Just spoke with PBF...(Updated)

[TinkerBean]

Mr. PBF is out of surgery and is doing well. As they anticipated they didn't have a lot of real estate to work with in putting in the new leads for the pacemaker. They will conduct some test tomorrow and go from there. As Pam said they've gotten over this one hurdle, but there may be more to come.

I will keep you all updated as I get more info. Shamrock and I will make sure that we do whatever needs doing (even if it means an IV Margarita drip for Pam;)) Pam thanks you all for your thoughts and prayers...

Rhonda

[tinkryansmom]

PBF will be in our thoughts and prayers

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Glad he is doing well after the surgery! :goodvibes More pixie dust for his remaining tests!

[PrincessNancy96]

Glad to hear he is doing well and pray that the next set of tests give them the answers they need and we can get him up to a speedy recovery!!

Thanks TB for keeping us updated!

[party of 3]

thanks Tinker. please let her know that I'm thinking of all of them.
is ZtH home?

[TinkerBean]

ZTH is expected home tonight at midnight. I think that Lou's parents are picking them up - if not I will.

Pam sounded exhausted on the phone ealier. It's her DS's birthday tomorrow too. Jeepers she's got alot on her plate. Hopefully we will be able to take a bit off for her...

[morgansmom2000]

Should have read this one first!

Thanks for the update, please let me know if there is anything we can do.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Thanks for the update TB. I'm glad the surgery went well and I hope that all the tests go well too. Will continue keeping Mr. PBF, PBF, and family in my thoughts and prayers. Big :grouphug: to PBF.

[rlovew]

Thanks for updating- We will keep her and the family in our prayers.

Rebecca

[joyah]

Rhonda thanks to you and shamrock for being there. I think the IV will be in order soon.

I'm sure it will help having danica home too.

Pam hang in there we are thinking of you!

[PinballFamily]

Thank you all so very, very much. It was a long day - things took much longer than anyone expected and we're all disappointed (but sadly, not surprised) that there were complications. Not sure if/when the follow-up surgery/surgeries are needed - will learn more tonight and tomorrow.

We do feel all of your energy and love and need every drop of it. Lovely calanniebu spent time with me at the hospital this morning and was there before they even took DH down to the OR. She, TB, and Shamrock are holding me together locally, while the rest of you take care of the "long distance" part!

DS is very sad that his b-day celebration tomorrow is on hold, but we'll see what we can do to make it a special day anyway.

D will be back late tonight - that is a very good thing.

:grouphug:

[party of 3]

I'm sure you will be glad to have D home. Please tell ds that while you have not forgotten his bday, we just don't want daddy to miss it! You have such a nice support system. I really wish I could do something more than sending good vibes. Please let us know how things are going. I have not been able to get all of you off my mind today. Hugs my pbfamily.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Pam, sending tons of prayers & pixie dust!! Wish I could be there in person to help out!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

Sending more Pixie Dust and prayers to you and your family Pam. I know we all wish we could be there to help out. :hug:

[ddavis860]

Sending P&PD! You, DH and your family are in my thoughts! Hope all goes well with the tests!

[New England Eeyore]

Lots of prayers and pixie dust!! Let me know if there's anything at all I can do to help out! :grouphug:

[LindaBabe]

Sending prayers and dust to the whole family, according to your individual needs. gosh it doesn't seem to rain lately, but it pours!

[joyah]

Pam thank you for taking the time to update us. hang in there and give ds an extra hug from us poor kiddo it's hard to put a bday on hold cause of life. They shouldn't have to deal with stuff like this. Unfortunately they learn the struggles much to early. Maybe if nothing else have a special take out dinner for him,

We are sending the energy and prayers your way. Hang in there Hopefully having D home will make a difference.

[Lisa]

Pam, so happy to hear DH is doing well. Calanniebu is wonderful person to visit with when at the hospital and Boston has great ones.

I know the emotion going thru the hospital route in the morning then putting on the party hat to celebrate a birthday the same day. We had that this month with MomE's DH going into the hospital and DD's birthday.

Do you have any goodies in the house? I know, gasp, but if you had a twinkie or cookies, stop at a bakery and get a special cuppycake, something, put a candle in that and sing DS happy birthday with the promise of a real birthday celebration will be done when DH is home to enjoy the fun too. That way he feels his birthday is recognized and the promise of a party to come will give him something to look forward too.

Rhonda, you are a good friend. :hug:

[DisneyIsTerrific]

Continued prayers, :grouphug:, and pixiedust.

Happy Birthday to PBF's DS!!!!party:

[AlexWyattMommy]

Prayers and Pixie Dust.

Happy Birthday PBF DS!!:cake:

[ZeroToHero]

Thanks everyone! :grouphug:

I'm headed to the hospital now, presents for brother in hand... if my dad doesn't get released today, we're going to have a small party there.

[morgansmom2000]

What can we do for the PBFs from afar? Can we send a balloon bouquet to DS?

[Sarah <3 Disney]

Or The Popcorn Factory sells delicious things... I loved getting one while in college!

