Update

[floatfisher]

I havent had much time to check in much lately and I was not sure if I should post this here or not but seeing as though our pic is still on the front page I thought I would give you an update.

Unfortunately Nate has taken a turn for the worse and we are now staying at the Ronald McDonald House while Nate is at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. Come to find out that Nate has a disease called NEC (in short) which is a very fast moving and very serious disease for premature babies that attacks the GI tract. We found this out on Monday and Tuesday we were sent to Rochester and on Wednesday Nate had to have surgery. From a surgical stand point the surgery went great and Nate is doing fine. They had to remove some of his intestine and part of his bowel. Although the surgery went well Nate has a very long and hard road ahead of him for a full recovery.

While we were waiting to here about Nate in the O.R. we found out that Lydia has some of the same symptoms as Nate had. They are watching her like a hawk!!! They stopped her feedings and started her on antibiotics just as a percausion. They told us that they are 95% sure that she does not have the disease but just an irratation. Our fingers are crossed!!!

It has now been just over 72 hours (what the doctors said was the hardest to over come) and Nate seems to be doing a good job at fighting off the infection!!! He still has a long way to go but is off to a good start. Lydia is now started back on her feedings and is doing well also.

It is truley unbelievable what CMN and the Ronald McDonald House does for you in your time of need!!! I now know what I am going to do with my change every time I go to McDonalds (and it is a lot)!!!

Sorry for taking up your time, but thank you for your thoughts and prayers!!!!!!

Mike and Delaine and our family

[Browntrout5]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family floatfiisher. And you cant say enough about what the Ronald Mcdonald House does for families in need. My sister had leukemia years ago and the Ronald Mcdonald House foundation gave my parents a place to stay when they were not at the hospital.

[Adrenalinerush]

Definitely puts everything else into perspective. I will pray for a speedy recovery for Nate. Stay strong as a family. Good luck!

[JStreamside]

Float...our first had to spend 9-days in ICU at Albany Med due to complications after birth and we stayed at the RM House up there. The people are amazing as well as the facilities...they sure make going through a rough time a whole lot easier.

Though our situation was not the same, we can sure relate to it. Rest assured you're not alone and yours are in great hands. Be strong man...we'll light 2 candles at mass tomorrow and say a special prayer for all.

[gottum]

VERY sorry to hear float.
Good to hear he's doing well. I can't begin to imagine what your going through.
We'll certainly pray for the little guy and gal.

Shane & Jackie

[RacinRay]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Float...Ray

[gman2153]

My thoughts and prayers go out for your little one as well as you and your wife.

[metalslayer]

Thoughts and prayers as well.My baby(the one in the pics), was 10 weeks premature.6 weeks in the NICU in Syr.Stay positive---they feed off your energy.

[champlain fisher]

Hope all goes extra well, stay positive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[fishinfred]

Just wanted to add my thoughts and prayers, hang in there.

[PA Whitetail Hunter]

You and your family have my prayers.

[AceFrehley]

Your child and family are in my prayers.

Ace

[Finman]

Hang in there Float!! My prayers are with you and your family!!


Fin

[goat ball]

Holli and myself are praying for the best. Hang in there Mike. You have our prayers.

[Craydaddy]

Our Prayers at SC.com are with you my friend!! Keep strong and keep us up today on all your progress. All of us are behind you with support!

God Bless!! :D

[onemorecast]

Be strong, you and your family have my prayers.

[furryfisherman]

my family gives you our prayers
the fuhrer's

[cliff-OH]

I'll get the folks at adult Sunday school class involved in about an hour and 1/2 ... prayer works miracles and we have some good prayer warriors out here ... best to all four of you ... Cliff

[gebbyfish]

My brother's son was born premature a year and a half ago. It has been a long hard struggle, but Aidan is here and while things are not as easy for him, we are so happy to have him in our family. I would always tell my brother to not think about things as they happen minute to minute in the NICU, because he would not know what problems his son would be dealing with for several years(i.e. speech, vision, learning). NEC is something he did not have to deal with, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take advantage of any support group the hospital has and ask the doctors if there are parents of former preemie patients who went through the same thing, so you might learn from their experience. I know my brother and sister-in-law benefited from the experience of others.

Paul

[Tiogafishaddict]

prayers for you, i dont know you but i know the pain,, emotional,, my little one was very premature,, had to stay up at arnot ogden for a month,, was scary, i dont wish it on anyone,, but sounds like you got a little fighter on your hands and everything will go well with all these prayers.

[kingdady]

me and the wife went through the same thing 8yrs ago.our daughter was 2 months early and also had nec.it was ruff but every thing turned out ok.our toughts are with you.

[Linescreamer]

Stay Strong Float, Stay Strong.

[chance]

Really sorry to hear the bad news. I too will keep your family in my prayers.

[the happy salmon]

Take care float, me and 1hookk are praying for you and your family.

[TOPGUN]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family float....stay strong, they will pull through with your help.

[Grizzly Chicken]

Float, you can add my voice to all the prayers that are asking for your
children's return to good health !! Your fellow fishers are pulling for you
and your family!:)

[Lil Salmon]

Stacy and I are praying for a speedy and healthy recovery. Mike and Delaine...We are all here for you and with you.

-Brian and Stacy [Lil' & Mrs. Lil']

[ounder44]

Float hope all turns out for the best!

Ron

[riptide]

Best wishes to you and your family.

[Andrew Paul]

Best wishes, thoughts and prayers.

[tod]

You are in my families prayers, as you probably know when I was 15 I lost my 12 year old sister to brain cancer and have dedicated my adult life to raising money for Camp Good Days a camp for children with cancer. I am empathetic to your cause and wish you and your family all of gods blessings as you endure this ordeal. Good luck and if you need anything PM me as I have alot of good freinds at Strong.

[toolmaker66]

Hang in there buddy. We are all praying for you! Keep us updated from time to time when you have the chance. Take care of priorities first though. You are right on about the Ronald Mcdonald house, my charity money definatly got redirected recently, most to there. In our thoughts buddy. Jeff

[VTSteelheader]

I have 7 week old boy and I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you & your family. Wishing you and your fanily all the best.