tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31934047157541177492024-03-05T10:01:13.010-08:00Miracle on 7th StreetUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-12637988441308143682010-04-11T19:48:00.000-07:002010-04-11T20:01:39.874-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8uphI48R8iHIeyDxLcwcWUX12dAOknyL8HF2b_hyV_ATQL6rXZcb4zjNIYRP7yt8CxXmYgVwvkl3UuUrtQn_FTLo12hmqNFch42WAS7Eg-QHSqgrbr7npw5-TW0M-SUcwt302iiFTtRS/s1600/CIMG2175.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459080101767355586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8uphI48R8iHIeyDxLcwcWUX12dAOknyL8HF2b_hyV_ATQL6rXZcb4zjNIYRP7yt8CxXmYgVwvkl3UuUrtQn_FTLo12hmqNFch42WAS7Eg-QHSqgrbr7npw5-TW0M-SUcwt302iiFTtRS/s400/CIMG2175.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Aubrey with her Texas friends visiting a local fire station!!!<br /><br /><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWqMT9QYc9bU-ZdEMt9KZsuyEg7HLoUItw9cs2VWLvSFj9Zg9OXu15rlE3ySqvAddtNoRsHMRngUx0zOP8jfnDEoDTTyXEcv2Q9spcU_BIs1ptO38d7jdilrXLScTDyP9rEcOriApyjBz/s1600/CIMG2153.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459078086093003250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWqMT9QYc9bU-ZdEMt9KZsuyEg7HLoUItw9cs2VWLvSFj9Zg9OXu15rlE3ySqvAddtNoRsHMRngUx0zOP8jfnDEoDTTyXEcv2Q9spcU_BIs1ptO38d7jdilrXLScTDyP9rEcOriApyjBz/s320/CIMG2153.JPG" /></a> Aubrey and I before Easter morning service...</div><div>poor Jared in Dallas for an oral board review course :(.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKuKf-cqVuZ6d5NEAweag8WPyuG7bIu-meyIupE-ZHERM1mM77KidSl6cLRH4LEm84SM5-ULPmhgFOcv1eD-hYcIT2o9Oryz_dI7PKn0P8onKtakGbOU4doiVUp6451nVtIJ_Do4lXDpa/s1600/CIMG2073.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459077753960858482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKuKf-cqVuZ6d5NEAweag8WPyuG7bIu-meyIupE-ZHERM1mM77KidSl6cLRH4LEm84SM5-ULPmhgFOcv1eD-hYcIT2o9Oryz_dI7PKn0P8onKtakGbOU4doiVUp6451nVtIJ_Do4lXDpa/s400/CIMG2073.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Aubrey and I before swim lessons...dad came to watch!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-32860800133767679862010-04-11T19:03:00.000-07:002010-04-11T19:31:27.060-07:00Pieces Are Falling Into Place...We have a house!!! Pieces are slowly falling into place for us. Jared has his job set-up, we have a house, and Aubrey is doing really well. Our house is in the Fox Ridge addition on the NW side of Wichita KS. I flew back and found it in one day of physical searching in Wichita. Jared has yet to see it for himself. But after looking at 20 houses in our price range and neighborhoods this house is the one. We close in June and move in July...hopefully...as long as Cashew goes along with the plan. I still have things to sort out in Wichita, but the big stuff is done. Thanks to Sarah N. for all the help with house hunting....you rock. Aubrey is loving the water and finally figured out how to do a somersault! She thinks she is pretty cool. She has her MRI next week and a follow-up <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> the week after. Hopefully we will have made some progress on that stubborn clot. I am 7 and half months this Thursday. I passed my glucose test and started on iron pills 2 weeks ago. I talk to my OB about the due date thing (June 24<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>) and moving thing (July 1st) this Tuesday. Trying to come up with a plan. I will be able to see my previous OB and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aub's</span> pediatrician in Wichita when we return...that is a huge relief. Jared will take his oral boards on April 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>...just 8 days away!!! He is anxious and ready for it to be over with at this point. We have only 2 and half months left of fellowship...can't believe it. I will post next week after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aub's</span> MRI and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span>. Have a great week everyone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-52851527835028904942010-03-11T07:55:00.000-08:002010-03-11T08:26:07.447-08:00Well, it has been a minute...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv4mOXXO-PJN88gj_ra14Vnkt5k7fAP5DETIRteo5ASS76ytThCcA44kdPy9VRlP-0m7oSkIEVHFo5A85HZaUHvHEXsLgE0tzIiB3PSR3tefRlQVW1UkFH31hmbblf7X9D1HL2hDU-nbr/s1600-h/CIMG0048.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447412505112715138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXv4mOXXO-PJN88gj_ra14Vnkt5k7fAP5DETIRteo5ASS76ytThCcA44kdPy9VRlP-0m7oSkIEVHFo5A85HZaUHvHEXsLgE0tzIiB3PSR3tefRlQVW1UkFH31hmbblf7X9D1HL2hDU-nbr/s400/CIMG0048.jpg" /></a> Baby cashew at 20 weeks...Jared thought girl and I thought boy by this picture.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp04RphCUXs5hUvNFfdEcfW8gwNMLyUo2BTnE8fao5s9OmIYJGBuWiAsqZZ7RGzvFvToulcRXDMfY6OV_FV_F2t69ajGgOmnb0iFfjcl4MaT0JOkDYa_1ZCA-EfXKq3CueJTEYRawauw6q/s1600-h/CIMG0050.