PRAYING FOR BABY T’s PROGRESS TO WELLNESS
I know I should have stopped thinking about the tragic chapter in our lives where we almost lost our son. That was already past anyway, and it’s but and all accepting that I have already moved on. I have moved on, and the Lord knows how thankful I am each and every day that He has continue to shower blessings and caring for my son. However, while checking in for some mails today, I’ve come to read over and over, some exchanges of emails with a mother whose three-month old son has an unresolved heart issue. And somehow, it made me recalled the trials we’ve been through some years ago.
The mother (if I may call her here as Mommy T of Baby T) and I arrived at exchanging words of comfort through emails when a friend of hers stumbled upon my entry sometime in March on how we triumphed over Nico’s catastrophic condition back then.
Baby was born with a quite complex congenital heart disease. Aside from Ventricular Septal Defect (which is caused by incomplete growth of the tissue wall that separates the lower chambers of the heart), Baby T’s aorta (that brings oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through a systematic circulation) is on the right side, which supposedly should be on the left. Baby T has no pulmonary artery too, though doctors see small pulmonary veins branching to the lungs, which keeps his circulatory system functioning despite some anomalies.
Image courtesy of The American Heart Association
Some surgical procedures such as balloon septostomy/shunting and implant of an artificial valve were possible procedures that were suggested by a number of Pediatric Cardiologists (to include Nico’s Pedia Cardio) that examined Baby T. However, the doctors decided not to perform the operation on him, fearing that he’s more susceptible to danger if an operation will be made. Like what Nico went through, Baby T was just prescribed by doctors to take meds that will temporarily help his heart to function well enough. And if God willing, if Baby T turns two years old, he might undergo a cardiac catheterization again to check the possibility of him undergoing an open-heart surgery.
In our recent exchanges of emails, Mommy T informed me of some good news. She said that Baby T is doing fine, weighing five kilos at three months old. He’s finding it difficult to drink milk though, but with God’s grace Baby T is as any other normal babies who cry as often to be carried and cuddled.
It’s kinda weird of me crying while reading Mommy T’s email. Well, I guess, I was just reminded with the feeling of being relieved from worries the moment we noticed how Nico progressed from sickness to wellness back then. And just when I was typing my reply to Mommy T, tears just keep flowing, I don’t know why. Maybe I’m overjoyed and hopeful that Baby T will get healthier. Here’s to share that email:
hi Mommy T. it’s good to know Baby T is doing alright. 5kilos for a 3-month old is just fine. and how time flies. three months old na pala sya. i bet he’s got new antics already ‘no. when Nico was at Baby T’s age, watching for new tricks and milestones were much as exciting, his heart issue never hindered us from thinking positively that he’ll grow normal as other kids do.
at naku, yung cuddling and carrying is just normal, i think. ganyan talaga ang mga babies, they long for warmth and attention. it’s OK to give in naman, kahit na mangalay pa tayo ng kaka-karga.
re: the sleeping patterns, what keeps him so awake during the day? i hope it’s not related to the heart issue.Nico also struggled drinking his milk. i think it’s a normal thing among babies with heart issues. heart is working double-time so drinking milk is quite difficult. i think that’s also the reason why Nico didn’t gained much weight back then, again, because of the heart issue.
don’t worry Mommy T, Baby T will be OK, God is closely watching over him. and whatever plans He may have for your son, we should all realize it’s for the best.
“let us not forget that more than us parents, it is Him who gave us our child, cared even more.”
God bless you,
feng
I enjoin all those that get a chance to read this post, to please pray for Baby T’s continued progress into wellness. Thanks so much.
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Congrats, congrats… I am so happy for you. Hang in there. I’m sure you’ll...
Heart-breaking. As always, I sniffle - bawl out, even - when I come across stories like this. I always say I cannot imagine my own son going thru anything like that. Sure enough, my prayers are for Baby T.
May, heart breaking indeed. *hugs*
I’ve been a crybaby since becoming a mum. When I read posts /news like these they make me cry. I do hope with all my heart that Baby T recovers as well as Nico. I’ve said my prayers for Mommy T as well for God to give her the strength she will need to help her child.
Thanks for posting this, mommy feng.
you’re more than welcome auee. isn’t it that when we became Mothers, the more we value relationships and care for others who need support? let’s continue praying for Baby T.
It’s so sad to hear babies with an inborn sickness. I’m glad though there have been encouraging progress on Baby T. I will pray for Baby T’s continued progress. I hope that the right time will come for his surgery. I will also pray for his family to be strong and hopeful.
thanks Rach. as the saying goes, prayers move mountains, so let’s keep praying.
Thank you for posting this article about Baby T. I am with you in prayers. May the Divine Healer grant us our petitions. God bless Mommy T., Baby T., Nico, all our children, and all the mothers!
How sad! Was Baby T premature? 5 kilos for a 3-month-old is quite good so it looks like he is thriving and the medication is working. Will include him and his family in my prayers.
During times like these, we sometimes ask God, “Why my child, who is innocent and pure?” But then, for every trial, God is with us every step of the way, we just have to hold on to our faith. Thanks for sharing this story Feng. We will be prayer for the recovery of Baby T.
We will be prayer for the recovery of Baby T. -We will be offering prayers for the recovery of Baby T.
Boz and I will pray for Baby T and his mom (”,)
you’re welcome Ailyn. we’ll be praying for the wellness of Sam as well. *hugs*
hi Christianne, nakakalungkot talaga ano as we knew heart-breaking stories like this. Mommy T didn’t mention if Baby T is a preemie, though i think he is, as manifested by symptoms Mommy T mentioned in her emails. and yes, 5 kilos is just fine for Baby T’s age. we all hope Baby T will get healthier. let’s continue praying for him.
hello Julie, yes, God is indeed good, and that He’ll never give us trials we can’t bear. We have to hold on to our faith and believe.
hi Roxie, thanks. let’s keep praying. nothing is impossible with the Lord.
oh this is so heartbreaking. i mean still an infant but already going through so much. but kudos to you and baby t for having gone this far, mga survivors ang mga babies nyo. cheers!
hi ladycess, oo nga heart breaking talaga when we hear stories like these, to think Baby T is so innocent and young to already be experiencing such difficulty. so let’s continue praying po.