Easton Rush, our little miracle

pro reel · 09-14-11, 08:19 PM

Thank you everyone that has been praying for us. The doctors started inducement this morning but with the first contraction, the baby's heart rate plumeted. The took Brittney for an emergency C section where they didn't even have time for an epidural, they had to put her out which was very risky for both. Easton was born at 11:11 am He weighed 5lb 13oz and is 19 inch's. The doctors were surprised from the start at the fact that he didn't need life suport. He was breathing on his own. They did the echo and it showed that the damaged heart valve was much better than they thought, He still only has one heart balve, but the one he has may be OK and they may be able to do the surgery to put in a bypass valve for the missing artery and valve. He is stable now and they wan't him to gain some strength for a few days. They will do some more tests this week and discuss surgery options on Friday. He is not in the clear yet, but he has a chance. For those that want to look, my facebook has an album full of pictures. If you are not on my lest, send a request.
Thanks again to everyone that helped us to be here and prayed for a positive outcome, I know that it helped.

Bassboss · 09-14-11, 08:25 PM

That's such awesome news Kevin!!! Anything is possible with God!

Hope he turns into a healthy happy boy. Best of luck!

Jrob78 · 09-14-11, 08:30 PM

That's amazing news Kevin!!! I will keep praying that Easton makes a full recovery and gets to come home! I'm so happy for you guys!

MississippiBoy · 09-14-11, 08:46 PM

I may be a big baby, but I teared up reading that. You've still got all kinds of prayers headed your way.

pro reel · 09-14-11, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

I may be a big baby, but I teared up reading that. You've still got all kinds of prayers headed your way.

I have been doing a lot of that myself. Thank you. I know that all the prayers have to be the reason that he has been given a chance to make it.

bcklash · 09-14-11, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MississippiBoy

I may be a big baby, but I teared up reading that. You've still got all kinds of prayers headed your way.

Daniel if your a big baby, I'm a big baby tearing up and shaking all over.

Tavery5 · 09-14-11, 09:12 PM

I am so happy for you guys Kevin, I will keep you in my thoughts

carolina-rig-01 · 09-14-11, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcklash

Daniel if your a big baby, I'm a big baby tearing up and shaking all over.

Britney and I both have tears running down our faces after reading his facebook post. This is amazing news and I am so happy for you guys. We will keep you all in our prayers.

nobass · 09-14-11, 10:24 PM

that is the best news i have heard all month. needed something to cheer us up. i know that lifted a big load off of you. again thats just awsome awsome awsome.

WatterBoy · 09-14-11, 10:56 PM

That's really great to hear, Kevin! I hope and pray that things continue to go well and that Brittney is doing OK also.

Dean

keithdog · 09-15-11, 07:16 AM

I'm so glad to hear things are going so well for Easton. I really enjoyed the photos on Face Book Kevin. Thanks for posting those. Choked up here. I'll continue to pray for Easton and the rest of you.

CamG · 09-15-11, 09:27 AM

So happy for you Kevin! Prayers will continue!

bamabassman · 09-15-11, 06:17 PM

kevin...........i am tearing up right now as i TRY to type this. GOD IS AWESUM!!! GOD IS GREAT!!! HOLY BE THY NAME DEAR LORD!!1 PRAISE GOD ALMIGHTY!! i am so VERY happy to read this kevin. we will CONTINUE to pray pal.

pro reel · 09-16-11, 06:36 PM

Well, a team of 16 heart surgeons had a 2 hour meeting about Easton today. Thankfully, they did agree that he is a candidate for surgery and that they think he has enough of a chance to make it worth trying. They narrowed it down to 2 different procedures that they think might be the way to go, They couldn't all agree on which of the 2 procedures had the best chance of success. They asked us for permission to fax all the records to some heart surgeons at the children's hospital in Philadelphia and the university of Michigan. Some of the leading doctors in this field are there. Of course we wanted them to do that. If Easton makes it through the weekend and continues to be stable, they would like to wait 2 to 4 weeks to do any surgery to give him a chance to gain strength and a little size. They cautioned us that the one trunkial valve he has is still leaking, but not as bad as it looked in the pre birth echo cardio grams. They said that it's also possible he could start declining at any time and they would rush him into emergency surgery then, but hope to wait as long as possible. Easton still needs all the prayers he can get, but he does have a chance. I want to thank everyone again that donated money or bought raffle tickets or auction items and those that donated items. May god bless all of you, I have no idea how I could have been off work this long and paid for all the travel expenses of getting to KC and surviving here without your help.

