A friend of mine has a set of triplets. One of the 3 is really ill. She would benefit SO greatly from Hyperbaric Chamber Treatments.. You can read her whole story here:
She is doing her best to get the money for all the medical supplies and everything Miss Lily Needs... I told her I would try and find some funds so she can get the treatments. We believe in our hearts that they would help Lily lead a normal life.. or at least more normal then what she is facing. The cost of the treatments are very expensive...
When I asked Kathryn (Lily's Mom) about the cost of the treatments this was her reply, "I found a used one for $15,000 plus $600 for the oxygen concentrator. Renting one is about $1600 a month. Treatments are generally $300-$500 a treatment. She needs a minimum of 200, about, to see any change. "
You may contact me for any more information at: mistys_here@hotmail.com or you may contact Kathryn directly at: jmathisfamily@gmail.com
Any ideas on how to get funds raised for her please feel free to let me know! I am going to sell whatever I can with all proceeds going to Lily... as well as Any other ideas I can raise...
Would you like to know more?
Saving Sammy, Baby in NICU needs financial Help and Prayers!
"I was born at 25 weeks(Approx 3mths early) & weighed 1 lb 4oz,I was doing great for about a month and all of a sudden I came done with an infection called 'NEC' and it killed my small intestine within hours, I need to have a Transplant. I need your help, prayers and donations to get to Nebraska."
Hi I'm Kelly, Sammy's Mom and this is Our story...
I have had a history of difficult pregnancies and was considered a "high risk." my age as well as chronic high blood pressure, and lowered kidney function due to an abruption 17 years earlier were the primary concerns. Problems started during the 22nd week of the Pregnancy. I noticed bleeding and was taken to Tacoma General. At the time we were living on Fox Island. The doctor told me that I was having an abruption and in most cases with this much bleeding I would lose the baby. Over the course of a few days the bleeding slowed and finally stopped. I was discharged and went home. About 4 days later I noticed spots of new blood. My husband Tom took me to University Washington Hospital were they specialized in high risk conditions. I was admitted and stayed 7 days. My blood pressure was under control and my kidney function looked good. The doctors were pleased with my progress. Of concern to the doctors were preeclampsia or toxemia and kidney failure. Preeclampsia is a condition prior to seizure. About 3 days after coming home I called Tom at work and stated that I wasn't feeling normal and was having a really bad headache. I contacted the hospital they told me to try to drive to the closest paramedic station to have my blood pressure checked. From our house that was a 30 minute drive. I arrived disoriented and confused. The paramedics checked my blood pressure it was extremely high. They immediately transported me to UW. The doctors told us that I would not be going home again without having the baby. A few days later, the doctors told us that they were very concerned about my liver function.
My kidneys were already overly taxed and I was still having headaches. The headaches were due to swelling of my brain. They recommended delivering the baby at this time. It offered the best chances for both baby and me. A controlled delivery properly planned rather than an emergency. Sammy was born on 1/31 at 1:10 PM he was 1lb 4ounces (25weeks). From the start, although in the NICU, he did very well. Soon more and more devices were removed or turned down. He made great progress.
Life for a preemie is often 2 steps forward one step back and is not without its good days and bad ones. But on the whole, for being so young and small, he was doing Outstanding and was the talk of the staff at the hospital. We were very proud and grateful. At 9:00 PM on March 10th I called Sammy's nurse to see how he was doing. The nurse said that he was doing great. I asked about his weight and was told he just made it to 2lbs. We were happy. At 4:30AM we received a phone call telling us that Sammy had developed something called necrotizing entercolitis or NEC. A sickness that attacks the small intestine. This was life threatening and he would be transported to Children's Hospital for possible surgery. At 6:30AM Children's called to go over the situation and get approvals for surgery. Later that day he underwent surgery. The surgeons examined his intestine and decided not to remove any damaged or dead intestine at that time. They left his stomach open to relieve pressure in the hope that this would allow the borderline damaged intestine to heal. They knew at that time that the long term prognosis would not be good if they removed all that they suspected as bad. They would wait and see. Unfortunately after a day it become clear that most of the intestine was dead and that they would need to remove it. He went back into surgery. The small intestine is the most important organ for growth and health. It is the organ that takes food and converts it into nutrients for the body to live. A person cannot live without a small intestine. Sadly, almost all of his small intestine had to be removed. A transplant is his only option. Unfortunately, he will not be a candidate for some time. This is because of several factors. There is a small pool of suitable donors and most small or preemie organs cannot be transplanted successfully. He will have to be about a year old before it is possible. He can receive nutrition through an IV and grow and be sustained. Unfortunately the solution that they give him to live is very hard on the liver. Most people can only last a few months on the solution before liver failure.
Because he has to receive the solution through an IV there is always the risk of infection or of not being able to find a suitable vein. If he is able to get to the Medical Center in Nebraska, they have done 42 Transplants and only 1 has died. They have a new way of stopping the TPN Nutrient from killing the liver. They use a substance called OMEGAMEN. It hasn't been approved by the FDA yet, but has been used with at least 5 babies and has saved all their lives. If Sammy is able to get to Nebraska he has a great chance of survival. Still he has a long road ahead of him.
Your time, efforts and prayers are so appreciated. Thank you. Kelly, Tom and Family
