*UPDATE* on Child's Accident

[Zomby Woof]

At 11AM Pacific Time this morning, the child will be having surgery to stop the flow of spinal fluid from his ears. There is still bleeding coming from there too. A tube will also be inserted into his stomach, which I believe is related to the spinal issue (removal of excess fluid?), but I am not sure. I know next to nothing about these matters, and I didn't probe for understanding... just nodded my head with sympathy. Has a broken foot, and I am sure other injuries.

I am a complete idiot at times like this. :-(

Everyone's support has been appreciated. Let us all wish him a successful surgery this morning. He is a tough little trooper, eh?


The original thread is here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3202147&mesg_id=3202147

[ewagner]

1. Missed the original post

But will nwo send best wishes and postive thought your way....

[sniffa]

2. i hope he's ok

:cry:

i just had fLashbacks to a simiLar tumbLe i had as a kid. ow.

[progmom]

3. thanks for the update, ZW

this is making my stomach hurt. please keep us updated as you hear more.

[dolo amber]

7. Ugh. Me too.

I missed the original post and just read it. It gave me cold chills. :scared:

Best wishes to the wee one and family. :hug: :(

[meegbear]

4. OMG!!

Please keep us up to date on this. I wish them the best.

[flamingyouth]

5. I was just thinking of him this morning

And hoping for an update. Please continue to keep us posted. Thanks. :(

[Midlodemocrat]

6. Thanks for the update.

Been thinking about that little guy all weekend.

[redqueen]

8. Oh my...

This kid will be in my prayers for a while!

Thanks for the notice, ZW.

[Lars39]

9. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery.

My heart just aches for him and his family. :(
And hugs to you and your co-workers,ZW; it had to have been traumatizing to you, too. :hug:

[VelmaD]

10. I'm sending all the positive energy I can...

that this little one will come through ok. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

11. best wishes and prayers for the child..

My heart goes out to him! I'm sure his mother is absolutely heartbroken over this, she too has my prayers. How awful for all of you!!!

thank you for this update ZW.

[Debbi801]

12. That poor family. Thanks for the update. They've been in my thoughts...

since I saw the original post.

Debbi

[rocktivity]

13. Spinal fluid is seeping from his ears?

Are there signs of paralysis?

:headbang:
rocknation

[Zomby Woof]

16. I only know what I was told

If what I was told was accurate... I would think paralysis is likely, but I will not speculate beyond what I am reporting what I was told. :-(

[gardenista]

24. How awful. My prayers are with everyone involved.

Life can completely change in a matter of seconds.

What a nightmare.

Please keep us posted.

[Bunny]

14. Thanks for the update.

I feel like I have a lead ball in the pit of my stomach. God, that poor little baby. :cry:

[Dervill Crow]

15. Thanks so much for the update.

He and you all have been in my thoughts, too. Will light another candle at 11.

[fluffernutter]

17. missed your first post

but you and your child have all the positive thoughts i have. :hug:

[Zomby Woof]

19. He's not my child

A co-worker's child... unless you meant that in a more universal sense. Like I said, I am not too bright today...

If this were my child, I would be so beside myself I couldn't post on DU!

Thanks fluffer! :hug:

[fluffernutter]

20. oh, thanks.

i didn't know - your poor co-worker! you're right, i would be like you, insane with worry and not posting here. hugs to your friend and prayers to their child.

[gollygee]

18. Oh my! how awful!

:(

I hope his surgery goes well!

[CornField]

21. I was really hoping for a miracle

Dammit. I hate that there is a family out there hurting and I can't do anything but light a candle and send healing vibes.

[Susang]

22. I hope everything goes well

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him.

[GreenPartyVoter]

23. *praying* It's not sounding good though, if he is leaking spinal

fluid and blood the way he is. Thank heavens he is in an area with a good trauma center, at least.

Heck, even the broken foot can turn out to be a problem even if he escapes brain damage and paralysis. I had a roommate in college who broke a leg when she was 2 and had to wear a lift because one leg was shorter than the other. And a guy in our dorm broke his arm when he was 6 and it was shorter (and the hand much smaller) than the other one.

*praying hard*

[havocmom]

25. Thanks for the update. Tell the mom there are a lot of DUers praying for

the little guy and her!

Woke up early this AM thinking about the little guy. Sending energy down your way. You can aim it where it needs to go.

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. Oh no! I hadn't read the initial post because I missed it! This poor woman

and child. All of my thoughts are with them. You are right! He is a tough little guy and I only hope the best for him and his mommy. She has got to be beside herself. :hug:

[uppityperson]

27. Aw f*, medical info too

Thanks for the update and sorry you all have to go through this. Stomach tube might be to suck stomach fluids from stomach as sometimes neurological injuries can make your digestive system not function (stuff doesn't get pushed through digestive tract). Basically by removing stomach fluids and any food left in there, it won't just sit and rot. Spinal fluid leaks from ears after a trauma like this because there is a tiny opening through the skull for your hearing nerve to come out. This can be easily injured. It's good he's in a good trauma center. He must look a mess, bruised swollen eyes and all. Let us know what happens please. Thanks and take care.

[Blue Diadem]

28. Thanks for updating,

That little guy is still in my prayers. Poor little one, my heart just breaks for him and his family.

[SarahB]

29. I hope things turn out well.

That poor family. :(

[uppityperson]

30. Any new update ZombyWoof?

Thanks. Hoping he's doing ok.

[Left Is Write]

31. My thoughts and prayers are with this child and his family.

I hope the surgery this morning was successful, and I SO hope he will recover from this. I cried when I read the original thread and I'm starting to now again, so will close the thread.

[shesemsmom]

32. Thanks Zombywoof for the update

I've been looking since I got home and praying for this child the last several days. Please post when you know more. Is he awake or are they keeping him out. s he able to move things. As I said kids a resilient they can take a lot

[fortyfeetunder]

33. Hoping for a resliient kid

At 18 months, their skeletons are still on the soft side, so I hold out hope healing is on the way, hoping he'll recover soon!
Give the mom a great big DU hug for me! And may angels watch over the little guy.
:hug: O8)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

34. Sending more good vibes...

Hang in there little guy!
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[elshiva]

35. More prayers for the boy!

Blessings!