keithdog · 09-16-11, 08:02 PM

Kevin, I read this and am both hopeful and fearful. But I do know this is all in Gods hands and I along with the other will continue to pray for Easton and for the doctors. The pictures really are felt in my heart. God bless little Easton.

carolina-rig-01 · 09-16-11, 10:21 PM

Kevin, I am glad to hear that he has so many surgeons involved. It's still a scary situation but the fact that he made it this far gives me confidence in him. You all are still in our prayers as always.

bamabassman · 09-17-11, 01:42 AM

still praying for easton kevin. he looks like a strong little fella and i am SURE GOD will help out. you folks are in lisa and i's prayers. keep the faith kevin.

MississippiBoy · 09-17-11, 09:01 AM

I think I've said a prayer for Easton about every 5 minutes since you first told us about him, Kevin (not counting while I'm asleep

). I just said another one when I checked Facebook a minute ago.
Kevin, my wife is a NICU nurse at the University of Mississippi Medical Center here in Jackson......she's been there 4 years now. If you have any specific questions about anything that the doctors are saying or don't understand something, let me know and I'll see if I can get Louann to explain it a little better.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the best neonatal hospitals, maybe the best one, in the country. The NICU here sends babies there when they need very difficult surgeries or unusual treatments or anything that's beyond their ability....and there's not just a ton of things that they can't usually handle. So some of the best doctors in the country are looking at Easton, figuring out how best to help him.

1/4 stick · 09-17-11, 11:45 PM

Still praying and will continue to buddy. For Easton his mother and all of you. I been in that NICU with my son. He wasn't nearly as sick as Easton. But that place takes alot out of a parent or grand parent. But God is with you and will bring you and Easton through this.

BigBassin144 · 09-18-11, 11:53 AM

Glad to hear it's better than they originally thought.

We'll keep praying for him, you, and all your family. Keep us updated Kevin.

BB

09-14-11, 08:19 PM	#1
pro reel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 761	Easton Rush, our little miracle Thank you everyone that has been praying for us. The doctors started inducement this morning but with the first contraction, the baby's heart rate plumeted. The took Brittney for an emergency C section where they didn't even have time for an epidural, they had to put her out which was very risky for both. Easton was born at 11:11 am He weighed 5lb 13oz and is 19 inch's. The doctors were surprised from the start at the fact that he didn't need life suport. He was breathing on his own. They did the echo and it showed that the damaged heart valve was much better than they thought, He still only has one heart balve, but the one he has may be OK and they may be able to do the surgery to put in a bypass valve for the missing artery and valve. He is stable now and they wan't him to gain some strength for a few days. They will do some more tests this week and discuss surgery options on Friday. He is not in the clear yet, but he has a chance. For those that want to look, my facebook has an album full of pictures. If you are not on my lest, send a request. Thanks again to everyone that helped us to be here and prayed for a positive outcome, I know that it helped.

09-14-11, 08:25 PM	#2
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	That's such awesome news Kevin!!! Anything is possible with God! Hope he turns into a healthy happy boy. Best of luck! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

09-14-11, 08:30 PM	#3
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	That's amazing news Kevin!!! I will keep praying that Easton makes a full recovery and gets to come home! I'm so happy for you guys! __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

09-14-11, 08:46 PM	#4
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I may be a big baby, but I teared up reading that. You've still got all kinds of prayers headed your way. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

09-14-11, 09:12 PM	#7
Tavery5 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 2,427	I am so happy for you guys Kevin, I will keep you in my thoughts __________________ They call me Ishmael

09-14-11, 10:24 PM	#9
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	that is the best news i have heard all month. needed something to cheer us up. i know that lifted a big load off of you. again thats just awsome awsome awsome. __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

09-14-11, 10:56 PM	#10
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	That's really great to hear, Kevin! I hope and pray that things continue to go well and that Brittney is doing OK also. Dean

09-15-11, 07:16 AM	#11
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'm so glad to hear things are going so well for Easton. I really enjoyed the photos on Face Book Kevin. Thanks for posting those. Choked up here. I'll continue to pray for Easton and the rest of you. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

09-15-11, 09:27 AM	#12
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	So happy for you Kevin! Prayers will continue!

