Last week I posted about making hospital gowns for Grace she was going to have surgery. We went in for the surgery and they canceled it at the last minute after us waiting there for five hours at the hospital. Graces PTT which is a clotting test was way to high to operate on her. We had to go to a hematologist that same day. He said no doctor will touch Grace with a ten foot pole until we know what is causing this. It is one of six things. Four possibilitise are some form of hemophelia and one is Von Williambran disease and the sixth is an inhibitor. I am sitting here a nervous wreck waiting for test results that should be in today or tomorrow. Thanks for listening I just wanted to ask if you could keep her in your prayers. I will post an update when I know more. If any of you have any experience with this type of clotting disorder any advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Laura
I sent you a PM. But, I also wanted to post that I'm praying for Grace.
Those are all so cute! My personal favorite is the Baby Simba, of course!
Finished a raggie quilt for my MIL - hope she likes it - I was so worried when she told me the colors in her new living room were burghundy and light yellow - but thank goodnes Joann's had something to coordinate for me!
That is so pretty, Wendy! She's going to love it!
Everything looks great!! I love your pictures!
Yes, that is me, I hardly ever let anyone take my pic but LOVE the grinch.
What great pictures!! I agree with my sister, you're too pretty not to have your picture taken more! It's great to get to see you!
I LOVE that fabric! That's exactly what I wanted my curtains in my bedroom to look like. But, that was before I started sewing, so I had to settle for something I found at Target. Your little ballerina is absolutely adorable!!
I have another update on the family I am praying for. Mom had an MRI yesterday. They now have a better understanding of her injuries. She has both punctured and collapsed lungs, broken collar bone, broken shoulder, crushed pelvis and several crushed vertebrae. She has a breathing tube inserted in her neck. They are trying to stabilizer her enough for surgery tomorrow to insert several metal rods to help support her body enough to be able to sit up. She has a less than 10% chance of ever walking again. As some of the swelling around the spinal column is going down, she has started having movements in one of her arms. There is no feeling below her chest.
Last night, the family made the difficult decision to tell her about her daughter.As this decision was made after my kids left, I don't know how she took it.
Funeral arrangements are still pending, but Helen's death will enable someone else to continue in their life. Some of her organs were donated.
This has been a particularly trying time on us all, but we are determined to rise above it and carry on.
Thank you so much for everyone's prayers and good wishes. I cannot begin to tell you how much this has helped!
From today forward, I will not be posting any more updates. To anyone who is interested, I will be glad to PM. But I am tired. I want and NEED to see more sewing!
In closing, please remember, we are not given any guarantee on how long we have on this earth. Live each day as if it were your last! And tell everyone that matters to you how much they mean to you!
Nini
I didn't see this when you first posted it. But, I want you to know I'm praying for the family, and for all of you.
Watching them draw blood and put her through all of those tests was awful and so scary. I'm tearing up just thinking about it. They drew her blood over and over again until I told my DH to do something - luckily he was in his police uniform while we were there so everyone was very nice to us. They kept not being able to find a vein so they would poke her over and over and then they would poke her in the foot becaause she was little and literally try to squeeze the blood out of her foot into the the tube. Then they would come back to us and say the blood clotted too fast and they needed to get some more. I would fianally have her clamed down or asleep and they would want me to wake her up. We told them to get a different technician, but it didn't help. finally we told them no more. That night was awful. we went throught a lot of scary days and tests with her after that but that night just seemed to be the worst - maybe b/c that's when it started. i'm not sure.
I learned after that experience wtih her being sick that you are your child's best advocate and you need to stand up for them and do whatever it takes to get them the best treatment, doctors, etc! it's okay to ask questions - it's our job as parents I think.
So true! I've found that you have to be your own best advocate, too! That must have been awful to see them doing that to your poor little baby. I had a hard time watching them poke my kids feet when they had jaundice after they were born. Finally, on Sawyer's very last visit, the nurse told me to make sure they hold a warm cloth on his foot before they poke it so the blood will flow easier. It worked like a charm and no squeezing was required! I can't believe none of the other people did that!
Levi's seat just wasn't enough, not while being tboned at 50 mph. Matt and I have always thought a vehicle that set up higher would have made a difference.
The "what ifs" are so hard to deal with.
You did all that a good mommy could to keep your little guy safe.
I just wanted to take a moment to point out my new ticker! WOO HOO!
Yay!!!! I'd add some bananas, but I have too many pictures in my post!
My hubby has been a police officer for almost 15 years now...we have an understanding. He doesn't tell me the bad stuff and we both stay happy. Sometimes I will get an odd call asking about one of the kids or something, and I just KNOW there was something bad happen.
He was on the accident reconstruction team...but couldn't take it anymore. We are counting down the time until he can retire...
Nini
I think I might have to make this same deal with Henry. I know too much about the accident he worked on Friday night and I wish I didn't.
I don't mind copying for personal use, but please don't copy to sell any of these designs.
Everything looks so pretty! I especially love the Tinkerbell outfits!!
Then on Monday, I was at our
Walmart and spied some Stitch fabric in the clearance rack. I bought 2 metres for my niece. I will have to post what it looks like. It's a large print- not sure it will look very good as a dress. I know my niece will want clothes made out of it. I might have to learn how to applique!
I don't know if I've ever seen Stitch fabric!
Is anyone making things for teachers' gifts? I need more ideas...I just realized I have 4 more teachers that I had forgotten. I am out of ideas!
Nini
I haven't decided what, if anything, to make this year! Last year I made Tessa's teacher a wonky purse. This year I was thinking of making those cute coasters that Steph posted a while back.
fault. Whether we believe so or not Police officers are our friends and tell your husband that he held an honorable position!!
I figured they were electronically generated but apparently not so.
