in his head because they couldn't get one anywhere else. I was there to comfort him. He would pull my ears and chew on my tail but I didn't mind.
When he was grougy from the anethsia, I was the only one who could sooth and calm him. Liam wasn't happy unless I was close. Mommy was happy she had walked into the gift shop 5 days before, it seemed fated.
Liam's CDH Journey:
Mommies Blog http://mommyconfessionalinmyshoes.blogspot.com
Liam's FB http://www.facebook.com/CherubLiam
Shooting For Liam CDH Awareness
http://www.facebook.com/ShootingForLiam
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