Gejon 2 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Aye just read this also mate, sorry to hear and hope the little fella gets well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Aye all the best Craig, thinking of yous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy 0 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Sorry to hear about your kid Craig. Although I can't say I've ever been in a similar situation myself, I can imagine that it must really, really suck; especially given the time of year and whatnot (not that the time of year really makes a difference in such circumstances, of course). Things like this really do put things into perspective; even things like football, sharks and messageboard wars can seem completely and utterly insignificant by comparison (as unbelievable as that may sound)! Genuinely hope he makes a full recovery soon mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 27, 2005 Author Share Posted December 27, 2005 Cheers guys - much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 1 Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 I can't imagine what you're going through Craig, I hope he recovers as soon as possible. My thoughts are with you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9313 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 please keep us up to date with developments, I'm sure that each and every one of us nwould be far far happier the minute we know that the bairn is safe and sound. I say again that all our thoughts are with you and yours Craig. it's unlikely, but if there's owt we can can do just throw the request out and it'll be done marra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36075 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Hadn't really bothered with this thread as assumed it was just a merry christmas thing. Craig, hoping the little 'un is fit and well again asap. Must be an awful time for you and the missus. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Cheers guys, I know there's not a lot you can do from the other end of a network link, but the offer is very much appreciated. Have changed the title of the thread as the xmas side of it was only minor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckypierre 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 bloody hell mate my heart goes out to you and your missus. Hope the little fella is getting better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Only just got back online after having no phoneline all xmas, useless fecking BT Still, things like that just arent important when you read what you've been going through craig, hows the little fella now? I hope he's improving. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 That's bad craic marra. Hope the little fella is getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 No real improvement I'm afraid. They took the oxygen off him today but his sats dropped to 85% so he's got it back again. They're continuing to control his feeding as the mucus that the milk produces makes him worse so he's getting 50ml of milk every 2 hours. He's demanding more than that so the bottom line is that we're effectively starving the poor mite for his own good. That in itself is breaking my heart.... Couple of pics I snapped today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly-Molly 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Ahh Craig I really feel for you mate you and the missus must be goin through hell. He is so sweet. Hope he turns the corner soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 I really do feel for you Craig, I'd hate to imagine what you must be feeling at the moment. Heres hoping he gets better soon. You've just gotta remember he's in the best place mate and they're doing their best for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Bless him, has he hurt his arm aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Bless him, has he hurt his arm aswell? 71865[/snapback] Nope, he's got a cannular in there for drugs administration. As he's only 10 weeks old, he's no idea what it is and would most likely flail his arms around and in the process rip it out. So what they've done is bandage his arm up so that its protected. Thing is, he's been scratching his chin with the plastic of the cannular so they've temporarly had to bandage over that as well. It makes changing his bodysuit fun and games, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Blimey, poor kid. Thought they might have had a more child friendly version of the cannular for kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Unfortunately not. Actually we're thankful it's in his arm - I have heard reports that some young kids get them in their skull! Then bit I forgot to mention is that he actually has a splint on that arm as well to make it straight - at the end of the day, it's a needle sitting in his vein - if he bends the vein, I wouldn't even want to begin to contemplate the mess it'd make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags 1 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yeh Craig, those cranial IV's look a nightmare! Hope he's out of the woods and recovering soon, all the best to you and yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I think your photos put everything else in perspective Craig Still all with you - keep us informed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Any improvement on the nipper? Makes me sad just reading this thread, can only imagine what it must be like for you and your family. All the best, hope things pick up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6328 Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Not really Brock.... He seemed to be improving today as his temperature lowered and the amount of oxygen he was needing was reduced. In order to be told we can even be considered to go home, he has to be totally off the oxygen throughout the night. He came off it totally at 7pm but at 9pm the warning tone that his sats were too low kept sounding so he's back on it Best we can hope for is that it can be taken away again tomorrow and that he sleeps through tomorrow night. Only problem is, they don't normally discharge at weekends so it's very likely that he (and his Mum) will spend his first New Years Eve in hospital and me and his sister will be at home. Not what we'd hoped would be the case.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 What a nightmare. I don't know what to say other than all the very best, my thoughts are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I've only just read this and I feel sorry - all the best to you and your family, hopefully he will recover soon and you will all be fine. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl 0 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Hope everything works out well. Don't mind admitting that I looked at the pics with tears in my eyes. He is in the best place and I'm sure things will improve soon. All the best to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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