Short Visit

Well, Hunter decided it was time to take a short visit to Children's in Neenah. Thursday evening we ended up getting admitted with Pneumonia and a bacterial infection. We went to the Dr. Thursday because Hunter had blood coming out of his trach. Usually this is a sign of irritation since he had to be suctioned quite often due to being sick. He looked pretty pecked and I had the feeling we were going to be admitted, and sure enough.

The Dr. that was there was actually pretty nice. She thought it might be in our best interest to go to Madison, which would have been an ambulance ride. Well, Madison was low on beds so we stayed in Neenah. I knew once they started running an IV antibiotic that Hunter would perk right up, and I actually told them we would be going home on Friday :) At first the Dr. was not too sure about us going home on Friday, but I think she figured it out rather quick that I was not going to change my mind. So, 3 new meds later which included the IV antibiotic and we were on our way home. We got home about 3 on Friday and you could tell Hunter was happy to be home.

Hunter is still on O2 and we will be doing the IV Antibiotic for a few more days, but he has turned the corner. His breathing and demeanor are much much better.

The little brothers are doing good. Hayden was pretty worried about his big brother..

Hope this finds everyone well. God Bless

Are we over the hump?

Wow!!! That is all I can say about the last two weeks. My husband and I were first blessed with the cold and cough. This week Harrison had a temp and horrible cold, Hayden spiked a fever on Wednesday and had to be picked up from school. Neil and him were suppose to go on a field trip on Thursday, but instead they bonded at home together. Hunter has been holding his own. You just never know with him if he is just being Hunter or is just not feeling well. We are still trying to get a good grip on the GI issues he has been having, so please continue to pray that we get this figured out once and for all.

We have Harrison's 2nd birthday party on Sunday, thank goodness everyone is over their illness, and now I can spend my day tomorrow lysoling the house. Doesn't that sound like fun!!

Hard to believe that my little guy is going to be 2 already.... that means that just around the corner is Hayden's 6th and Hunter's 8th birthday. WOW! The crazy thing is I remember the day I had Hunter just like it was yesterday. I may not be able to remember what I wore to work the other day but I remember that. The day I thought my world was going to end... it was actually just the beginning.

Otherwise things have been pretty good in the Woldt house. Considering the amount of illness going around in the schools I can't complain. I have officially pulled Hunter from going to school. It was the decision I had to make.

Harrison has his 2 year check on Monday. Any guess on how much he weights? I will be curious to see where he is compared to Hayden at this age.

Well, hope everyone has a fabulous weekend. God Bless!

Still No School

Well, I am still holding Hunter out of school. Over half of one of the CD classes is still out, so we will just stay put working at home. If that is selfish, sorry, but health comes first.

Hunter has been doing great! He has been so happy and alert lately. He has been tolerating his speaking valve for over 4 hours some days. This is so awesome! I can spend the day listening to him talk to me. It is pretty funny when his brothers are around because you can tell the tone in his sounds changes.... at least mom thinks so :) Hopefully next we can head back to school and see our friends.

Hayden has been enjoying school. He sure does come home with some interesting stories!

As for the little guy, stinker as usual. I was actually doing some videotaping the other night and caught him going after Hayden, so now I have proof!

Last weekend the family went to the Little Farmer and everyone had a blast. We went for a hay ride and took the great pumpkin pictures which mom enjoys doing every year. As for this weekend, hoping to keep things pretty uneventful. I am taking Harrison to an Art class on Saturday morning, so hopefully he likes that. Otherwise looks like a weekend of great family time.

Hope all is well! God Bless

Executive Decision

Well, mom has made the executive decision. An announcement came out that the H1N1 virus is going around our area. I have made the decision to keep Hunter out of school for the time being. Right or wrong, I don't want to take any chances. Hunter is feeling much better these days, but now our bowels seems to be standing still. We irrigated last night, with no success, so hopefully today will be the day. See... I always told you how important bowel movements are in our family :)

Hayden is enjoying school. He is a little exhausted, but still enjoying it. The H1N1 virus is not confirmed at his school, but we are still taking extra caution. Sometimes I feel like a hypocrite, I pull Hunter from school and Hayden still has to go. I know whey I am doing it and most people understand but I still question myself sometimes. Hayden started swimming on Monday night at a new place. He was a little hesitant, but I think once he settles in all will be fine.

