tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35343156996662131012024-02-20T00:05:23.752-08:00M2 + EM_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-30430319697698187782012-12-15T02:21:00.001-08:002012-12-15T02:21:23.818-08:00More picturesNovember fun at the Houston Zoo, following a stellar cardiology visit. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/136.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_136.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/137.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_137.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/138.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_138.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/139.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_139.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/140.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_140.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> Riding the Hermann Park rails<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/141.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_141.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/142.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_142.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Running from Daddy at school<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/143.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_143.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/144.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_144.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Bath time at Grandma Sharon's<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/145.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_145.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/146.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_146.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/147.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_147.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Fun at Holiday Happening<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/148.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_148.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/149.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_149.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/150.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_150.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Reindeer!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/151.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_151.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Cowboy Santa!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/152.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_152.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Grumpy Santa <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/153.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_153.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I love my horse<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/154.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_154.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/155.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_155.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I love my cat brother<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/156.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_156.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am not sure about my human brother<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/157.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_157.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Fun with cousins<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/158.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_158.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/159.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_159.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/160.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_160.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/161.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_161.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />ECI Christmas Party<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/162.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_162.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/163.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_163.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/164.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_164.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/165.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_165.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Our Christmas Tree<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/166.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_166.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/167.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_167.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/168.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_168.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/169.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_169.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/170.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_170.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/171.