Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Cohen Update
His vitals are still holding stable. His lactic acid count to 4.6. The DRs at Children's Medical Center are trying to wean him off some of his meds so to determine how much damage has been done to his kidneys and liver. Please pray that his kidneys start working soon!
Cohen Update
Cohen is holding strong. Still stable. His lactic acid levels are about a 5 which is better. He still needs to produce more urine. Please specifically pray for this! Thank you :-)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Cohen Update
He is still holding stable. Longest time without an incident. He is amazing everyone one at Children's Medical Center with his strength. Please pray that his blood pressure increases a bit, his lactic acid continues to decrease, his BUN/Creatine decreases, and he starts to output more urine.
Cohen Update
No dialysis yet! Cohen needs to keep his BP up and acid levels down. He also need more urine output today. But he is having a good morning... Probably due to all the 80s music Daddy-O Brent is playing for him :-) He loves it! Prayers are being answered every minute! Megan & Brent sure do appreciate them all!
Cohen Update
Cohen's lactic acid levels have gone down 4 points since 9:30 last night. He is fighting hard!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Cohen Update
The heart cath showed that his heart and it's repairs are working well but they don't know where the excess blood is coming from. He is also having acidosis (high levels of lactic acid) built up and they can't figure out why. The next 24 hours are critical.
Cohen Update
Heart Cath didn't reveal anything. Next 24 hours are very critical for him. Please continue to pray for them all.
Cohen Update
Cohen had an esophageal study this morning and is now back in surgery for another heart cath. Please pray for the little man & his Doctors.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Cohen Update
Prayers are working! Cohen is starting to pass urine, meaning his kidneys are beginning to function! He is stable!
Cohen Update
He is out but still critical. He did well. Had a few bouts of fast heart beats. We should know pretty soon if this will help the kidneys. We REALLY need it to.
Cohen Update
In surgery again because he is not passing urine. Cohen is not stable. BIG prayers needed.
Cohen Update
Cohen had a rough night. He is having Renal/Kidney issues. He is not having enough urine output so they are really watching that today. BP is now stable but still worrisome... Thank you for your prayers.
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Cohen Update
Procedure went well. Pressure is up a bit and they are adjusting his meds to try to get his vital signs in a better range and increase his kidney function. Please keep him in your prayers. He is still in NICU critical.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Cohen Update
Cohen is having to have an operation for the surgeon to remove some of the fluid around his heart where his chest is open. Pray for him.
Cohen update:
The little guy did well thru the night. Has a little swelling they are watching today. Going to try to wean him back on his meds today a bit and may be able to close his little chest tomorrow. Thanks to all for concern, support and those powerful prayers!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Cohen update
Still stable. Good vitals. Still being monitored by total team at Children's Medical Center. The Mama is finally taking a little nap.
Cohen Update
Early morning atrial tachycardia (very high heart rate) incident. He has been stablized with meds but is being monitored by about 8 doctors and techs constantly. Is at high risk of another cardiac incident. Please pray that his heart rate stablizes and stays regular with medication and that he doesn't have to be put on the bypass ECMO.
Thank you, Lisa (Nanna), for sending these updates! Everyone appreciates them!
Thank you, Lisa (Nanna), for sending these updates! Everyone appreciates them!
Cohen Update
PRAYERS NEEDED!!! Update from Nanna: Cohen developed erratic heartbeat this morning. Stable but critical. Doctors are with him now. Please pray for him!
Cohen Update
Cohen just came out of the surgical unit with all his doctors and stopped by for a quick look. They are getting him all hooked up and we can see him in about an hour! They said he was a tough little guy and did great through it all! Praise God! His little chest is open with clear tape over it but you can see his little heart beating away in there. It's an awesome sight. :D Next few days are crucial. Stay prayerful!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Cohen Update
From Daddy - O: Operation went well! Just met with Doctor and he feels good. Cohen will be available for us to see in an hour or so.
Cohen Update
Cohen is off bypass, everything seems to be working right and now the doctors are going to just keep him in there and watch how it all works for 2 hours.
Cohen update
Artery repair complete and looks good, tolerating bypass well, moving on 2 BT shunt portion of surgery. Keep praying!
Cohen Update
Cohen was just taken back for surgery at Children's Medical Center - Thank you for all your prayers, keep it up!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Cohen Update
Cohen update from Momma Megan : Cohen is having his first open heart surgery tomorrow around 1pm. They told us it could take about 6 hours or so. //please pray!
