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Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Snow!!!
We had some good snow this past weekend and we got to go out and play in it all weekend long! It was probably 4 inches of snow and then a lot of sleet! We got to sled down hills, watch/help people build snowmen, make snow angels, roll around in the snow, and much more! Here are some pictures!
--Chandler
--Chandler
Friday, January 1, 2010
New Years Resolution #1 - Stay Away from the Hospital!
All,
Spending 4 days in the hospital is no fun at all! Many of you might know already, but I spent from the day after Xmas (12/26) through 12/29 in the WakeMed hospital. I'm relying on Daddy to remind me of what to say for some of this, because it was one big blur/pain in the butt for me! I had caught a bad cold from Chandler early Christmas week and we didn't really think much of it other than that it was a bad cold. I would spike a fever a little bit here and there and was fussy. I spiked another fever Christmas night, so Mommy and Daddy decided to take me to the pediatrician first thing in the morning to make sure I didn't have an ear infection or something like that. 4 days later I came home :(
They noticed some visual signs that I was struggling to get air into my lungs, so they put on the pulse-ox machine and my oxygen saturation was very low. Because my oxygen sat was so low, it was really considered serious, so they called an ambulance and we were rushed off to the ER. After a myriad of pokes and xrays and noises and irritations and breathing treatments, etc, they thought I had pneumonia (turns out it really wasn't pneumonia). At this point, it was pretty serious and would require a very aggressive treatment of steroids and a continous albuterol breathing treatment. I was then transfered to the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). After 24 hours there, I was able to come off of the continuous breathing treatment, but I required oxygen in order to be able to maintain sufficient oxygen sat levels. At that point, they said it was ok for me to be transferred to a regular pediatric hospital room. My lungs were severly inflammed and 'wheezy' and 'mucusy', but they slowly got better with the treatments every 4 hours, then every 6 hours, etc.. The goal was for me to be able to not need the oxygen at all before they would let me come home. On the 3rd day, I was able to come off the oxygen while I was awake and playing, but when I relaxed and fell asleep I still needed the oxygen in order to maintain good oxygen saturation in me. So, finally, on the 4th day, I was able to take a good nap without oxygen, thus they allowed me to come home! The final word was RAD (reactive airway disease). Same thing as asthma, but I will not be diagnosed with asthma since it's my first time having something like this happen, and it was brought on by a severe cold. It's possible I may never encounter this again, so we will have to see. I am on preventitive steroid inhaler twice daily, and I also have a rescue albuterol inhaler just in case.
Regardless, the end to my 2009 was no fun! We give many thanks to the support of our family, the support of our church family, and the support of our MOPS community. Through the powerful circle of prayers, we were able to get through this very trying 4 days! God is Great!
--Brighton
Spending 4 days in the hospital is no fun at all! Many of you might know already, but I spent from the day after Xmas (12/26) through 12/29 in the WakeMed hospital. I'm relying on Daddy to remind me of what to say for some of this, because it was one big blur/pain in the butt for me! I had caught a bad cold from Chandler early Christmas week and we didn't really think much of it other than that it was a bad cold. I would spike a fever a little bit here and there and was fussy. I spiked another fever Christmas night, so Mommy and Daddy decided to take me to the pediatrician first thing in the morning to make sure I didn't have an ear infection or something like that. 4 days later I came home :(
They noticed some visual signs that I was struggling to get air into my lungs, so they put on the pulse-ox machine and my oxygen saturation was very low. Because my oxygen sat was so low, it was really considered serious, so they called an ambulance and we were rushed off to the ER. After a myriad of pokes and xrays and noises and irritations and breathing treatments, etc, they thought I had pneumonia (turns out it really wasn't pneumonia). At this point, it was pretty serious and would require a very aggressive treatment of steroids and a continous albuterol breathing treatment. I was then transfered to the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit). After 24 hours there, I was able to come off of the continuous breathing treatment, but I required oxygen in order to be able to maintain sufficient oxygen sat levels. At that point, they said it was ok for me to be transferred to a regular pediatric hospital room. My lungs were severly inflammed and 'wheezy' and 'mucusy', but they slowly got better with the treatments every 4 hours, then every 6 hours, etc.. The goal was for me to be able to not need the oxygen at all before they would let me come home. On the 3rd day, I was able to come off the oxygen while I was awake and playing, but when I relaxed and fell asleep I still needed the oxygen in order to maintain good oxygen saturation in me. So, finally, on the 4th day, I was able to take a good nap without oxygen, thus they allowed me to come home! The final word was RAD (reactive airway disease). Same thing as asthma, but I will not be diagnosed with asthma since it's my first time having something like this happen, and it was brought on by a severe cold. It's possible I may never encounter this again, so we will have to see. I am on preventitive steroid inhaler twice daily, and I also have a rescue albuterol inhaler just in case.
Regardless, the end to my 2009 was no fun! We give many thanks to the support of our family, the support of our church family, and the support of our MOPS community. Through the powerful circle of prayers, we were able to get through this very trying 4 days! God is Great!
--Brighton
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Day!
Today was Christmas! Santa definitely thought we were both good boys and brought us lots of awesome gifts! I was so excited that the first words out of my mouth when walking into the great room were, "Good Gracious!" and "Holy Moly"! Santa brought me the bike I wanted! And guess what? Daddy got a bike too! Pretty neat, huh? We all had a great day and are very thankful for our family, our many blessings, and most importantly, the birth of Jesus Christ!
--Chandler & Brighton
So, it's best to describe the events via pictures:
Brighton making a first pass at the gifts!
Taking it all in! (Through the wide-open mouth)
Bike!
Mountain of gifts!
--Chandler & Brighton
So, it's best to describe the events via pictures:
Thursday, December 24, 2009
All through the house, not a creature was stirring...
It's Christmas Eve! It is already Christmas time. There are a lot of presents under the tree, and family has arrived (Grandmother Cooke came to spend a few days with us). The house is full of anticipation waiting for the arrival of Santa Claus! As a family tradition, one, ok two, ok a few presents are opened of Xmas eve! I received a kids sized leaf blower that sounds and behaves like Daddy's! I am one excited boy, with goggles on and everything. We prepared for bed by placing cookies and milk on the fireplace for Santa to snack on when he comes in the night. I have asked nicely for a bike for Christmas...can't wait to see if it arrives!
Now off to bed for a good night's rest...
--Chandler
Now off to bed for a good night's rest...
--Chandler
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Cherub Choir
I again got to sing in front of the church this month! I had a lot of fun practicing for this and I even got a bell to ring while we were singing. I was able to relax a little more for this performance and rang the bell a little bit, but all of those people still make me afraid to open my mouth and sing!
--Chandler
--Chandler
Friday, December 11, 2009
Birthday Parties!
I have really been lucky! A lot of my preschool friends have been inviting me to their birthday parties this month! Seems like November/December is a popular birthday time for my friends! Here is a picture of me at Lainey's house for her birthday party! She had a princess and knight themed party. I got to dress up like a knight with a special hat and even a cool sword! Thanks for having my Lainey, I had a great time!
--Chandler
--Chandler
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