Monday, November 17, 2008
Glad to be home
Friday, November 14, 2008
At home in KC
J.M. slept late and was supposed to stayed with Grandma at the house in the morning, while Mommy went into work to take care of a few things. Instead, he decided that he wanted to go with Mommy to work and "see" everyone. He is still sore in his neck, but is up and about and active like a normal 3 year old.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
At the house, D5 & travel home
Update #1:
I picked them up and the plane was slightly early (for a change). J.M. seemed a little unsteady since he had not be up and about for a while. He does not need to ware a bandage on the incision area anymore. Mommy said he was very "chatty" during their layover at the airport and flight from ATL to MCI. I am very thankful to Holli and Joel for the hospitality that they extended and making us feel like we were at home. It sure was great to see them again and be with my family.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
At the house, D4
Update #1:
The examination went well with Dr. Oaks. He gave instructions for follow-up, wound care, etc. J.M. has continued to convalesce and gradually get better. He still has not requested any pain meds, thus this is a good sign. They will be traveling home tomorrow.
Monday, November 10, 2008
At the house, D3
At the house
We brought him "home" to a fantastic house nearby and got him settled in and he rested. I headed to the airport and met my mother-in-law and passed the keys and gave direction to the house. He rested throughout the afternoon and ate a little and held it down.
Sunday, 9 November 2008:
He had a couple of bouts of nausea (vomit), once in the morning and evening. He is getting fluids and staying hydrated. The key is for him to take it easy for a while and intake things like pedialite and peach syrup. I spoke with him and he sounded okay. I miss my son and what him home back in KC.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
At the room, D2
The doctors came in early and did their rounds. He was released to go home (local) and Dr. Oaks wants to see him on the scheduled visit on Tuesday. He had a good breakfast and ate quite a bit. I think we were more excited about going home the J.M. (Not really, but it's hard to tell by the look on his face.)
Friday, November 7, 2008
At the room
J.M. had a pretty good night, no dry heaving or vomit. Both of us dozed pretty good for a few hours through out the night. He stayed on a course of pain meds alternating between Tylenol and ibuprofen and had a dose of Zofran this morning. After the ibuprofen on an empty stomach he would get the nausea, so I don't think he will be having that anymore. As long as he continues to take in liquid and keep it down he may be able to be discharged today. He had some more popsickle and some apple juice. We took him for a ride down to the lobby to see the Christmas decorations. The doctors want him to be more active and we will be helping him do that.
Update #1:
He had been in bed pretty much the hole day. His pain had been managed as needed with Tylenol. I went to a nice area for adults and had a great 4 hour nap and when I came back at 6:30 PM after a wake-up call from J.M. he had some solid food for supper and has been keeping it down. He has had no Zofran this afternoon and this is now as needed. He in not on any IV drip, so he needs to stay hydrated and thus far has been drinking fluids. I'm thinking that if he has a good night...we are out of here tomorrow.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Into a room
Some background on why we are in Alabama:
J.M.G. is a forcep delivery baby with birth trauma. Mom was in labor for about 12 hours and she and J.M. were not showing any signs of stress. We were informed that insurance would not pay for a C section, thus the option was use of a forcep. We preferred the C section route at the beginning. He then spent the next ten days in Children's Mercy recovering from a fractured scull, needing a blood transfusion, and jaundice. We have done all of the medical follow up and at two years of age they pronounced that he was doing well and meeting normal milestones. That is when we started to notice the muscle tone issues with his left leg and the neurologist scheduled an MRI on August 11 for follow up. The MRI professionals found the syrnix and he was diagnosed with the chairi 0
At the PICU
Here is a picture of J.M. resting comfortably last night with Stanley. I want to see and comfort him and let him know that his Mommy and Daddy LOVE him VERY much.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Day of the surgery
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Dr. Oaks initial consult
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Much Love from us...
As a humorous aside, Dr.Oakes went to the University of Missouri and waited tables at Stephens College to meet girls. For those of you who don't know, Stepahnie went to Stephens College.