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447411415234105842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp04RphCUXs5hUvNFfdEcfW8gwNMLyUo2BTnE8fao5s9OmIYJGBuWiAsqZZ7RGzvFvToulcRXDMfY6OV_FV_F2t69ajGgOmnb0iFfjcl4MaT0JOkDYa_1ZCA-EfXKq3CueJTEYRawauw6q/s400/CIMG0050.jpg" /></a> Aubrey in her Princess dress and converse...she rocks! <br /><br /><div>Sorry for the delay everyone...if anyone is still checking:>. We have been busy with job hunting and doctor <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">appts</span>. Where to begin...Aubrey's eye nerves are not swollen and are flat! This is a great sign. It took us 4 months but the swelling has finally subsided. We don't see her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">peds</span> eye doctor until April!!! Also, we went to her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">peds</span> neurosurgeon. He thought the last MRI showed a bit more flow through the clot. He thought she looked amazing...even though she had a cold that day. Lastly, she has an MRI in April and an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> with her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">peds</span> hematologist for follow-up of MRI. We hope and pray to see more resolution of the clot at that time. Aubrey is a rock star. She runs, jumps, flops, and plays with the best of them now. She is also in swim lessons. Baby number two, Cashew, is growing well. I am currently 25 weeks today! Our 20 week ultrasound was normal. I have my glucose tolerance test in two weeks. Aubrey is loving the idea of a sibling. She is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooooo</span> excited. She thinks it is a boy...I have no clue. Our other GREAT news for the Spring is Jared has signed a contract for his first official out-of-training job in WICHITA!!! We are very excited to move home with family and friends after this rough year. It is only a year contract, but hopes of signing on as a partner after the first year if all goes well. I have also figured out how to post her videos from S<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">hutterfly</span> to this blog...I am blaming pregnancy for that one...so slow. They are of her first weeks after the accident. As we past her 5 month mark since the accident, I thought it was a great reminder of how far she has come and the amazing grace of God. I will try to keep you all posted better this Spring. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span> God!!!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-75075795917012085662010-03-11T07:53:00.003-08:002010-03-11T07:53:47.666-08:00Thomas Train Set for Therapy!<a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFp&eid=115"><img width="200px" src="http://www.motionbox.com/v2/ha/thumbnails/1/6/d/2/video-7a96d6b4181aeacaf5-16d2cb7d91946cdc.js" /></a><p><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFp&eid=115">Click here to view this video</a><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=video&c2=blogger" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-86284689002287893122010-03-11T07:53:00.001-08:002010-03-11T07:53:17.999-08:00Aubrey First 24 Hours Home!<a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFa&eid=115"><img width="200px" src="http://www.motionbox.com/v2/ha/thumbnails/9/d/b/6/video-4c96d6b01818e1c1c3-9db6b5b0d9613cab.js" /></a><p><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFa&eid=115">Click here to view this video</a><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=video&c2=blogger" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-15434154055183758622010-03-11T07:45:00.001-08:002010-03-11T07:45:25.853-08:00Aubrey's Hospital Video<a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFL&eid=115"><img width="200px" src="http://www.motionbox.com/v2/ha/thumbnails/e/6/8/d/video-d496d6b01818ecc45b-e68dac6f957a3880.js" /></a><p><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AZt2LNkzbOWFL&eid=115">Click here to view this video</a><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=video&c2=blogger" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-13903282654156039092010-01-28T08:51:00.000-08:002010-01-28T09:03:07.911-08:00Wait it out...Aubrey and I went to her hematologist yesterday. We waited 2 hours to be seen, but Aubrey was so good about it. She just played. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> was two fold: her genetic testing results and her last MRI results. Her genetic testing was normal <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">except</span> one value. This gene could <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">increase</span> her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">likelihood</span> to clot in situations with added factors (trauma, dehydration, prolong immobility, etc). This mutation in the gene will not cause <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">spontaneous</span> blood clots. Neither will it affect the current clot in her head. The last MRI showed the brain clot stable, but not resolving as quickly as Jared and I would prefer. The doctor said it could be up to 6 months to a year for the clot to completely resolve. We are almost on month 4 now. So we have another MRI in a couple of months for a 6 month look at the clot. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> is potty training now and going to daycare. She is so active and smart. She truly is a miracle. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers...they mean the world. Ultrasound for the new baby next week for the 20 week check-up. Wish us luck!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-40290494899528101732010-01-18T15:23:00.000-08:002010-01-18T15:37:32.186-08:00Baby steps!