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_171.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/172.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_172.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-88995158176717151742012-12-15T01:53:00.001-08:002012-12-15T01:53:26.942-08:00Pictures!<br /><br /><br /><center><a 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data="http://www.youtube.com/v/a49E5ZZ2AMc" width="400" height="300"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a49E5ZZ2AMc" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><!-- Fallback content --><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a49E5ZZ2AMc"><img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/a49E5ZZ2AMc/0.jpg" width="400" height="300" />YouTube Video</a></object></p><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-67438210727584917942012-07-21T16:03:00.001-07:002012-07-21T17:54:24.024-07:00I hate rash week.Here's a riddle for all of you that are epidemiology junkies:<br />6/25- Elliott is given the following vaccines: HepA, MMR, Prevnar 13, VAR (Varicella)<br />7/3- Elliott has a fever of 102.5, lethargic, fussy. CBC indicates likely viral infection. <br />7/5- Elliott has a red, pin prick- like flat rash on his trunk and genitals that spread to entire body within hours. Fever of 100.6. <br />7/7- Rash and fever are gone. <br />7/11- E has diarrhea with awful diaper burn and is fussy buns (as one would expect). <br />7/12- Diarrhea continues, now with fever. See new pedi. Diagnoses him with gastroenteritis. <br />7/14- Fever gone, diaper burn gone, no more big D. <br />7/17- Elliott slept all day. Very irregular. No fever. <br />7/18- Fever returns, lethargic, Rash- begins as tiny pin prick- like raised dots on lower abdomen and groin. Within hours, it had spread to chest, back and upper thighs. Pedi examines him and gives diagnosis of Enterovirus. <br />7/19- Fever spikes to 103F. Rash worsens. Dots are now raised and all over body, including face. <br />7/20- Fever continues to run 102. Drops to 99.5-100 with Tylenol. Back to pedi. Blood work indicates: Elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit, elevated white blood count, normal electrolytes. Blood culture to be completed by morning. Pedi noted blood work corroborates enterovirus. suggested Benedryl for rash, continue Tylenol. <br />7/21- E is miserable and rash worsens. He is refusing liquids, and solids (hasn't eaten much in terms of solids for weeks- during all of these bouts). Here are pictures of the rash:<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5767762180816375778'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aWk1DxI4s4UkBUHDqX_c9YPIKoJeOQwYrOps4YlVZYwCFqH0kf_371i_6ZKe5QlDKkakHxMDo6-FTaYl7h2JqLD0xRg3Ht3lsyiKkCBXerJg4ovxONaGm_6rJ8OPFqETm-Vwv3-8o7k/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />You can really see the topography in the below picture. I should also note that the rash does turn white upon pressure. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5767762226635425778'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbuTG3i2VKnkXHCtEr3xPohORgmsVJ2aLldAZKY6B65R-GIVrvuCx8Mmevruh81VgDEmDYwzeTpzuCTtDNJJltx_GEgIFxMEl2us_2DBFh_iza6UFqVNBmmkb-_bZ1m74f5_Tf-fVMOI/s288/2.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Is this really just part of enterovirus? It looks nothing like examples I have seen of enteroviral rashes. It looks a lot like measles. Reactions to MMR are typically within 14 days, but can occur up to 28 days following the vaccine. Is it typical to have 2 separate reactions to MMR? His symptoms are: <br />-Fever (now down to 99-100) <br />-Discomfort, picking and scratching at rash<br />-seemingly sore throat- red and irritated on exam<br />-refusal to eat or drink (has had maybe 12 oz of fluids-water, formula, Gatorade G2- since midnight) <br />-irritable<br />He doesn't have any other symptoms. Respiratory rate is fine, Heart rate is in 120s (fine), no diarrhea during this particular spell. <br />Any ideas?<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5767789650316470466'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqcOTFtZrD5IC3ANTXoClUpds_nDRCoV3JkhIdRq2yQ1Yv2UyEOs4ug1x3XEfZAc1NiW3C7n8sf4w1EeXVxdcK3P67FJsNgaFPuIL8TIi_cispEnsysILkzpG4VKrgz1DF0tngK1pwhQ/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5767789692350443154'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrVDOkykCnX2mHuqHzOF3eCREvqkTsyCbHfsVSp5ZqDRjjE6zoq9_6smuEAE8T-WZrQZOAaYhXTSb2QFBifp30zcbMrPnzd_iEYSztkyNQ-tuY2fP8rz2ELXM1TjrgOZ4rGZn_2QX-Yc/s288/2.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5767790878851783042'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCzk0XYzPDiseYm_zBquHUFnfqjBurQD_jNoQNbS-valr2bjSb3hwnlQX0SeFiRrniscma5uy19-_gDEC7m-f8GRki3aWUnP48xEhYixcbc8-QOxZTZEREe9P8V4tbWDTA76Z1fRcfXU/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-66013694354810051862012-07-18T07:47:00.001-07:002012-07-19T09:35:32.159-07:00Rash Wednesday-UpdatedCan we make it one week without needing medical attention? Fat chance, these days. Though I am grateful, these are "small potatoes" bugs and viruses, rather than a much bigger ball of yarn that we won't begin to unravel. Yesterday, this kid took two (TWO) near 2 (TWO) hour naps. Before you dismiss that as typical, you must understand that little toot is just like his mama- he is NOT a big sleeper. He is certainly not much of a day sleeper. This morning he woke up with a fever and another rash, little red pin pricks all over his mid section and back. He was awake for about 45 minutes, wanted a bottle (which he doesn't usually have until 10), and passed out. So back to the doc we go. