The true meaning of things that make you go hmm... Hunt man is still not himself. Saturday we were retching and throwing up again... and our bowels just do not seem right. Sounds like it is time for a call to GI. He is still crying so much more, I just wish we could figure out what the issue is. I feel so bad for him. You know it is bad when a trached little guy cries and you can hear the whimpering. We did an MRI last week just to make sure his shunt wasn't causing issues, and that checked out good. So, we are really thinking something GI related is going on.
Harrison is still being my little bully stink head. I really hope he gets past this... Hayden is even calling him a bully now.
Hayden is counting down the days until he is considered a Kindergartner. He is so excited. Last week he had a field trip to the new zoo in Green Bay, and I chaperoned. We had a great time.
Otherwise, things are good in the Woldt house. I will keep you posted on what the GI doc has to say.
God Bless
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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
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
Thursday, May 7, 2009
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
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
Otherwise, uneventful here. We will keep you posted. God Bless
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
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
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
Thursday, April 30, 2009
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
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
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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
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
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