Congratulations! Despite of how afraid you may feel now, (I understand), My daughter went through very similar circimstances. I still remember being up for three days and two nights worrying myself sick, and my poor wife was the one with most of the work, cause even though I was there most of the time I could be, even as a proud Daddy they wouldn't let me stay all night. You WILL get through this. I remember thinking, man, how will this wee little girl ever get big enough and strong enough to breath without all those tubes, to not have to be inside that plastic bubble that isolates her from my real hands, when am I gonna be able to hold her and feed her and burp her and play with her and change her diapers and give her a bath so she can know what fun a rubber ducky is, and is she ever gonna be able to come home at ALL?? Yes, it was a very shaky time, but also a very happy one, because she DID get through it, we ALL did, and you know what? Before we knew it she not only caught up to all those other babies born that day, she got even bigger, and very happy, and she played with that rubber ducky and she just loved being tickled while getting changed, and man, nothing like a BIG rewarding first giggling smile and from your little newborn baby, something I know I will NEVER ever forget! She's eight now, and you would not even know she ever had all those scary moments way back then. Hang in, it WILL get sooo much better. Peter

Damn. I wish you all the blessings you can get on this. All the best, and all our prayers.

For what's it's worth.. been there - with both possible outcomes. But my son is 14 now and even though he drive me nuts, I love him. Be there for each other and him as much as you can - now and always. Either way it turns out - peace.

Just to add to this rather lengthy list - CONGRADULATIONS!!! Hope Mom is doin' well as well. Patience and Persistance, the human body is wonderful and amazingly strong. Good Luck with Zane - we're turning up the positive energy dial........Now.

My will and energy is with your son. He'll manage to go through this difficult probation for him and for all. See as a way that will strengthen you all and your love for him. Look ahead and think positive. Let us know how things have gone... :o) Be StRoNg!

Jason and i keep contact via e-mail, and i've previously sent my thoughts and wishes using that medium....but when i saw this immense thread of hope, i had to post to it as well.....i've thought about little Zane over and over since i found out about his situation, and each time i've brought to light an image of him leaving the hospital and going home to his own little bed......i'm sending every wave of positive energy and hope that i can, and i'd like to join Jason in thanking everyone for the massive response...............

I know this must be a difficult time for you and your wife so Im adding my thoughts and prayers.

May the good lord bless you your wife and your son, my prayers are with you!

Jason My prayers are with you, and Zane's name will also be submitted to our church prayer chain. So as our pastor says, "there will be several hundred folks storming heaven soon!" Hang in there! There are a lot of good people rooting for your son. Goldfire

Saints Elizabeth and Martha, pray to God for this child.

hi, my real name is Amanda, and i was born with undeveloped lungs and i had Asma, i had to have surgery on my lungs and had to stay in the hospital for 6 3 months, it may not seem much to anyone else, but to my older sister and my parents i'm sure they have been to hell, my parents said they almost lost me at birth. i am now 16 and only have a small asmatic problem, like if i run to much i weas but i live with it, i don't even need a puffer anymore! What i'll trying to say is, i was a baby and i might not know what your going through, but i know that if my parents and myself have gotten through the ruff of times TOGETHER there is ALWAYS HOPE, even if it SEEMS little. i will pray every knight for your son and family. Ps. when he learns to talk, say Amanda says hi! ;) Yours Truly, A.;)C.