On March 6, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer asked whoever read his tweet to pray for his 9-month-old son, Christian, in the hospital:
“I’m asking everyone that this tweet comes across to please just take a second and say a prayer for our son Christian. He’s 9 months and currently in the hospital after he woke up in his blood. He’s Covid positive.”
Ryan Switzer
I’m asking everyone that this tweet comes across to please just take a second and say a prayer for our son Christian. He’s 9 months and currently in the hospital after he woke up in his blood. He’s Covid positive.
Switzer gave updates on how his son was doing in the hospital during this scary time for him and his wife, yet finding hope and encouragement through the prayers:
The doctors are still trying to find the source of the bleeding. He’s been getting fluids and medicine as he waits for a CT scan. They’ve made us aware that he needs a blood transfusion. Praying that he avoids surgery. Only 1 parent is allowed in the room so my wife is with him.
Christian has went through 3 transfusions as his hemoglobin levels were very low. They’re finally up enough where he can get his CT. Waiting on the results as they moved him and Gabie into the NICU. Prayers..
One of the scans finally found the source of the bleeding and the surgeons are confident they can fix his issue. Because Christian is stable right now, they’re scheduling surgery for the morning.
6:32pm on March 6, Switzer said: “We’re heartbroken this has happened to our baby boy, but we’re also overwhelmed by the amount of people who have reached out in support of Christian. This has been the toughest day of Gabie and I’s life. Please continue to pray Christian stabilizes and makes it through surgery.”
We’re heartbroken this has happened to our baby boy, but we’re also overwhelmed by the amount of people who have reached out in support of Christian. This has been the toughest day of Gabie and I’s life. Please continue to pray Christian stabilizes and makes it through surgery.
Christian stayed stable throughout the night, & another CT confirmed the source & need for surgery this morning. Mom & him are exhausted but your prayers have kept ALL of us, esp. Christian going. May God have his hands on the surgeons and be with Christian as he’s sleeping. pic.twitter.com/ivYlL1BmZC
Our first update. Christian is still in surgery. The doctors original thought on the source of his bleeding didn’t turn out to be the case. They’re bringing in another doctor for more exploratory measures to try and find it.
Christian is finally out of surgery. The GI specialist found several sites of bleeding. He took samples that were sent off to biopsy to see what could be causing it, I guess. He’s stable right now and resting. pic.twitter.com/56vMmRkJVS
Christian is still having episodes of bleeding. It’s going to be a long day or so until the results of the tissue come back. Please pray for our baby. And please add my wife to the prayer list as she has to be strong for the both of us at the hospital.
Prayers are being answered! The next day, March 8, at 11:37am:
Christian is being moved from the ICU to the floor today! There were no more bleeding spells over night and all of his labs remained normal. We’re still waiting on his tissue biopsies from surgery but, we’re thankful his health and his mood are slowly improving.
Christian shall live and not die, but declare the world of the LORD (Psalms 119:117)! Continue to thank God for his healing, until you SEE it! GOD BLESS you and your family!
— Robert G. Pitts, Jr. (@robertpittsjjr) March 8, 2021
So happy to read this update! Continued prayers for all of you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 CowboysNation is still thinking of you
Thank you for taking the time to update us. I have been praying for Christian as well as You and @GabieSwitzer , this can’t be easy. Many more prayers are being sent you way❤️❤️
The doctors are going to figure this out, your boy is gonna show you he’s a fierce fighter and, most importantly, your God is going to show you He is always faithful, ever present, and worth trusting.
Prayers and thoughts for Christian, you and your wife. I know your faith is getting you through this. May God lead the doctors in their care of Christian. God Bless.
So glad to hear that! Christian and your family have been on our Carolina Girls Facebook page prayer list for days. You have many people from all over sending up healing thoughts and prayers for your strong little guy!💙❤
Happy to hear that things are moving in a positive direction! Praying the biopsies to come back normal and Christian could come home soon!!! 🙏🏼 💜 Will continue sending positive thoughts ~~~~~~
Much love to you, Gabie and of course Christian. I am reminded of what a NICU doc said to us: may this just be a speed bump in a long, healthy and magnificent life. Sending you all our best thoughts and of course our prayers. ❤️❤️❤️
This is absolutely wonderful news! As a dad of three, my thoughts are with your family. Praying for continued positive news and hope you and Gabie can get some time to recharge. I am sure you are both running solely on adrenaline right now. 🙏
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