October 11, 2008

Cameron




Just wanted to give those who are following a quick update on Cameron:

Overall he is continuing to improve, but yesterday we suffered a little setback. Cameron's most recent set of lab results revealed that his hematocrit levels have dropped significantly and that his bone marrow has all but stopped producing red blood cells again. Normally this would mean another transfusion, but his doctors have decided to give his bone marrow a chance to "get its act together and start doing its job" on its own. If his levels don't increase by Monday, they'll do the transfusion. Despite all this, we're doing well and are enjoying the little guy a lot.

29 comments

TheQueen@TerrorsInTiaras said...

Glad to see you are hanging in there. What a sweet little guy he is!

Lisa Loo said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers--he is such a little warrior man--thanx for kepping us updated.

Anonymous said...

He is so beautiful. Keeping him and all of yours in our thoughts and prayers.

OvaGirl said...

oh he is gorgeous. I hope that the bone marrow does its thing. Thinking of you. xx

Aimee said...

Wishing you all the best...he is a beautiful baby boy!

Anonymous said...

Somehow your little boy keeps getting cuter as the days go by! I hope the transfusion is not needed. Praying for your family.

Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano Photography said...

oh my gosh, he is so so sweet! praying that things work themselves out!

Mrs. Morty said...

Oh, Baby!! Kisses for his sweet face. Hope you guys are getting the support you need from those around you, hugs and prayers from across the country :)

Mamajil said...

Just wanted to say I am sincerely praying for Cameron and your whole family!!

Take care!

Mindy said...

Thanks for the update, Jana. We're thinking of you all! He's sure a cutie!

Me (aka Danielle) said...

He is beautiful! I hope all goes well! Thanks for keeping us, as your readers..even those of us that you don't know personally updated! My heart breaks for you, I would never wish such trials on any mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

As I am said...

He is beautiful. Thank you for the update. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Hang in there little guy.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet little honeyboy!! Everyone is pulling for his body to be healthy and strong. There's a perfect little spirit in there :-)

linda said...

oh, I am so sorry. Gabrielle - my baby born with RH disease - didn't make her own red blood cells for almost a year. I hope things go better for you with Cameron. Good Luck.
Linda

Lindsey said...

Thanks for the pictures. I'm praying for you, even though I'm a total stranger! :)

Lara Neves said...

He's seriously adorable! I had to click through and comment on this one, because the face he is making in the 2nd picture is my FAVORITE thing that newborns do. Love it.

I am really glad he's doing okay, and hoping this current setback quickly rights itself.

Unknown said...

I can't get over how perfect he is. I know he'll get through this alright! There are too many wonderful stories of his childhood antics waiting to be posted by you.

Stephanie said...

Jana, He's so adorable. And despite all the setbacks he seems to be getting bigger and cuter. I need to get my little boys praying for him-- their prayers are like platinum level guarantees. In the meantime, I'll keep sending up my own bronze-medal prayers on Cameron's behalf.

Anonymous said...

Keeping you in my thoughts. He's a gorgeous little man. Greetings from Europe!

Tutu said...

He is adorable. I'll keep him in my prayers.
~Susan

Anonymous said...

He is absolutely beautiful! Keeping you in my prayers.

Erika said...

Thank you for the update. Poor little guy!! You are all in our prayers.

Jodee said...

What a little sweetie pie! Hang in there!

Anonymous said...

Aw, Jana, he is so adorable. I'm cheering on that bone marrow! :)

Jan Russell said...

He is beautiful! Praying that he won't need the transfusion.

Triplethefunplus2 said...

He's adorable! Love how he is making the same pucker face as Camber in your profile pics (her in the bra), that's too cute!!

Yay on the bloodwork too!! Gooooo Cameron!!

Hope said...

Oh, he is so precious! Keeping Cameron and your family in my prayers.

Tobler Bunch said...

He is absolutely gorgeous! We are praying for him and for y'all. Keep the faith, little on is in the Lord's hands. Take care and make sure you are getting enough sleep and rest as well.

Little Miracle said...

He is a darling boy. My daughter Elliana (born at 1 lb. 2 oz.) had the same problem during her stay in the NICU. Just before she came home, her levels were at rock bottom but the doctors held out. I did give her vitamins with iron for a long time to help as well. She just turned 1 and when they checked her blood, she was right smack in the middle of the normal range. Hang in there. Prayers are answered.