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amystoffel
01-01-2009, 10:52 AM
I promised I would update. It all happened so fast..I haven't even really processed it yet.

Braden came into the living room gagging on something, so I gave him a few pats on the back thinking it was maybe a cracker or something. But then he was choking. I tried to remember what I could from CPR class and I did a finger swipe and found little chunks of glass. So I started patting his back again and he starting choking more and throwing up blood and his breath was a wierd whistling sound.

I called 911, and the man stayed on the phone with me til they arrived. It seemed like hours and Braden was turning bluish. 3 EMT's were all around him and I couldnt see and one was telling me what was going on, but I swear I couldnt hear him. They performed an emergency tracheotomy on him and one guy was doing some sort of hand held air bag thing.

They had to put him under to get the glass that was wedged in his throat and they used a scope to see if any had gone into his belly and they removed that too.

He will be here for a couple more days. Brandon is bringing Jake this afternoon and then I will take Jake home and Brandon is doing the over night tonight. I will get back on and let you know how he is doing.

Thank you for the prayers.

Sara...my phone went dead after I texted you...did you get it?

And I will answer everyones PM's tonight.

God Bless You. thankyou

AmyM
01-01-2009, 10:56 AM
Oh no Amy you must have been so scared. Poor baby, I do hope he recovers quickly. Thank you for the update, I'll keep your family in my prayers

danagirl82
01-01-2009, 10:59 AM
I am praying for you and your family. I can not imagine how shook up you must be. (((Hugs)))

nikkiARNGwife
01-01-2009, 11:01 AM
Oh gosh how scary! That is truly my worst nightmare and I'm so sorry you and your little one had to go through all that. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!

scrappinsweetie
01-01-2009, 11:02 AM
prayers for all of you. i can't imagine how scary that must have been.

emilyscout
01-01-2009, 11:02 AM
omg, how scary! I will be praying for a quick recovery for your little one!!

SirScrapalot
01-01-2009, 11:03 AM
prayers for you and your family

pewtertm
01-01-2009, 11:06 AM
Oh my goodness how super scary! ((hugs)) and prayers for you and Braden and the family

*Kelly*
01-01-2009, 11:07 AM
Many prayers will be said Amy.. what a frightening experience.

Linz
01-01-2009, 11:08 AM
how scary! :( so sorry he's going through this. *hugs*

Libby Pritchett
01-01-2009, 11:10 AM
Oh Amy. I can not even imagine. I *know* all too well the old feelings that this had to bring up for you. I'm so sorry that you guys are going through this, and I'll be praying lots both for his recovery as well as peace for you. *HUGS*

SmallMoments
01-01-2009, 11:10 AM
Oh my goodness!!!! I am so sorry! I'll continue lifting him up in prayer-- and you, too!

Sari
01-01-2009, 11:11 AM
Oh my gosh, how scary! I'm so sorry. Many prayers to your family. Hope he is well and home soon.

LenaGardner
01-01-2009, 11:14 AM
oh your poor family! What a traumatic thing to go through! Saying prayers now!

schock77
01-01-2009, 11:15 AM
Oh no! I'm so glad that they were able to help- I know how scary that can be! We'll keep thinking of you guys until everyone is home and feeling better. Give Braden a big kiss!

juliemarie
01-01-2009, 11:18 AM
oh wow Amy, how scary! I'm so glad he's ok.

my3hens
01-01-2009, 11:20 AM
Oh honey :( I am so sorry!! Big hugs, still praying here for you guys!! You must have been just so terrified! Poor mommy and Braden!!

iJenny
01-01-2009, 11:27 AM
Wow, Amy. I don't even know what to say. I can't even begin to imagine how scary all of this was/is for you. I'm so glad he is okay and I'll continue to keep him and your whole family in my prayers. Big Hugs, honey.

my4boys
01-01-2009, 11:30 AM
How scary...I hope he heals quickly and gets home soon. {{{Hugs}}}

isaacsmom
01-01-2009, 11:31 AM
Oh goodness. I will send more prayers for Braden and your family. I cannot imagine how terrified you both must have been. I hope he has a speedy recovery!

kscwgirl
01-01-2009, 11:32 AM
oh gosh amy. :( Yes, I got the first text but then I texted you back and nothing, so that must have been when your phone died. Poor baby. :(

aly321
01-01-2009, 11:37 AM
Amy I am so sorry to hear about this! You are a strong brave lady, I would be falling apart! Prayers and hugs to you and your little guy. Sometimes I think things like this are MUCH more tramatic for the momma! Good luck!

BrattyMeg
01-01-2009, 11:44 AM
((Amy)) wow how scary..sending some prayers up for you and your family

as a side note..I bit a glass thermometer when I was a kid and swallowed glass too...the Dr made me eat bread (I guess to absorb it..and hope i swallowed no mercury)

Shawna
01-01-2009, 11:46 AM
Oh my gosh how scary for the both of you!! {{hugs}}

kim21673
01-01-2009, 11:47 AM
OMG! How scary. My prayers are definitely with him and your family!

Paula
01-01-2009, 11:49 AM
OMGosh Amy!! How incredibly scary!! Will pray for your little guy.

chloe
01-01-2009, 11:55 AM
How terribly scary! Hope he'll be fine very soon! My thoughts are with you!!

AnnieBananie
01-01-2009, 11:58 AM
OMG So scary, I'll keep you all in my prayers.

snappy2003
01-01-2009, 12:01 PM
oh how terrifying that must have been! take care of yourself and your precious little one :). our prayers are still with you.

{{{hugs}}}

sammi
01-01-2009, 12:02 PM
AMY!!!!! Goodness, how scary! (((hugs))) I hope all is well now.

lauren grier
01-01-2009, 12:28 PM
how scary!! :[ poor lil dude

ditzyscrap
01-01-2009, 12:34 PM
OMG, how scary!! Hope he recovers quickly!