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766521291770677874'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbUfLHykyTbJ2fXFM7Bu0cqeKMCYef3guSn3_TbU0eBbl7Pcpz1NOYduKQEInhKVTatMzrmV5-Us1LqiPqAKsnEHeJE-wLwY_XA0sGgGDJ19buOyKwydTeKNs40OOmxY4nYytCr3dtzU/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Well, he has an enterovirus. I am only marginally satisfied with this Dx, as enterovirus is a group of viruses that includes a wide range of villains, from Coxsackie to Polio. Treatment includes Tylenol and fluids. So, we are home cuddling, pushing fluids and appropriate doses of Tylenol. <br />Elliott decided it was amusing and thus therapeutic to pull my hair. He protested when I removed my tendrils from his clammy, iron grasp, "but I feel awful! You have to let me pull your hair! It's the only effective treatment!"<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766576030137582802'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsks62P6DFF9LWBx68kfi_VRQgPwgEmq-P4s5ay_-EjBg1M4NT21vrLF5JOyIc4kYo7WOg8uR84x2yeE6ClZRbYw-JZLfnthhFKIszzdSb9RgaieVdKyI5jnVy-lAHJigAyfDf18bAnjg/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Mr.Elliott rebounded very quickly, when I informed him that his toes were the perfect size for a wee snack. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766576069158887122'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZfplhXufy7EagZyJK19uFXlQd43H6vQ53BgqbUjmhJEOdUGpjS62WUNkMU2L9qTHmRWB56JeXEYkOGdXEZrxm4pP_seL7xbP0wV8U3_5Zjl7GgbFUmipuYvIiJUsr1iGVkhYtoCRysg/s288/2.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766602664886318274'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP94cZMIG7Bf5jWPtaKJPcnadkv44byF7KnyZpbXb2NRIpAkjCUP3sQcYCS11mM7oiANo8lsPeThtZayeR8GDygWSneSfR_FiY8CHdEGv65n4mqD22stI6YtNuttZmND5paLjhAZJA66s/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766602732561286818'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6cUzwBhRigsu7x97KuDDW-yPv9_ORsPrBWuBV6S8pViLRrsChiEQJjHFzYeQ3TY4-p_ZgbJbpbETd9MDy_4YjLDMclNCXLKsfLxt1exVKIjV8VtebAJOxYAjLlP8ZR95fcB7QelVQHs/s288/2.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br />We are now up to 103 with the fever. Gave a cool bath and called the Houston pedi. The triage nurse agreed that is odd to have 3 viruses back to back and that she would like to have seen a CBC to rule out bacterial infection, such as Strep. Tomorrow, I will find someone to do a CBC. <br />Snuggling with daddy makes me feel so much better. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766701795941098066'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLTBpaGVD_byCgulszsB-zYCM9hQCUkdgCY5FgB_aQaRng25Aj_j9aA14DsKladCluoHgZOQNsFPrTfqGZcRK8kCi0Q0e3ibhkPZPSS3dgSuqQwZB5flLQkLKBXBD-NQxyqr94KrddzA/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><br />Poor baby!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766920145259715986'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC74JtGsec4q94Cm2fAiNCNmP-Pz1xZVnVQCkE4fKeQBFqn6I6aj4DDiYYoKOl1S9CZcvo9yE61IMuWeU1mr3B3dId2aAw_zCU0p3iFLPbvxDxCF854Q1LxdN_cuAGZSbAsN84heA9x1o/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-84985703449861991062012-07-17T11:33:00.001-07:002012-07-18T07:23:22.073-07:00ChangesWhere to begin? Elliott started pre-school. I am using the term "started" very lightly. He has been twice. He loved it. My mom watched him on "Elliott TV" nearly the entire time. He played with their collection of blocks and balls, created beautiful paintings, took stroller tours around the property, and ate lunch with his friends! He also picked up a nasty virus that kept him out of school the following week. He actually topped off his little virus with a measles- like rash all over his body. Was is the virus, or a reaction to the MMR vaccine? We aren't sure, but the rash was gone within 24 hours. Little E had a few days of fever- free bliss and then came down with another fever and tummy trouble. Poor little dude! He seems to be on the mend, though! <br />He has two more teeth! Hooray for better mastication! He has been a tricky toot to feed lately. Of course, much of the difficulty is likely due to recent illness, teething, and developing "personality." Sometimes, it is hard being a heart mama and not having a reference for delineating the differences between normal and abnormal. Is he not eating secondary to reduced blood flow and a need for additional intervention? Or is he not eating as well as in the recent past because he is making choices and going through a finicky stage? I am reasonably certain that in this case, it is the latter, as he doesn't have any of the other signs (e.g., reduced blood flow to extremities) to indicate acute hemodynamic issues. Anyway, it's a journey, right?