A year ago today was Dinky's due date so today is his unofficial birthday. I thought it would be a good time to look back at how far this amazing little fella has come the past year. It truly is amazing to think about.
THEN
Monday, 4/18/05
Unfortunately not a good day today. We have encountered another very scary bump. Apparently a small part of Dinky's bowel is necrotic, or "dead". This can be treated with strong antibiotics but it may require surgery. They are doing x-rays every 6 hours to see if air is escaping from the intestines at which time he would require surgery. I really just can't believe this is happening, things were going so well. Our little buddy just can't get a break. He won't be able to eat for 10-14 days while the bowel is treated. They are encouraged that he doesn't look any more "sick" than he does so hopefully this course of antibiotics will do the trick. Please pray for our little man and we'll keep you posted.
NOW
Edison has been home now for a little over 6 months. We have really settled in as a family and made it through our first winter! Edison can now sit up on his own which was the first major milestone we have been anxiously awaiting. He loves to babble and has the sweetest personality. It is unusual for him to cry. We are so excited to see what the next year will bring and we are thankful, and I mean THANKFUL, everyday for everyone who carried us through this last year and a half. Happy Birthday Pumpkin!
THEN
Monday, 4/18/05
Unfortunately not a good day today. We have encountered another very scary bump. Apparently a small part of Dinky's bowel is necrotic, or "dead". This can be treated with strong antibiotics but it may require surgery. They are doing x-rays every 6 hours to see if air is escaping from the intestines at which time he would require surgery. I really just can't believe this is happening, things were going so well. Our little buddy just can't get a break. He won't be able to eat for 10-14 days while the bowel is treated. They are encouraged that he doesn't look any more "sick" than he does so hopefully this course of antibiotics will do the trick. Please pray for our little man and we'll keep you posted.
NOW
Edison has been home now for a little over 6 months. We have really settled in as a family and made it through our first winter! Edison can now sit up on his own which was the first major milestone we have been anxiously awaiting. He loves to babble and has the sweetest personality. It is unusual for him to cry. We are so excited to see what the next year will bring and we are thankful, and I mean THANKFUL, everyday for everyone who carried us through this last year and a half. Happy Birthday Pumpkin!
posted by Jen | 8:01 AM
3 Comments:
As I read your posting and looked at the two pictures, goose bumps the size of mountains were dancing all over my body and unbid tears blurred my vision. Yes, it is a day to celebrate - and our babe certainly deserves two birthday celebrations. And maybe more, if we consider all those mountains he climbed in the past year. Choo Choo! love, lots
dobie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your sweet little super hero of a man! You, Martin, and Edison have all taught us so much about love, commitment, strength, and family bonds. I am proud to know and love you all.
Happy, Happy Birthday, Edison!!
Your friend in Virginia,
Karen
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