some news about SeanP and family

[SeanP]

Hi:

Wanted to let my friends here know what;s up. I came home Tuesday night to find Marni laying on the floor by the bed with blood dried on her face around her mouth. She had what is known as eclampsia, which is when the body starts to reject the baby and has symptoms of very high blood pressure and siezures. Marni had a siezure and I don't have any idea how long she was laying on the bed.

I carried her down to her ZJ and drove to Sutter Roseville, where they diagnosed her. They immediately transferred her to Sutter Memorial which has one of the best risk pregnancy and NICU departments in the country. At 6:30 in the AM it was determined that they needed to perform an emergency c-section in order to save both of their lives. It was surreal and nothing can prepare you for this situation. Marni was only 27 weeks (out of 40). Before I knew it they had her open and pulled out the tiniest little girl (1 pound 12 oz). It was amamzing wathing the doctors go to work stabilizing Emma (her name).

Marni is still recovering. Emma is off the respirator but has to stay in NICU for about 2 months. All in all, we were told by several nurses and doctors that it was a miracle that we have a viable daughter and that my wife will likely have a full recovery (she had some damage to her brain from the siezure).

If anything this drives home the point that God is in charge and we have angels doing some serious work out there.

Thought I would share.

SeanP

Marni should be home from hospital sometime next week. I think my wheeling in 2003 will be VERY limited.

[XJJPR]

Sean, Marni and Emma,

Our families thoughts and prayers are going out to your family.

Hope everthing else goes well for your new family down the road to recovery!

I'm sure everyone will be pulling for Emma and Marni.

Hinkley Family
Mark Kim And Hunter

[Ivan]

Best prayers & wishes to a speedy and full recovery to Marni and Emma. Hopefully the worst is behind your family now.... have fun raising that little girl... your best years are yet to come :)

[Scott Mac.]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Marni, Emma and you Sean.

I have learned that the Jeep comunity is a awesome force when they give their thoughts and prayers to those in need. Keep the faith that everything will turn out for the best.

I pray the our kids will be able to meet and play together at some future event some years down the road.

Scott, Steph & little Sean Mac.

[woody]

Sean,

Marni and Emma are in our thoughts and prayers.
Whatever we can do beyond that... don't hesitate to ask.

Woody

[JeepFreak21]

Sean,
My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and your family. I'm very glad to hear everything worked out as well as it did.
Best of luck,
Billy

[Stoney]

Sean i am so sorry to hear that but yet i am so excited for u that everything seems to be alright!! i will diffentetly pray for u and thank God that ur wife and baby are alright!! ANY help u need at all jsut call me or something i don't live that far away!!
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stoney

[Karlm]

Our prayers are with you and your family Sean. I am gad to here everything is going well. Jeeps are fun, but they are nothing even close to a healthy family. Hope to see you around whenever things get more stable. I hate to sound repetatative, but if you need anything, just let us know. Best wishes.

[Ted Z]

Hope everything works for the best.....

My thoughts and Wishes for you and yours.



I hope to see the same Scott...

[GI-John]

May God Bless....

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

John

[Handlebars]

Originally posted by SeanP
Marni should be home from hospital sometime next week. I think my wheeling in 2003 will be VERY limited.
Sean- You, Marni and Emma will be in my heart every time I go 'wheeling! I'm glad you have your little :angel: .

[JnJ]

Godd bless you and your family. You'll be in our prayers.

[SeanP]

thanks so much for your prayers and support. We truly lived a miracle this week in that Marni and Emma survived. Emma has been off the vent for 48 hours which is incredible for a 27 week preemie. Marni still has high blood pressure, but this should resolve this week.

the support of my jeep friends, the locals and my virtual ones, has been really helpful.

And, Scott, I am still sending prayers towards Cincinnati for little Sean. Hopefully we call all wheel in Utah in a couple of years and trade stories and happy tears about the stuggles we have gone thru.

best,

SeanP

[Scott Mac.]

Originally posted by SeanP


Scott, I am still sending prayers towards Cincinnati for little Sean. Hopefully we call all wheel in Utah in a couple of years and trade stories and happy tears about the stuggles we have gone thru.

best,

SeanP

Amen

[Casper]

WOW! I just got home and read your post Sean. With what has happend, you can dedfinitely testify that there is someone watching over us. Shelly and I send our Love and prayers to your two sweet angels, Marni and Emma, and also to you Sean. I am sure that as Marni laid there, what helped her hang on was knowing that your love and strength would arrive to help her and the baby. Not one day has gone by that I have not been impressed by the people in NAXJA. This club has got to have the best people in the world in it. Everyone I have met in this club show the strongest I have seen in the Love, kindness, and desire to help one another.

Our Love and Prayers,
Keith and Shelly Orr

[WesternXJ]

Wow Sean, I just got on line. Sorry to hear about the scare and thank God Marni and the baby are safe. You know that if you need anything, all you need to do is call.

Our prayers and love go out to you and your family.

Remember: "The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort who comforts us in our troubles..." is with you.