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Z5rCJP1DI8jJUT2Lodi6ZAoIwuJgWXSHShlR5WAh8sWtMARj0v_ndCx4cFQRXx0wBiMk2J-xoQvETMQJaMbt2MmBI5Uunz14mh95lA31RXqjVR8mwOC0D_hQ8DOcJHUvgtruXgerEU2U/s1600-h/CIMG2044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428225402979002322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Z5rCJP1DI8jJUT2Lodi6ZAoIwuJgWXSHShlR5WAh8sWtMARj0v_ndCx4cFQRXx0wBiMk2J-xoQvETMQJaMbt2MmBI5Uunz14mh95lA31RXqjVR8mwOC0D_hQ8DOcJHUvgtruXgerEU2U/s400/CIMG2044.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGkAokbALa7YJyj0PK7__ClAjUbOXVA7ibiX5eYTZPTH3jKobf7u6vACkFdQb6ph9DdRy2_c6gchrcV60FTDsRITA6aK78qW2g39milrueHgQiznTD7zxUijC8NPl1wayxr5o_qLt-y2q/s1600-h/CIMG2050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428225046595886770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBGkAokbALa7YJyj0PK7__ClAjUbOXVA7ibiX5eYTZPTH3jKobf7u6vACkFdQb6ph9DdRy2_c6gchrcV60FTDsRITA6aK78qW2g39milrueHgQiznTD7zxUijC8NPl1wayxr5o_qLt-y2q/s400/CIMG2050.JPG" /></a> Well, our family is making baby steps in the new year to feeling better. Aubrey has been back to school for 2 days. She really likes it and is doing well. Everyone at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tega</span> Kids have been wonderful with her return to school. She is going two days a week and has already asked if she could have her friends over to her house. We have an appointment next week with her hematologist. Other than that, she is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">truckin</span> right along. I had my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">stent</span> removed today and am feeling better already. I can walk without pain for the most part. Hoping to be back to normal by the end of the week. I will be 18 weeks this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Thursday</span>...posted a picture of the baby bump. I have my 20 week ultrasound in 2 weeks. And no we are not planning on finding out the sex of the baby. Although Aubrey thinks the baby is a boy and she is going to have a brother. Please keep us in your prayers for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> continued recovery and no more kidney stones. Jared and Madelyn (the best dog ever) are hanging in there as well. Oh, Mimi and Papa to visit this weekend....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span>!!!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-33554873231745287042010-01-14T07:55:00.001-08:002010-01-14T08:10:57.301-08:00Wow it has been a minute....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span> all, I don't even know if anyone is checking this blog since I haven't posted anything in a month! Well, let me begin the updates. Aubrey is doing well. Aubrey had a MRI on January 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. Her blood clot is stable which is good, but it is not resolving as quickly as we had hoped. But her last eye appointment showed her eye nerves have returned to normal....not swollen...this is a good sign of progress in her head. We have an appointment with her hematologist at the end of the month. That <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> should give us a better idea of the time frame for this blood clot to resolve. Aubrey went to daycare today for the first time. She was very excited about hanging out with her friends! I hope she has a blast. The baby and I also had an eventful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span> holiday. We went to the ER on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span> eve, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span> day, and the day after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span> day for kidney stone/abdominal pain issues. Finally on the day after <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Christmas</span>, I was admitted to the hospital and an ureter <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">stent</span> was placed under general anesthetic. The baby tolerated all well. All this happened in Colorado Springs (where Jared's grandparents live)...so finally by Tuesday we were able to fly home. I saw my Ob/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gyn</span> yesterday and everything seems fine with the baby. I will have the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">stent</span> removed this next Monday....and I can't wait. Jared is getting by...poor guy. He has been pretty stressed, but doing better. He has oral boards this April. I hope <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everyones</span> holidays were joyful, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pain free</span>, and calm. I will try to update more frequently now that I am feeling better. Here is to 2010 being a less eventful year!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-30001681961700556342009-12-04T07:47:00.000-08:002009-12-04T07:56:35.795-08:00Good News To Go Around...Well, we have had a great week. Aubrey went to her pediatric eye doctor this last Wednesday. He actually said her optic nerves appeared less swollen....yeah, less swollen. This is the first time since hospitalization that her nerves have looked better. He also said her 6th nerve palsy (cross-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">eyedness</span>) is gone! So we do not see him for 2 weeks...