Dorian Update
Posted on March 17, 2011 - Filed Under Kids | 7 Comments
Dorian took a turn for the worse this morning. His belly was swollen again to the point of shininess and he was vomiting, or trying to, every few minutes. He had tubes put in both ends to help drain out the excess air, but it didn’t help. Instead it broke our hearts as he begged us to help him and not let the doctor put the tube down his throat. I calmed him by singing to him and stroking his hair while he yelld at us, angry for letting him undergo such discomfort. I explained why we were letting it happen, that it was for the best and he looked me in the eye and said, “Well, it’s not working. My tummy still hurts.”
And it wasn’t working. More Xrays were taken and a surgeon was called in for a consult. Within half an hour, it was determined that Dorian had an intestinal blockage and not one that was going to fix itself. The surgeon gave us a choice, take Dorian to the public hospital where they would operate for free, but we would have limited access to him, or stay here and spend a considerable chunk of money, but stay with him throughout and have access to good nurses and doctors, etc. as opposed to interns.
Easy choice.
We are currently waiting for him to go into a surgery that will last between 1.5-4 hours, depending on how severe the problem is. I’ll keep you posted.
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I am praying for your baby. I hope his recovery is quick.Hang in there you will be holding him close soon. Nicole
Keeping your family in my thoughts. I hope the surgery will be without complications and Dorian will recover fast!
You have my prayers too.
Sorry, for what happened!
I hope you have the light to go through this
Genesis, i have been Thinking about you and Dorian a lot. It’s frustrating not to be able to do anything from afar to help. Do remember I’m coming to Antigua May 10 and can bring anything you need.
Oh Genesis, I’m so sorry to hear your poor little man must go through this. I will send loving healing thoughts to him. As well as crossing my fingers, and all my toes.
You have our prayers for quick healing for your darling boy, and strength for you and your family as you go through this ordeal at his side. (((((hugs)))))