The Right Direction

Looks like we are heading in the right direction. So far so good with the rectal irrigation. We have not had anymore blood in our stool as of this time.

Hunter is going to have a quick scan MRI on Monday and a check with the Neurosurgeon. They want to make sure that his irritability is not shunt related. Even thought he is not showing signs of shunt failure, they want to count it out. It worked out well because Iskandar is going to be in Appleton on Monday so at least we don't have to take the long trip to Madison.

So, lets keep praying that things keep going in the right direction.

Hayden is doing well. I think he is ready for school to be done. He has started soccer, but is not sure if he likes it or not yet. I keep reminding dad that he is only 5. It is good exercise. We are going to start him in T-ball with his friend Raina. I think he will really like that! With all that, I think we are going to have to stop swimming lessons for the summer, otherwise we will be running Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Harrison is doing good. He had a rough night last night, and I am not sure why. We are working on some anger management issues with him. I keep saying this too will pass. I think he is mad at me when I pick him up at daycare. It can only get better right?

Otherwise, the big 9 years of wedded bliss is sneaking up on us next week. Can you believe that!! How crazy is that. We were going to go to a Brewer game but the schedule just didn't work for us, so maybe next month. That probably will work out better since we are going to be doing some remodeling, and they are planning to start the end of this month or the beginning of next.

Have a fabulous day! God Bless

The Plan

Well, it looks like 14 days of rectal irrigation's, or what I like to call butt flushing, and 14 days of our wonderful antibiotic friend flagil. In the scope of things, I can handle this. The GI doctor thinks Hunter just has irritation, his Xray looks good overall, but he does believe we need to get him on a better daily schedule, not sure how we are going to do that yet. If only little man would have read the book : )

We talked with the GI doc about the increased whimpering and crying that Hunter has been doing. He is wondering if he is refluxing more, and maybe we should try feeding him more during the day, and less or not at all at night. I'm not convinced this is the problem yet, because the whimpering and crying doesn't necessarily relate with feeding times, or right after feeding times.

He did suggest that I contact the neurosurgeon just to run it past him. Hunter is not displaying any signs of shunt failure, but then again he didn't read the book : ) I haven't heard back from Benny on what his thoughts are so we'll see, I am guessing he may just order an MRI to check things out.

Well, overall I can't complain. "Butt flushing" might just become part of our normal life and that is just OK.

The other two little guys are good. Have a fabulous day. God Bless

Still Waiting.....

Well, we are still waiting for answers. Just have to love that! I called GI in Madison last night and he hasn't looked at Hunter's lab results or xray yet. I guess, it is on the list for this morning. So, I will have to followup again this morning. Needless to say, I am getting a little aggravated. Have to love the hurry up and wait : )

Otherwise, uneventful here. We will keep you posted. God Bless

Spoke too soon??

Well, yesterday Hunter had blood in his stool again. We called the doctor and had an Xray and blood work done. The Xray was inconclusive, imagine that, and his blood work was elevated. After, finally at 6:00 pm being today to either see the doctor in the morning, go to the local ER or drive to Madison, I decided to call the GI doctor on call in Madison. We talked about things and decided to start our rectal irrigation's and go back on the flagil antibiotic. We sent the lab results and Xray results to Madison and are waiting a call from the GI doctor. So, we still have no idea if we are heading to Madison or what.

Mom's feeling is there is something going on we just have not put our finger on yet. Please keep Mr. Hunter in your thoughts and prayers.

Otherwise, pretty uneventful. I will keep everyone posted.

God Bless

Time flies when you’re having fun

Well, as the saying goes, time does fly when you are having fun! I can't believe it has been 3 weeks since I posted. Sorry about that.

It has been a pretty good 3 weeks in the Woldt household. Overall the boys are good. Hunter has been whimpering and crying more than usual. We are not sure about that.. so we will be reaching out to the Dr's to see what they think. Who knows, his teeth that are coming in could be bothering him, or maybe my little man is growing. Our trip to Madison was uneventful. His Bronch went well. They put new ear tubes in and did say his ears were disgusting. Otherwise he looks like a champ.

Hayden started soccer and had his first soccer game last night. Dad had to substitute coaching since one of the coaches was gone. Now that was a site to see! : ) It was a lot of fun to watch the excitement in Hayden's face. I am very proud of him.

Harrison is just my little bundle of energy. He is talking more and more each day. He weighted in at a big 20lbs 6 oz at his 18 month appointment. So he is another little man. Someone has to make them little. The other night I sat Harrison on Hunter's lap, Hunter gave his brother the biggest smile. It was one of those moments you simply treasure. Then little Mr. Harrison decided he would try feeding Hunter a pretzel, well sweet Hunter just gave him that look, now come on seriously! It was simply Kodak!

Otherwise it has been busy but good in the Woldt household. Hope this finds everyone well. God Bless

No News Is Good News

Happy Thursday!

Sorry it has been so long since I posted. Life has been crazy, but good crazy. Everyone is healthy right now, so we are going in to spring on the right note.

Nothing too new and exciting. Tonight we will be stuffing plastic eggs for the Easter Egg hunt we are having with the neighbors on Saturday. So, that should be fun... hunt for eggs and cookout.

Sunday we are planning on having a low key Easter which will be nice also.

So, boys are good. Harrison is going through the wonderful NO stage right now. I forgot how much fun that is. Hayden started soccer and was so excited. Hunter is healthy and happy.

Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy. Have a fabulous Easter. I will make sure to post some updated pictures over the weekend.

God Bless

Happy Monday!

Well, Happy Monday! Sorry it has been so long since I posted last. Hunter was sick again, respiratory that we were sharing around the house. Then on Friday he had the diarrhea and throwing up, but now he appears to be recovered.

We have been having some tremors, that we are questioning, so we have been keeping an eye on that. As long as it doesn't get worse, we will wait until we see the Neurologist in early May to ask about it.

Otherwise, it has been pretty uneventful here. Hayden is Super Kid at school this week, so Last night we worked on putting a poster together with the things he likes. He drew a picture of his family, he even put Hunter in a wheelchair.


Harrison is growing like a weed. He loves the nice weather we have been having, but screams when he has to come inside.

Last weekend we took Hayden and Harrison to an indoor waterpark. It was nice, we had a lot of fun. Hunter enjoyed a vacation from the family. We have tried bringing him in the past, but he hates it, I guess it is too loud and too hot. He was all smiles when I came home yesterday. We cuddled and talked, and he just smiled and smiled. I love those moments.

I do have one request, if everyone could say an extra pray for little Addison I would appreciate it. Her mom works at our MN Thrivent office. Little Addison is a true trooper and is such a doll.

Well, hope this finds everyone well. Here are some updated pics. God Bless