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span>!!! Aubrey also had a ultrasound of her neck vessels on Thursday to check flow...make sure no other clots. We were afraid she would have to be sedated because she is so gun-shy now. But Jared was able to be there and we didn't need the stupid sedation. Preliminary reports shows good flow to all major vessels in the neck (int jug, ext jug, and carotids). This is a very good thing. We are waiting for blood work results from her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hematologist</span>. Hopefully we are on the down hill slide of this whole ordeal. Keep you posted on any new news. Ultrasound for the new baby on Monday...then I will finally have a due date...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">YAY</span>!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-37346426437971846532009-11-26T14:03:00.000-08:002009-11-26T14:27:42.644-08:00Not Just One Miracle, But TWOWell, when we were at the hospital we knew we had been touch by one miracle with Aubrey's recovery...but we didn't know we had been touched by two miracles. Yes, Aubrey is going to be a big sister!!! We found out for sure the morning after we brought Aubrey home. Yeah, wow is about right. We are not sure my exact dates yet, but I'm around 10-11 weeks. I have been miserable...so nauseated and tired. It has definitely been a rough month with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> recovery and being sick. Jared has been amazing. Aubrey is so stoked. She talks about the baby all the time and can't wait for it to be here. We had our first prenatal <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> last Friday. Aubrey was a bit nervous about the nurse touching mom. But she was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">uber</span> excited about hearing the baby's heart beat. It was 176. We have an ultrasound in a week and half to help determine the dates. So now Aubrey and I are really going to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">appts</span> all the time. Although we have definitely felt overwhelmed by the whole process, we feel so blessed. Keep you up to date on the new baby and Ms. Aubrey.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-1325699869992537212009-11-26T13:57:00.001-08:002009-11-26T14:03:37.254-08:00Baby Noah and Aubrey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj319K_uaSKu50nAGujs1fd6nSTqpYhL5heJ2l-gxOvKceZtqUSaMgxB619NtUrkl3CqGd074OeNqUZb0TgaeIZy5oDY7nfdS9Ty2TSnLPdP3J4ytpZs8xjajDJnJTVlAvnSZAOHZVCwNeM/s1600/CIMG1987.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408535766628133314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj319K_uaSKu50nAGujs1fd6nSTqpYhL5heJ2l-gxOvKceZtqUSaMgxB619NtUrkl3CqGd074OeNqUZb0TgaeIZy5oDY7nfdS9Ty2TSnLPdP3J4ytpZs8xjajDJnJTVlAvnSZAOHZVCwNeM/s400/CIMG1987.JPG" /></a><br /> Hold on...we are coming Noah!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87Y3OPQ6itD354aS0p9kHfgxY4xO7H2yMvx0mePfHOKMoflvV6TXXvxAypnHbhASZjGiL4AYjb1_V3bvkIMdPHyFSeoT15IjLLrVhTVwixEGEsOE6XrL_Urp8ibhq_bgeykYAU4voI-ms/s1600/CIMG1985.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408535184326892130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87Y3OPQ6itD354aS0p9kHfgxY4xO7H2yMvx0mePfHOKMoflvV6TXXvxAypnHbhASZjGiL4AYjb1_V3bvkIMdPHyFSeoT15IjLLrVhTVwixEGEsOE6XrL_Urp8ibhq_bgeykYAU4voI-ms/s400/CIMG1985.JPG" /></a><br /> BFFUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-81370320235773103852009-11-26T13:26:00.000-08:002009-11-26T13:54:19.079-08:00Finally Some NewsWell, Aubrey had her follow-up MRI last Monday (the 16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th)</span>. It took a week and half, multiple phone calls, and one <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> to finally get an answer. It appears that her sigmoid s<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">inus</span> clot is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">nonobstructive</span>!!! The hematologist explained that there appears to be some flow through the clot. There are still some things that we are investigating. First, we had to have 10-12 vials of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> blood drawn to test for clotting disorders. The blood was taken yesterday...she was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooooo</span> brave. Second, we have an ultrasound of the neck vessels to ensure blood flow through the jugular and carotids next week. If those test are negative for disorders and other clots than we don't have another MRI until mid-January. Hopefully this the case...then we will be on our way to a full recovery. We have been very busy with visitors lately. One of my best friends from nursing school came to Lubbock with her 4 month old son Noah. They surprised me for my 30<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> birthday early. It was awesome. Aubrey was very enthralled with the diaper changing..poor Noah. Aubrey also graduated from physical therapy last week!!! Mimi and Pops were here for part of Thanksgiving week and now my mom and nephews are here. She has been having a blast. Running everywhere of course. I hope to all that read this have a blessed Thanksgiving. We know that we are!!! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span> God!