Well, it’s finally going to happen … Andrew is going to have the blockage in his urethra repaired, which we’re totally ready for. His catheter has been loose since the original fell out and it’s making it difficult for the nurses to accurately keep track of his urine output, plus the end of it is like duct taped to the inside of his thigh and it’s getting all red and irritated, so the sooner we can get rid of that the better.
They’ve decided he needs the PD CATH, so that’s going to be done tomorrow as well … I have A LOT of anxiety about this. There are so many risks involved, but according to the doctor there better than the alternative. I suppose by that he means death. In a way, I’m glad to just get this show on the road … the sooner we do all this, the sooner my baby can heal and we can begin dialysis which means josh and I can lean how to use the dialysis machine, place the feeding tube, give him shots … all the many things we must become competent in so that we may one day ( hopefully before the holidays ) bring our son home. On the other hand, I’m scared and nervous and totally disappointed that it’s come down to this, although not surprised. This is something Dr. Chmait had begun preparing us for a while ago. I was just SO TOTALLY HOPEING that Andrew was going to shock the hell out his doctors and miraculously recover.
I need to go to bed because it’s after 11pm and I’m totally brain dead. Not to mention I’ll have to wake up in about an hour to pump and then at 5am so that I can get ready for Andrew’s surgery …
Besides all of this, I have to have a talk with GOD. There are a few things I need him to know before I can rest.
Howdy! My name is Hannah and this is my blog! While pregnant with my second child and on house arrest, I mean bed rest, due to some serious complications... I figured it'd be cheaper if I started blogging rather than shop online, so here I am ~ blogging about my MIRACLE baby, and at times my crazy ass pre-schooler! BTW, I've learned that just because I'm a REALLY GOOD online shopper, does not make me "computer savvy!"
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Hannah, we surround you with our loving thoughts and prayers. Hopefully after this surgery, the day-to-day care will become a little easier on Andrew, and soon we’ll get to have you all back home where you belong.
When you’re feeling tired or uncertain, remember the hundreds of people who are supporting you, Andrew, Josh, and Em. All that care and concern can help lift your spirits when you’re slogging through these tough times.
We envision perfect healing for Andrew and help from the smartest, wisest, bestest doctors and staff on the planet. Go Team Andrew!
Hang in there you four–we love you!
Marti & Kathy
By Ant Marti on 10.02.08 6:08 pm | Permalink
I’ll be thinking about you guys.
By Jess on 10.02.08 6:42 pm | Permalink
Hello from Nat’s Ruby Slipper budy from Santa Maria! I am following all the updates and want you to know that I love your honesty and candid way of writing. I bet you feel like this entire thing is just a test of your devotion and strength as a mother and father well, ….it is! You have passed with flying colors! After this experience all the little things like when your kid gets a cut and needs stitches, or you get a call from the pricipal at school…They will seem so easy and so… NOT A BIG DEAL.
I admire you ability to still smile and maybe even laugh a bit, always looking for the good. Keep plugging along we are all praying for the best. IT WILL PAY OFF. Much love. Deborah P.S. Andrew is beautiful!
By Deborah on 10.03.08 5:41 pm | Permalink
Hannah I’ve been thinking about you today and little Andrew. I’ll be praying that he comes through the surgery well and continue lighting candles for him. He’s a strong little boy.
By Jessi on 10.03.08 6:55 pm | Permalink
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