Reincarnated As A Mother: My Ode To Drugs

Sunday, July 22, 2012

My Ode To Drugs

I'd like to express my eternal gratitude to the inventors of Morphine and the Antibiotics Kean has been on. Last night, his nurse told me his X-rays look good and hopefully the Doc will choose today to let him eat and drink. He also had his best sleep in this place ever! He only woke up one time-- and that's with the nurse coming in and taking his temp, blood pressure and vitals every few hours!
One final bit of great news, that same wonderful nurse told me he is doing amazingly well, better than most kids she see's with Down's getting Chemo. So your prayers are working. Thank you!

P.S. The blackberries are coming on. All you locals who want to buy mondo, scrumptious, organic (and inexpensive) berries from the girls-- email me for details and to get on their list. lonleavittbarker@gmail.com

4 comments:

gramyflys said...: That's great news about Kean. And I wish your girls could ship those amazing blackberries to AZ!!!!; July 22, 2012 at 12:12 PM
lizi said...: Glad to hear that Kean is doing so well. Only caught a glimpse of you and the girls today but it was great to see you.; July 22, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Stacy said...: So glad he's getting some relief. Amen to the antibiotic thing. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it without them!; July 22, 2012 at 6:49 PM
Deb said...: That is HOORAY news for Spartacus! He is a champ <3; July 22, 2012 at 8:54 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!

Reincarnated As A Mother