Saturday, January 30, 2010

Rest in peace sweet baby boy.







Logan went to be with the Lord today after a very long 6 1/2 month battle in the NICU. The doctor thinks it was overwhelming infection that his lungs could not handle. As most of you know he had a very bad set back early on Thursday morning. He started off with a blood gas of 222. He was placed on a high frequency ventilator then. The damage had already been done to him by then. He was placed on high frequency at 930 on Thursday morning and when I got there at 10am he looked very sick. His eyes were already glazed over, but you could tell the fighting Logan was still there. I tried to stand strong. I continued to pray for healing, though my heart was torn with a gut feeling this would be the last battle. His co2 over the next day jumped from the 70's to the 150's after it intially came down. His body was shutting down. He stopped peeing and pooping and was very swollen regardless off the use of many powerful diuretics. Early this morning at 4am his eyes were swollen shut, but he was still fighting he continued to fight the ventilator regardless of how many sedatives and pain medications he had. I knew this morning this would be the day he would meet the Lord. I prayed over him and told him he did not have to fight anymore that he did not have to hold on for me or his daddy. That we loved him and knew this was not the place he was meant to be. He gave us 6 1/2 months of love and joy. When I went back to see him again at 8am I knew the choice Logan had made. he was very peaceful and had stopped fighting. He no longer breathed with the vent. He had already went to the light and was just waiting on us to let him go. What led me to my decistion is that his co2 was so high the monitor could not read it 250+ His organs were shutting down despite all efforts to save him. He stopped peeing and had blood in his g-tube. We put him on the regular vent so we could hold him. I initially thought he would pass before my sister and children could get there. His heart rate was in the 50-60's and so was his oxygen. After 20 minutes or so, I knew he was holding on so we could all say our goodbyes. His heart rate went up to 110-120 and he actually started sating in the 90's with all the vent settings maxed. He was gone though. I knew my fighting Logan was no longer there. We took pictures with the family said lots of prayers and unhooked him from the vent at 1pm. I held him in my arms while his life left his body. I knew the moment he was gone. His limp body suddenly stiffened then relaxed. He went peacefully with no pain. I am going to forever miss that baby boy. There will always be a void in my heart that aches for him. I feel comfort in the Lord and know God sent that baby to earth to show me how pure love could be for another soul. I felt God's love in that child and as he walks the golden streets of Heaven hand in hand with Jesus. I know he is safe and at peace. There is no more vents, trachs, needles, or sensors. He will forver be our angel baby and I will see him everyday in my heart, in my dreams, and every time I look at Jacob I will know Logan is there to. I know my sweet boy touched many peoples lives, I pray that Logan's purpose for being on this earth reaches you and that you to will know the love God hold for you in Heaven so you can one day experiecne it to. I love you Logan. You will never be forgotten by many.

A poem sent from Fay:
To You From God


"I'll lend you for a little while,
a child of mine" God said,
"for you to love him while he lives,
and mourn for when he’s dead.

It may be two or three short years,
or twenty-two or three,
but will you, till I come for him for me?

He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
and should his stay be brief,
you'll have his lovely memories
as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teacher's true,
and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.

Now will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to call,
to take him back again?"

God fancied he heard the parent's say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy the child shall bring,
the risk of grief We'll run.

We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
and for the happiness We've known
forever grateful We'll stay.

But should the angels call for him,
much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand."

12 comments:

  1. Jennifer,

    I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you and your husband must be going through. I pray that God continues to give you that strength that you already have and that HE may bring peace to you and your husband. Please keep me updated... I don't want to loose contact with you. May God bless you and your family. You will be in prayers!

    P.S. I had this blog (tripletsmommy.blogspot.com) throughout my pregnancy, but after I was admitted to the hospital, I stopped. I had too mcuh going on... but maybe i'll restart it.

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  2. Jennifer and Jack,
    I am broken hearted for you. Logan is an angel who touched many lives. I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for you. Logan was such a fighter, but he doesn't have to fight anymore. Jesus is holding him tight right now and I hope that you can find comfort in that. Logan will never be forgotten!

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  3. God bless you all during this most difficult time.
    Stephanie...triplet mommy

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  4. My heart aches for you. Logan... what a beautiful baby boy, now and forever. May you find comfort in knowing how many people on Triplet Connection are praying for you. Thinking of you during this excruciatingly painful time. --WhatIF? (mom of GGG triplets)

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  5. I am so so sorry. I have been following your beautiful family and I am truely saddened and praying for you to find some peace. Logan is and always will be such a beautiful baby boy.
    (Mother of GGB triplets)

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  6. I am a friend of Elisa's and I have been following Logans's journey on your blog for a while now. I am so sorry for your loss. Having a 3 year old little girl, I can only imagine the pain you must be going through right now because my heart aches so for you. You are right about this though: Logan is at peace now. I pray that you and your family heal from this loss.

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  8. I type this with tears flowing. My heart is broken for your loss. I continue to pray for your family as you find your way through this very difficult time. I am so so sorry...

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  9. I am so sorry for your loss. Logan is such a beautiful baby and has touched so many lives during his short time here.

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  10. It breaks my heart to see that Logan has already been called to be an angel. I know his life was short, but touched so many people through you. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  11. I am so so sorry! My prayers are with you and your family. There are no right words that can heal your heart. Lean on your family and God for support and unconditional love.
    Hugs from California.

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  12. Wow...I feel your pain all over again. I sit here with tears running down my cheeks as I read your heart wrenching words...and wish I could hug you and tell you it is going to be ok, or that it gets easier...But I can't. Because 1 year, 8 month and 4days later...I find your blog and read your story, and cry like I cried when I lost my baby. I am sorry that you have joined the spirit baby club. Logan was beautiful and he sounds like he was an extremely tough little boy...I'm sure you were very proud of him. I hope you find some comfort in websites like www.glowinthewoods.com, and chatting with other babylost moms...that is what helped me...and time of course, it does help some, but that hole is always there.
    Hugs to you from Nova Scotia

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