Neurosurgeons at a hospital in San Antonio, Texas are fighting to save the life of an 11-month old baby, born with a rare condition that has caused his head to swell more than twice the normal size.
“Baby Klaus,” as his parents and local media are calling him, was born with hydrocephalus, a build-up of excess fluid in the brain that has caused his head to swell to more than 130% larger than a typical newborn’s head.
After several doctors near their home in west Texas refused to operate or told them that their baby would die soon, the stricken baby’s parents, who identified themselves as Klaus Sr. and Beatrice, found a hopeful savior in Dr. David Jimenez, the chairmen of the department of neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Jimenez and his staff inserted a tube in the baby’s head to drain the fluid and relieve the pressure, and the child’s head is already about a foot smaller than it was when his parents brought him in about two weeks ago, San Antonio’s KENS5-TV reported.
Still, doctors and hydrocephalus experts said Baby Klaus’s had a particular severe case and that progress would be slow.
Known to doctors as “water on the brain,” hydrocephalus occurs in about 1 out of 500 babies born and can cause brain damage, if left untreated, the condition can be fatal.
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damn this is so sad.
That’s what I love about u Trace., your sensitivity.
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Man that is soooo sad!
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Oh wow….I hope he gets better
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This baby looks like Mr. Garrison in that South Park episode when he took LSD.
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This is a sad story and the picture just breaks my heart.
maybe the parents couldnt get the treatment they needed for their son because of lack of health insurance..
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@mrs, “lack of health insurance”…or hard to get the medical treatment in their state.
but never the less, God is able and I pray little man recovers.
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@Zion, SBG1… it is treatable.. I’m just wondering why the doctors didn’t recomend this treatment earlier??…
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@Mrs.,
They are putting their baby through hell because of some hope in a miracle that is not going to happen.
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“They are putting their baby through hell because of some hope in a miracle that is not going to happen.” …R U God? It’s apparent you’re not, nor do you believe.
God specializes in miracles!! and sorry but..some of US believe that., so please….leave us to our beliefs. thank u.
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Poor baby. Poor parents. I am hoping for the best for this innocent child.
@ Happy2BeNappy:
Isn’t this the season of miracles?
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@Happy2beNappy,
You have NO hope and how dare YOU say otherwise.
My prayers go out to this child and family.
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Tracy,
I don’t appreciate looking at this picture. I can’t take this. This poor baby.
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Oh well @Acquitta P.,
Tra keeps it real. you don’t like it logg off this blog.
This shit is not only sad but she put it in ya face. now deal wit it. Pray if it bothers you.
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I agree w/Civil,
I think some things ought to move us to PRAY! And the only way to do that is to be effected by it.
So if the picture effects you or move you in any way, fall to your knees and ask God for a miracle for this baby.
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my heart bleeds for this poor baby, but i would have appreciated the option of NOT looking at the picture.
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@Acquitta P,
if ya can’t take the heat, LEAVE the kitchen Boo.
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God Bless You, you sweet innocent lil baby.
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This child’s head did not swell up this big overnight. It would be interesting to know when they first started noticing his head swelling and what was done at that time – and if nothing was done at that time, why? There’s a lot of questions and alot more info needed.
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Alien baby!
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so not nice @Anthony Belford.
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Not funny @anthony:
The sad thing is that he will very likely have a massive brain injury secondary to this swelling. If the doctors had started treating this baby before now (instead of just writing him off), the outcome might have been different.
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Not blaming Tra but whatever newspaper printed this picture is classless. My prayers for the little one.
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I agree w/you.
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I agree could of gone a lifetime without seeing this picture…my prayers are with this baby
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The baby appears to be suffering terribly. how could they let an innocent baby suffer?
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jesus….this must be terrible for the parents, this child if suffering so much, i hope the doctors can save him so he can have a productive life
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@Adriane,
Of course it’s terrble for his parents, they are probably hoping and praying for the best! as anyone would/should be.
I just hope the baby recieves a miracle!
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I’m not judging @Afrogirl but I’m a nurse & have seen a lot, so I understand people can be frightened or repulsed or feel the baby’s being exploited. Klaus is here with us & he’s fighting for his life-so trust me he’s worth the effort.
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“he’s fighting for his life-so trust me he’s worth the effort”
*^^I CO-Sign
despite his extreme condition, baby klaus is doing his part-he’s breathing and staying alive.
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Some of the comments here are beyond outrageous; just take the time to wish this family well and thank God this is not you @afro!
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We need to JUST CONTINUE TO PRAYER FOR THIS BABY.
This is really NOT the time for negative comments. No matter what people say or think it could have been your child… so a kind word and a sincere prayer is all there should be.
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this post severely depressed me, i will definitely hug my children later and thank god im not in any type of medical situation w/ my children. this is so sad…..
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Exactly @Lisa.,
Some people are not aware that, sometimes it’s difficult to get quality medical care in many parts of the country.
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GOD BLESS THIS CHILD AND HIS FAMILY..
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my prayers are with this baby
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Good morning Fam!
This is the sadest post ever.
And looking at the picture of that newborn just BREAKS my heart. wow!
I *pray* for him and *I pray* he is not in any pain.
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Good morning Daisy
DIDO!
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Morning Ladies! 🙂
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Good morning ya’ll.
@Daisy, Lord knows I pray this baby is not in any pain either.
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Good morning!
“*I pray* he is not in any pain.”
@Daisy I agree!
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Top of the morning all.
Anyone would hope the baby is not in any pain @Daisy.
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good morning my ceo peeps. 🙂
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morning all.
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good morning my good people!
I’m back and waiting for a new post. 🙂
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Good morning all.
where is that *tracy bell?*
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Good morning ya’ll *waving*
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morning.
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hey daisy, yvonne, felicia, ashanti and all ya’ll.
what’s good in da hood people?
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At first I didn’t even know it was a baby.
I had to keep looking at the picture.
The baby looks deformed. I pray he lives!!!
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what a heartbreaking post!
Wow!!!
I really thought I had seen it all until now.
I hope lil man lives.
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I agree @ashanti,
pray for this child and the parents strength.
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Poor sweet child. I hope he survives.
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My best wishes to this baby and his family.
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This poor child!
Waits patiently for a new post!!!
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Poor little guy. My heart goes out to him and his parents and I will pray that the doctors can make him well
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Is this boy suffering?
Will he suffer for the rest of his life?
can he live a long and normal life while being blind, deaf and disfigured?
Can his brain develop normally if it’s not already damaged?
Can he spend his entire life going through one surgery after the other?
So many moral questions about this post.
Whatever they (the parents and doctors) decide, i hope the best for the little boy.
*Peace.
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Dear Lord,
In the name of Jesus, bless this beautiful little child. Fill this child with all of your love, let all of your healing be upon him, and let him be fully healed from this terrible condition. Comfort this family with your love and your peace. We look forward to a good report and a great testimony of your healing love for all of us. Also bless the people who have posted such terrible comments. Give them your love so they understand how good you are! Thank you Lord, in Jesus name!
Amen!!!!
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Amen Reezie!
Amen!
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Morning Flo!
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thanks for the prayer Rezzie.
We CEO bloggers can always count on you to roll through!
good morning flo, witcha sexy azz. *smooches*
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God bless this little child, my heart goes out to the parents!!!
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God has him and will keep him.
God bless little Klauss and his family.
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Poor child, I hope that he pulls through and have a happy life with a normalcy.
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DAAAMMMNNN!! This is unreal!
Hang in there lil man.
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