On Friday, May 15, 2009 John and Amy were blessed with a precious baby boy named Evan. At first it appeared that everything with their new baby boy was perfect. He was 6lbs 8.9 ounces and 19 inches long. Everyone says he looks just like his mom but with a head full of his dad's dark hair. Then, not long after he was born he began breathing rapidly and was taken to the NICU where he has been ever since.
The doctors and staff at the hospital have been running tests and taking chest x-rays. They are still not 100% sure as to what the problem is. He is being treated with IV antibiotics, has a CPAP machine, and monitors. He is being treated for the worst case scenarios, but we are hoping the lab cultures will come back with better news in a few days. Right now the doctors are thinking he has an infection caused by Group Strep B, but they are also thinking it could be a number of other things as well. We just don't know!
As we get new information we will post here on this blog. Feel free to leave comments here for John and Amy to read. Right now they are at home resting and spending time with their other 2 children Thomas and Sarah.
In the meantime we know that God Hears All Prayers, and Evan will be able to feel them and all our love!
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We love you all and can not wait for Evan to be home and feeling better. You and Amy are wonderful parents and I'm so proud of how well you are both handling all of this. Evan is beautiful and we love him already.
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Mama and Daddy
We are thinking about the family! Thanks for keeping everyone posted!
ReplyDeleteMeredith K
Amy and John,
ReplyDeleteCecil and I are praying for you both and for little Evan. Please let us know what we can do for you!
Caroline Thornton
We are all thinking about little Evan and the whole family!
ReplyDelete-Chasity Sanders Canaday
Amy, John, Thomas, and Sarah -
ReplyDeleteWe love you all and are praying hard for Evan. I was thrilled to get news of his birth and I am looking forward to more good news. We love you tons and can't wait to meet the newest Addition!!!!!
Love, Aunt B
Both my family and my entire school are praying for Evan's quick recovery. If there is anything we can do--watch Sarah and Thomas so you can get some rest or anything else---just let us know. We love ya'll and can't wait to meet Evan!
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Liz Soult
Everyone at Saint Matthew's Parish is praying for Evan and his family. The Easter Season is a special time of life, hope, and faith! We all look forward to Evan's first visit with us when we will lift up a special thanks to God and sing Alleluias!
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Fr. Michael
I had no idea little Evan was born until yesterday and saw the blue bow.. He is precious.(as are the other two also) My thoughts and prayers are with you, Evan and the care takers. He's in good hands...
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Tracy Felkel