I didn't want to bring down the daily so I decided to make a separate post.
My sister got told today by baby O's doctors, after they ran some tests, that they don't think he will make it when he is taken off ECMO. They are giving her some time to tell people, let them visit and say goodbye to him. I'm not exactly sure when they will be turning it off. I'm planning to drive out to Rochester later this week, Thursday. Please keep her, my BIL and their kids in your T & Ps.
Married 10/10/10! TTC Baby #1 since April 2014 BFP Oct 16 - EP terminated Nov 6 2014 Off the Bench January 2015! BFP #2 June 1 2015 - EDD Feb 12 2016! Baby Boy born 15th February 2016!
My sister texted us that Owen passed away at 9:14 tonight. I don't have any details yet. She isn't planning to share this publicly until tomorrow.
ETA she just sent us this text He had a rough night last night and started bleeding really bad again from his lungs and into his diaper. His thinners were really low and they had it as low as it could go, but he was still clotting his circuit. We made the decision to withdraw care after we got to hold him while still alive and awake on ecmo. The Mayo photographer came and took some pictures of us holding and will come back after he is bathed and clothed to get more. They clamped his ecmo circuit at 9:05 and he passed at 9:14.
I am so sorry to hear this. Just reading that brings tears to my eyes as I can not imagine having to go through something like this. Thoughts and prayers for your family. May Owen Rest In Peace knowing he put up such a tough fight.
😥 I'm so sorry. May he Rest In Peace, pain free. He was quite the fighter. Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family. I hope your sister and her family are able to find some comfort while going through this and find a new normal getting back home and together again.
Post by rivers and roads on Apr 5, 2017 7:45:25 GMT -5
I'm so sorry, trtlcrzy. Your family has been through so much and Owen put up such a strong fight. I don't have the right words, but I am sending all my love and thoughts your way.
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