Introduction

Our sons Charles George Fitzpatrick and Henry Michael Fitzpatrick were born prematurely on November 16, 2013 at a gestational age of 24 weeks and 1 day. Their "due date" was March 7th, 2014. We started this site on November 28th.

Both Aly and David will be posting to the site. While you will probably be able to tell who is writing by our writing styles, we will sign off on our entries with our initials so you will be sure of the author.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Thursday 12/19/2013 6:53am

We got a call at 4:30 this morning that Charlie had had 50+ bradycardiac episodes during the night and his heart rate was in the 1 teens to 125s. Neurosurgery was called and they felt a fontanel tap was urgently needed to remove fluid causing pressure on his brain. This was done about 5:30 this morning. We are currently waiting for another head ultra sound to be done to check for another possible bleed. Neurosurgery is developing a plan and will meet with us later to discuss. Another surgery is imminent, whether that be in a few hours or a few days we don't know. Tests will be run on the fluid that was pulled from brain to test for infection and blood. This will be a very tense day and we will update when we can.

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  1. UnknownDecember 19, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Wee Charlie, although I have not met you, I have been loving on you every single day from afar. Today I am sending extra love as you continue your fight. Also sending extra love to your amazing parents and your brother and your neurosurgical team. Love love love light light light into the universe for the fitzies.

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  2. MeghanDecember 19, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Sending love and prayers for your precious boys, especially Charlie this morning. *Hugs

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  3. UnknownDecember 19, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Keep fighting, little Charlie! Tons of prayers from the Gambrells to you all.

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