<br />What a terrific segue way. Speaking of journeys, we are moving back to Lubbock! I am so excited to have my little family together, at last! I know Mark is thrilled to have us back at home, and likely equally as thrilled to have fewer 1200 mile roundtrip drives in his future! We are leaving an amazing network of family and friends in Houston, and to whom we are forever indebted. Elliott's medical care will remain chiefly with his amazing team at Texas Children's. We will be returning to Houston for 6 month visits, as well as visits with our family and friends. <br />This has been a tumultuous year, filled with love, joy, stress, fear, and plain craziness. As always, we are so grateful for all of you that have offered love, encouragement, prayers, and support throughout our adventure! <br />Here are a few pictures of our sweet E: <br />(to be uploaded once on laptop- blog entries won't load with pics on app) <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766506857399991970'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx22WhptKOzQ3AsNS7nX0_FcJsP6fO-d4PSYQmjrylpgDJIkO66IwEGNLovnynO3F64ZOBA0MwE290zAMjINffF8XjS6nh-C-3Sq2D4iuBiqDPz87fyzZaS_TFXlgnBGLk7PUYpxxXOgY/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5766506919339008370'><img 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reinstall blogpress- so this post is long overdue! I will be playing catch up on the blog, now that the app seems to be working.<br /><br />Wow! You would never know this kid had surgery on such delicate parts less than a week ago- unless you change his diapers. We have traveled across the state so that we can spend a couple of weeks as a family under one roof. Many of you may not know that Elliott's daddy and I have spent the past year living in different cities, over 600 miles apart. It has been especially trying for both of us. It has been so wonderful to be able to spend the past few weeks together! Here are some pictures for those of you not on Facebook. <br />Elliott loves to bathe in the sink! It's just the right size. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387064856835170'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHeWmCpFYogk4xOcDHKjA5wLYWn2O2k02fI8MKJDIkLsB4ZTjWpylPyFUYqeUSm5lQ-Yq69CQmsMZfhd7I3g14uz0zXZ_0Nh9cUnICyRxY1FHN7uEv8ArhTw7j9st_p46c_cyO6QN9gw/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Here is the red yucca we planted the summer before e was born- so nice to finally see it bloom in person!<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387124963323890'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75sTSSoziPZpyMtWzT1F-HHF6LqsnzzWX38tG7X5zZAVDHaL15R1yS86oLMW1vPJrhpdx1WARRpTIbQUGt-hDWvXB9n-IxsMBG1IuqDSwWCD5mRMocEVWs_pXeaCSmpxc5xZP39DLwcU/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Elliott and Andrea making phone calls<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387167399325634'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWfSyLyQXx3cBava__nWh-yv2vpaM7cXRbZU07MAMrBpbBr2Zdt5H3ov6Lhljb15HAGXwmSbK0h47BjRj8WIJOE8G1lGy_PZ9VSoHql1vkdIVzXgj-RYmKzHNozaKW7t-rztCMHXzTbp0/s288/2.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Our 1st significant nectarine harvest! They are so sweet!<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387210151065346'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6SB9cC5jvL4jBK4Kbypt894C5ctx5egCKofAfytVtSnxJpIAPcQBBadXPIOHaHFJXXoGXllXp9OUWiNoG67_Rfgjvv50gbdoGrfiT54rSvTa7mCdZNscTr7zVBkXFOhcGEdTbt7nySjE/s288/3.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />E and his sweet cousin, Emma<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387255563522866'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbK62Ne6jr_uMdBdETM41TQPQLbNnjO9CzK3SRi-ByoSygUxEFYBBj8GIVVqEcbKD7-pBtSadjd3rbrCdXl0w1pLLhDjXAqdyxOs6zRkvGizZpBdeWfQdfOYF4r0_rR7dw6X1i6gLCwGs/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Jessica loving on two sweet boys, Luke and Elliott!<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387287182596466'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcAzetAojT37spYAan8AqU9r9yezoHb6hqlctgFwrykqw3cJKqDMMAhlzTIFkEXCrzoxCd8C4Spy9ZKPsq7Dm7cifw2WAXSzXamdxHFQww33GHwpP-OzKniHBpXz9DMp6hFhWpKtCK53g/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br />"I'm on my way guys, see you in a few!"<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387334858060290'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Cdhqehyphenhyphen_9koIeRcHtpsxlV9CM6tU3ynOXamuQM5WchYQGVh_skwTU5f6rMSap4fBn87b1RtoQuN8dfylzdq3Kjazv5vtegvk2Xc98lsfPqJ6E0H_-YIFXB0Fekr-pUGQPppspA0M7UE/s288/6.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />E love to play his Papa Mike's guitars!<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387375363022546'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGB9Y1i4BUhyphenhyphenBRUhFyv5YL4w7zPC0Tb0J2MDVEQQ6LVhmz352IKrjKW_ua25-r7TkNV9bBFdF-879aJz85DyZ6h-1sM2QbzwzIRxN5I7TWaNHoZ39w6nyIN3zmALXmiGCnaN0nCOi8pOE/s288/7.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Surprise mini pre-birthday party in Dalhart! Lowly Worm was a special character to both Mark and me. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387420562576146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7atrH2kEjEyjFc_dEuO7Tc9TR_yd4FgStMOcivb1TZak_afgh_ECkdV0BbfTl9OHNTpm8TqTCUzYSdBT-JwjRuNGLVb3fjY_i2zNkP2ihCBgkhvBjw4zwTa5G6RYrJuWd9hGe1nVC38/s288/8.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387470755175778'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ZTfKo0eXReE6zNfkcmNSQZnNc2cCCnvU0p7QYoAb4JoeXqvJE9cDejDnRt3396M8g7lX0FzBFIqf9b1JKfTKzyTgrtf3HyeAbj_K-NDBDSn_ZfBmK25F7gG5O-BKpUWKmrRCmf8rfPY/s288/9.