The Picture below is of Andrew’s PD CATH , or Dialysis tube. The “cars” band-aid is where they went in, it’s sitting behind his bladder, and you can see where it exits his body, it’s about 8 inches long. Today we started Dialysis … I’ll post a few pictures so you can see his set up. Basically they attach another long tube to the end of his PD CATH and at the end of it is a plastic piece that attaches another 2 tubes … one that allows fluids to flow into Andrew ( 50cc’s ) and one to drain those same 50cc’s of fluid. He started at 9am this morning, the fluid sits in his belly for 2 hrs and 40 minutes, then it’s drained and a fresh 50 cc’s are pushed threw and so on and so on it goes. The same process OVER and OVER again. 
The Green thing is like a blanket for his dialysis fluids … I’m not sure why it’s suppose to be warm ? I’m holding Andrew so that the fluid can drain.
Not sure if you can see it or not, but that white bag on the bottom right hand corner is the bag that catches the fluid that is drained from Andrew’s body. It’s actually this weird reddish brown color … all the waste his kidney’s can’t flush on their own.
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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What a trooper you have! I’m sure it’s not a fun process, but I am so glad that they are able to do this and hopefully it will be sooner than later that you get to take that handsome boy home! We love you guys are you are all in my prayers. Hang in there sister!
xoxo Jen
By Your BFF on 10.10.08 6:31 am | Permalink
Wow. That’s quite a process!
And I STILL can’t get over his hair. Even with the ‘hawk, he’s still got more than Zach. :0)
Keep up the good work, momma!
By Meghan on 10.10.08 12:14 pm | Permalink
I hope that women who are going through (will be going through) the same thing can find this site. It’s very informative as well as personal. If tha was me, I would find it very reassuring.
By the way – I sent your last post to a kirtsy editor I know. That mohawk is like a symbol for your family’s strength and spirit. I find it incredibly inspirational.
By Kate on 10.10.08 2:16 pm | Permalink
Stay strong Andrew and Momma! We are holding you close in our thoughts.
By Amy on 10.10.08 4:40 pm | Permalink
Hannah and Josh, it’s reassuring to see the progress Andrew is making. The pictures and blog clearly illustrate what’s going on, and it’s obvious you have the most caring staff imaginable! Hooray for everyone on Andrew’s team–he is looking good! Thanks for taking the time to share the story. A high five to docs and staff, and big love to you! xoxoxo Ant Marti
By Ant Marti on 10.10.08 4:44 pm | Permalink
It breaks my heart to see him going through this. I’m thinking about you guys all of the time. I forget how small he is until he’s being held by someone. He’s such a beautiful baby, Hannah.
By Jess on 10.10.08 9:35 pm | Permalink
Poor baby! At least he is making progress and getting the best treatment possible! Theres not going to be anything in life that can stop him after all this! My thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll. Keeping my fingers crossed that you have that beautiful baby home by the holidays! XOXOX LOVE YA!
By Jenna on 10.10.08 11:54 pm | Permalink
Poor little guy. That’s quite a process he has to go through. Stay strong Hannah…keeping my fingers crossed that you get to bring Andrew home for the holidays.
By Jessi on 10.11.08 1:23 am | Permalink
May I just say what amazing strength you have Hannah! It has to be hard to see Andrew go thru all of that.
By Heather Paige on 10.11.08 1:30 am | Permalink
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