Friday, May 11, 2012

The dreaded NEC

Evangeline has Necrotizing Enterocolitis, which is a serious disease of the bowels in premature babies. They are treating her with antibiotics and a blood transfusion for now. The next 72 hours are the "danger zone", in which we will get a better idea of how bad her infection really is. She is back on a ventilator, has an IV in 3 out of 4 limbs, and a drainage tube down her throat. They will stop feeds for 7-10 days, which means she will lose weight. The doctor made me promise not to google it, and so I am not super informed about it and I plan to stay that way. Please pray for this sweet sick little girl! We are so sad. 

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26 comments:

  1. LauraMay 12, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    As we said our prayers with McCabe last night, he specifically asked to pray for Audrey and Evangeline and we did. We'll continue to pray for all of you. We love you guys.

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  2. ClaudiaMay 12, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Praying for Evangeline ...that God would renew and restore anything that is not working correctly. Give her a determined spirit so she and God can fight this together! xo to you dear sweet family. Strength and Peace and Armor for the fight!

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  3. Ashley HawleyMay 12, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    The Hawley and Willis families are praying for Evangeline all out. Praying for relief and a turn for the better soon. Know you're not alone... we love you guys.

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  4. Dana GoodwinMay 12, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Prayers from Franklin and the Goodwin families...for strength for baby Evangeline and for strength for the family. Love from us all.

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  5. Amy BMay 12, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    On my knees begging the Lord for mercy right this minute.

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  6. rachel blazerMay 12, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    praying for you beautiful daughter right now.

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  7. JennyMay 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Praying for everyone

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  8. Jonathan and BrittanyMay 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    Prayers from Dallas! Y'all don't know us, but we were blessed to have found your blog a few weeks ago, just after Dr. Moise performed LAS for our boys. It has been a huge encouragement to read through your journey as it was so similar to where we are now...and since you are right down the road! Your reliance on the Lord through all of this has been wonderful. He performed a miracle for us with our boys and showed us how merciful He is and how faithful He is to finish what He began. We're praying for both of your girls to grow and be healthy, and especially right now for God to heal Evangeline as only He can.

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  9. JenHahnMay 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Praying for your precious daughter

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  10. lindseypnMay 12, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Praying for your sweet daughters and you both!

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  11. Elizabeth WoodMay 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Praying for little Evangeline, and for all four of you to be supplied with the endurance needed in these trials!

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  12. Cynthia HebertMay 12, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Praying for your precious tiny Evangeline knowing that God is in control of this hurdle too.

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  13. LouanneMay 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    I continue to keep you guys in my prayers.

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  14. KristenMay 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    praying right now for Evangeline! thankful that God holds her in His hands!

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  15. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Praying for Evangeline right now!

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  16. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Praying.

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  17. melMay 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    We will remain in prayer for Evangeline alongside you all and the many others who are lifting your sweet family in prayer. Sending love!!

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  18. Racheal LopezMay 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Praying for your little Evangeline.

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  19. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Praying for you and your family! It sounds like little Evangeline is in wonderful, caring hands that will help her regain strength and thrive. God is watching over all of you!

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  20. Lisa HaaseMay 13, 2012 at 6:49 AM

    Praying for healing for Evangeline! And each one of you too!

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  21. Mallory familyMay 13, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Happy Mother's Day! You don't know me but a mutual friend forwarded me your blog. I am the mother of TTTS survivors, born at 30 weeks, who are now 2 years old and in perfect health. While I was reading your blog, crying and praying for you, I heard two little voices at the top of the stairs saying "Hi mommy!" That is my prayer for you. Big love and prayers to you from Nashville.

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  22. rachelMay 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Praying for your precious daughter!

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  23. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Prayers are going out for you and your Beauitful family from Florida! Through the storm He is there and He will NEVER let you go! "Now to Him Who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be Glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen!"

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  24. Kate GriffithsMay 13, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    We are praying for your precious Evangeline! My heart breaks to see her and you guys going through all this. Ignorance is often bliss....it's helps our imaginations not run wild with fear. He is with you in all of this...and I know He is using Evangeline to share His good news of grace with the world.

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  25. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Praying for your family and your precious daughter.

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  26. AnonymousMay 13, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Praying for sweet Evangeline and for all of you.

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