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5762387509178256098'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8UfKDDk0mQ2LWUE__gtg3dMwR7VKYzt10eLTN7JDppQH0A9rX73k3RrmJoE_AeKpO04cYn4tdrD2z4VvagrlIcn9NaTvh0orIlT8Y8CAXsJAvKiEbTKWslk8KWLWID-aoV9efYTvKDc/s288/10.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-73075514791679252292012-06-04T08:40:00.001-07:002012-06-04T08:40:34.588-07:00Headed home!After a put stop to pick up some drugs in Montrose (at Walgreens), we are headed home! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750207151186686210'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKVEWn7vIZfmjnW0e_sXqXzyjV1bal3Hi8y5OrNevnhORhy_pffIYlG7DYii_TheSFKdEe9FRhZ6SATw7VPS-KG50IvvQkUeT-uFUUs8yLtxfEWm8rKija6hWwmeOWosvenL5CgdYJYg/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-10891941113222155242012-06-04T07:03:00.001-07:002012-06-04T07:03:00.577-07:00Woohoo!!!!!Waiting to see little toot toot in recovery. All went swimmingly well! Best case scenario- i feel like we won the lottery! His testicle was in the groin and is now resting comfortably in his scrotum! I am certain that teenage E will pass out at the thought of mom posting this info! So, no follow up surgery necessary! <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-8315921171426561602012-06-04T05:41:00.001-07:002012-06-04T05:41:32.113-07:00Here we go...Well, we met with E's docs and handed him over. He is going to have both general anesthesia and a caudal (lower spine block, to help with post-op pain, mostly). The procedure should only take about an hour and a half to two hours. So, now we wait...<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-51673843811215378602012-06-04T04:48:00.001-07:002012-06-04T04:48:27.446-07:00Waiting...E has been attempting to wiggle his way out of our clutches to crawl on the floor. We are steadfast in our resolve to keep little toot toot off of the waiting room floor, no matter how many sweet, dirty looks he gives us!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147091997220482'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVcAFiiAimy6JfGNCi3kt32HN0avrwvuHPJH3bVWF-QHZ_MnnieQZ0016pvtZwCV2gKidcZL1OOzsaxtl9eGowN9wooWq-mY6lHmQXnQbuK6enB8lXvco6YJeDxyd9uMc4RiozSdGqRc/s288/6.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147143581938194'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaiiSQim4_j3MURomNf4MdiT8C25clDQw5GdP3dToWyYqRrztAKZbzwzCm3L_JJohoMV86SA4iX3ew9lGuD0-Lhu7G3mpQHykuhfqNCRKAUI68J6c7I__tHkv_Hohh7Zl4Myq1RRbFew/s288/7.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147199407940722'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2onHaepiTdiJmYH2961AW6SdDalXKGJbvi7pWixcfQ6zGXrNCrJuGLYss1M5L_pwGVgRHi2e35Unf1rFfgZuCHz8d790uc_RdZJdl6UGDykQwJwW5SvR0eUFPDJ1IHSkgv8ftZ_4QoqQ/s288/8.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147240117902466'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUiLLHHtG91iqrixbB8A8Lbc7TV5xf3HDdNjInzrN2TAaS3P6vy3wnM8SkoyHs8yNCgSbtSehJqDqJwU-Y-f7FdvqyXKH7CSVN-R3YW3Euhyphenhyphenwg6xrXNjUL-LKWiTEMU5dmkWbiqoWQFk/s288/9.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147290048251058'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBGkfThpkWi4JyX9moTwNzM5WJ3WAGRwcItb1avjY-j4V0zJDblFssJ7-ssoT_iwczVRJwDbR_LmA0A6jyjaDsYAa98TnQ4USNbPch6PAgnu5imz-vg59lO7xwuZSvX7v53kUCPIQnbo/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750147336900055650'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhMeP9JLE2DCc8H8F1t6yvy0-xTyHjTXi59Dk3hxCOQR1AAbgJDtALDeL2WF4k6lo15BPK3JIXc8Mryh2giaKUenmGMhS0MVzfrIWQokbJoq_AtmTCm_PRScGT5ywb-_SzcrPJ3veECA/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-86744751684784481532012-06-04T03:04:00.001-07:002012-06-04T03:04:14.889-07:00Elliott's Entourage is en route!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5750120477869892098'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5gpe_K6RgsBSHq3a5zulDcdlG_ZlLoPcL7YLFEAmpRgkLPdzd3I5NT8v3Z69PHpR6MJ7mdDlUiGZCUQQgl4-FKpCjZi6ibgCMn2h92s_1AaE1HyTk5MlhLtc81RZ-rAa4uhHwPAXoK9M/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />He looks so wiped out. Just a few moments ago, he was a super snugly giggle box. <br /><br />It was so nice to wake up to so many sweet comments and words of encouragement on Facebook! Thank you! <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-77538286710021815152012-06-03T19:28:00.001-07:002012-06-03T19:28:09.773-07:00Surgery in the morning.It's the night before surgery and sounds of Elliott sing- crawling (he phonates "yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah" or "ahhhhhhh" while crawling) are ringing through the house. He crawls up and down the hallway, sitting up at each end to survey his path and be sure you are watching him, then it's back to his rounds. I have tried posting video with no luck. I will add video once I determine my error ;). <br /><br />We have to be at TCH before 6 am tomorrow. I will update the blog throughout the adventure. Thank you in advance for love, thoughts, and prayers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-56036920035786910292012-06-02T13:13:00.001-07:002012-06-02T13:13:57.308-07:00First days of summer<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5749534089358313874'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJ5dHpih-MbE81N9kApU2lXmSQ9n8oCossPdnNp7LC5G1lKVF_d4KZ32m9SeZgIr5bHlBPyoh0HivoX_ZcT-u0lmDMHGmi34D7uHMEo9jaOwGp8-I8RJBXwdVMAXYXpcngzfQhIqWym8/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5749534191469633474'><img 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/>M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-53984716796855034682012-06-01T15:21:00.001-07:002012-06-01T15:21:01.650-07:0011 mos and surgery on Monday!Can you believe our Elliott is already 11 months!? <br /><br />I have written several posts that have been lost when uploading. I am hoping this one will actually go through. :)<br /><br />What's new with our guy?