DDA Chapter 15

[PNO4TE]

I'm working on uploading photos, but I need to run a few errands without kids. Here is a link to a little video

http://family.go.com/santas-list/video/43481-my3princes/

That is adorable!

 

[babytrees]

that it comes out, one way or another. I hope she didn't eat it.

ditto!!

 

[babytrees]

I have frantically searched for my master list for the exchange and it has disappeared!!

If you all could help me figure out who hasn't received their exchange I would appreciate it.

These are the ones I know:

Timothy
Nicholas ( we have heard from his giver)
Alyssa
Leslie
Avery
Jennifer K.
Robyn
Terry (1 at least)
Elin
Stephanie
Chanon
Cassidy
myself

I do know who has a few of these....and I know that they are either in the mail or will be today Now the grownups and Cassidy I am not as worried about but as we've heard the kids look forward to this every year.
If you have Nicholas and Alyssa or any of the other kids pm me please!!

If you or your child has not received the exchange please add it to the list.

I want to make sure all of the kids get their exchange by Christmas so let's work it out by tomorrow so an exchange can get in the mail tomorrow. Please!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Well, she is exaggerating just a bit. It's not going to be anywhere near as cold as a lot of you have it. But yes, it's going to be a drastic difference from yesterday. Our low today will be in the mid-upper 30s. And a bit warmer tomorrow.

The watches and warnings for our immediate area are no longer on the maps, but at 5:30 this morning there were some for Loudon and Fauquier Counties. I am glad it looks like it is not going to be as bad as they first were talking. Bob has to drive to Baltimore tomorrow. It looks like it won't be too bad up there either!

 

[my3princes]

I hope the cat is quite entertained with it. BTW, it was from Nicholas. Last year DD was so hard to find, but I saw this one right away in DTD and thought it was just so perfect.

Tell him I'm sorry there wasn't any bubble wrap this year.

Colby laughed at the bubble wrap comment His ornament is absolutely perfect

Nothing like a little excitment to go with some Pre-Trip Planning.

So yesterday I'm at work until 3:30 and after my shift get a frantic call from my wife. She is distraught and has no idea what to do. It seams that at some point that afternoon either during Aidan's PT or after he had chosen to remove his own Trach. Well for us this is the first time to have him do this. the problem was, It wasn't going back in, nor was she able to get in the smaller size.

Aidan for the last 3-4 months had been using a Cap on his Trach for about 95% of the time and we had been planning on removing it after the Cold and Flu season, but had been praying for healing. Was this the answer we had been looking for? Was this decision being made for us? What are we suppose to do? Do we have our answer, but now by fear we are trying to push something back in that isn't suppose to go back? We were at a loss, so I rushed home to find her quite emotionaly torn. However I don't think I have seen Aidan so happy.

We called his pulmenologist and he said to get to the ER and have them replace the Trach. So with heavy heart we drove to the ER, we were quite confused and even more not wanting to follow these directions. So what do I do, but call the church. I wanted people praying for us and we needed a little support. Well one of our volunteers picked up the phone and guess what, she is an ER Nurse Full Time. (Tears are flowing as I now type) She was calm and collected, agreed with our pulmenologist report, but listened to our concerns.

We were quite torn, we didn't know if we were listening or directing. Well she said the Lord is in control and let's pray for the Doctor's, not Aidan. Let's pray they listen to the Lord, allow him to make the decison through them and with Faith believe that this direction has come from him. So this is what we did. We arrived at the ER and they rushed us right into the room. Well you walk in with a 21 month old, who has removed his own trach and people do jump through hoops. Well we get in the room, nurses moving quickly and I say, hold on folks it's really not so bad, check his stats. He was statting at 100 oxygen level. He didn't need the tube, it wasn't such a rush. Well about 30-45 minutes later and a bunch of nurses scratching their heads the Dr. came in. See there is a rule that you DON'T remove trachs in the Winter, but the boy in front of them didn't want or need it back in, we thought.

He listened to our story and wasn't really sure, he said we would need to use a Trach Stretcher and put it back. We mentioned one of his doctor's, the one that did his Cochlear's was in the hospital and he know's him well. This Doctor knew Dr. Bauer and chose to call and discuss the child. I could hear him on the phone saying how healthy he looked, how he was doing really well, how there is "the rule", it was actually quite humerous and we couldn't tell what direction they were going. He finally came back and spoke with us. This was our answer, we were going to except it.

Well it seams by a 2-1 ruling the Trach was staying OUT . We were going to be checked into the PICU for observation overnight. I wasn't changing clothes, I wasn't eating, but sometime the next day if all goes well, my son was going home Trach Free.

Well I right this, this morning after a very calm night. No alarms, no stats below 97 and besides the ice and junk outside I think I'm waiting for a Dr. to come up this morning and release us.