09-15-11, 06:17 PM	#13
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	kevin...........i am tearing up right now as i TRY to type this. GOD IS AWESUM!!! GOD IS GREAT!!! HOLY BE THY NAME DEAR LORD!!1 PRAISE GOD ALMIGHTY!! i am so VERY happy to read this kevin. we will CONTINUE to pray pal. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

09-16-11, 06:36 PM	#14
pro reel BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 761	Well, a team of 16 heart surgeons had a 2 hour meeting about Easton today. Thankfully, they did agree that he is a candidate for surgery and that they think he has enough of a chance to make it worth trying. They narrowed it down to 2 different procedures that they think might be the way to go, They couldn't all agree on which of the 2 procedures had the best chance of success. They asked us for permission to fax all the records to some heart surgeons at the children's hospital in Philadelphia and the university of Michigan. Some of the leading doctors in this field are there. Of course we wanted them to do that. If Easton makes it through the weekend and continues to be stable, they would like to wait 2 to 4 weeks to do any surgery to give him a chance to gain strength and a little size. They cautioned us that the one trunkial valve he has is still leaking, but not as bad as it looked in the pre birth echo cardio grams. They said that it's also possible he could start declining at any time and they would rush him into emergency surgery then, but hope to wait as long as possible. Easton still needs all the prayers he can get, but he does have a chance. I want to thank everyone again that donated money or bought raffle tickets or auction items and those that donated items. May god bless all of you, I have no idea how I could have been off work this long and paid for all the travel expenses of getting to KC and surviving here without your help. Attached Thumbnails

09-16-11, 08:02 PM	#15
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	Kevin, I read this and am both hopeful and fearful. But I do know this is all in Gods hands and I along with the other will continue to pray for Easton and for the doctors. The pictures really are felt in my heart. God bless little Easton. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

09-16-11, 10:21 PM	#16
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Kevin, I am glad to hear that he has so many surgeons involved. It's still a scary situation but the fact that he made it this far gives me confidence in him. You all are still in our prayers as always.

09-17-11, 01:42 AM	#17
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	still praying for easton kevin. he looks like a strong little fella and i am SURE GOD will help out. you folks are in lisa and i's prayers. keep the faith kevin. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

09-17-11, 09:01 AM	#18
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	I think I've said a prayer for Easton about every 5 minutes since you first told us about him, Kevin (not counting while I'm asleep ). I just said another one when I checked Facebook a minute ago. Kevin, my wife is a NICU nurse at the University of Mississippi Medical Center here in Jackson......she's been there 4 years now. If you have any specific questions about anything that the doctors are saying or don't understand something, let me know and I'll see if I can get Louann to explain it a little better. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is one of the best neonatal hospitals, maybe the best one, in the country. The NICU here sends babies there when they need very difficult surgeries or unusual treatments or anything that's beyond their ability....and there's not just a ton of things that they can't usually handle. So some of the best doctors in the country are looking at Easton, figuring out how best to help him. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem? Last edited by MississippiBoy; 09-17-11 at 09:06 AM.

09-17-11, 11:45 PM	#19
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	Still praying and will continue to buddy. For Easton his mother and all of you. I been in that NICU with my son. He wasn't nearly as sick as Easton. But that place takes alot out of a parent or grand parent. But God is with you and will bring you and Easton through this. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

09-18-11, 11:53 AM	#20
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Glad to hear it's better than they originally thought. We'll keep praying for him, you, and all your family. Keep us updated Kevin. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)