<br /><br />Let's see...<br /><br />1. He weighs 18.5 lbs and is 30 inches tall!<br /><br />2. He is crawling and cruising. He lives to play his physical therapist's game of "throw the toy and chase after it." he threw his ball and blocks and chased them all over his Aunt Lauren's apartment last weekend. I think she may have video. I'll try to get her to post it here. <br /><br />3. Oh he has the cutest wave! And if you're luck he will tell you "hi." He says mama, dada, ba (ball). <br /><br />4. He has two front bottom teeth, and is working on his 2 front top teeth. They are just the cutest! He is so interested in teeth now that he has a couple. He wants to reach into everyone's moth to check out their grills!<br /><br />5. His cardiologist is super pleased with him. Right ventricle is still small, but e is managing well. We will continue the wait and see game. Great news!<br /><br />6. He has surgery with urology scheduled for June 4th. Elliott's CV anesthesiologist will be in the room, and I cannot begin to express how grateful I am that Dr. H agreed to administer anesthesia. It is nice to know someone with first-hand knowledge of E's case will be in the room. <br /><br />Posting this now. More to come. love to you all!<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-18117781720655585922012-06-01T15:19:00.001-07:002012-06-01T15:19:23.304-07:0011 months!<br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5749196622525951218'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAQVomqdzAuvohQvZVsHay2l4Vvr_I1AGUBdni5RmwZnhaHieDMNzYamuB6KxdkSE80PolufhnyXkMM9hJAWTwi82jY7Q0QN2cZJchYRFQ8cndU1gwj-SBQT89NUeV-60LR8pI05Zum0/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5749196668191988578'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvxkf2o7uK4U6SuKp_0EAvhMTctFZXIWD4Hyzz43EUXUqmSuE_Wd0PwSwE7Lmzo-EFkjfHD5dc3SuB0_XfB9jXQTj0732lSdf2IZfic8qQBt2Q7gK7lE0RDvA3rvwCUxZ8KKqBA_Tcfog/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you all for accompanying is on this journey. Your warm support is such a comfort.<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-2137245154640883022012-05-01T12:56:00.001-07:002012-05-01T12:56:30.690-07:00Helmet Installed.Here is a post from 2/1 that previously would not upload:<br /><br />Elliott had his helmet fitted today. He tolerated it at the orthotist's office. There is a 5 day acclimation process. Today is day 1. One hour on, one hour off. Repeat. The first cycle, he wore it for 40 minutes screaming bloody murder most of the time. I couldn't stomach longer. I am going to have to toughen up. I tried distracting him with all of his favorite activities plus some new ones. There was no consoling my sweet boy. So we took a much needed break. We ate dinner and played and then tried another interval. The second time, he was much more tolerant. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5704354057124556706'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUCtAgbhR6HIjwUDzJT1R-LYaOlNIJOe_oaXt0O0MEG2o8iPgIYTVfAGGQ6fS6oMQRzT4dbczDhv7lTctTJR9uI2yQdpX7YHjdbkeT89Y40DCe-jMK8dAfxoyLK0bpdeMrsFE1LAmJu-s/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5704354095670144258'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPFLpuQHNSSLx0Eoi2BLeu69RGPGNzCrFs_bQmwUikpEAy2jEojj_SNAZW0J1QmpDHSwKiZ1I3yvtx7cktHd_pxkGe2j5-YYsIUJxa0R6WN0lC97XyJfQgS11eVSBRqr_q5u4gz0P-oRM/s288/1.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Tomorrow will be rough for Elliott and his sweet Nana. He has to wear it for 2 hour increments with one hour breaks. <br /><br />Oh! And I found out that insurance will cover the helmet!!!! Woo hoo! No word on how much they will pay, though....<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-83721740742864434092012-05-01T10:26:00.001-07:002012-05-01T12:55:14.236-07:00Cardiology visitElliott's cardiology visit went swimmingly. We love his new doc. Dr. P was thorough, and he had clearly studied E's chart and his pre- and post- operative anatomy. Elliott's right ventricle is still, and will likely always be small. But does size matter? In Elliott's case, it doesn't seem to matter too much. Elliott's right ventricle is functioning well. His blood oxygen saturations are in the mid 90s, so he does have some blue (oxygen-poor) blood flowing out the ASD "pop-off valve" to recirculate, but not much. Previously, we had discussed putting Elliott on a low-dose aspirin regimen to help guard against stroke (the lungs are actually responsible for filtering fine clots, and blue blood escaping the right ventricle over the ASD is not filtered). However, E's doc feels that the side effects of aspirin outweigh the benefit, considering E's stroke risk is not significant. Hooray! <br />So, no changes and we are continuing the wait and see pattern. This is fantastic news! <br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-21509963652316530312012-04-30T10:12:00.001-07:002012-04-30T10:12:54.186-07:00Mission Echo: CompleteElliott was such a trooper during his echo! He didn't fuss once on the way, despite a very hungry tummy. He put up a tiny fight over the sedative and squirmed until he passed out. Mark and I sat on the edge of our seat during the scans, our eyes seeking to make out every detail on the images. From what little our untrained eyes could make out, the right ventricle still looks small, but we expected that. Waiting until tomorrow will be tough. Thanks for your support!