Our Little MVP

[Lyssa Sauer]

Payton was born on Febuary 4,2007 yes Superbowl Sunday. We picked out his name that day and it wasnt even a name we considered before but we thought suit that because he was born on the Superbowl we would give him a name to commerate it. We wanted the Colts to win and I really always have liked the name Peyton. He was born at 11 am after only 5 hours of labor. That was when his birth defect was discovered. Payton was born with gastroschesis where your intestines are exposed outside the body thru a hold in the abdomine, which wouldnt have been much of a big deal except for that at birth Payton aspirated a large amount of muconuim. He was flown to Salt Lake City to the NICU there. Let me tell you I couldnt have asked for a better place for him to be. After the winning of the Colts and Peyton Manning named MVP we thought it even cooler that his name would truly fit him. Paytons lung infection was so suver that they couldnt do anything with his intestines. Payton just had a hard get go to begin with and never really got better. At 7 days old he also develped pulminary hypertention basically the heart has a hard time pumping the oxygenated blood thru the body adiquitly. After 12 days of no improvement and stuck between a rock and a hard place the doctors came to us and said we had to make a decision. We knew we would have to let our little MVP go to be with his heavenly father. We could not see him suffer any longer. We had a photographer from NILMDTS come in and take our family pictures as this was the first time we ever got to hold him in our arms. WE video taped took pictures and cherished the last moment of his life and thanks to these photographers it was captured for us to remember and cherish each and everyday.It has been two months today since we laid him in the ground but his spirit is with us and so are the last moments in his life. Lyssa

[Kerry]

I am so glad you were able to have time to share your story with us. Very touching.. I hope when your ready you will share the pictures I would love to see the little guy. The name was perfect for him you couldnt of picked anything better. I hope you find comfort here you will find out that we all have different stories but we are all alike in one way or another and understand each others feelings. If you ever just need to vent or have questions someone will always email you with a similiar experience or give advice to help you. Remember Payton has many angels watching over him and he knows he was loved.

[Rayna']

Thank you for sharing your story...I also would love to see photos of Payton whenever you are ready to share. I love the story behind Payton's name.

[Julie Williams]

Oh Lyssa, I'm so glad you were able to capture your time with him and enjoy him. When I read SLC, my heart skipped a beat and I was hoping you had someone come help you.

I would love to meet little Payton when you are ready to share. Bless you....

[LoraRenshaw]

Lyssa, thank you for sharing Paytons life with us. I would also love to see he beautiful face when you are ready. My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep all of you in my prayers..
Blessings..Lora

[Cheryl Haggard]

Lyssa,
Thank you for sharing Payton's story with us here. I feel a bond with you already, as February 4th, (2005) was my little Maddux's birthday also.
I look forward to meeting your MVP!!!
Blessings,
Cheryl

[Lindzy Foster]

thank you for sharing your story Lyssa....the picture you have in your profile is beautiful....im sorry for your loss....
Lindzy

[Lyssa Sauer]

I cant figure out how to downsize my pictures but there is a place on the web that you can see him it memory of site and here is his specific site. It tell a lot and I dont know if many of you who have heard about the site but I encourge you all to do a site on your own children the site is
http://payton-sauer.memory-of.com/
At this site you can tell your childs story, people can light candles in rememberence of them pay tribute to you and your familys lot of things its free for two weeks and then you can sponsor it if you choose or I have know people to sponsor the site even though it wasnt there own. Thanks again for your love and support.

[Lyssa Sauer]

Here are the pictues of Payton

[Rayna']

OH what a precious boy! Thank you so much for sharing such an angel!!!

[Julie Williams]

He is simply precious! Thank you for sharing him with us!

[linda]

What a beautiful family you've got. I absolutely love the picture of your husband holding Payton - my eyes just filled with tears. Pictures like that - there is no hiding the love between a Father and a Son.

Your children are precious!

[Kirk Kief]

Thank You, Lyssa. These images are priceless, especially of Dad and the one of you with Payton. Your children are just as precious.

[B Storm]

Lyssa,
Welcome to the NILMDTS family!This is a place of love and comfort. As well as a place to share your frustration and tears. I love the name Peyton. What a handsome baby boy.

[Cheryl Haggard]

Payton is beautiful.
Maddux was also named after an athlete...Baseball though, not football...:)

[Lyssa Sauer]

I just wanted wanted to say thank you to all who read this thread I also wanted to update a little. Those of you who dont know we got some pretty bad news last wensday. WE found out that Paytons birth defect did show up on his ultrasound after havign two other techs look at it and both of them finding it. It has been a hard week for us since then. We are trying to figure out what to do next. Sometimes searching for the answers you dont get the answers you were looking for. We are glad though that those answers were found. Again we do have a memorial web page for him please feel free to visit that site.
http://payton-sauer.memory-of.com/
Thanks for all the support Lyssa

[Lindzy Foster]

Lyssa i am thinking of you and sweet Payton, i wasnt able to get on a computer earlier today so i know this is few hours late but you have been such a wonderful friend and you and Payton have a special spot in my heart, i know he and Kaydence are great friends in Heaven looking down on us! I went and lit a candle for him on your page! sending you huge hugs and much love to you and your family!
Lindzy

[linda]

Thinking of you Lyssa! :)

[jaiew]

happy 6 mth bday little guy, eat lots of cake and ice cream and please give Carey a little. thinking of you today and i hope you feel his hugs