Kat Stokes
01-01-2009, 12:41 PM
Oh my... I would have had a heart attack! I'm so sorry Amy! I hope your little guy recovers quickly!!!

Julie Billingsley
01-01-2009, 12:51 PM
oh no!! ((hugs)) to both of you! That really sounds completely horrible! How old is your little guy?

roxyrenders
01-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Gosh- I'm not that familiar around here but this touched me to tears- could feel your stress and worry. I know the power of prayer. Sent some up just now of thanksgiving--that help arrived in time....and more for a complete problem free recovery. Also strength, healing periods of rest and calming assurance for you and your husband to ease your way through this worrisome time.

meganmecrazy
01-01-2009, 01:13 PM
Oh my gosh, too scarey. :( I'm so sorry this happened and I'm sending my prayers and will be keeping him in my thoughts. Poor little guy. (((((HUGS)))))

Darcy Baldwin
01-01-2009, 01:22 PM
Oh Amy! I know that must've been so scary for you! We'll be praying for a complete recovery for Braden!! Please keep us updated when you can.

~Julie~
01-01-2009, 01:29 PM
Omg Amy... How scary. Thinking of you. I hope he is doing better today.

Priscilla
01-01-2009, 01:33 PM
oh goodness that's awful

thank goodness he's ok

rachelv
01-01-2009, 01:37 PM
Oh my goodness. How scary. Poor lil guy. Hope he recovers quickly.

Where did the glass come from? Was it a cup or something? I'm just curious, my lil one puts everything in his mouth.

lizzyfizzy
01-01-2009, 01:49 PM
oh my word. i just got goosebumps all over my body, amy! your poor mama and poor lil braden. :( oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!! how flipping scary! your sweet sugar will continue to be in my prayers and you and your DH...i bet you all are still in shock. HUGS!!!!!

DawnMarch
01-01-2009, 01:52 PM
Ditto what Lizzy said -- that is terrifying! I hope his recovery will go quickly and smoothly from here! ((((Hugs))))

CA Dreamer
01-01-2009, 02:06 PM
Oh Amy. I am so sorry that this happened. Your poor little man! Praying for you and your family.

suzann
01-01-2009, 02:18 PM
That is so scary! Sending lots of thoughts and prayers for all of you!

Winter Ivy
01-01-2009, 02:35 PM
:( I am so, so sorry that happened to him and to you. What an awful scary thing (I can relate, but I won't get into that here). I am glad he is ok though and I pray he will heal quickly!

-Diana

jessica31876
01-01-2009, 02:44 PM
Ive had a few moments like that where my kids were choking/gagging but never on glass. That had to have been scary for you. I hope he will be ok and recover quickly from the surgery. Keep us updated when possible

rach3975
01-01-2009, 02:48 PM
Oh, how scary! I hope he recovers quickly.

Traci Reed
01-01-2009, 02:50 PM
geez Amy, I'm sitting here in tears for you! I hope he recovers swiftly!

KirstieGai
01-01-2009, 02:50 PM
OMG, glass! How scary, hope he recovers quickly

SeattleSheri
01-01-2009, 02:53 PM
How scary!! I can't even imagine. Lots of P&PT for poor Braden! {{{HUGS}}}

Nonnie917
01-01-2009, 02:54 PM
Oh Amy, I am so sorry you had to go through that scare. I will be praying for you and your family. Try to stay calm because your little guy is really going to need you when he gets home. I know its hard after what you have been through but thank the good Lord that he is okay. Keep your chin up kiddo.

wildblueeyez
01-01-2009, 03:04 PM
keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers Amy!!

Penny Springmann
01-01-2009, 03:05 PM
Amy, I'm so sorry this happened! It seems like you remained in control of the situation. I hope he heals quickly! You're all in my t&p. (((((HUGS)))))

Kim
01-01-2009, 03:06 PM
OMG, I couldnt imagine. I am so glad he is ok.

Jennilyn
01-01-2009, 03:18 PM
OMG Amy! What a terrifying thing to go through! I hope Braden gets better really soon. (((hug)))

mrsmbm
01-01-2009, 04:23 PM
So scary for you and your baby! Wishing your little guy a speedy recovery!

Misty Cato
01-01-2009, 04:31 PM
That must have been so scary. You are one strong Mom and I'm so thankful help arrived quickly. I'll continue to pray for his complete recovery as well and strength and rest for you and the rest of your family.

Sarah8914
01-01-2009, 04:38 PM
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry!!! I hope he recovers quickly and that you and your family get through this without other problems!

flattsgurl
01-01-2009, 05:16 PM
Oh Amy...how terrifying. I can't even imagine having gone through that. He will be in my thoughts, I'm so glad that everything is ok. ((hugs))

Becca Bonneville
01-01-2009, 05:16 PM
Oh honey how scary! I will keep you all in my prayers!! ((hugs))

lhaslem
01-01-2009, 05:40 PM
omg Amy - i hope your little guy heals quickly...thoughts and prayers coming your way:)

tlcaudle
01-01-2009, 05:54 PM
Oh, Amy, your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

scrapperjade
01-02-2009, 07:31 PM
I'm just seeing this today because I've been away at Bree's, but I'm sending you HUGE HUGS Amy! How absolutely scary! Do you know where he got the glass?

Di-ahh
01-02-2009, 07:36 PM
We're here for you Amy, glad you all made it through it, sounds like you handled it! hugs!

NettieB
01-02-2009, 07:37 PM
Praying that Braden heals quickly, rests easy in the hospital, and that a sense of comfort and peace finds wraps around you, Amy!