<br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-9114276455468403632012-04-30T07:03:00.001-07:002012-04-30T07:05:43.609-07:0010 months old and EchoI can scarcely believe our Elliott is 10 months old! This morning is Elliott's sedated echo. Due to a scheduling fiasco, we will have to wait until tomorrow for the results of the echo and the cardiology consult with E's new cardiologist. <br />We made the appointment in January. Initially, Elliott was supposed to be seen in March. However, we found out that his cardiologist was moving to Atlanta and no one else had availability until May or June. Then they called back and scheduled us with the chief on April 30th. It was changed by TCH to the 1st of May sometime in February. Then late last week, I received an email telling me to check my records online. There was a message stating the appointment scheduled for the 1st was rescheduled for the 31st of May! We had already made arrangements for travel and time off from work, not to mention emotional preparedness. Evidently, E's new doc has to travel out of the country, unexpectedly. Anyway, after a series of phone calls, we worked out a deal to have the echo this morning and consult tomorrow morning. The staff at TCH were so understanding and accommodating. <br />I am so proud of the little guy. He must be starved, having only had a few sips of water over 2 hours ago and no milk since 2 am. He is currently watching the traffic go by from his car seat. He looks so contemplative. <br />Meanwhile, daddy is driving and momma has been frantically calling her walk in speech kids to cancel therapy this morning. In the rush to have this appointment worked out and preemptively see Monday school-age kids, I completely forgot about my pre-school kids! <br />I will say that my blogging has slowed down considerably for several reasons:<br />1. The app keeps crashing. I have at least 5 updates saved that were never uploaded, despite multiple attempts. <br />2. Pictures have not been loading correctly. <br />3. It's a busy gig, working full time and playing with a 10 month old kiddo!<br />That said, if this post uploads, I will try to stay on top of it! I do post pics on fb, feel free to follow us there! <br />Much love to you all and thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers!<br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-22833589950746206842012-03-24T05:34:00.001-07:002012-05-01T12:57:49.924-07:00ECI Eval 2.0 and 9 month check upHere is another old post:<br /><br />Has it really been 9 months? <br />We have had a very busy several weeks! <br />In late January, we went to Austin to visit my grandmother and family. I wish I had gotten more pics, but my camera (phone) was full. I really must learn to travel better with the Nikon. <br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5723440952750620146'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZOPCqIhZX6jGporxVvBtlKjoszgngCDTsZpJoJ-4q5zMlY0mjX4qX9hkWmtQ01hGE-RqHN5z58jEU_W07GYRR8FjRcRVziWhX1j95YF57hQeWfrC-4dIx6E6NscoZbRcyJvNIrndwp0/s288/3.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Elliott is a pretty terrific traveler. He was such a trooper!<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5723440986524031714'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJURPBtBiRS-ZqbyVc16Hl5PvC0QOTJNdvonMZnQB0GwNssfRkpsDK3ZVKwjjpHCKbVAe0VcVKNwMWldA6G1lymLZxTfK5pmJn57KtQtNdEkldi-qRUS2B166Qzs2LimbDPNT7e0SiTpo/s288/4.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Elliott loves his Nana<br /><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/115163938001266733988/M2E?authkey=Gv1sRgCPaqqcuP3sOTSA#5723441054047412514'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aMa5t7BT0GG4bxTZBPb-WRMRilx8q7WzT3ak_qesP2q_QG5_e6miyIzZPSbscclOwz2aISXe7L9B_asqLsQ3t0jZ72SOp6bdDB2zSJKHag8aivctv39SMWWqESaAbRb8TlP_TX5gsYs/s288/5.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a><br />Aunt Sylvia was so sweet to facilitate meal time. <br />Here's the low down on little dude:<br />Growth<br />16 lb 13 oz (4th percentile)<br />28 inches (24th percentile)<br />E's doctor is happy with his growth, so I am working on assuaging my concerns. <br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-4087716893304595652012-02-19T15:00:00.001-08:002012-02-19T19:53:43.949-08:00Keep the Beat and Team LinusI am attaching a slew of pics from the Keep the Beat Walk. It was a success, despite the pouring rain and periodic thunder. We are grateful to have had so many supporters and walkers join Elliott's Entourage! Also, the t-shirt sales were a super success! For those of you that are out of towners, I will be mailing them out this week. Mark is going to deposit donations when he returns to Lubbock and we will make a donation to the It's My Heart Foundation of over 560.00! There are still a few shirt donations coming in and we still have a few shirts remaining to sell, so send in your shirt donation as soon as you can! <br />Elliott's friend, Linus is having another open heart surgery tomorrow. Please keep Linus and his amazing family in your thoughts and prayers. We are planning to drop off a care package early next week. Hospital stays are not only stressful and viscerally frightening, they are also expensive. 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We love him dearly and miss him terribly. I know it is difficult for him to be away from Elliott and me, as it is difficult for me to be without my best friend and teammate. We are making these sacrifices so that we can provide he best possible life for our family in the future. We repeat that mantra often. <br />