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-53551083584881814742009-11-12T19:16:00.000-08:002009-11-12T19:19:29.013-08:00Corn Maize<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6TXVcqTlz0Nlokj0AgsHnCcWFRk9-56rjQhPnGjapjVi8xoUPMuf5P6Vu6ecOkAKPbyXjT2O7PyIxYge1HXrnZBk0pXrJdt5hcUhpHqyIEYBqbkJ-4OI5rhXJU6MXsYsysvdAQOPOfkj/s1600-h/CIMG0055.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403422371789847746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6TXVcqTlz0Nlokj0AgsHnCcWFRk9-56rjQhPnGjapjVi8xoUPMuf5P6Vu6ecOkAKPbyXjT2O7PyIxYge1HXrnZBk0pXrJdt5hcUhpHqyIEYBqbkJ-4OI5rhXJU6MXsYsysvdAQOPOfkj/s400/CIMG0055.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Izuh10VWP8DWg863LbdHMMW8fRxmPAuhgaLN7KqVhHHizySSyrrx_7577z_Toxi1vEeoL_OedCbNogngJU2zfC1LH5mcWKH7f6Y-_i0aXl83Bonxn4VMjsWp_WeUvvVtzIdMRo2D70MU/s1600-h/CIMG0048.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403422075981430866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Izuh10VWP8DWg863LbdHMMW8fRxmPAuhgaLN7KqVhHHizySSyrrx_7577z_Toxi1vEeoL_OedCbNogngJU2zfC1LH5mcWKH7f6Y-_i0aXl83Bonxn4VMjsWp_WeUvvVtzIdMRo2D70MU/s400/CIMG0048.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-46446881966668822862009-11-12T18:59:00.000-08:002009-11-12T19:16:42.438-08:00Reschedule, Reschedule, RescheduleAdaptability is the name of the game. So we went to the eye doctor on Monday the 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. The optic nerves were still swollen. Her degree of cross-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">eyedness</span> was the same. The ultrasound that he wanted was scheduled for this Wednesday the 11<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. He thinks the ultrasound can rule out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drussens</span>, which are crystals in the eye that cause the nerve to appear swollen. If the ultrasound is positive for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drussens</span> then we treat conservatively and continue to monitor her. If the ultrasound is negative then we start her on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Diamox</span>...a diuretic that works on the specific fluid in the brain. Hoping this would decrease some pressure which would decrease the swelling of the optic nerve. So we had to move around this Wednesday's PT <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> for the ultrasound of Aubrey's optic nerve to Thursday. Yeah, the ultrasound did not happen. We practiced and role played, but in the end she was too nervous and scared to do it. So we are now moving up our previously scheduled repeat MRI on November 24<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> to November 16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. Now I have to reschedule the 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">appts</span> that were already scheduled for Monday the 16<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. End scenario, we repeat the MRI this coming Monday. It should tell us two things; one, is the thrombus resolving and two, are there <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drussens</span> present. So I will try to keep you posted on those results as I know them. I also have to apologize if I am repeating myself profusely....I forget who, what, and when I have told people stuff. Hope all is well with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">everyones</span> families. Here is a picture of Aubrey and Jared on the "cow train" at the Corn Maize....she loved it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-48925739532422787152009-11-06T19:27:00.000-08:002009-11-06T19:31:11.611-08:00Sheeeee's Baaaaack...In Her Room<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiETp889kz-RY-XlZdvtFWvCc3MLcBRXRnpIxA99CJq0kWY5Yy8Rh8QneZP5Jt4VoL1Hn_CWsnsyYjC-7lm94Av-XviyBImhx1i47Y9hZ6n2i4dSoupTpeGhHD1tt6ON2Q_H_bYKCsm14/s1600-h/CIMG1962.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401198719091231074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRiETp889kz-RY-XlZdvtFWvCc3MLcBRXRnpIxA99CJq0kWY5Yy8Rh8QneZP5Jt4VoL1Hn_CWsnsyYjC-7lm94Av-XviyBImhx1i47Y9hZ6n2i4dSoupTpeGhHD1tt6ON2Q_H_bYKCsm14/s400/CIMG1962.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N_jiRr4rnUjEsZ5C4pC-DLaRDSjBYWdBTPNuLSUwA0Ist81LXaEln95IiM_Jo6F_UXVLCM4TpaZwX9sYDNVHrIMtEVrsVPk-Hcp46-K36RKw8lYUmNwJcF0ihHzWzZr-4MpMJLtFxyhy/s1600-h/CIMG1961.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401198425920987906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N_jiRr4rnUjEsZ5C4pC-DLaRDSjBYWdBTPNuLSUwA0Ist81LXaEln95IiM_Jo6F_UXVLCM4TpaZwX9sYDNVHrIMtEVrsVPk-Hcp46-K36RKw8lYUmNwJcF0ihHzWzZr-4MpMJLtFxyhy/s400/CIMG1961.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-51889483205702429262009-11-06T19:05:00.000-08:002009-11-06T19:24:32.762-08:00What A Difference A Month Can MakeWell, we have made it to the month mark after Aubrey's accident with remarkable progress. We were very cautiously optimistic at the hospital about her outcome. I don't think any of us thought she would be doing this well. