My 3 week old in Special Baby Unit.

jca

Hopefully he'll fly it now. Bless him.

Moonbeam

The poor little pet:(
He definitely sounds like he is a fighter.
I am near Dublin too and have loads of baby stuff etc so if you need anything please ask.

CaraMay

He is a great little boy and you are a great dad. You will get through this. Will be thinking of you all x

bp

Egan2012 wrote: »

Darragh is out of surgery thank god. They didn't have to remove any of his bowel. It's just another hectic day in the life of Darragh Egan lol

That post made my morning - I am so glad he got through it and didn't need to lose any of his bowel

Chara1001

Oh poor little Darragh,
He's a fighter op, and you're doing a wonderful job,
I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the best

Paddy Cow

I can't begin to imagine the heartache and stress you and your family have suffered the past five months. I hope little Darragh makes a speedy recovery. You sound like wonderful parents. Wishing you all the best.

nikpmup

I've just read this thread from start to finish, and I am hanging my head that I ever dared feel hard done by at my lads very normal newborn behaviour. I don't know how you are coping, fair play to you both. Wishing Darragh a speedy recovery x

xzanti

Glad to hear that Egan great news

meoklmrk91

Just found this thread and wanted to say that little Darragh is clearly a fighter, in his short life he has had so much to overcome but nothing seems to stop him! It sounds like it has been a crazy few months for your family. I really hope things turn out okay for everyone

Egan2012

Hi guys,
Another update on Darragh for you. Looks like he is in for another leanghtly stay in Crumlin. Back in earlier posts at the start of this tread I said that he couldn't keep his food down. Now they think his stomach wasn't the problem at all. They think it could have been because of the hole in his bowel. They said that the hole could have been getting blocked and that was the reason for this. At he moment he is still very weak. I don't know how much more surgery he can take to be honest. I just hope he keeps his spirits up and keep on fighting. He is just so fagile at the moment I don't know how he is still going.

Egan2012

This is my hero when he was home over Christmas guys. Love you so much dude love daddy xxxx



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Sligo1

Egan he is just adorable!!! And such a handsome little fella. Get well soon darragh. Xxx

Ms2011

Egan2012 wrote: »

This is my hero when he was home over Christmas guys. Love you so much dude love daddy xxxx



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Oh what a cutie, everything crossed for you Darragh x

bp

He is absolutely geogeous - I hope they can figure out what is wrong with him. Such a sweet little man

January

Such a beautiful baby, keeping you, your partner and Darragh in my thoughts. Hope he recovers soon and quickly for you.

Moonbeam

he is gorgeous:) a little cutie.
I hope they get to the bottom of the feeding issue soon so that he can put on sufficient weight to become strong and healthy.
How are the older kids?(I think you mentioned you had other kids before?)

Egan2012

Moonbeam wrote: »

he is gorgeous:) a little cutie.
I hope they get to the bottom of the feeding issue soon so that he can put on sufficient weight to become strong and healthy.
How are the older kids?(I think you mentioned you had other kids before?)

We have other kids alright. I have 2 more with my partner and she had 4 from a previous relationship. I know what your thinking lol. We have 7 kids in total including Darragh. You know big family and they drive you mad sometimes but you wouldn't be without them.

January

Egan2012 wrote: »

We have other kids alright. I have 2 more with my partner and she had 4 from a previous relationship. I know what your thinking lol. We have 7 kids in total including Darragh. You know big family and they drive you mad sometimes but you wouldn't be without them.

Pfft, I'm thinking fair play to you!

xzanti

He's so beautiful

Moonbeam

Egan2012 wrote: »

We have other kids alright. I have 2 more with my partner and she had 4 from a previous relationship. I know what your thinking lol. We have 7 kids in total including Darragh. You know big family and they drive you mad sometimes but you wouldn't be without them.

How are the other kids taking it? I hope they are ok.
He will have loads of older siblings to dote on him when he gets home:)
I only think you are half crazy because I know how tired 3 1/2 little ones makes me

Egan2012

Moonbeam wrote: »

How are the other kids taking it? I hope they are ok.
He will have loads of older siblings to dote on him when he gets home:)
I only think you are half crazy because I know how tired 3 1/2 little ones makes me

They understand. We sat them down a couple of months ago and explained to them that their little brother is going to be special. They were great about it. The older ones like looking up about his condition and learning about it and they have found some teqnuiqes to play with him. Even though he has no eyesight or hearing he knows they are there and he gives them a smile lol

yellow hen

Oh lord, he's just beautiful. Such a perfect little face. With all my heart I wish him good health. I pray crumlin will find an answer soon for him.

