The latest

Jaren is doing so well, they have his respirator turned down to 21, which is the normal rate for human beings with no assisted oxygen, they hope to have him off the respirator by tomorrow morning. He is totally off Dopamine (for blood pressure) and they are weaning him off Morphine, probably over the next couple of days.
I just spoke to one of his nurses, she told me she was really impressed with his quick recovery She told me that it was amazing that just a week ago he was so sick and now he is so strong and doing so well.
I found out just a couple of days ago, My uncle's brother was one of the EMT's that got him ready for the flight to come here, from what I was told it took 4 hours to stabilize him for the trip and he was so weak and sick they really didn't think he would survive the flight; and now to see him, to feel his strong little grip on my finger to see him doing so well, Strengthens my testimony in the love of my Heavenly Father, the power of prayer, and it humbles me that hundreds of people would take time from their lives to pray for my son; and then to see the miracle unfold before my eyes, I know there is a God, not that I doubted, But I know he lives, and I know He is there, I know He loves us and hears our prayers. How wonderful it is to know he cares, if there is anyone person I should give the greatest thank you too, is Him, the one through whom all miracles are received, Our Father in Heaven Thank You!

The latest from K.C.

Jaren is doing great, His blood gas levels are were they should be, I'm not sure what that means, but the nurses are always checking them and keep saying they are good.
They weighed him last night and he is 8.5 pounds so he has gained a little weight, and that is great to finally know.
I am well enough now, I can go and be with Jaren as long as I wear one of those goofy masks, Mindy says I look like a transformer, But I just think it is so nice to see my son.
I would like to give thanks to all who have sacrificed so much to help us feel comfortable while we are away from home, and a special, special heart felt thank you to my Stepmother Tempie, She has been with us every step of the way in these trying times, with prayer, financial support, medicine, moral support, near sleepless nights, tireless effort, hugs, tears, and a shoulder to cry on, thank you, for all you do, we appriciate you so much, love Brent, Mindy, Karis and Jaren

Jaren unhooked part II

We thought Jarens surgery would take place at 3 but the hospital surgeons were really busy today so he went through at 5:30 pm, and was out by 6:30 pm and all is well, he is still sedated and will require a respirator for a couple more days and then they will wean him off that. So far all is looking good and in a couple days we will get to hold him again. Ps. If any of the primary children are following this blog, I was told that you were praying for us, I wanted to thank you personally, your prayers have been heard, and Sister Lambeth and I are very thank full. Your prayers helped our baby and you are a special bunch of spiritual giants. thank you

Jaren unhooked

Today at about 3:00pm Jaren goes in for surgery to be removed from the ECMO machine. This morning when Mindy got to the hospital she told me the nurses started decreasing the intensity of the machine last night, this morning it was just barely on and Jaren was doing well on his own. I wish I could be there to see him after surgery, but I am still sick and must stay away as to not infect him. But don't worry about me, my mother in-law has plenty of herbal remedies to torture me with and I am sure I'll be better soon, (come to think of it, mabey you should keep me in your prayers too! wink wink). I'll give the post surgery update as soon as I receive it.
Ps. I love my Mother in-law She is the greatest, and I couldn't have a better one.

Jaren and his Mommy

these are Jarens mittens, to keep him from pulling out his tubes out and running away.

The ECMO machine

Jaren hits 198!!!!!

Mindy just called me ,
the Doctor just told her when they did his oxygen test this morning his levels were at 198 he needs to be at 200, so starting tomorrow they are going to start weaning him off ECMO , they said this is usually a 6 hour process but he is doing so well they expect it will only take 2 hours.
We will still be up here for about another two weeks, because he will still need antibiotics for his strep infection but there is the possibility we can finish his treatment in Springfield depending on his condition, but we wont know that for sure for a while.
I will attempt to have pictures this evening, if I can figure out the card reader grandpa Ben brought me. Thank you for your prayers and generosity, we have been so abundantly blessed.
Brent

I just got a report back from Mindy, they did Jarens oxygen test this morning and he was at 102, I just found out that he needs to be close to 200 and stay there to come off ECMO. I have had a runny nose and a sore throat for a couple of days so I have been staying at the Ronald Mcdonald house while Mindy goes to check on Jaren and call back and report, it has been a hard thing to endure, but I don't want to take a chance on making Jaren sick.
Jaren is trying to suck on his fingers, but his breathing tube is in the way, his nurse got him a pacifier and cut the top of the backing off so it doesn't get in the way of his tubes. His nurses dote on him all the time, and ask if he could get any cuter.
Ben is bringing a card reader today so we hope to have pictures soon, (how exciting!)
thats all for now, if I hear more I'll post it asap.
Brent

Great News!

Jaren is doing well, the doctors say he is a strong little baby with a illness fit for a grown up. they do an oxygen test every morning saturday it was in the mid 50's, sunday mid 70's, this morning 88! if he can stay some were above 100 the can start taking him off ECMO treatment.
Yesterday, he held my finger with a strong grip, he is opening his eyes, and will look in the direction of sounds in his room. Comcerns were deafness, blindness, mental retardation, and physical impairments, so far he shows no signs of any, we are so blessed, I am so thankfull for all of your prayers, and have been so humbled by the miracles granted by our Father in Heaven, and heart felt dilligent prayers coming from all over world.
Thank you all, and I pray you all be blessed for all you have done to keep our little one alive.
Brent

update

21 Feb 2009 11:02 am

I just spoke with the nurse, Jaren is doing better today. His blood levels are good and they are hoping to decrease his blood pressure meds this afternoon.
We are so thankful for all the prayers and support by all those willing, he has had two priesthood blessings, and people are praying for him world wide. thank you all and may the Lord bless you for helping keep our little one alive.

Brent

news

The latest report that I have is that Jaren is doing good.

If you want to send notes of your love, concern & encouragement send them to brentlambeth@gmail.com

Basic information

Jaren Douglas L. was born at 11:39 am 18 February he weighed in at 7 lb 10.3 oz and was 20 1/2" long.

Jaren was take to the children's hospital in Kansas City on 19 Feb
Because it was determined that his respirator distress was due to him having Strep B
you can google strep B and get this link

http://www.dhpe.org/infect/strepb.html

To treat this a procedure called ecmo therapy is used see link below

http://www.usc.edu/schools/medicine/departments/pediatrics/divisions/neonatal/parents/assets/ecmo_for_parents.pdf

At the present he seems to be responding OK.

All your prayers are appreciated

Grandpa Ben