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span> God!!! She tested out of speech therapy on Wednesday...she blew their test out of the water. It is so cute though...she keeps asking when Philip (OT) and Carrie (ST) are coming back to play. She is so sweet. We also moved Aubrey's mattress from our bedroom floor to her bed frame in her room on Wednesday. She ran all over the house because she was so excited about being back in her room. We purchased a bumper for her bed to cover the wood slats...Jared and I are still nervous <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">nellies</span>. I think in a couple of weeks she will ask us leave so she can fall asleep...we are currently staying in the room until she falls asleep. We are planning on going to the corn maze tomorrow!!! Food and games...we are there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-23292744637719427372009-11-03T19:14:00.000-08:002009-11-03T19:43:59.199-08:00Making Progress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbAs2yfZu40BQHtrRomSO0l-VsOTgJZKEeqIFPgvPK4sLl2f7t8eB4AvVT2GUbqxCo_UkJ1aiieS7L9ZgegyH6ObA1W800I_Si2AEHDMupZ_R4xokkehEkZlD2fLarrZMN0qPROgmhp5v/s1600-h/CIMG1930.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400086184090988978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbAs2yfZu40BQHtrRomSO0l-VsOTgJZKEeqIFPgvPK4sLl2f7t8eB4AvVT2GUbqxCo_UkJ1aiieS7L9ZgegyH6ObA1W800I_Si2AEHDMupZ_R4xokkehEkZlD2fLarrZMN0qPROgmhp5v/s400/CIMG1930.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7xKJeQqIl-igs5Sz3dV7OfPdh3Gan_p_mHckjKSJpdmsupsk1K_qDzxsP2M_-3EN_tbcGb9bP8GZuzGFG9e84R6-yAQm6dS28iZLyp4vM3t-9OFER-E7wxr3G1CxWRmTnbQUQfG-XRd/s1600-h/CIMG1927.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400085827528349826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X7xKJeQqIl-igs5Sz3dV7OfPdh3Gan_p_mHckjKSJpdmsupsk1K_qDzxsP2M_-3EN_tbcGb9bP8GZuzGFG9e84R6-yAQm6dS28iZLyp4vM3t-9OFER-E7wxr3G1CxWRmTnbQUQfG-XRd/s400/CIMG1927.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YMcYZdSw27RJSfaYUFGUSJh-lH-Yh0xTw8ZP-dkiJ0NDJW9eGyu4f6E1LyB_mmCsPhyphenhyphen0HG9iyRjt0uPgehpHqtSLesqG7yYz2NhAjnAehGcdTIDoBeOf15iRtK8WVUjqJTe7y4CYdI-q/s1600-h/CIMG1921.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400085517138352818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8YMcYZdSw27RJSfaYUFGUSJh-lH-Yh0xTw8ZP-dkiJ0NDJW9eGyu4f6E1LyB_mmCsPhyphenhyphen0HG9iyRjt0uPgehpHqtSLesqG7yYz2NhAjnAehGcdTIDoBeOf15iRtK8WVUjqJTe7y4CYdI-q/s400/CIMG1921.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Aubrey went to the eye doctor on Monday. He said that her degree of crossed-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">eyeness</span> (6<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> nerve palsy) was less and seemed to be improving. He also thought her eye nerves were possibly a little more swollen. He didn't want to scan (MRI) her yet, but thought we should ultrasound her optic nerve. Apparently, some children have crystals in the back of the eye that can make the eye nerve appear swollen called <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Drusens</span>. The ultrasound of the eye will show these possible crystals. The results of this exam will help the eye doctor know if the swollen nerve are from a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-existing condition or only from the head injury. We have our ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday, November 11<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. I must say our eye doctor is amazing...he definitely has a gift. Aubrey's occupational therapist, Phillip, came to the house today for her evaluation. Aubrey tested out of occupational therapy!!! He thought she still needed to work with the PT to work on her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">trunkal</span> stability. Our PT comes on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">MWF</span> at 930 am. Tomorrow is our first meeting with the outpatient speech therapist. I have a feeling she will also test out of speech too. Here are some pictures from Halloween from my camera. I will post more if I ever get my pictures from my mom! Have a great week all. Oh yeah, we went to the library today....we are slowly trying to get back to our old routine. </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-86877206092830221642009-11-01T19:21:00.000-08:002009-11-01T19:25:50.092-08:00Home Sweet HomeWell, we have made it back to Texas. We had a great time in Wichita. Way too busy, but a great time. Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Halloween</span> cast was a hit. Everyone loved the real-live (miniature) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Toto</span>! Aubrey had a blast with her friends and cousins. She did well with the flights and sleeping arrangements. We have 3 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">appts</span> tomorrow...no rest for the wicked...and unpacking to finish. I hope to have pics and videos online by tomorrow night! There is no place like home, there is no place like home, there is no...