Garrett Anthony Petzold (Holt)
Our grandson was born March 8th in Midland MI. They transferred him to Covenant Saginaw. He was then life flighted to U of M. He needs open heart surgery. The main arteries of his heart are in the wrong place. Baby Garrett will be in the hospital for at least 3 weeks. My daughter and her fiance will remain by his side. They will have many expenses.. food, shelter, not to mention the hospital bills. We would greatly appreciate any help you can extend them no amount is to big or to small. .....This is my daughters post this morning...Please pray...
Well, Garrett Anthony made his appearance yesterday. 6 pounds and 9 ounces. 19 inches long. He's the most handsome baby boy we have ever seen.
Unfortunately, about 3 hours after he was born, the nurse noticed that his breathing was very shallow.
They ran some tests here at MidMichigan, and then decided that he was better off at the NICU at Covenant in Saginaw.
After hours and hours of waiting we have just received the news that no parent wants to hear. Our little baby boy's heart grew backwards, and because of that he is not receiving the oxygen he needs. The only thing that has kept him alive until this point is a small hole in another valve.
He is currently being flown down to Ann Arbor for emergency heart surgery.
Please, please keep our family in your prayers.
We will update as possible.
Thank you all.