Anne, We all care about each other and any tool that can be used to help us do that is also all right by me! I have been reading too... you should check now....;)

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be safe,
eb

After spending more than enough time at CHEO (Childrens hospital of eastern ontario) I know how great childrens hospitals are and I also know how it feels to spend nights with your child hoping everything will turn out right. As a parent, knowing that people are there who care, wheather you know them or not is a wonderful feeling and it helps keep your strength up. Sometimes I wonder who something like that is harder on, the child or parents. The care pages are a great idea. I wonder why we dont have them here. I will keep checking daily, but thanks Anne for keeping us posted.

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Lyndz

Little Liam and his family were my special intentions at Mass this morning...prayers continuing!!  Thanks for keeping the info coming - I tried the care page but couldn't get in, so I'm only watching here for updates.

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Jo

Here's the latest:

Good Morning Everyone,
I was moving a lot yesterday and last night, which is good because it moves the fluid around and allows me to pee it out! But, it also caused my belly to bleed all over the gauze that covers the omphalocele. This kept Mommy and Daddy up all night, a little worried, as you can imagine. The nurses gave me another transfusion of red blood cells and plasma (which helps with clotting). It turns out, Mommy and Daddy were worrying for nothing. Dr Flake stopped in to see me this morning and said, "He's doing great!" Dr Flake said that a little bleeding is to be expected, but as long as it stopped (it seems to have) and there wasn't a lot of it (there wasn't), then everything is fine.
Dr Flake plans on taking me to surgery tomorrow to attach the new mesh. There will be no pushing like there was in the past. He's just going to attach the new "absorbable" mesh to my abdominal muscles and cover the omphalocele. He said he'd be gentle. The new mesh can be absorbed by the body...tissue will grow over it, then, eventually skin.
Please continue to pray for my health, recovery and strength...and please also continue to pray for Dr Flake. Thank you all very much!!
Much love,
Liam

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

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That is such good news!

More good news

May 21, 2007 at 01:27 PM EDT

Hello! It's difficult to type with shaking hands but wanted you all to know...surgery was a success! Dr Flake was given a big hug and when we get back to see Liam he will get lots of kisses. Dr Flake said, "things always take a little longer with Liam"...but that's what's gotten him him through this...he's so tough!! And of course, all your prayers have gotten us through our darkest hours...so glad to be able to share this good news with you all. You've been with us on this journey and we just wanted to share our happiness. Thank you! Love, Kate, Brian and Liam

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And when the winds of change begin to blow,
I'll whisper, "You're my lighthouse" in case you didn't know.

Sons of Maxwell

visit my website!:
Anne's Philly Phan Site at http://www.gbsfanatic.com

Thank the Lord!  That's fantastic news!  Thanks for letting us know.

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"This is magnificent -- and it is TRUE! It never happened, yet it is still true. What magic art is this?"

Hoorah for Liam!

Still sending the thoughts and energy!

 

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~Kes

Desperate times call for desperate measures
Open your mind to all life's little pleasures
The hole in this world could be healed if by chance
everyone just stood up, took their pants off and danced

~Bruce Guthro

Oh, wow, FABULOUS news!!  Prayers still coming for a quick and easy road to happy babyland and home for Liam!!  Also for his family and care-givers!!  And a big thanks for these answered prayers!!

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Jo

hugs, goosebumps and happy prayers of thanks and continued recovery!!

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be safe,
eb

Still sending thoughts and prayers to Kate ,Brian and especially Liam!! What a fighter!! Isn't it wonderful what Dr's and hospitals can do!! 

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Summer Mis


"For those who know,no explaination is necessary-For those who don't,no explaination is possible"

Thanks for all the updates Anne.  That is so wonderful news.  He is so precious!!  Glad to hear things are getting better.  My thoughts and prayers are still going out to little Liam, his parents, and everyone involved!!   

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~Diane~

Such good news!  But I'll keep up with the prayers.

I started crying when I saw Kate reading Goodnight Moon to Liam-- it is currently Catie's favorite book, but she has taken over reading it to ME (reciting from memory more than reading--she's 3 1/2).  I pray that someday Kate gets to hear Liam "read" it to her. 

 

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Meg

Just checking in, but I see nothing new - hoping that the old adage "No news is good news" applies here!!  Keeping the prayers coming!

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Jo

That's great news Anne.... wow.. what a little trooper.... God Bless all... my prayers continue....

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~Is a downtown girl cuz I like waking up with my hair messed up!!!