I am soooo far behind in my postings. I have a gazillion pictures to get on here when I have more time. But for now-- here are a couple. My cousin Danny and his wife Shera Mae are in town from California. They stopped by yesterday with their little miracle boy-- 3 year old Andrew. We had so much to talk about and compare notes on. They were surprised with a Down Syndrome Diagnosis as well. Andrew has had many, many medical issues (you should see the battle wounds on his little chest and stomach)-- but it was amazing to be able to open up and see that we have shared such similar feelings and emotions. I just wish they lived next door instead of a few states away.
And now that we are home, here's a few pictures from Kean's stay at St. Luke's. I figure this won't be the first or last time we go back there for sleepovers. Just getting a cold put him down hard. Here he is getting oxygen to help him breathe. When we first got into the hospital, there were about 7 nurses and doctors working on him... this picture is taken on day two when things had settled down.
He's now on "Nebulizer" treatments-- abeuterol and a steroid to help his airways. He doesn't like it much, even though the facemask looks like a fish from NEMO. I was so dreading them putting an IV in-- but they got one in his arm after a few tries. I always have to leave and walk the halls. 
As par for the course, his IV failed and they got one in his leg on the second morning. I was driving into the hospital when all that happened. This time around, I'm especially thankful they didn't have to put an IV in his head (even though they tried). He's finally getting some hair up there-- even though it looks like I've given him a mohawk!
After the little incubator cribs from Intensive Care-- he looks soo tiny in this big boy crib. But he liked the mobile they put up for him.
We came home in time for Thanksgiving and he's doing wonderful. We go in to the doctor's for a followup on Tuesday. Monday should be loads of fun. He has to fast one feeding before going in for an ultrasound. This is to followup on the growth he has on his Liver. Fun, fun.
6 comments:
I like the little mohawk. It is cute.
I am so glad that he is home safe and sound. That junk they get is never any fun.
It was fun to see Shara May in the pictures with their sweet little Andrew. I remember when he was born. Isn't it crazy that we share the same cousins? Small world when you in a large family.
I hope that all will go well at the doctors appointment. Keep us posted. Thanks so much.
I have really enjoyed reading your day to day adventures. We sure love you all!
Your girls were so cute at church today too. We sat kiddy corner from Byron and the girls. Too cute! You are truly blessed.
Sorry he ended up back in the hospital. But glad he's doing better. I spent Thanksgiving in Las Vegas and had my phone stolen right out of my hands! Can you believe it?
It was good to see you again in Az.!
He really is so cute ... he's getting SO big ... time flies when you're havin' fun! :) Glad he's doing better!
Oh Lonnie,
He is so cute. I love the last picture of him on this post. He is growing so much. I am so glad that he is back home and doing better. He is amazing.
Love you all, Ally
It was so good to be with you Lonnie! He is so precious and we are excited to watch him progress with you. There is nothing better than celebrating a milestone they work sooooo hard for. We will be all ears.
Here's my e-mail:
dannyandshera@hotmail.com
Love you and kisses to Kean!
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