Prayers for Baby Tobias
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On March 10, 2015, baby Tobias was at NC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill to undergo the placement of a PICC line (central line). Unfortunately, when the doctor tried to take the breathing tube out of his mouth, Tobias required oxygen. The questions then became: a) did Tobias have an infection, b) did he have residual fluid from the fluids administered in the operating room, or c) was this a more serious lung issue.
Doctors ultimately discovered that Tobias has no pulmonary reserve in his lungs (think of this like a savings account, with extra air in case you need it) and after looking at his chest x-ray, determined he had fluid in his lungs. Initially, it was suggested that Tobias was just fighting an infection, as his white blood cell count was elevated. However, as the week progressed doctors started talking about a rare lung disease called Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, which is the same lung disorder affecting his sister, Shelby.
Thursday, March 12th, Tobias moved from the 6th floor at UNC Children's Hospital to Pediatric ICU to prepare for a bronchoscopy the following day. The doctor went into Tobias’ lungs, took some samples of the fluid, and said it looked like proteinosis. At this point they are 90% sure it is proteinosis, but there was still a small chance it was an infection.
Overnight Tobias did very well and his appetite started to increase, so there were talks about possibly moving him back to a regular floor/room, but this did not occur.
Sadly, on March 30, 2015, Tobias’ parents, Billy and Getena Compton, faced a reality no parents should have to face; they were told their son had a 50/50 chance of survival. After many prayers and the support of the wonderful staff at NC Children's Hospital, Tobias survived the night, yet this precious little boy remains in PICU, sedated and intubated.
As of today, the Compton's are at the hospital indefinitely, until Tobias can be extubated and taken off the oxygen. In the midst of all of this, Billy and Getena are trying to juggle their time between Tobias and Shelby, as well as work.
Billy and Getena also have a beautiful young daughter, Shelby, who loves her little brother very much. This is extremely hard on Shelby, as she doesn't understand why Tobias is so sick.
If you would, please join in prayer for the entire Compton family as they endure this challenging situation. We serve an awesome God and I know Billy and Getena feel the prayers. Tonight Tobias is stable, although still very sick ...
Doctors ultimately discovered that Tobias has no pulmonary reserve in his lungs (think of this like a savings account, with extra air in case you need it) and after looking at his chest x-ray, determined he had fluid in his lungs. Initially, it was suggested that Tobias was just fighting an infection, as his white blood cell count was elevated. However, as the week progressed doctors started talking about a rare lung disease called Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, which is the same lung disorder affecting his sister, Shelby.
Thursday, March 12th, Tobias moved from the 6th floor at UNC Children's Hospital to Pediatric ICU to prepare for a bronchoscopy the following day. The doctor went into Tobias’ lungs, took some samples of the fluid, and said it looked like proteinosis. At this point they are 90% sure it is proteinosis, but there was still a small chance it was an infection.
Overnight Tobias did very well and his appetite started to increase, so there were talks about possibly moving him back to a regular floor/room, but this did not occur.
Sadly, on March 30, 2015, Tobias’ parents, Billy and Getena Compton, faced a reality no parents should have to face; they were told their son had a 50/50 chance of survival. After many prayers and the support of the wonderful staff at NC Children's Hospital, Tobias survived the night, yet this precious little boy remains in PICU, sedated and intubated.
As of today, the Compton's are at the hospital indefinitely, until Tobias can be extubated and taken off the oxygen. In the midst of all of this, Billy and Getena are trying to juggle their time between Tobias and Shelby, as well as work.
Billy and Getena also have a beautiful young daughter, Shelby, who loves her little brother very much. This is extremely hard on Shelby, as she doesn't understand why Tobias is so sick.
If you would, please join in prayer for the entire Compton family as they endure this challenging situation. We serve an awesome God and I know Billy and Getena feel the prayers. Tonight Tobias is stable, although still very sick ...
Organizer and beneficiary
Tammi Hinman
Organizer
Raleigh, NC
Getena Doughty Compton
Beneficiary