Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

Well, it has been a long week and a long time coming for a lot of things. But, first, let's go back in time to catch up on some picture posting.

For those of you with slow connections, I apologize, but we have so many photos to catch up on, I had to create slideshows. If you click on a slideshow, you will be able to view the pictures in album format.

So, in the last month, we played with bubbles, Ba-chan came to town, and we got to go to Mommy and Daddy's company picnic at Sandy Lake Park.

Then it was time to go into the hospital and finish the last of KP's major surgeries. From here on out we are hoping for mostly minor adjustments. Here's crossing our fingers.

KP finally got sprung from the hospital on Saturday, right before Father's Day. We invited the family over to celebrate his release, and Father's Day.

We finally got to break out the champagne that we bought for KP's birth, 9 months ago! It was nice to be surrounded by the family and finally be able to toast our little man!

In the morning we got to pack up all of the ostomy supplies. Little by little KP's room is looking less like a hospital room and more like a little boy's room. We're not ready to send the supplies of to UOAA just yet, though. We're going to wait until the 2-week checkup to make sure that this surgery took just to be sure.

This has been such a big part of our life so far. It is strange that this part of our life is over. To those of you reading this, that probably seems weird. But, it's true. During Dylan's toast yesterday, he said that it looked like we were on our way out of Holland and on our way to Italy. And, I know it seems weird to most of you, but Holland hasn't been so bad. We got to know the language, the people, and how to get around. Holland has been a pretty comfortable place. And now that we're on our way to Italy...well, we have to start all over again. And that is kind of scary.

xoxo
Margot

No more ostomy bag

I planned to post photos of KP's last outing with an ostomy bag as well as give you surgery status but the computer I'm using doesn't recognize my memory card, so you'll have to wait for the picnic report and photos until I get back to the house.

On Tuesday, Mimi and I spent the day at the hospital for KP's bowel prep ... he got cleaned out and was ready for surgery the next day. He was in an good mood even when covered in poopy water. It was helpful to have two people here to change him.

On Wednesday, he was in the OR at 8am and in recovery by 915am. Dr. said all went as planned. He was on morphine and anxiety meds so he was sleeping most of the time. Mimi arrived while he was in the OR. Grandpa Lynn stopped by later in the day to say "hey" and cuddle with KP.

Thursday KP was still taking Tylenol and was a bit more active. He was still feeling the effects of the drugs...kind of loopy but that didn't stop him from trying to grab Grandpa Lynn's glasses. Notice I haven't mentioned anything about food ... he's only getting IV fluids and is amazingly calm.

Today, Friday the 13th, he had his first bowel movement...yes, it's a big deal... he was pitching a fit which means he knows when he's pooping. It also means he gets to start eating as soon as the Dr. gives the OK (yesterday he was here at 945am...but today it's after 1030 and no doctor.). He's suppose to get the dressing over his incision removed and will be able to take a bath...then he'll smell like a baby again instead of a smelly tennis shoe.

Margot can tell you about the hourly diaper changing routine if you're interested...a lot more stuff than I ever had to go through with her. And no drugs today, not even Tylenol...seems just fine unless he's pooping...then he's crying.

That's all till I get to the house and can post photos..
Bachan

KP has his first tooth and more

Can you see the tooth? Trust me, it's there with another one one the way.

Everett has been busy since the last post. He gained 3 lbs. since his 6 month doctor appointment. He is now 18 lbs. 15 oz. (20th percentile)and 27 3/4 inches tall (35th percentile).. so he's still a little guy... 80% of babies his age weigh more than him and 65% are taller.

He's now eating more than just pureed fruits and veggies. He's graduated to ground chicken, diced veggies (yes, we now know we still have to cook them to almost mush so KP can gum them), whole wheat rotini(noodles) and whole wheat waffles. He'll try nectarine slices this afternoon. KP's pediatrician says he can start on table foods... need to make sure they're gummable(is that a word?).

KP has outgrown the sink so he had his first tub bath ...


Almost forgot.. KP's "reversal" surgery is scheduled for June 11th. On the morning of June 10th Mimi and I will be at the hospital with him for his all day presurgery clean out procedure. Neither of us were present when he went through this for his "pull through" but Mommy says we're in for a real treat...HA.

That's all for now ... next time we post it'll probably be an Everett without an ostomy bag :-)

Bachan