Comments on: Baby’s Stomach Ends Up In His Chest

By: Deana Payne

Deana Payne — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:37:57 +0000

On October 12, 1980 my son was born in Beaumont Texas with a diaphramatic hernia. Our pediatrition told us nothing could be done for him, left the hospital and went home. A nurse on duty went ahead and put him on a ventilator and called in the neonatologist who decided he might have a chance. He was flown by helicopter to Herman Hospital in Houston Texas and Dr. Benji Brooks did the corrective surgery. She had to put all of his intestines in backwards, because that is the only way they would fit. He only had 1/2 of one lung, but like the baby in this story there was room for development. The first several years were hard, his immune system was compromised, he had many respitory and other health problems–BUT IT WAS WORTH IT. Today he is a college graduate, married, and a police officer in the Dallas area. He and his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl a little over 3 years ago and my son, his wife and I went to Vietnam last summer and they adopted another beautiful baby girl.
Hang in there. Sometimes it is so hard. I once had a doctor in the emergency room at John Sealy Hospital tell me I was waisting all of my emotional energies and financial resourses on a baby who would never have any quality of life. I sure wish I could remember his name. I would love to introduce him to the wonderful young man my son has grown up to be.

By: Bethany Wurdeman

Bethany Wurdeman — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:41:03 +0000

Zach I am still praying for you!! Keep fighting! You can do it.
You mommy wants you out of the hospital and back home again.
SMILE,
Bethany
Mother to Brody born Dec. 06 with CDH

By: SSG Isom

SSG Isom — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:55:35 +0000

My family and I send our prayers. God Bless your family. You and your family are very brave. I am glad you that you have never given up. Baby Zach is a blessing and I am glad that you and your family are standing strong beside him. Take care, God Bless.

Charlie Rock!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:09:31 +0000

I do not know anyone who has suffered from this disease, but than you for bringing awarness to the disease!!

By: SSG Hutchings

SSG Hutchings — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:31:43 +0000

SGT D,
My prayers for your family and continued blessings. After all we went through in Iraq in 05-06, then to come home and have this, I am glad its going well. I hope that everything goes the way your family deserves and everyone lives a wonderful and full life. With you as Zach’s father I see nothing but the best.

Charlie Rock!!!! (well not anymore, but you get the idea!!!)

By: Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:33:27 +0000

What a wonderful article. You’re such a fighter Zach! I’m so proud of how great you’re doing. Your mom was a great source of support to me when my son was born with CDH. Maybe one day you guys will meet!
Love
Vicki Jensen
mom to Jack, 8/20/07, LCDH & ECMO (almost 8 months old now and saying MaMa!)

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:23:18 +0000

Prayers are with Zach and the Davis family. Great to hear that Zach is back home with his family!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:16:02 +0000

Hi Dotty, this is Cindy R from Germany… Like I said before, you and your hubby are so strong and thats why your baby boy is such a fighter ! You and Harold are the most honest giving people I know, and like all this people that have posted comments on your special story said, stay strong like you are… this too shall pass!!! Keep your faith and this too shall pass!!!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers, god bless you and your beautiful, wonderful, and blessed family… Remember we are army wives, we can do anything!!! Love you girl…

By: Linda Kelly-Retired Army

Linda Kelly-Retired Army — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:55:07 +0000

In God’s Mighty Blessings to SGT D. & Dottie,
Zach has the love of his brothers and family to keep him safe and healthy. Prayers from around the world are happening right now for the CDH research and all the babies & families that have to hear the news from their Doctors. Thank God for Dr., nurses and technology.
Prayers for all the Military Families that have to deal with Deployments, Active military missions and taking care of their family’s. You both are Heroes! Zach was blessed to be born to you guys.
HooAH!

By: Tori Corron

Tori Corron — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:38:59 +0000

May The Peace Of The Lord Be With The Davis Family Always.
I & The Members Of Trnity Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Michigan Will keep them in our prayers.