This pre-delivery photo was taken around 8am October 15th. Johnny and Aundrea welcomed Kane Joseph into the world Friday, October 15th at 3:52pm at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana. Kane was 4lbs 13oz's.
At their 18 week Dr's visit the expecting parents were informed their son has a diaphragmatic hernia. The hernia caused Kane's organs, specifically one lung, stomach and part of his intestine to grow in places they were not supposed to. Essentially, the hernia is taking up the space where these organs would have developed.
Saturday, October 17th Kane was transported to the Loma Linda Children's Hospital, NICU, where he is recieving care form the best Dr's and nurses in the world. Kane was transferred because there was nothing else Kaiser could do for him and they were unable to stabilize him.
Kane is on a respirator and remains sedated. He is on a respirator because the lung that grew out of position is not functioning as it should. He is sedated because even though he is very small he has very large pieces of equipment hooked up to him and should he move around a lot it would be dangerous with the lines that are hooked up to him.
At this point they are trying to relieve his pulminary hypertension and stabilize his condition for surgery to remove the hernia. His heart rate, blood levels, and blood oxygenation are being montiored very closely and he has a nurse by his side every second of the day.
I was able to see him Saturday, he is adorable with a head full of dark hair like his Mommy, and facial features like his Daddy, his hands are large and strong and he has cute little feet and short toes, ten of each!
Please pray everyday his small body grows and strengthens. Please add the Parthemore family to your prayer lists and be an encouraging voice for them!
This blog will be updated daily with news of the condition of Kane as an effort to relieve Johnny and Aundrea of sharing the same information with all of their family and friends who care so much for them.
Please post your encouraging thoughts and prayers for the family here as they go through this trying time.
All 3 of you are in our thoughts and prayers, thank you for sharing the info. I know many people praying for you all. We hope improvement will come quickly.
ReplyDeleteHave faith and trust in the doctors and nurses at Loma Linda. They are the best around. I know from experience that it is hard to hand over your baby to perfect strangers, but they have your son's best interests at heart and they will take good care of him. I will keep your family in my prayers. Take care...Nina (Nicole's friend)
ReplyDeleteJon and Aundrea,
ReplyDeleteYou guys have been thru so much, now is the time to give your burdens to God and pray that God work thru the drs. and nurses at LLUCH. Miracles happen every day at Loma Linda! I know because Dr. Bailey and his team saved Tanners life. Im going to give your website to my heart mom friends and believe me they are prayer warriors. If Aundrea ever wants to talk tell her to call me anytime day or night. I mean that. I know what it feels like as a mother watching your tiny fragile baby struggling to live. And you never forget how awful it feels. Please keep us updated on Kane
Much love to all three of you,
Suzy and Ernie Joe
Hi Mama Aundrea and Dada Johnny!
ReplyDeleteYou and your little man are constantly in my thoughts. I know Kane is tough like his parents and he will get through this!! Thank you for sharing with us. I'm here if you need anything!
xoxo, Jill
Hey new mommy and daddy,
ReplyDeleteI just found out a day ago, Iam so happy for you! I think of all 3 of you each day and pray for Kane. Stay strong and know we all love you and support you with whatever you need or may need as the days come. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Love Jen
my little cousin is a fighter, and with his great grandparents by his side, he will do great. johnny and aundrea you have tons of people praying and sending their love to Kane. take care and if you guys need anything, im only a phone call away.
ReplyDeletelove always
Tania (johnny's cousin)
Aundrea,
ReplyDeleteYou are a mommy now and will be a wonderful mom.. Congrats... these days are hard and no matter the outcome know that Kane will know he has an awesome mom and daddy, and is blessed to have you two. Also, remember that God has a plan and purpose for each of us, so trust that He will get the three of you through this.