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-55870097956416834182009-10-27T16:45:00.000-07:002009-10-27T16:54:33.054-07:00Clicking Our Heels!!!We are clicking our heels because we are headed home to Wichita tomorrow morning. We got the OK from our doctors yesterday. We had to wait 1 hour for our eye doctor <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> and 1.5 hours for our neurosurgeon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span>. But it was well worth it because they said we could go!!! The eye doctor said her cross-eye degree is the same and her eyes' nerves are still "puffy". No change at this time. He wants to see her next Monday. Her neurosurgeon is impressed with her progress. He really likes her. He thinks we will get another scan in 4 weeks if she continues to improve. We will see him next Monday too. Aubrey and I have been home the last two days with just ourselves (Dad has been at work until 7 each night). We have done real well. I am still not packed, but oh well. Eventually it will get done I guess. So excited to go home...I could pee my pants. Thanks again for all your prayers and crossed fingers. I should have pictures loaded from the Halloween weekend by next Monday. We (Aubrey, Mom, Braden, Hunter, Nathan, Keith, Sophie (the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">miniature</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Yorkie</span>), and I) will be the cast of Wizard of Oz if all works out! Have a blessed Halloween Weekend everyone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-36767266813481869682009-10-25T19:10:00.000-07:002009-10-25T19:19:49.961-07:00A Weekend of Play<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ6TuhPi3E_Ul6T3QFT83PCXvZEXTYkCMJxmjfgTAhkKuOKsAclZUBDRhsobI43IHeVfRGmQtIK7KOuv6a52IgASgEtIuGSO1ChOqdMVwTe079f9MBIT7h4IBsWsD9xyNzkTLuqmRlnie/s1600-h/securedownload.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396727642283940354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ6TuhPi3E_Ul6T3QFT83PCXvZEXTYkCMJxmjfgTAhkKuOKsAclZUBDRhsobI43IHeVfRGmQtIK7KOuv6a52IgASgEtIuGSO1ChOqdMVwTe079f9MBIT7h4IBsWsD9xyNzkTLuqmRlnie/s400/securedownload.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgwVRGxfQZfDhexaeAFN6anU73w4BtEo4FpkQqRJIH4h5_W3s-OKV1djlQPv82nGajyg6B6Dg4mTDzTm4W-N2ZIudcL3TO8z9vMj8RxOtnLpikrtmdIhDVhLF41Z9imScnNlxUA6Kl3R-/s1600-h/mimi+%26+aubs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396727545022953106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgwVRGxfQZfDhexaeAFN6anU73w4BtEo4FpkQqRJIH4h5_W3s-OKV1djlQPv82nGajyg6B6Dg4mTDzTm4W-N2ZIudcL3TO8z9vMj8RxOtnLpikrtmdIhDVhLF41Z9imScnNlxUA6Kl3R-/s400/mimi+%26+aubs.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2V3uovBAQx2pxqRqSacSVdEtyXXuTlnG4OcUi-GsxvQn6ZRcmcHepVHTBGc6ZQUB4-0XvT3qR2R_5-dsAeW6M3TUYQj0Yo2e0CycKMzBfv7cKwnYkteUtSEDkGDOnA0bXgkzuYrV59X65/s1600-h/pops+%26+aubs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396727478052234802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2V3uovBAQx2pxqRqSacSVdEtyXXuTlnG4OcUi-GsxvQn6ZRcmcHepVHTBGc6ZQUB4-0XvT3qR2R_5-dsAeW6M3TUYQj0Yo2e0CycKMzBfv7cKwnYkteUtSEDkGDOnA0bXgkzuYrV59X65/s400/pops+%26+aubs.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Well a weekend of play was had at the Scott household. Pops came to Lubbock on Saturday after work. I went to the spa for a massage and the crew (Mimi, Pops, Jared, and Aubrey) went to the park. They had a blast feeding the geese and playing on the playground. Today (Sunday) we went to the Legacy park for a breakfast picnic with Mimi and Pops. Good times were had by all. Then we fixed a few things around the house before the grandparents left. Most importantly, Aubrey and I had a GREAT nap. Tomorrow is Aubrey's first day with only one person monitoring her. It could be a busy and tiring day for me. We also have PT in the morning and an appointment with the eye doctor. We are hoping to meet with the neurosurgeon as well. Everyone is crossing their fingers that we get the "OK" to fly home to Wichita tomorrow. Here are some cute pictures of all the park fun. Enjoy!</div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-51611704035675082082009-10-24T09:16:00.000-07:002009-10-24T09:25:53.345-07:00Swinging the Day Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQfgYLXkM-t7Fh9DzGp6PQNBhTqzS1cuH9jdmpKi0FlJFZgv6PG_jzC_f3Pb_MgRUPaAD5yv06RqRh5ntux6Kg-9ZhA8abmPVsgJXu3AKCQUK9v_FZHlRm2PhCTny-3S1kPxCHinbCaTq/s1600-h/Aubrey+Swinging.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396202730486025554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQfgYLXkM-t7Fh9DzGp6PQNBhTqzS1cuH9jdmpKi0FlJFZgv6PG_jzC_f3Pb_MgRUPaAD5yv06RqRh5ntux6Kg-9ZhA8abmPVsgJXu3AKCQUK9v_FZHlRm2PhCTny-3S1kPxCHinbCaTq/s400/Aubrey+Swinging.jpg" /></a> Here just a picture of Aubrey swinging...still her favorite past time. Thought it would be reassuring for all to see her in her swing again. Enjoy everyone!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-51801872288075786052009-10-24T08:44:00.000-07:002009-10-24T09:15:26.407-07:00Lets Get Physical<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiR2erq352Q0Xh9kTlMZ_EcrqL4IVTtOMz57a_PIiVkiLWfien4NL3GM3RMe6U6H5ARepR4SVKiuvuRkov1KucCBsNgKN2ev1xrG56RuOswuU2LyeUKe5sG5DorJaLRn21lUCu3VCir5xP/s1600-h/Aubs+and+Cookies.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396200781378660402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiR2erq352Q0Xh9kTlMZ_EcrqL4IVTtOMz57a_PIiVkiLWfien4NL3GM3RMe6U6H5ARepR4SVKiuvuRkov1KucCBsNgKN2ev1xrG56RuOswuU2LyeUKe5sG5DorJaLRn21lUCu3VCir5xP/s400/Aubs+and+Cookies.