Oh and happy birthday to DS! party:

[DisneyBarlans]

Still praying PBF-hope tests go well.

Happy Birthday to your DS!! :)

[TinkerBean]

Hi, haven't heard anything yet today. I left her a message (thought the machine cut me off because it was full). The minute I hear anymore - I'll update everyone...

Rhonda

[joyah]

Thanks Rhonda I was just coming to check on the thread when your reply came in.

Hang in there Pam and Family. Hope you are making the best of it. and that there is good news blowing in the wind.

[AlexWyattMommy]

Rhonda, is there anything us long distance gals can do?

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Rhonda!!! You are a gem!!!

[TinkerBean]

Just got off the phone with Pam. Good news Mr. PBF was released and they are all home - bad news is that they may have to do this all over again next week :sad2: They are doing a mini birthday celebration for her ds tonight (he asked for pancakes for dinner - thank goodness that's easy enough). His party is being rescheduled to Friday (we think).

She is grateful for all the thoughts and prayers. She is of course exhausted, but promises to check in at some point later on.

Thanks everyone for being so supportive of my secound family:hug:. You all are the best!

Rhonda

[AlexWyattMommy]

I am so glad he his home and very sad that he has to go back. :hug:

Hope the DS's birthday is a good one with happy memories.

[PrincessNancy96]

That's great that he is home but boo that he has to go back next week...but at least he is able to sleep in the comfort of his own bed & see the kids in their own element...

Thanks for the update!!!

[party of 3]

That's great that he is home. Sorry to hear he has to go back. But glad for her son that daddy will be home to have a pancake with him for his birthday supper!

[morgansmom2000]

Thanks for the update, Tinker.

Is there anything they need?

[lovingthemouse]

What a good comfortable bed can do when you're not feelng so great! How wonderful that he is home, however briefly, and he will remain in my prayers!! Hugs to all of you! Caroline

[joyah]

we're praying all that VT syrup he's consuming will fix it all (don't i wish)
thanks for the update rhonda

still thinking of you all

[ddavis860]

:grouphug:

:banana: Have a Great Bday/ Daddy's Home party!! :banana:

[New England Eeyore]

So glad he's home! Continued good thoughts for the next week.

[PinballFamily]

Thank you so much, everyone! It feels terrific to have all the members of my little flock at home tonight. :love:

We managed a dinner of pancakes and birthday cake (eek...the scale!), did our traditional "measuring against the door frame," and have moved the friends party to tomorrow after school. I think we are all so drained that we feel like we're moving in molasses (although just maybe it is Christy's maple syrup :lmao:), but a good night's sleep should help all of us.

Got two calls on my cell while at the hospital today - one of the private schools (the longshot one) we applied to last week for DS rejected him right outta the box. (Well, OK, then!) But, then an hour later, another one of the schools we applied to called to say he *may* be a good fit there and we will work on scheduling a tour, etc. to learn more about each other before the end of this school year.

Thanks for giving us the energy to keep breathing, keep moving, and to keep our spirits up. You guys are the best!

[Lisa]

Pam, here's hoping there is good news on the school.

Pancakes for birthday dinner! Yum!!!!

[AlexWyattMommy]

:hug: I am so glad you got some good news to counterbalance the first bad news with the schools.

Hope you find just the right fit for your guy.

[DisneyIsTerrific]

I'm so happy to hear that Mr. PBF is at home. Sorry he has to go back next week.:hug:

Yay on DS having a nice family birthday celebration!!!!

And, I'm glad that you heard good news from one of the schools and they had good timing coming right after the other one gave you bad news.

[StitchIsOurHero]

Glad you had all of your flock back under the roof!! And continued pixie dust and prayers for the recovery and for the school news! Poo on a school that rejected off the bat--what's up with that??

[LindaBabe]

Holding you all in my thoughts! This time, too, shall pass. Hang tough!

[joyah]

Pam so glad to hear you all had a wonderful dinner. the school that regected him right off the bat :mad::headache: and where's the tounge sticking out smilie when I need him.

Hopefully the other will be a perfect fit and you'll have everything all worked out in no time.

[morgansmom2000]

They don't know what they're missing! I'm thinking good thoughts and sending them your way!

[MazdaUK]

:hug: sorry for all the life you're having to deal with! Hope things pick up soon:goodvibes

Schools are just one long pain - DS(16)'s school doesnt't have a 6th form so he'll be moving in September, but we have to wait for results to know which one will take him - end August:scared1: and DS(10) has his selction test in September so MOre school-traipsing. when as parents what we really want to do is go to the prinicpals and say "Just take MY special little guy - ignore the rest!"

[bearbear]

I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts. I hope DS enjoys his party and everyone is getting rested.
Sending PD to you

[NemoMom07]

I just wanted you to know that I have been thinking of your family and sending :hug: and prayers to all of you. It took me awhile to discover this part of the board, but I was on a search to find out how your DH is doing. I am glad to hear that you are back home. The comfort of home will do wonders. Take care and I wish I could help you out more. If you do need anything please just pm me.