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Title: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/21) Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 17th, 2006, 9:03am Hey you guys, I need to ask for some prayers (or good vibes, what have you) for one of my little angels at work. Obviously confidentiality keeps me from going into details, but basically he's being kept alive on life support, and we hope to be able to withdraw support today if the family agrees. He's only a little over a week old, but he didn't make it...he's gone on and it's just his body here with us. It's a very heartbreaking situation. I spent the last two nights taking care of him. This morning, around 2am, my friend came in the room to see the baby (she hadn't taken care of him before), and I had tears in my eyes telling her the details. So she gave me a hug. Even nurses need hugs sometimes...so maybe I could use a prayer too. I don't work until 11pm tonight. Yesterday I only got about an hour's sleep or so because I had this baby on my mind after a long night. I'm hoping I get a little more sleep today since I go in later. I'm probably going to give them a call at work later on today to find out if they did let him go... I'm not scheduled to have him tonight even if he's still alive by the time I go to work. Just heartbroken right now... :'( Carrie/Lizzie2 "All through the night, I'll be standing over you All through the night, I'll be watching over you. And through bad dreams, I'll be right there, baby Holding your hand, telling you everything's gonna be alright. And when you cry, I'll be right there Telling you you were nothing less than beautiful. So don't you worry I'm your Angel standing by."~Jewel God bless you, little man... :'( :-* |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 17th, 2006, 9:09am WOW- What a sad story....God always has a reason for everything..It's just hard to figure a reason for this....Thanks for sharing this touching story--Makes you realize how blessed some of us are! |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by maffumatt on Jan 17th, 2006, 9:16am You got it Lizzie............... |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Ghost on Jan 17th, 2006, 9:38am :'( Prayers a coming now! :'( |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Guiseppi on Jan 17th, 2006, 11:36am Have helped many through death. The babies never ever seem to leave. Can still give you every single detail of every one of them. My families prayers are with you and the little guy. But you're right, he's already gone, just have to get the family to let the shell go. Guiseppi |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by LeLimey on Jan 17th, 2006, 2:05pm Carrie you are braver than me What a wonderful thing you do looking after these poor children. It crucifies me just thinking about them Please let us know what you can when you can thinking of you love Helen |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by sandie99 on Jan 17th, 2006, 2:06pm What a story, Carrie... :'( I'll pray for your angel in a moment. How are you holding up in there? Best wishes, Sanna |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by minnie on Jan 17th, 2006, 3:46pm :'( heres a prayer and poem I like.Sometimes in life we can only pray for the strength to let them go and be angels.you and all those that work in neo-natal icu are Angels.may these moments your going through now be few and far between.remember these but also remember the success stories that walk out your door. Prayers going out to all involved. Minnie ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen. --Reinhold Niebuhr ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Angel In Your Pocket I am a tiny angel I'm smaller than your thumb; I live in people's pockets That's where I have my fun. I don't suppose you've seen me, I'm too tiny to detect; Though I'm with you all the time, I doubt we've ever met. Before I was an Angel I was a fairy in a flower; God, Himself, hand-picked me, And gave me angel power. Now God has many Angels That He this eyes, and ears, and hands We become His special tools. And because God is so busy, With way too much to do; He said my assignment Is to keep close watch on you. When He tucked me in your pocket He blessed you with Angel care; Then told me to never leave you, And I vowed always to be there. |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Edna on Jan 17th, 2006, 3:56pm Carrie, May God bless you for the great work you are doing. It's takes a special "angel" to do his work as you are. I'm wishing you the strength to endure, and continue your good works even though some days, the outcome is not as you would like. hugs to you, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jan 17th, 2006, 4:22pm Now God has many Angels That He this eyes, and ears, and hands We become His special tools. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Great Stuff!! I like that--Be The Miracle !!! |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Ree on Jan 17th, 2006, 5:58pm This will make you strong and you will never forget him Lizzie... Love to you in your very difficult job... Praying for some happy smiles with those babies too... God speed that little soul... Amen ree |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by nani on Jan 17th, 2006, 6:46pm God bless you, Carrie. It's a beautiful thing you're doing. I'm sending prayers. :'( hugs, nani |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 17th, 2006, 7:46pm Thanks guys... I often feel like a blessed angel...especially on night shift. I get to spend time bringing them through the long, dark nights. I can hold their tiny hands when they're crying or going through something painful. There are actually two babies going through this state right now, but mine is most likely to be the