Synyster Shadow

Oh wow all this time iv been tryin to picture what Darragh looks like and never could I have pictured such a gorgeous little man.
He is so precious. I hope all the best for ye all and hope this stay flies by and he's home again soon

He truly is gorgeous

Chara1001

Oh he's fabulous op:)
Thank you for sending us some pictures,
Gorgeous little man

Moonbeam

Egan2012 wrote: »

They understand. We sat them down a couple of months ago and explained to them that their little brother is going to be special. They were great about it. The older ones like looking up about his condition and learning about it and they have found some teqnuiqes to play with him. Even though he has no eyesight or hearing he knows they are there and he gives them a smile lol

Aww, that is so sweet:)
He will be coming home to a lot of love and minders.

bp

All seven children are a credit to yourself and your wife. You sound like amazing parents.

How Strange

I couldn't log on to boards last night for some reason but Darragh and your family have been in my thoughts all day. He's a gorgeous, brave little boy.

Rose35

I have to say Darragh is sooooo gorgeous, keep fighting little man!!! xx

Egan2012

Hi guys, Darragh is doing well. He was taken off the morphine this morning and seems to be coping well without it. They doctors are giving him a break for a few days now before they start examining him again. They will be looking at his bowels them as they think there might be holes around the bowel area so we just have to take things day by day.
The little guy wants to say hello to you all.

bp

Egan2012 wrote: »

Hi guys, Darragh is doing well. He was taken off the morphine this morning and seems to be coping well without it. They doctors are giving him a break for a few days now before they start examining him again. They will be looking at his bowels them as they think there might be holes around the bowel area so we just have to take things day by day.
The little guy wants to say hello to you all.

Cutie-pie

yellow hen

You must be so proud at how darraghs dealing with everything. I hope this time next year, you are all home together and this time is a distant memory.

Egan2012

yellow hen wrote: »

You must be so proud at how darraghs dealing with everything. I hope this time next year, you are all home together and this time is a distant memory.

I'm so proud of him. It is very hard to see him going through all this but he has a strong heart. He has just fought off everything that has come at him. He is a real Celtic Warrior.

Moonbeam

Aww, he is gorgeous:) he is one strong little man and hopefully thing gets easier for him soon.

Chara1001

He really is a little trooper.
And the cutest little one too:)
Gorgeous photo:)

Egan2012

Hi guys,
Darragh is coming home today. Hopefully it will be a long stay. His stomach seems to be normal and he is up to nearly 9 pound weight. He is at his highest feed now since he was born so I hope he keeps going.
When I get him him I will keep you all updated in his progress.

uck51js9zml2yt

great news .

yellow hen

Really great news. Hopefully the start of better times for him.

highly1111

Just read this thread and just wanted to wish you all the vest. What a little fighter you have there! And he is so cute! I can't imagine how you've coped with it all - i couldn't imagine the pain and upset of having such a sick child. You're made sure my 3 are getting extra cuddles today. Good luck with it all. Sending you lots of good wishes.

Chara1001

Brilliant news:))

bp

That is brilliant news.....so happy for you guys

Julez

Just read through this thread randomly right now. Egan you're a legend! As is your wife and little ones, especially Darragh! It sounds like he's taking a turn for the best, which is brilliant. I can't even begin to imagine how hard its been for you. I'm wishing the best for baby Darragh and a bright future!

subway

delighted for you all

Moonbeam

Aww, that is fantastic news:))

traineeacc

That is great news. He is so cute and such an inspirational little dude. He is been through so much and has fought everything thrown his way. You must be so proud. He is a lucky man to have you as his father. Thanks for sharing his story.

Gmol

Egan2012 wrote: »

Hi guys,
Darragh is coming home today. Hopefully it will be a long stay. His stomach seems to be normal and he is up to nearly 9 pound weight. He is at his highest feed now since he was born so I hope he keeps going.
When I get him him I will keep you all updated in his progress.

You sir have made my day.

xzanti

Good man Darragh what a little champ!!

Enjoy him Egan

How Strange

That's fantastic news

I'm so happy for all of you.

maccydoodies

Awww. Another random reader here. How is the little mite doing now that he's home?

Leogirl

Just read this thread & I am so close to tears. What a beautiful little boy & a wonderful, strong & loving daddy- he's one lucky boy!!

sadie06

What a beautiful thread. I only came across it today. Sending little Darragh love and luck, but I think it is his astounding fighting spirit that will carry him through! In my own experience, a child with special needs benefits hugely from having older brothers and sisters, so he is a lucky little boy in that way.

Well done on getting through these difficult months, and remember to look after yourself also!