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Prayers needed. Son fractured skull-blood on the brain.
  • Luvlyssa
    Posts: 2,911Member
    ugh.... i hate waiting for them to do those scans... I'm surprised they don't have him deeper sedated. Poor guy may be in tons of pain.

    *hugs* to you @sara... your family is in my prayers.
    Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.
  • SaraSara
    Posts: 1,040Member
    Update. Apparently the nurse was not well informed. The dr stopped by and said that Adam has a Subdural Hematoma. Bruising on the brain. There is progression is the blood in his brain (wtf?). The fractures on his skull are very close to the blood vessels that carry blood to his brain so they are going to do additional tests to ensure they weren't damaged. They are going to do an MRI/MRA this afternoon. It's a three hour test...nurse says if the dr doesn't come back and immediately start doing stuff...take that as a good sign. Some of the people here are very helpful...some are seagulls.
    Think of your problems as challenges to overcome not obstacles to be avoided.
  • LesboMomLesboMom
    Posts: 2,878Confessional Manager
    You are in our thoughts and prayers, of course!!! Keep us updated as you can.

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  • chaosmomchaosmom
    Posts: 3,865Member
    Oh honey. Will keep praying for you all & for a full recovery.

    Make sure you ask questions. Anything you don't understand, make them clarify it for you!
  • Lakegirl34
    Posts: 1,751Member
    Thoughts and prayers for you, your son and your family.
  • MyInnerGoddessMyInnerGoddess
    Posts: 1,558Member
    I know you have a lot going on right now Sara, but I was wondering if a caring bridge page has been started for your son?  It makes it easier for you to keep everyone updated at once so that you do not constantly have to separately update, family, friends, mommies, etc. individually.  Praying for great scan results. 
    >:D<
    "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."
    ~ George Bernard Shaw~
  • SaraSara
    Posts: 1,040Member
    @myinnergoddess, what's a caring bridge page. We were booted out of the room while they clean him up.
    Think of your problems as challenges to overcome not obstacles to be avoided.
  • ChristyJChristyJ
    Posts: 882Member
    Praying for you and  your son right now.
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  • BeautifulDefianceBeautifulDefiance
    Posts: 759Member
    I am so sorry to hear about this! I will be praying for you and your son
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  • CalliopemarieCalliopemarie
    Posts: 4,343Member
    Thinking of you guys.
    i am insane!!! mwahahahaha
  • GritsGrits
    Posts: 3,752Member
    Oh, my. I have no way to know what you're feeling right now. I'd be worried to death! Sending lots of big hugs and good thoughts your way!! Get well soon, Adam!
    "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles." ~Audrey Hepburn
  • ZidashaZidasha
    Posts: 830Member
    Sending nothing but positive thoughts your way.  
    "I have a theory that placenta is brain matter I push out, so with each child I get dumber and dumber." ~ Unknown

  • scotiamama
    Posts: 1,214Member
    Thinking of you & your son, hope he gets well soon. Don't blame yourself >:D<
  • MyInnerGoddessMyInnerGoddess
    Posts: 1,558Member
    @Sara...caringbridge is a website that is free of charge and that allows you a place to update and keep in touch with people that want to know how your son is doing.  You can post his updates, pictures, concerns, etc on it and everyone can access it to keep up to date.  It is a godsend for people that have a lot of family and friends that need to be informed.  here is the website and if you need help with it...ask ANYONE on the hospital staff...they are all aware of it.  I am honestly surprised that they have not mentioned it to you.  http://www.caringbridge.org/

    If you need anything, please let me know.
    "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."
    ~ George Bernard Shaw~
  • luckymama
    Posts: 94Member
    Thinking of your Adam and sending prayers.
  • BookMum
    Posts: 717Member
    Oh Mama...big hugs, positive thoughts, prayers and light for you, your Adam and the whole family. I have an Adam too.
    I shall futterwacken...vigorously*
  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,489Member
    Just checking in. I'm thinking about you guys and sending love your way!
  • TVmommyTVmommy
    Posts: 453Member
    Praying for you and your family! So very sorry you are going through this.....

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  • LoveLove
    Posts: 12,968Administrator, Moderator
    Oh @Sara I'm so sorry, this must be agonizing, the waiting! Thinking of you and your beautiful family, and will stalk this thread for updates!