first to go. Sometimes that head cooling thing I've talked about is not as great as we would hope. It's not that the head cooling harmed them - but rather that they were so bad off by the time they were placed on it, that it probably wouldn't have done any good... Earlier today, my friend said things were still in chaos. That's what tears me up the most. I just wish for peace for the baby and the family. No matter how hard it is for them to let go, it will be worse for them with each day they hang on like this. But we all must smile when we can, laugh when we can, and cry when we need to...even get angry sometimes. That's how we get through the job. :) I'm still hoping they've come to a resolution by the time I get to work in about 3 hours or so. Thanks again for all the prayers and well-wishes, Carrie |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Charlie on Jan 18th, 2006, 12:27am So sad but at least they have Lizzie. You do good work kid. Charlie :-/ |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Cathi04 on Jan 18th, 2006, 12:45am Carrie, I'm hoping for a miracle....perhaps the kind where the parents finally realize they must let go. Miracles come in many different shapes and colors, dont they. So glad you are there to help these wee ones, just know, wh en it's really tough, you have many friends here who will do their best to keep you strong enough to help these babies.. Cathi |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by ..Danielle.. on Jan 18th, 2006, 1:06am Prayers for the babe and the family... [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] Hugs for the wonderful, caring nurse(s) Danielle |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by burnt-toast on Jan 18th, 2006, 11:00am God, watch over souls that are not blessed with the full experiences of life. Guide their care givers so that they may provide love and comfort genuinely from their hearts and not become overly clinical in caring for these tiny short lived lives. |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 18th, 2006, 12:26pm Well, he's still alive. Perhaps today... They just can't seem to let go...and whatever their reasons for that, we must respect it. It still absolutely breaks my heart, however. :( Last night I took care of two different kids in the room across the hall. The charge nurse for the last 2 nights didn't want to put me in the same assignment again...it isn't healthy for anybody to take care of a baby under those circumstances even for 8 or 12 hours straight...let alone last night would have been my 3rd night in a row of that. Instead I picked up another HUGE challenging kid to take care of and one little guy who has a lot of problems from being a preemie, but was totally cute. :) It was a pretty busy night! Fortunately an EXCELLENT resident was on last night, and when the one kid was having troubles, she actually stood at her bedside for about an hour. That was cool. That never happens. :) I had to go to the neurologist this morning after I got off work, and it was a rather lengthy appointment that I'll write about at another time when I get my thoughts together. So I actually have been awake since about 7pm last night. And I've slept a total of about 7 hours since Sunday! Just wanted to post a bit of an update....but since I'm seeing double because I'm so tired...I think I'll go to bed now! Joe (my boyfriend) is coming over later to cheer me up. :) Thanks again for all the prayers and well wishes. This means a LOT to me... Love and hugs, Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... Post by Lizzie2 on Jan 21st, 2006, 8:18am They let him go yesterday on evening shift. Just thought I'd pass that along. Closure, I guess... Thanks again for the prayers, Carrie |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by LeLimey on Jan 21st, 2006, 8:29am Thanks for letting us know Carrie, poor little soul and those poor poor parents. To go through so much and then.. well they're in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of you too love Helen XXX |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by sandie99 on Jan 21st, 2006, 10:51am Thank you for letting us know, Carrie. :) Sanna |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by Edna on Jan 21st, 2006, 11:15am Carrie, thanks for passing on the news. That little angel has been on my mind since we chatted. God's his nurse now, and will certainly remember all the caring you did for him while he was here. Now, remember, you have your "Joe" with you there. Lean on him when you need, cuz from what you said, I just KNOW he'll be there for you !!!!! Hugs friend, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by LadyElaine on Jan 21st, 2006, 11:24am Praying for you, the baby and parents, and I am sure glad there are people like you in this world. I am glad there is closure for all. Its still sad. |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by Carl_D on Jan 23rd, 2006, 9:42am No words to express. :'( |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by aprilbee on Jan 23rd, 2006, 10:45am [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] The job you do is thankless, but not unoticed...lots of hugs to ya sweetie... |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by ZAIRA on Jan 23rd, 2006, 11:16am Dio benedica qell'angioletto... :'( Praying for you.... :'( Zaira :'( |
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Title: Re: Prayers needed for a little one... (Updated 1/ Post by maffumatt on Jan 23rd, 2006, 9:42pm This is my worst nightmare, my daughter has seizures, seeing your child "or any child for that matter" in pain and not being able to anything, is the most helpless feeling I have ever had. I couldn't do it on a regular basis. I don't see how you do it but I am glad you are. |
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