This is an attempt to give our family and friends a glimpse of our baby Carter's llife. I hope this will help you better understand O.E.I.S complex (Cloacal Exstrophy). Carter is a true blessing and God has a special plan for him.
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I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14
The Return...
Just a quick update. Carter's surgery lasted about 5 1/2 hours. The screw that was holding Carter's plate and pins in place came out of his bone. This caused everything to press against and fall through his surgical incision. They had to remove all of Carter's pins, his plate and screws. They were unable to place new hardware due to Carter's pelvic bone being too weak. They were also concerned about the risk of infection. They had to open Carter's incision back up to remove everything. They also had to place external fixators again to secure his pelvis. He was recently taken off the ventilator, but still in the PICU. They have never had a screw actually come out of the bone like Carter's did so they are still trying to come up with a plan. As of right now, we do not know how long the external fixators will have to stay on. While they are on, he does have to lay flat and still on his back. We are praying for a smooth, easy and quick recovery. Please keep the prayers coming. As always... To Him be the Glory!!!
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Oh no! I was praying so hard last night that he wouldnt have to go through the laying still process again. I was regularly checking facebook for updates as to how he was going. Poor lamb xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you are having to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending lots of hugs.
ReplyDeleteI pray that God works His miracles and that Carter has a smoother recovery and that he remembers none of this.
ReplyDeleteI feel like this little guy is a part of me Im praying and continue to ask my friends to pray
ReplyDeleteI have been following your story for a long time. I grew up in MS and a friend of mine told me about your family. My husband and I pray for all of you. I know that is not much, but I know that when I am in the hospital every prayer helps. I have also asked my Mom's prayer chain to pray for your family. That started a prayer chain that reaches all the way around the world as she is a missionary in China and it goes out to all of her supporters and the other missionaries that she works with and people that work for her NGO. Your faith and strength never ceases to amaze me!
ReplyDeletePraying!!!
ReplyDeleteOh....I am praying
ReplyDeleteOh Meagan I am so sorry for your hurt and pain you must be feeling. poor little carter he is so strong and tough but was praying so hard he wouldnt have to endure this again. God has a plan for him. Your faith is so encouraging and i pray for strength for you to endure also. God bless and thank you for taking the time out to update us.
ReplyDeleteMy grandson, now 5 1/2, born with OEIS, has no memory of the 11 weeks he spent at Hopkins for the pelvic surgery. I know every day is heartrending, but God is so good. He binds up the brokenhearted and strengthens the weak. He loves Carter more than we can... Praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you are going through this again. I will be praying for Carter.
ReplyDeleteOh no, not the easy surgery!!!! Had to be the hard one, will keep on praying for all of you, but mainly for Carter, he is so precious!!!! Please Lord, don't let him be in too much pain!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that this is happening but we won't give up either. Prayers continue for you, your family and for Carter. We are in this with you. Thank you so much for sharing and keeping us posted.
ReplyDeletePraying for a speedy recovery! May +God+ hold you in the palm of his hand...
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