Paul is a special baby and he is a blessing in all our lives and everyone that hears this story. He is a fighter, and he has an amazing spirit. Here is Tagen and Eric's story.(I'm Jami, Tagen's sister:)
Tagen was in labor and pushed and pushed, but baby Paul was having a hard time coming out. They were monitoring his heart the whole time and it was completely normal, and then it just dropped. They ended up doing an emergency c-section. They pulled baby Paul out and his heart stopped. It took 15 minutes to resuscitate him, so he didn't get oxygen for 15 minutes! They life-flighted him to another hospital, and now he is getting really great care at this hospital. They have him on a cooling unit right now, and this is the only hospital in Utah with this special machine. Check this site for more info on "cooling." www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body.cfm?id=555866
With the wonderful help of our social workers, Tagen was able to be transferred up to the hospital where Paul was at to finally see him after only touching his arm before he was rushed away. Can you imagine only seeing your baby who is in critical condition for only a minute before being separated for more than 24 hours?
On top of that, their insurance doesn't start until 5 days after Paul's birth due to a 90 day rule set by the school district that Tagen started working at. However, given the circumstances, Tagen and Eric feel blessed to know that everything is being done to help their son, who is currently fighting for his life, wanting to exceed doctor's grim expectations.
We love Paul so much. We are grateful he is in our lives. He is just beautiful, and we will post pictures soon. He is a big baby, he weighs 10 lbs and is 22 1/2 inches long. Please Please keep praying for him, and have faith in him! We will keep everyone updated as much as we can.
Check this story out!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-487715/Miracle-baby-born-clinically-dead-beats-odds-come-life.html
Some of you have asked what you could do to help, we can only hope for the best and need all of your prayers and support for Paul during this difficult time.
Every one of you are in our prayers! Keep fighting Paul!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and are praying for each of you as well
ReplyDeleteOf course I will pray for him. Hope he is doing better soon and tell Tagen to take care of herself as well!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying like crazy! I'm so glad Tag can be with little Paul now. We can't wait to hear that he is doing better.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying for you guys. Paul is an amazing baby, Tagen and Eric are amazing parents. I'm glad Tagen can be with Paul now too. We love you.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and are praying for the best! Paul is very strong, and is blessed to be born to such faithful parents.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness Paul is in such wonderful care at Primary Children's. I've spent some time there with my nephew. I hope and pray and have faith that all will turn out OK. Hang in there guys.
ReplyDeleteJami thanks for the update. Tell Tagen that our prayers are with her and her sweet little family, we'll pray for a hopeful outcome!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about little Paul. Your family will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting this Jami! We have all been thinking and praying non stop for little Paul. We're so so glad you're all together as a family now, just as it should be!!! Miracles DO happen...hang in there!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys! Paul is a beautiful baby! You are in our constant thoughts and prayers! Keep fighting little guy!
ReplyDeleteYour little Paul will certainly be in my prayers. What a beautiful baby he is. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep all three of you in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for your family!!! Mike & Tammy Payne
ReplyDeleteYour Sweet family is in our prayers! We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with all three of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little boy! You are in our thoughts and prayers! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteI'm a believer in miracles. Christ gave a blind man sight and the lame man the ability to walk and I know he can heal your little boy. I'm praying he has a miracle in store for your family. Paul, in his short life, has already impacted so many for good. He really is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThinking of Tagen, Eric and Paul and the whole family and sending positive thoughts. You have so many people who love you all praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Sinka and Adam. We will keep Paul in our prayers. He is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKeep the miracles coming! Yeah Paul! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your life. Add my faith, love and prayers to the many people who care for you.
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking and praying for all of you! He's beautiful, big, and strong, we know he's a fighter! Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers. We love you guys.
ReplyDeleteYour family is in our prayers. Keep fighting Paul!
ReplyDeleteLove The Neffs
I think that Paul being so big will be a blessing to help him be a fighter. We are praying for you. I hope you get to hold him very soon!
ReplyDeletePaul is beautiful! We're praying he pulls through. Keep your spirits up!
ReplyDeleteWe are all praying for Paul in San Diego. Dr Eric....your CoAction family is with you.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying for your sweet little Paul and for both of you!!
ReplyDeleteBaby Paul and the McEntire family is in the hearts and prayers of all of us at American X-ray
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