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The Keep the Beat walk is less than two weeks away! Yet, we are still far from our rather modest goal. I really appreciate all of the donations, both those made directly via www.ktbwalks.org/team/Elliott as well as those made through the purchase of an Elliott's Entourage t-shirt. Please don't be shy, go on over to www.ktbwalks.org/team/Elliott to sign up and join us for the walk (it's free!) on Saturday, February 18 at 9am at Sam Houston Park (off Allen Parkway)! <br />
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We have a few t-shirts that have not been spoke for yet. Yeaterday, i received an email stating that the design included a copyrighted heart design and could not be printed. So, I drew my own mended heart and scanned it in! I received the final proof for printing today. I have to admit, they turned out quite owl-dorable. You are missing out, if you don't nab one! <br />
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I also included a couple of pics of our little man sitting all by himself at his Physical Therapy appointment on Tuesday!<br />
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We ordered the shirts for the Keep the Beat Walk today! I will post a picture of the design. We had 71 orders and I ordered 90 to get a better price and have a few on hand in case someone missed out. If you ordered a shirt, please send check or PayPal when you can. Mark and I paid for the shirts up front, so the sooner we can be reimbursed, the better. I have a spreadsheet to keep track of orders and payments. Once we are reimbursed, I will begin making transfers to the It's My Heart Foundation. It is my intention to be certain that each person is recognized for their support. I will email/ text you when your payment is received, your donation has been transferred, and when your shirt is being mailed/delivered (if applicable). I an so excited about the walk! If you are itching to put your walking shoes and come out for a splendid morning stroll, please register here (it's free!) by midnight 2/17:<br />
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www.ktbwalks.org/team/Elliott <br />
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Remember to choose to join existing team - Elliott's Entourage. i will puck up registration materials, so please select the Lake Woodlands Drive Academy. Also, I should note that there is an official KEEP THE BEAT (KTB) t shirt, it is free with a 25.00 donation. This is completely separate from the Elliott's Entourage t shirt. The EE t shirt was our way of getting more people involved and raising money for the walk. Please don't hesitate to call, text, email, Facebook me with any questions! <br />
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Here are the mock ups of the shirts-- there are still a few tweaks before printing... I think they are going to be so awesome!<br />
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Physical Therapy. Oh how Elliott detests his exercises. Yet, he loves his physical therapist. She is so good with him. She noted good progress today, so we felt our heartache with making him cry was worthwhile. Again, such a trooper!M_Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02517631853484533797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534315699666213101.post-54815404276608466142012-02-06T18:27:00.001-08:002012-02-06T20:11:47.207-08:00Keep the Beat!If you haven't already heard, the Keep the Beat Walk, benefitting the It's My Heart Foundation, is going to be a blast! We have assembled a fantastic team of friends and family and are seeking more members and donors! <br />
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To join our team (the walk is free!) or donate, go to www.ktbwalks.org/teams/Elliott<br />
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Also, we are ordering Elliott's Entourage t-shirts. The design can be seen here: <br />
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http://www.ooshirts.com/d/48005293<br />
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The shirts are 15.00, and nearly 50% of the cost goes to the It's My Heart Foundation. I had planned to place the order tonight, but I missed the window. I will be placing the order tomorrow. If you would like a t-shirt, please comment, text, or email me your size. We are paying for the shirts up front, so we will be taking cash, checks or paypal for payment. Unfortunately, I could not afford to get youth or infant sizes, as there would be little room for donation. I am ordering one for Elliott, and cutting out the design to appliqué on an infant onesie. <br />
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