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We had a good day yesterday (Friday). Jared got off work early and was able to be home for her first physical therapy session. Carolyn, PT, came over around 930 am and worked Aubrey hard. First and foremost, we showed her our new train set. Then we practiced throwing and catching the ball with our new toy from Kristen and the Wichita Gang. Finally, Aubrey showed her how she can walk, crawl, climb, and bounce on her exercise ball! She was very impressed with Aubrey. We will see Carolyn every MWF for therapy. Aubrey said it was OK for Carolyn to come back and play. Aubrey is really taking off these last two days. She is wanting to be independent again...we are trying to allow her to do as much as possible...but we are sooo nervous she'll fall hit her head again. Our next issue to tackle is Aubrey and I exercising off all the goodies we have received from family and friends. I mean cookies, candies, popcorn balls, and more! We both could be considerably bigger by the Holiday Season. We head to the doctors this Monday and should know more about the plan for the next few weeks. We also hope to head home next week to Wichita for Halloween....only time will tell. I do have to say Aubrey has been very patient and sweet through this whole experience. We are very blessed. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-28744936150054912892009-10-22T12:32:00.000-07:002009-10-22T12:55:49.137-07:00Divine InterventionThey say that things work out for a reason...and I believe that whole-heartedly. Yesterday (Tuesday) we had quite a confusing and frustrating day. We were scheduled for an MRI at 100pm. This means nothing to eat in the morning except for clear liquids. And if anyone knows Aubrey that is not happening. She is a GREAT eater. So Mimi and I distracted her all morning with shopping and driving by parks (it was raining, so no swinging today). We eventually headed to the hopsital to check in for the MRI. The insurance coverage was causing quite a mess. Long story short, the rn that ordered the test had done the paperwork but the admitting people weren't calling her. The admitting staff were trying to send us to the other hospital or we would have to pay for the out-of-network MRI. After multiple, mutiple calls and stern discussions with supervisors we had a spot available for the MRI at UMC (the other hospital, where Jared works). We took Aubrey over there with our orders in hand. UMC was great. They admitted us quickly and took great care of us. The divine intervention becomes evident when we learn the neuroradiologist we already wanted to add to Aubrey's case was the radiologist working at UMC that day. YAY!!! After a long day of NPO staus and running around we got awesome pictures of Aubrey's brain and clot. The neuroradiologist reveiwed all previous scans and the most recent one with Jared and I in his office. We are waiting for all the doctors on Aubrey's case to talk to one another today. We don't believe there will be much change in her plan of care. We may have to do another MRI sooner than we thought (in 3weeks instead of 6-8 weeks). She has done great today! She is moving around her train set by herself (with us hovering her) and walking small distances on her own. The divine intervention was very tiring yesterday, but definitely worth the work. God blessed us real good!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193404715754117749.post-41180049610241724092009-10-20T16:34:00.000-07:002009-10-20T16:52:32.557-07:00The Ups and DownsWe had two <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">appts</span> today (Monday). The first <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">appt</span> today was with the neurosurgeon (NS), Dr. Nagy. He thought she seemed to be progressing nicely. He also thinks she is crazy cute. We showed him home videos of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> from the weekend. He was very glad to see her making such good progress. She waved and walked for him in the office. Her Mimi said "God Bless Dr. Nagy" and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aubs</span> said "God bless you Dr. Nagy". He then said, "God bless you Aubrey". We felt good leaving there. Mimi, Aubrey, and I went to our favorite park for swing time. It was a blast. Then we headed to the eye doctor, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cockings</span>. He examined her eyes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">initially</span> and noticed the nerves may be more swollen. So he had to dilate her eyes. She hates that bad! After fighting him to look at her dilated eyes, he confirmed that the nerves at the back of her eye were more swollen than last Friday. He called Dr. Nagy. We had to go back to Dr. Nagy office. We then scheduled a MRI for tomorrow since she had recently eaten. We are assuming they are wanting to check the current clot size and it's location. Also making sure nothing else is affecting the eye nerves. We are making sure there isn't anything that needs prompt intervention. Her MRI is scheduled for 100pm. We have to be checked in by 1100am. Again she will receive general anesthesia for the case...boo. Physical therapy came to evaluate her today too. The therapist was amazed by Aubrey's progress and strength. Physical therapy will come 2-3 times a week. All and all, we have only a few milestones to practice and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">achieve</span> before we are back to normal. On a lighter note, we purchased a train set for Aubrey at home. It is awesome. She practices her balance, walking, and hand-eye-coordination without knowing it. The train set and swing set have been our saving grace. Keep the prayers coming everyone and thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0