Beautiful Cohen
It is my great pleasure to share this with you all! Grab your tissues... It is seriously amazing/beautiful/wonderful! I love this little man already, as I'm sure so many of you do!
Enjoy a slideshow of Cohen by clicking HERE
Enjoy a slideshow of Cohen by clicking HERE
Monday, June 7, 2010
Cohen Update
Update from Momma Megan : The heart cath went good! GOD is answering prayers! The veins & arteries look nice and strong which will really help some other defects!
Cohen Update
Update from Nanna : Pulmonary arteries look good with heart cath! Surgeons will have options for repair. Still very serious. Continue prayer!
Cohen Update
The Drs at Children's Medical Center are investigating Cohen's pulmonary aartresia. His veins are good but his artery is blocked. Please pray.
(via Megan's twitter)
Cohen Update
Update from Nanna: Our Baby Cohen is having a heart cath now at Children's Medical Center in Dallas. Please pray for this little guy and his parents. They will determine if they need to go ahead with his heart surgery tonight or if they can wait til tomorrow. Drs and the staff here have been wonderful.... Pray for their guidance and wisdom in treating our sweet baby! Thanks!
Cohen Update
Cohen is off to Children's Medical Center! Quick stop to say hi to mommy then on his way! What a STRONG little man!
Cohen Update
Cohen has been undergoing tests and the pulmonary veins that they were worried about are NOT obstructed. GREAT NEWS!! He is now on a CPAP machine to help him breath easier. Headed to Children's Medical Center in about an hour.
Cohen Update
Cohen is doing well! Breathing on his own and vitals are looking good. They are running some tests and then he is headed on over to Children's Medical Center - no emergancy surgeries need today! First heart surgery will be later this week. Mommy is doing well and resting, daddy is taking pictures and is so proud :-)
Meet Cohen! ...Finally
I'm so sorry that this is HOURS late! Thanks blogger for FINALLY letting me post!
INTRODUCING...
COHEN!
06•07•2010
8:55 am
7lbs 6oz
Brave & Strong!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Countdown to Cohen!
1 DAY!!!!!
Tomorrow morning Megan will be delivering sweet baby Cohen at 7:30am via C-Section. I am asking each and everyone of you to please say and extra prayer (or two) for Cohen, Megan, Brent, and all the Doctors & nurses that will be caring for his tiny little heart.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace
as you trust in him, so that you may overflow
with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Roman 15:13
If you would leave a comment telling Megan that you are praying for her and from where... I think it would be extremely powerful to see that so many people from all over the country (world?) are praying for her sweet baby! Thank you all!
Megan - Kyle, Lucy, Penny, and I are praying for you, Brent and Cohen, everyday, from Tulsa! We can't wait for you to bring sweet Cohen home so we can love on him EVERYDAY! Penny can't wait to meet her future husband... She told me ;-)
Thursday, June 3, 2010
COHEN!
COHEN WILL BE HERE IN 4 DAYS!!!
WHO IS EXCITED?
Well, Megan & Brent, clearly :-)
We are too! Its all Lucy & Penny can talk about... Well, not really because they don't really talk yet. But Kyle & I are certainly telling them all about their new best friend that is coming in a few days! We can't wait!!!
Will all of you leave a comment here letting Megan & Brent know how excited you are for Cohen's arrival?
Friday, May 28, 2010
Navigation
If you will notice, there are a ton of pages at the top under the header. I put them there so you can easily find the important information without scrolling through tons of posts! Here is a site map for you :-)
Praying for Cohen - Grab the "Praying for Cohen" button for your blog
Love to Cohen Foundation - The donation button & information on Cohen's Foundation
Mail Love to Cohen - Address to send Cohen some snail mail
Send Love to Cohen - Grab the "Send Love to Cohen" button for your blog
Email Cohen - Email address to send Cohen an Email
CHD Facts - Facts on congenital heart defects
Find Cohen on Facebook - Link to become Cohen's friend on Facebook
Cohen's Heart - Learn more about Cohen's heart
Meet Cohen - Pics of Cohen
Praying for Cohen - Grab the "Praying for Cohen" button for your blog
Love to Cohen Foundation - The donation button & information on Cohen's Foundation
Mail Love to Cohen - Address to send Cohen some snail mail
Send Love to Cohen - Grab the "Send Love to Cohen" button for your blog
Email Cohen - Email address to send Cohen an Email
CHD Facts - Facts on congenital heart defects
Find Cohen on Facebook - Link to become Cohen's friend on Facebook
Cohen's Heart - Learn more about Cohen's heart
Meet Cohen - Pics of Cohen
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