I was introduced to Carter when I needed to find him most. I was fervently searching the web for answers. What is OEIS complex? Are there any babies surviving with this condition? If so, what is their life like? Are they happy?
In my search, I found this blog, this site http://littlegiftcarter.blogspot.com
In this blog, I found Carter. In him I saw, the greatest little baby smile, happiness, a beautiful little baby, courage and HOPE. Carter looked so healthy and happy. When I saw his little pictures, I would have no idea that he had endured serious surgeries. I needed to put a face to OEIS so that I could have hope for my unborn child. Carter was a little angel, when I needed to find him most.
I was so lucky that Megan, his mom wrote me back instantly when I told her our child may be born with the same serious and complicated condition that her son had. Megan, also a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse gave me great motherly and nursing advice. She urged us to deliver Isaac where we felt confident in the doctors' expertise. We listened to her and went to Cincinnati for a second opinion and our prayers were answered in finding great doctors.
Carter is 21 months old. His smile is contagious! He is beginning to walk! He reminds me of a steady train, chugging along the tracks pushing through rough terrain. He has had a difficult year. He has had surgeries and been away from home. He and his amazing parents have been in Baltimore and Cincinnati for months at a time(which is quite far from their home), so that Carter could get the best care. He is finally home!
Please pray for Carter. Pray that he stays at home, healthy and happy. Pray that he continues to walk and run! Pray that his bowels work and that he will be able to eat all that he wants. His parents faith is testament of unconditional love and belief in God's plan. Their strength is amazing. Please check out Carter's blog so that you can be touched too, by Carter and his awesome parents, Megan and Brandon.
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