Little Hair Bear Harrison is doing good, certainly has a mind of his own. It's sure getting hard for me to believe he is going to be 2 years old. Time flies when you are having fun, that is for sure. He seems to be enjoying the change with only him going to daycare. Hayden and him seem to be much more excited to see each other at night, which is a nice change.

As for the weekend, Friday night I am taking Hunter to Quarry Quest. CP called and asked if we wanted to go, you get to drive right down in the quarry and see all the stuff, ride in the Hummer. So, I am looking forward to it. Otherwise, not too much. I need to get working on Harrison's birthday cards. Hopefully we can just have some nice family time this weekend.

Hope this finds everyone well. God Bless

Over The Hump

The good news is we appear to be over the hump. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were some rough days for the Huntman. Finally yesterday we really started to turn the corner. We thank God for watching over him and giving him strength to make such a wonderful turn around. Hunter still needs a little O2 at night when he is sleeping, a lot of suctioning during the day, but overall he is doing good.

I do have to say every day he continues to amaze me and bless me. When I walk in his room in the morning and rub his hair, and he opens his eyes and smiles, I melt. It helps to remind me of all the little things that are just so important. It's the snuggles he gives me, the little noises he makes, and the reactions on his face that are irreplaceable. It is the things I like to think he's thinking when his brothers are running around and hooting and hollering that make me smile, everyday. It's when Harrison takes the suction catheter and takes Hunter's Trach vent off and tries suctioning him that makes me smile, or when he grabs his g-tube extension and tries to put a french fry down it for Hunter. It's when Hayden asks "When is Hunter coming home?', that reminds me what am impact he has on everyone in the family. That the brother that has never spoke a word to his brothers is loved oh so much. These are the things that bring smiles to my face, tears to my eyes, and joy to my heart. These are the things that remind me how blessed I am. Have a fabulous weekend. God Bless

And We're Sick

Well, seems to be the story lately. My Hunter Bunter is sick. He started vomiting yesterday and was pretty crabby. I don't blame him. He required quite a bit of O2 last night, but I think he was just exhausted for not feeling good. Today he hung out and took it easy. I told him if he really didn't want to go to school tomorrow he could have just told me. Hopefully this too will pass sooner than later.

Hayden is still adjusting to school. After Monday and Tuesday last week he asked if he could have Wednesday off. Dad said if he was good he could have Monday off... to bad he didn't quite get that deal. : ) Otherwise he is doing good.

Harrison is just being little Harrison and getting in to trouble as usual. I think he is enjoying the time at the babysitter without his brother. It is probably good for both of them. Now the question is... will they get along better when they are at home now? I guess we will just have to wait and see.

Hope this finds you all well. We will keep you updated. God Bless

School Time

Can you believe it is time for school already!

Yesterday was Hayden's first day of Kindergarten. Hard to believe he is already old enough for Kindergarten. Neil and I watched him get on the school bus in the morning. His bus driver is actually his soccer coach from Summer, Mr. Ron. We really like him, so that was nice. Funny enough, I got an email from one of the teachers that knows Hunter letting me know she checked in on him and he was doing wonderful. Too funny, she knows me way too well! I raced home to make sure I was there when Hayden got off the buss.... what a look of exhaustion. Hayden had that glazed over look. He played for a while with the neighbor, then he sat down to watch Ghostbusters and was down for the count. Hopefully he adjusts soon to being in school all day.

Hunter started school yesterday also. On Tuesday and Thursday's his teacher will be coming to work with him at home. This is the teacher he has had since he started early childhood when he was 3. On Wednesday's Hunter will go to school all day. We want to ease in to this and see how things go. He is finally healthy I do not want to repeat last year. As for how he did for the teacher yesterday, he was an absolute STAR yesterday! He wore his speaker valve for over 6 hours yesterday, and was very very attentive and visual. It is so wonderful to see him having a great day! I think he knows that now that he is in 2nd grade he has to kick it up a notch. Ok... just kidding. That was probably the hardest part of yesterday. I try not to think about the fact that Hunter is suppose to be in 2nd grade, and I continue to just focus on him, although some days like yesterday can be harder than others.

Yesterday was Mr. Harrison's first day at daycare with no brother by his side. Interesting new thing for him. All was fine, just as I expected. Maybe they will enjoy each others company more now in the evening....

Hope this finds everyone well. Have a fabulous day. God Bless