Where to start....
Denver...
Update on Denver. Since his blood levels have come down significantly, we have gotten the ok to reschedule surgery. It is set for May 13th, and as long as all is well come May, we'll do it then. Of course, continued prayers are much appreciated.
House...
Our house is changing. We are getting the nursery set up...well sort of....slowly and moving the office into our bedroom. It's not as cramped as we were thinking it was going to be, and actually looks pretty nice.
Dave...
Dave Ramsey that is. I'd like to say "WE'RE DEBT FREEEEEEEE!!!!!"
We just made our final payment on our credit loan and we are debt free except for our house. Its awesome and have finally gotten to the point where we are comfortable! It's a great feeling and gives us much more freedom.
ok, that's it in a nutshell.....gotta run!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
My Confessions...
All mom's have their fears. The fears that you might not know how to change a baby's diaper right, or those fears that I'd rather not mention...those irrational fears that only a mom could imagine happening.
I've got mine for having a 2nd child. A little nervous of the sleepiness... I'm a little scared that I'll have no idea of what to do with a GIRL! how to fix her hair... keep her "clean" (diaper area) (Boys are just so easy)
How to play with dolls, barbies, American Girl...things... Geez!
I'm sure I'll manage....but it'll certainly be interesting.
With Denver my fears were those of any first time mom. WHAT DO I DO WITH A BABY!?!?!
He won't stop crying.... What does he WANT!?!?!
A few of my fears came true. Once I left Denver in the car. At a gas station. I totally forgot he was back there, and just went right in. I was only gone a minute or 2, bu I got in, buckled up and heard him make a little noise, and HOLY COW! I freaked!!! What kind of mother was I?!?! Leaving a 6 month old baby in the car!!!!
Another time, I actually locked him in the car with my keys....again at a gas station. He was happy, had his juice and loved the kind firemen who came to break into my car. :-)
Once, I was so frustrated that I had no idea what to do with him. He was screaming. Wouldn't eat, sleep, play, walk...NOTHING. So, I calmly put him in his bed, and walked outside and closed the door behind me. I may have screamed a little, but it definitely helped.
all in All we made it through. He's fine. I'm fine... and we're all happy. All you new moms out there and mom's to be, you're not alone. Those crazy thoughts, and feelings are totally normal!
Take a deep breathe and breathe! It'll all be fine.
I've got mine for having a 2nd child. A little nervous of the sleepiness... I'm a little scared that I'll have no idea of what to do with a GIRL! how to fix her hair... keep her "clean" (diaper area) (Boys are just so easy)
How to play with dolls, barbies, American Girl...things... Geez!
I'm sure I'll manage....but it'll certainly be interesting.
With Denver my fears were those of any first time mom. WHAT DO I DO WITH A BABY!?!?!
He won't stop crying.... What does he WANT!?!?!
A few of my fears came true. Once I left Denver in the car. At a gas station. I totally forgot he was back there, and just went right in. I was only gone a minute or 2, bu I got in, buckled up and heard him make a little noise, and HOLY COW! I freaked!!! What kind of mother was I?!?! Leaving a 6 month old baby in the car!!!!
Another time, I actually locked him in the car with my keys....again at a gas station. He was happy, had his juice and loved the kind firemen who came to break into my car. :-)
Once, I was so frustrated that I had no idea what to do with him. He was screaming. Wouldn't eat, sleep, play, walk...NOTHING. So, I calmly put him in his bed, and walked outside and closed the door behind me. I may have screamed a little, but it definitely helped.
all in All we made it through. He's fine. I'm fine... and we're all happy. All you new moms out there and mom's to be, you're not alone. Those crazy thoughts, and feelings are totally normal!
Take a deep breathe and breathe! It'll all be fine.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Update on Denver.
Well, if you haven't heard... The surgery was a no-go.
After a long morning of prepping, consoling Denver, taking blood, crying, giving anaesthesia, and praying... The surgeon; Dr. Hubli and the anesthesiologists; Dr. G ...(I'm not even going to attempt to spell his name) took me to a private area to go over Denver's blood results. Although he looked to be healthy in every other aspect, there was one level that was abnormally high. His alkaline phosphatase level was over 5 times what it should be. (should be in the LOW double digits and Denver's level was over 1000)
The ALP blood level in most cases has something to do with liver function or in the bone. Now, it is very possible that the tumor in question is growing on his cranium, and this could be the cause of the high levels.
Another case could be that Denver is going through a growth spurt and that has caused the levels to rise. - In this case, it still seems that his level was still abnormally high.