Praise the Lord!

It's a Christmas miracle May I ask how they close the hole where the trach was? I envision a hole in his throat, but I'm sure I am wrong.

 

[my3princes]

These are the names that we had, they have all been mailed and received


Becky
Abi
Mary
Jacob

 

[my3princes]

We've received cards from:

Kristine
Elizabeth
Marci
Anne Marie
Jen (blueeyes)
Debbie


Thank you all. You've added to my limited decorating this year

 

[Glynis]

I have frantically searched for my master list for the exchange and it has disappeared!!

If you all could help me figure out who hasn't received their exchange I would appreciate it.

These are the ones I know:

Timothy
Nicholas
Alyssa
Robyn
Terry (1 at least)
Elin
Stephanie
Cassidy
myself

I do know who has a few of these....and I know that they are either in the mail or will be today Now the grownups and Cassidy I am not as worried about but as we've heard the kids look forward to this every year.
If you have Nicholas and Alyssa or any of the other kids pm me please!!

If you or your child has not received the exchange please add it to the list.

I want to make sure all of the kids get their exchange by Christmas so let's work it out by tomorrow so an exchange can get in the mail tomorrow. Please!!

Leslie also has not received her package.

 

[yellowfish78]

Disney Month promotion with AAA in January.

 

[babytrees]

I want to apologize to all of you who have participated in the exchange this year...I should have been more with it.

I am sorry!!

 

[my3princes]

Here is a picture of Colby's Thanksgiving party at school

 

[babytrees]

Deb-what a handsome bunch!!

 

[my3princes]

Here are all of the ornaments we have received. I know that I posted some before, but they are worth sharing again


From Elin

Hunter's from a Kaufman cutie

Nick's from Glynis' family

Colby's from Nicholas

Notice that Colby's is covered by a blanket. He stripped just as soon as he got home from school yesterday My children hate clothes



We all love our ornaments and they look wonderful on our Disney tree.

 

[my3princes]

Ok, I think I'm photographically caught up. Of course Colby has his concert tonight so I'm sure to have more photos then.

Colby told Chris last night the he is very nervous about singing in front of so many people. He's never been bashful before

I ran to Lindt chocolates and got some chocolates for each of my boys and for my niece and nephew. I always give them a little something after a performance and it's way too cold for flowers

 

[tink2020]

I have frantically searched for my master list for the exchange and it has disappeared!!

If you all could help me figure out who hasn't received their exchange I would appreciate it.

These are the ones I know:

Timothy
Nicholas
Alyssa
Leslie
Robyn
Terry (1 at least)
Elin
Stephanie
Chanon
Cassidy
myself

I do know who has a few of these....and I know that they are either in the mail or will be today Now the grownups and Cassidy I am not as worried about but as we've heard the kids look forward to this every year.
If you have Nicholas and Alyssa or any of the other kids pm me please!!

If you or your child has not received the exchange please add it to the list.

I want to make sure all of the kids get their exchange by Christmas so let's work it out by tomorrow so an exchange can get in the mail tomorrow. Please!!

Avery and I have not, but neither of us are the right age to be growing weary of waiting, so no worries!

 

[bethbuchall]

I want to apologize to all of you who have participated in the exchange this year...I should have been more with it.

I am sorry!!

Theresa, mine went out today, but it wasn't to anyone on your list (or a kid). Elizabeth PM'd me the address the other day. Sorry it was so late!

ETA: Oh, and I don't know if I was supposed to get one in return or not.

Beth

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Elizabeth, plenty of that the kitty didn't eat the fishing line.

that it comes out, one way or another. I hope she didn't eat it.

ditto!!

Thanks! DH couldn't remember where that particular ornament was on the tree, but I can't imagine that she yanked it hard enough to get the ornament off and leave the string on the tree. I will have to look around on the floor when I get home. Of course DS has his concert tonight so I have no idea how late we will be out.

The watches and warnings for our immediate area are no longer on the maps, but at 5:30 this morning there were some for Loudon and Fauquier Counties. I am glad it looks like it is not going to be as bad as they first were talking. Bob has to drive to Baltimore tomorrow. It looks like it won't be too bad up there either!

I hope the weather doesn't get any worse!

 

[PNO4TE]

I want to apologize to all of you who have participated in the exchange this year...I should have been more with it.

I am sorry!!

It is OK, Theresa!! As long as the kidlets get their ornaments all will be hunky-dory!

 

[PNO4TE]

Deb-what a handsome bunch!!

I agree, especially the one on the bottom left.

 

[yellowfish78]

It is OK, Theresa!! As long as the kidlets get their ornaments all will be hunky-dory!

Ditto!