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  • AloneOverseasAloneOverseas
    Posts: 2,252Member
    I hope you are taking care of yourself as well, @sara. Sending good thoughts.
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  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
    Posts: 8,191Member
    thx for the update @Sara.  I'll let you in on a little secret:  it's probably a good thing he's not being rushed in anywhere, that means he's fairly stable, despite being sedated and intubated, though I know the waiting for tests and results is ALWAYS the hardest part...
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  • southerngal
    Posts: 43Member
    Praying for your son and the rest of the family.
    'if you cant fly then run, if you cant run then walk, if you cant walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward'

    Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • AnonUser35
    Posts: 543Guest
    Continuing my prayers!
  • AnonUser28
    Posts: 2,083Guest
    I'm sorry you and your family are going through this, my family has been dealing with brain issues these past few weeks as well, feel free to PM me if you need to vent on someone. Try to have faith that the doctors will be able to help him. It is too early to know anything for sure, and worst case scenarios are just that, worst case. Brain damage is not neccessarily horrible, there are so many areas of the brain and they each have different functions. Waiting for the tests is horrible, but you should have some more specific answers soon. Sending all my love to you and Adam.
  • anonymommy
    Posts: 1,391Member
    Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry.  Sending prayers for your whole family.
  • realtormomrealtormom
    Posts: 647Member
    Sending prayers from New England
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  • WildandFree
    Posts: 1,586Member
    Omg Sara I am so sorry.... We are all here for you... The Diprivan is a good thing I promise. The sedation is giving the brain a chance to calm down and start healing. Tons and tons of love and light being sent your way...
  • CalliopemarieCalliopemarie
    Posts: 4,343Member
    Thinking about you.
    i am insane!!! mwahahahaha
  • stinkersmommystinkersmommy
    Posts: 1,322Member
    Just stopping in to worry with you for a moment you and Adam have been in my thoughts all day I am hoping you hear good news soon. (((Hugs)))
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  • BirdieBirdie
    Posts: 1,750Member
    Been in prayer for you and your boy. Bringing the request to church tonight.

    SMSM_s_5

  • lovinmom
    Posts: 694Member
    Thinking and praying for you and your son.
  • OxiMOMOxiMOM
    Posts: 3,037Member
    Praying for you all so sorry. This was not your fault.
  • momtomany74
    Posts: 294Member
    I can relate. My 18 yo ds and I have had our share of arguments. I send healing thoughts for your handsome son's full recovery.
  • GypsyMamaGypsyMama
    Posts: 617Member
    Prayers said for Adam and the doctors. And to you mamas.
  • Luvlyssa
    Posts: 2,911Member
    *peeks in* any new updates? My prayer list has gotten longer as today has progressed... please tell me you have good news @sara
    Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim.
  • PrimalbitchPrimalbitch
    Posts: 1,302Member
    Hey sweetie.  I can't check in as much on here, so I'm just now seeing the updates.  I know nothing about what any of that means.  But I know you have to be scared to death.  Thank you for updating us.  You will continue to be on my heart.  Sending you and Adam much love.
  • chaosmomchaosmom
    Posts: 3,865Member
    Just had you on my mind all day. Hopefully you have received the test results back by now & all is well. Hugs
  • SammieSammie
    Posts: 7,359Administrator, Moderator
    Thinking of you and Adam, @sara. Hope things are improving and stabilizing. >:D<

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  • onlyadult4
    Posts: 80Member
    Prayers sent your way!
  • SaraSara
    Posts: 1,040Member
    Thank you all so much. Adam's tests came back. Long story short, for the overall situation he is in the best shape possible. His blood vessels are fine. The blood in his brain is minimal and expected to absorb naturally. They are planning to remove his breathing tube and lift his sedation tomorrow. They say his numbers are perfect and the outlook is good. Just this second they are removing his neck brace. Again, thank you all so much. Will keep you posted.
    Think of your problems as challenges to overcome not obstacles to be avoided.
  • CanadianMamaCanadianMama
    Posts: 9,775Administrator, Moderator
    Thank goodness!! I am so relieved so I can only imagine the weight that has been lifted off of your shoulders!! >:D<

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  • CalliopemarieCalliopemarie
    Posts: 4,343Member
    Oh I am so glad!!!!! Now maybe he wont jump out of a moving vehicle! Glad he's gonna be OK though
    i am insane!!! mwahahahaha
  • MyInnerGoddessMyInnerGoddess
    Posts: 1,558Member
    This is fabulous news.  I am so happy that things are progressing in a positive direction.  Have been thinking about and praying for you all day.  This just made my night :)
    "People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them."
    ~ George Bernard Shaw~
  • stinkersmommystinkersmommy
    Posts: 1,322Member
    Oh thank goodness! Now just hope he doesn't do anymore stupid human tricks!
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  • AloneOverseasAloneOverseas
    Posts: 2,252Member
    That is fantastic news! Hope he gives up his stunt work. :)
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  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,489Member
    Been thinking of you guys all day. So glad you got some good news @sara!
  • momofdbbmomofdbb
    Posts: 9,048Member
    Yey !!!!! I am glad he is doing so well, now you can ground him! Sorry can you tell when I am nervous ,stressed out or well just worried about someone I go to ( try for ) humor ? 
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  • Ashdawn684Ashdawn684
    Posts: 851Member
    ((((hugs))))) nothing is worse than seeing your child hurt in anyway, I have had Adam in my thoughts and have asked others to pray for him, I hope he has a fast recovery and that you can be at peace
    ~Live life to the fullest, or die trying~
  • French_momFrench_mom
    Posts: 1,550Member
    I am happy for you that he is recovering so well.  Hugs to you mama.  Thinking of Adam still. 
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  • beambeam
    Posts: 1,061Member
    good news!
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