Reincarnated As A Mother: A graduation of sorts

Thursday, January 21, 2010

A graduation of sorts

I can check one doctor's name off the list for good as of today!!! I took Kean in for a follow-up with the Pediatric Cardiologist to see how the flap on his heart was healing. And we got the best of news-- his Echocardiogram (spelling?) showed his flap is healing right on schedule and his little ticker is working just fine. So so long, farewell to Dr. Emge.

P.S. My friend, Melissa Snyder took the family photos (and the one above) just before Christmas. Since we are mostly housebound, she came over to our place and snapped away. She's just starting up a photography business-- thanks Melissa for putting up with us and the cold!

4 comments:

lime said...: Oh, he is SO cute! Can't believe I won't get to snuggle him until this summer :(; January 21, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Marti said...: His little crop of hair at the front is coming along pretty well, too! He's looking like a regular little man, Lonni! Byron must be so thrilled with his latest sidekick!; January 21, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Shera Mae Walker said...: That is a HUGE thing to check the cardiologist off the list!! Congrats to all of you. So happy to come here and get an update Lonni. He is oh so cute! Thinking of you and celebrating with you.
Love you guys,
Shera Mae

p.s. loved your incredible Haiti post and am still laughing that your cheering for Conan! You have the best stories ever!; January 22, 2010 at 10:04 AM
The Good Life on Less! said...: Really good news!; January 22, 2010 at 11:12 PM

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Nathan Kean

AKA: Mister Miracle, Keanut and Boy Wonder! And in case you have been living under a rock and don't know his "back story"-- he's made quite a splash getting here! In May of 2009, at 24 weeks his mom went into the hospital with some pretty major pregnancy complications. I (mom) lost all of my amniotic fluid and my placenta ripped. After 11 weeks of grueling and extremely monotonous hospital bed rest-- and COUNTLESS MIRACLES-- Kean came into this world kicking and screaming (sweet sounds for a boy who was expected to have lung issues). We were surprised with the news he has Down syndrome but quickly realized we hit the jackpot with this one and his sweet spirit. After 6 1/2 weeks in intensive care (and lots of scary moments) we thought we were through with the lengthy hospital stays. But no... in July 2012 (a month before he turned 3), Kean was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L). Back to the hospital for another four weeks of sheer terror. Once again, were surrounded with love, support and strength and we've seen our little guy emerge as a giant-- brave, strong and inspiring. He (and we) somehow survived 1,157 days of Chemotherapy (nope, that wasn't a typo). It has been the most brutal, agonizing experience but it has also been tender and beautiful in so many ways. If you have met Kean, you will agree-- he is the sweetest little guy who has a pretty important mission to fulfill on this earth. We can't wait to see what he accomplishes in his life!