Keven and Lisa

[WHEEL'er-DLR]

SeanP, Marni, and Emma:
likewise, our family will continue to pray for a full recovery! may God grant you his grace, comfort and peace in the days ahead.

the gauthier families.......Wheel'er-dlr and the Goatman.

[CRASH]

Holy Cow, Sean. I am really glad everyone is OK.

Send my love to Marni and the little girl, and keep us up to date on all the happenings.

CRASH

[JP]

Wow thats scary. Children truly are miracles. Our thoughts are with you and your new family. I am right up the road Sean if you need anything.

Jeff, Kim, and my lil Maddie

[Maximus]

Sean Just found out and I am very glad your little family is accomlishing leaps and bounds. My family and I are praying for all of you and of course if we can do anything let me know. Emma is a wonderful name and already we know she is a very special girl. Good Luck to a speedy recovery for all of you.

[crazy4mopar]

Sean, I hope everything is going well with your wife and baby. There are lots of folks praying for them.

[Beezil]

Hey Sean.....

Beezil here, wanting you to know I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts, and sending best wishes.....

[YELLAHEEP]

Hang in there Sean, I'm sure things have been spiraling like crazy recently for you and yours. Sounds like Marni and Emma have both made amazing progress since this occurred. We'll be praying that the trend continues! NAXJA is your other family! If you need anything - post it! We all will take care of ya!

Troy and Shari Betka

[SeanP]

thanks everbody. Here's a pic of Marni and Lil Emma
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1560664

[SeanP]

ok, the pics are on a thread on PBB.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=1560569#post1560569
SeanP

[XJguy]

Congratulations Sean! Glad everyone is doing well! :yelclap:

Xjguy

[JKTXJ]

Sean & Marni, congratulations on a beautiful little baby girl!! My thoughts and wishes go out to your whole family. I look forward to seeing Emma at a Fall Fling sometime soon!!

JP

[Boatwrench]

Well I'm glad to hear the good news that mother and baby are doing well. Prayers your family's way for little Emma and Marni. Enjoy the gift as they grow up too fast.

[Kejtar]

best of luck to you and your family!

[CRASH]

Hey Sean,

You gotta give us updates, yo. I'm dying to know how everyone's doing.

And - thank you so much for taking me in to see Emma. Crash and I couldn't stop talking about her.

LOL
Lup

[SeanP]

Update:

Marni's blood pressure is under contol. I am not sure if it is the cocktail of drugs or her body just healing itself. She should be released on Sunday or Monday.

Emma is groing strong. She gained an once each of the last 4 days. She should hit two pounds by the end of the week.

I found the wonders of Zanax, it helped me to finally sleep last night. Now I just want my family home and my welder hooked up so I can releive some stress.

Thanks for the continued prayers.

Sean, Marni and Emma

[4ward]

Sean, Holy crap- I was just browsing the boards and saw this.

I wish Marni and Emma a trouble free recovery, and I'm glad to see you have gotten a little sleep at least.

Welding has been a great stress release for me at some inopportune times also, nothing like what you have been going through though.

Best wishes,
The other guy that knows how to spell his name correctly

[2offroad]

i feel bad for you, i have been very blessed with my two girls both very healthy. with NAXJA's people praying for you and yours the Lord will look out for them. i have seen the Lord's work in my brother, to think about it now still makes my tingle. God bless you and i hope that you get to know the love of a daughter, it is the best kind!!!

[Jes]

Sean, my thoughts and well wishes are for you, Marni, and Emma. I really hope everything works out well. If you need anything just call me.

Jes

[Paul S]

Sean,
I can't imagine what you've been through this past week, I am just happy to hear that Emma & Marni are already on the road to recovery.
Paul

[michael-esq]

Sean:
You have something incomparable to wheeling!
God be with you, your wife and daughter

Michael

[JTBOSCO]

Sean, wow! I have been out of town for a few weeks so I am reading this for the first time. Sounds like things are looking up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

James

[SeanP]

thanks guys. James how's the girlfriend?

[JTBOSCO]

Hi Sean, Chrissie is doing well,she still hasn,t found a job out here but something is bound to happen soon. Thanks for asking.

James

[bcrownman]

Sean and family,

Its been a while since I have checked in on everybody at NAXJA. I guess this is why I should keep better tabs on what is going on. Your situation hits very close to home for me. I and my wife are also pregnant and as a to be dad it seems from the time of conception the helpless worrying starts, but I don't know if it ever ends. I guess that shows how much love you can have for a baby not yet born and the mother who carries your child. We are at about 28wks now. My wife Sephanie and I both wish Marni and Emma the very best. And of course I wouldn't act as if I know your situation and what your family is going through, but I do know it is a tough and helpless feeling out here as a father in your case and a father to be in mine. I hope to here from you. I know it has been said already by many great people here at NAXJA, but if there is anything I mean anything we can do please call (916)416-3037.

Wishing You, Marni, and Emma the very best

Byron, Stephanie, and Sawyer