Update: Parker started today out bright eyed and bushy tailed.
Not so much the Mama.
I have a call into Parker’s cardiologist. Hopefully this will prove to be just a fluke.
Hopefully.
I’m sitting in the rocking chair, next to Parker’s crib keeping careful eye on Parker’s oxygen sat monitor.
His heart rate has decided to hang out in the very low 50’s and take several trips into the low 40’s.
Moments that cause my heart to want to freeze up.
His sat monitor is continuously beeping. You can silence it for a few moments, but it just goes right back to chirping it’s warning.
You’d think that I’d be used to the sound of the alarm by now. That I’d be able to tune it out. But, no. I don’t just hear it, I feel it. Anticipate it.  My heart knows knows the alarm is coming before the sound ever reaches my ears.
I thought that putting his vent on him might help bring up his heart rate. But no such luck.
There is comfort in the knowledge that if Parker were to stop breathing the vent would kick in and take over that job for him.
But that isn’t enough to allow myself to sleep tonight.
A mere machine could never take the place of this Momma’s intuition.
Or the power of her prayers.
I’m sorry friend! Prayers on the way.
Saying lots of prayers for your little guy.
Heh. I’m doing the same thing. Rhett’s doing the same thing. It’s enough to make **your** heart drop too huh.
Rhett does this quite often, but lately he desats as well, and that’s not normal for him.
Good luck I hope everything is okay. We’ll be prayin, and burning the midnight oil right along with ya.
Oh Tammy, I pray that his stats. will get better.
God Bless,
Kay
Praying that his stats go up and that everyone can sleep safe and sound.
Im praying for Parker. Hope hes feeling better
Twitter: therextras
Jan 8, 09
Praying for Parker.
I hate that darn sat monitor….that beep, I completely understand the fear it puts in someone. I will be thinking and praying for Parker…he is such a trooper.
Oh no! I am so sorry, my heart is breaking for you both. I am praying…
Sending prayers (constantly sending prayers). Are you heading to PCMC soon?
I know that sound all too well. It’s scary even when you are used to it. My son dealt with that for a long time. He’s better know. I will keep him in my prayers!
Thinking of you and Parker today. Hope the night went okay.
I just read and I’m hoping that the new day brings improvement. Does that alarm ring in your ears when you are away from it like is does to me? Thinking of you and Parker as always.
I can only imagine how hard it is to stare at that monitor. Though Hannah’s laryngomalacia isn’t as serious as Parker’s condition, I have spent many nights awake just making sure she could breathe okay and fearing that moment a breath stops.
Oh, I’m so sorry! I hope today is better.
Thanks for stopping by our blog. I have been by yours a time or two. Parker is adorable. I am sorry to hear he is having a bit of trouble right now. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Megan
Sending prayers your way – wish I could do more.
Well I’m sorry to here about Parker’s newest issues. I know how you feel. Can’t they catch a break so we can relax?
Sending lots of prayers your way.
Oh Parky! Get that heart rate up, little man!
oh honey. Praying for you to rest and Parker to be healthy. HUGS
Sending lots of prayers your way!
Sending up some prayers for you and little Parker
Praying for Parker…
~Megan & Abby
Twitter: kadiera
Jan 9, 09
hugs and prayers for you all