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Teri N

Ridley Ellis Nunn

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Teri N
, 02-24-2012 at 08:08 PM (3851 Views)
I am posting this with a heavy heart. Ridley passed away last night, but I just needed to say how proud I am. He, like all cherubs fought for every second that he had here.

There were complications from ecmo, and he had to come off it, and he was just too sick for the oscillator vent. We had to decide to push forward and try that or let him go. We made the decision to let him go and rest. He had multiple brain bleeds that caused too much damage, and we knew, because the day before they did a trial off ecmo, that he wouldn't survive without it.

I think we are still in shock, I don't know what I am doing half the time. I knew this was possible, especially after his birth, they didn't think he would even get to ACH from UAMS. I just couldn't accept that or really think about this, because I couldn't function when I did, and I had to be there for him.

I know that he isn't in pain anymore, there is no more struggle. I would have taken it all for him if I could have, but I do find comfort that in making the decision to let him rest, we were able to take away all of the discomforts he felt, even if it was just a few days less.

He was in a pod with 2 other cherubs. We have been praying for them, and I would like to ask for prayers for Allie and Angel.

He was 17 days old, and for 17 wonderful days I got to experience the miracle that he was. I will love him always, and miss him every second and carry him in my heart forever....
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  1. Danielle Howard's Avatar
    My heart is with you....all of our angels on here met him at the gates and took him safely.....i often think of that with my little girl...meeting all the angels up there...all the other little babies that went before her and her feeling a sense of calm and no pain any longer.
  2. Chris and TracyMeats's Avatar
    Oh sweetie, my heart is heavy today. I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying you are surrounded by much love and comfort in the days to come. Please know we are always here for you. Rest in peace sweet Ridley.
    (((HUGS)))
  3. LisaHoggard's Avatar
    Teri, I know no words can ease the pain you are feeling right now. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. I will be praying for you and your family. CDH is horrible and no baby, no family should have to go through this. I'm sure our sweet Adalynn was waiting at heaven's gates to welcome Ridley and they are both enjoying their new lungs now and no longer in pain. (((Hugs)))
  4. TracyLanders's Avatar
    Teri, I am so very sorry for your loss. I just read on your forum post an update from Tracy that said he had passed. My heart is breaking for you. My eyes welled up with tears. You did the right thing for you beautiful baby boy. He is much more comfortable now. No more suffering, no more pain, no more tubes, no more machines, no more medications, no more ECMO. He can be a little boy in the clouds. We're all here for you, Teri. (((HUGS))) to you and your family. Breathe easy, Ridley. <3
  5. AbbyKnoll's Avatar
    I am so sorry Teri! I am glad that Ridley is not suffering any more. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
  6. Victoria Grover's Avatar
    Im so sorry for your Teri, no mother should have to go through this ..I hope my son was there to great Ridley...I will be praying for comfort for you and your family. Fly high baby Ridley!
  7. MariaFarnsworth's Avatar
    My heart is just breaking for you and my eyes are leaking.

    Having watched our daughter & son in-law have to make the same life altering decisions which one of the hardest things to watch and that image is imbedded in my heart.

    Jade told their oldest son "There are no boo-boo's in heaven." Landon often reminds us of this. I know that Liam our Precious Mighty Lion was there at the gates to welcome Ridley.

    God Bless You & Your Family through this time. May he provide you all with Peace, Comfort & Solace and shower you all with his Grace & Mercy.

    Maria Farnsworth
    Nonna to Angel CHERUB Liam Anthony Hunt
  8. JadeHunt's Avatar
    Dear Teri,

    I agree with Danielle, and find great comfort that My Precious Liam met Ridley at Heaven's gates. Ridley was greeted with loving and tender arms. He is safe in the arms of God. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and know how devastating the immense loss of you Beautiful Ridley is. Please know that I am here to offer you any support I can- even if it's just a listening ear!

    God Bless You and Your Beautiful Ridley! May all of our Cherubs know how deeply loved and missed they are. May they know peace, safety, health and happiness.

    With a heavy, but loving heart,
    Jade Hunt
    Mother of My Gorgeous Angel Cherub, Liam Anthony Hunt