update on Alex(chops grandson)

[porkchop 304]

first and foremost,,thank you for your prayers, they are needed and do work!

It feels good to be part of something that is real, I am glad that we have all of your support.

Alex has a very aggresive skin condition that is resulting in large, puss filled blisters, (3/8" to 5/8"), they are very concerned of them entering his blood stream (at first they thought it had already) they have taken countlees bllod samples, they have taken cultures of the sore itself, (by cutting the sores literally off), and also strapped him down on a board and done a spinal tap, removing flood directly from his spine, all of this has been sent to labs, it is a horrible sight to see so much trama to a new born.

he is in a very reputable hospital here in Indy, and they have included the neighboring hospital help, in which is a complete childrens hospital, he has what they cal a team working around the clock with him, consisting of eleven doctors, all of who have nurses and interns as well. he is in isolation until they can identify what has attacked him, we have to gown up and gloves, mask, footies, before entering a second doorway, and remove all of it before exiting, everyone has to do this.

there is no fever, and he has all healthy baby signs, just a very aggressive skin condition, they have given slight hints but no true info has came of it. they are saying it could be 24 to 48 hours still for first results and realistically several weeks before he is home again.

please keep praying, your prayers are stronger than 100 of their teams put together, I know he is in the best hands, and i know the lord will see that they are guided in the right direction.

thanks for giving a listen, helps to get it out.

Chop

p.s. Samantha and Paul are being super strong, they are going through hell in all of this. they are great 'new' parents.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I really hope he heals up asap. I had a scare with my son, so I know the horrible feeling.

[iputon326 9]

sorry to hear that man. hope he gets better soon.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Riley is great! My nephew (whose name is coincidentally Riley) has to go down there every month for treatments for osteo-genesis imperfectus, most commonly known as brittle bone disease.

The little guy is in great hands with some of the best doctors!

I hope all goes well!!!!!!!!!

[Godsmack 361]

My thoughts a prayers continue. I am glad to hear he has such a team in his corner. I hope all continues to go well and if you need something dont hesitate to ask.

J

[REVpuggie 23]

tough to read , my thoughts are with you .

wish you all strength love and good health , especially the little one !

[jdawgg22 0]

I've got your back Chop, hope to see ya soon, go through the strip again.

[porkchop 304]

you guys are great, it does good to log on for a few and see so much support.

Thank you.

The doctors have managed to stop the spread of the sores, they are less severe as just yesterday, they have the strongest antibiotics running through him 24 hours a day. the worst part is not knowing, and even worse seems the guesses, they do not add any peace of mind. it will be tomorrow night before some of the test begin to show results. Alex is doing good as far as a healthy baby goes, my nickname for him is 'lil' man , and he is trying to push that , lol, he is already 11 lbs. and has gained an inch so now 23"s , he is 2 weeks old today! he ran a fever a few times today but they were able to drop it back down each time.

I will be praying that late tomorrow afternoon or early evening, they can start elimanating some of the worse cases and identifiy what has a hold of him, this will help them to get it completly gone.

I want you guys to know there is a couple of members on here that go above and beyond to be there for me and my family, one partically stands out is also a part of our armed forces, it is a great man to have the mindset to fight for our country and our families freedom, it is even that much more outstanding that he would reach out to me, a stranger, to offer support on a personal level, that is a amazing example of what we all need to strive for! thank you sir!

thank all of you, and as small as it may seem, when i am with Alex I tell him all of grandpa's buddies are praying for him!

thanks from my whole family,

Chop

[loudcav 1]

worse comes to worse take him to ohio the columbus childrens hospital is huge

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Hope all is well!

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

Get well soon!

[SPLScion 3]

tough to read , my thoughts are with you .

wish you all strength love and good health , especially the little one !

Yes, very hard to read. I had had to stop twice just to make it through it, your whole family are in my prayers. -Bill

[ludeman 86]

Wow this is tough to read, I'll keep you and the family in my prayers!

Get well soon lil guy!

[bigrank916 72]

That's a horrible thing to have happen to anyone yet alone a child. Get well soon little bugga!

[mikey5472 16]

You know I got you chop. I'm glad to hear he's all better. I AM A come your way in the next few days.

[Godsmack 361]

Just read the status thingy.

Glad to hear Chop!!!!! The prayers will continue that this is perminantly defeated.

Keep the family tight bro.

[jcarter1885 995]

Little Man is a fighter, glad to hear all is well Chop. I remember when I was in middle school I had a sking condition where I would break out and it would puss up badly also (the doctors and dermatologists till this day dont know what it was). Luckily I got it once but it lasted a month, they think it was from a plant or something because I was on a nature trail in one of Texas's State Parks in Cedar Hill the day before I noticed it. Yeah its something that is crazy and scary when you have something wrong with you or affecting your help and the people out there to help you dont even know where to begin.

Glad your grandson is on his way home, take it easy and stay strong. (Dont forget to post some picks of your new sub man dont think we forgot)

[porkchop 304]

WOW! What a week!

you guys are great!

Yes, Alex is home, and he is doing better everyday, I first thought scareing would be an issue but i am thinking he will not even have them. the doctors identified what he had through the lab test and was able to modify the antibiotics accordingly, and really kicked it in it's but. I have been so busy with other chores, playing catch up is no fun.

I can't believe how scary this was, and then like to have some killer support like this in the background is just awesome.

i can't say thank you enough.

I know that i have read several post ( hard to find them all) of other members haveing hard times, as i read them, i would pray for them and their families, it is hard to post responses with my phone, so when i was at the hospital i would mostly read.

thanks again for being some great buds, that is golden.

............. and yes i got to get some pics going, lol, my sorry butt still has not even got the cord for the camera yet, but i will post a cell phone pic at least.

............................sorry! i will get on it, i swear! lol

[porkchop 304]

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

That is great news!!

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Awesome news Chop! Glad he's home and safe!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Stay safe little buddy!!!

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Chop, how's the little man doing?

[porkchop 304]

Chop, how's the little man doing?

Man, thanks for asking, that is cool of you!!!

Alex is doing great , he is getting bigger and stronger every day.

Alex's mommy is on here, ( *Yeabuddy*), I am sure she will be happy to here from you....

thanks for checking in, that is super cool of you.

Chop

IAK

[jcarter1885 995]

Look at the little man J'd up from head to toe, looks like he has a Jordan fetish like me .