The fact that all of his other levels were normal is a relief. If they were to be to high, or to low, it could be an alarm for other issues.
The Dr's kept saying that the surgery could still be done, and that it's "probably" nothing... but neither one of them wanted to proceed with it, and wouldn't. Dr. Hubli said to us that he is doing what he would want done for his family. I can not be more thankful for these two men. I know it is their job, but they could have just gone along and done the surgery.
Another great doctor, Dr. Frank McGehee is Denver's pediatrician and said that this was God's answer that this was not the right time for surgery. I am thankful for a Dr that says that. That believes in the power of prayer and shares that with his patients. We could not have gone wrong in choosing him.
I am so thankful for your prayers. I believe they were answered. I believe that this surgery was not supposed to happen at this time, and that God has his perfect plan for us. I know that God was watching over Denver Thursday and even if his blood results were a fluke... they were a fluke for a reason.
So..what's next, you may ask? We have already seen Denver's pedi. He went over the best and worst case scenario's of what could be. Some a relief and some that scare the... everything out of me. He has ordered more blood test. The same that Denver got in the hospital, plus a few extras. We will go back for these test on Tuesday and should have the results back by Wednesday.
Of course, your continued prayers are still appreciated. I feel comfort in how things are going, and I continue to trust God in what he is doing.
I'll update as I know things.
After a long morning of prepping, consoling Denver, taking blood, crying, giving anaesthesia, and praying... The surgeon; Dr. Hubli and the anesthesiologists; Dr. G ...(I'm not even going to attempt to spell his name) took me to a private area to go over Denver's blood results. Although he looked to be healthy in every other aspect, there was one level that was abnormally high. His alkaline phosphatase level was over 5 times what it should be. (should be in the LOW double digits and Denver's level was over 1000)
The ALP blood level in most cases has something to do with liver function or in the bone. Now, it is very possible that the tumor in question is growing on his cranium, and this could be the cause of the high levels.
Another case could be that Denver is going through a growth spurt and that has caused the levels to rise. - In this case, it still seems that his level was still abnormally high.
The fact that all of his other levels were normal is a relief. If they were to be to high, or to low, it could be an alarm for other issues.
The Dr's kept saying that the surgery could still be done, and that it's "probably" nothing... but neither one of them wanted to proceed with it, and wouldn't. Dr. Hubli said to us that he is doing what he would want done for his family. I can not be more thankful for these two men. I know it is their job, but they could have just gone along and done the surgery.
Another great doctor, Dr. Frank McGehee is Denver's pediatrician and said that this was God's answer that this was not the right time for surgery. I am thankful for a Dr that says that. That believes in the power of prayer and shares that with his patients. We could not have gone wrong in choosing him.
I am so thankful for your prayers. I believe they were answered. I believe that this surgery was not supposed to happen at this time, and that God has his perfect plan for us. I know that God was watching over Denver Thursday and even if his blood results were a fluke... they were a fluke for a reason.
So..what's next, you may ask? We have already seen Denver's pedi. He went over the best and worst case scenario's of what could be. Some a relief and some that scare the... everything out of me. He has ordered more blood test. The same that Denver got in the hospital, plus a few extras. We will go back for these test on Tuesday and should have the results back by Wednesday.
Of course, your continued prayers are still appreciated. I feel comfort in how things are going, and I continue to trust God in what he is doing.
I'll update as I know things.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Surgery Day
Well, tomorrow is the big day. Denver is having his surgery. It was originally scheduled for Monday, the 8th but got bumped up to tomorrow.
Go here if you missed the original post. It explains the surgery.
Everyone is ready, I think... and spirits are high. We went to see the doctor today and he made us feel a little better about everything. I can already tell his bedside manner is great. Just something about him.
Prayers are still much appreciated. Denver may be in the hospital 1 day and could be 4 days. Depending on how his progress is going.
I will be sure to keep everyone updated. We are ready and armed with some of his favorite new toys and movies to give him, and he has already said on several occasions that he wants 5 popscicles....
He's a charmer, so he'll get it...
Update soon.
Go here if you missed the original post. It explains the surgery.
Everyone is ready, I think... and spirits are high. We went to see the doctor today and he made us feel a little better about everything. I can already tell his bedside manner is great. Just something about him.
Prayers are still much appreciated. Denver may be in the hospital 1 day and could be 4 days. Depending on how his progress is going.
I will be sure to keep everyone updated. We are ready and armed with some of his favorite new toys and movies to give him, and he has already said on several occasions that he wants 5 popscicles....
He's a charmer, so he'll get it...
Update soon.
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