Father Speaks Out

February 12, 2007

This Blog was created for one reason only, the hope that Shayla’s story will save someone’s life.

We want everyone to know what the symptoms are and what you think might be a simple infection,

might not be. In Shayla’s case it started at an attempted IV site on the left side of her neck. At first, it was just a small bump and some redness, it then started to swell and turned all red, it got hot to the touch as a lot of infections do. It then got small blisters on it, she was running a temp and was nauseous all the time. It keep getting larger and moved down into her chest and finally the skin turned black and died.

That is when the doctors new it was Necrotizing Fasciitis. (THE FLESH EATING BACTERIA) For five days prior they thought it was just a simple infection.

What scares me is that a 21 year old healthy woman can go to the hospital for something as routine as child birth and leave with a flesh eating bacteria that almost killed her.

We are supposed to trust our doctors and hospitals, have faith that they will heal us and not worry about

getting a disease that will kill. Unfortunately it happens every day.

“What does that say about our Hospitals?”

You can get the flesh eating bacteria from any open wound that gets infected, so Please be aware.

It does move fast and in a lot of cases it does kill. We where lucky and would love to thank everyone for their support and prayers.

Please explore this site and the links provided to educate your self on the bacteria and maybe save yours or someone else’s life.

Don’t forget to wash your hands.

Shayla’s Dad,

Mike Baier.

Angels

Shayla, Garrett & The Family would like to take this time to once again THANK all the people who have donated to the new fighting team of Shayla and Garrett. When strangers step up to lend their assistance it is truly breathtaking. You are the Angels that walk this great Earth. If anyone else would like to also donate it would be greatly appreciated. We have an account set-up at Wells Fargo Bank under "Shayla". The account number is: 3112243377. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

May God bless you all with miracles as amazing as Shayla & Garrett's.

Letter from Shayla - January 2007

AN UPDATE FROM SHAYLA

Well what to say?? It has been 6 months since all this happened and overall I think I am doing pretty good. I am doing alot better than some doctors thought I would be. I have not been able to go back to work just yet. Hopefully in a couple of months I will, but for right now I just stay at home and fulfill my duties as a mommy.

I am finished with Physical Therapy (THANK GOD)! Things are going pretty good. This winter has been a little rough on me due to the fact when it gets cold outside my shoulder really stiffens up and it is very hard to move. But I am thankful to be alive so I guess I shouldnt gripe about the little things, right?

Baby Garrett is growing up so fast its hard to keep up with him. He is now 6 months old. He is such a happy boy and sleeps all night long *WOO WHOO* ! He rarely cries. Just smiles and talks sooo much! He has realized how to laugh and I think it is the cutest thing I have ever heard. He is also discovering that he can roll over. I will lay him on a blanket in the middle of the floor and in 5 min. he will be clear across the room just from rolling! He is soo funny. I am truly blessed with such a wonderful and beautiful baby!

I just continue to pray everyday and thank god for the family and friends that I have had to help me get through this. And I also thank god for all of you out there who i dont know that prayed for me and helped me along the way. This year will be better I just know it. But really for right now I just take things day to day and face what God brings my way! Again Thank all of you for your love and Support! It means the world to me and Garrett!

If you would like to get ahold of me you can do so by emailing me at shaylasfight@msn.com
THANK YOU!