We made the two hour drive back to Grand Haven today. We timed it so that Gabe had the most amount of medication on board that he could and stopped a few times along the way. It also happened to be timed with a Gabriel nap time which is always great. Gabriel ALWAYS sleeps in the car and if it is not a nap time he will not sleep at night to make up for the sleep he got in the car.
Both boys are asleep for the night and it is only 8pm. Gabe is watching the Detroit Tigers with his eyes closed.
My in-laws got us dinner tonight so that I did not have to run around and get something for us to eat. THANK GOODNESS. It is so nice to have so much help.
We got to see my sister in-law and the kids for a few seconds before they headed out on their long drive home. Hopefully we will be able to drive to see them in Pennsylvania before too long. I never had any first cousins so I hope that Gabriel gets to see his on a regular basis.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
TIRED
Gabe did not sleep well last night therefore I did not sleep well. Gabriel is on his own schedule right now and did not go to sleep until almost midnight. FUN.
We are still in Lansing at my families house. I know that many people are wondering why we had the surgery two hours away from our home. Gabe had shoulder surgery last year (July 9th)in Grand Haven. The pump that irrigates the site, so that the doctor can see what they are working on, broke. The feature that is responsible for gauging the pressure of the water broke. Gabe's shoulder filled up with water. The surgery was aborted. They worried about Gabe losing his arm because of the amount of pressure the water put on it. Gabe still has to have the original surgery on his shoulder and another surgery to fix some of the things the water pressure messed up. We have been putting it off due to having Gabriel. Gabe has some nerve damage that may or may not be reversible. My aunt is a RN at Sparrow in Lansing. She is a great resource when we come to Lansing for doctors. We switched from Gabe's doctor in Grand Haven who did his shoulder surgery to a great doctor in Lansing. When we found out that Gabe was going to have to have back surgery we did not think twice about calling my aunt to see who we should see here in Lansing.
The staff at Sparrow was amazing for Gabe!
We are thinking of making the drive back home. We are going to play it by ear. I know it will be nice to be home but we need to not rush it so that Gabe doesn't hurt worse.
Gabe and Gabriel are having a hard time with Gabe's not being able to pick Gabriel up. Three weeks of only mommy picking him up. Should be interesting! Right now I have help but once we are home we will be back in reality :). I am sure I will make it. Gabriel misses his "Dancing" with his daddy though!
We are still in Lansing at my families house. I know that many people are wondering why we had the surgery two hours away from our home. Gabe had shoulder surgery last year (July 9th)in Grand Haven. The pump that irrigates the site, so that the doctor can see what they are working on, broke. The feature that is responsible for gauging the pressure of the water broke. Gabe's shoulder filled up with water. The surgery was aborted. They worried about Gabe losing his arm because of the amount of pressure the water put on it. Gabe still has to have the original surgery on his shoulder and another surgery to fix some of the things the water pressure messed up. We have been putting it off due to having Gabriel. Gabe has some nerve damage that may or may not be reversible. My aunt is a RN at Sparrow in Lansing. She is a great resource when we come to Lansing for doctors. We switched from Gabe's doctor in Grand Haven who did his shoulder surgery to a great doctor in Lansing. When we found out that Gabe was going to have to have back surgery we did not think twice about calling my aunt to see who we should see here in Lansing.
The staff at Sparrow was amazing for Gabe!
We are thinking of making the drive back home. We are going to play it by ear. I know it will be nice to be home but we need to not rush it so that Gabe doesn't hurt worse.
Gabe and Gabriel are having a hard time with Gabe's not being able to pick Gabriel up. Three weeks of only mommy picking him up. Should be interesting! Right now I have help but once we are home we will be back in reality :). I am sure I will make it. Gabriel misses his "Dancing" with his daddy though!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Gabe
Gabe is out of surgery and resting at my parents house which is about 25 minutes from the hospital. We have a two hour drive home and will only take it when it looks like Gabe will be able to make the ride with out too much pain.
Here is a picture of Gabe shortly before we headed to my parents.
Gabe is not able to pick Gabriel up for the next two weeks. He is not able to ride his bike for two weeks. It is going to be a long rough two weeks. Hopefully the pain becomes much less in two weeks! Only time will tell...
My Boys!
Here is a picture of Gabe shortly before we headed to my parents.
Gabe is not able to pick Gabriel up for the next two weeks. He is not able to ride his bike for two weeks. It is going to be a long rough two weeks. Hopefully the pain becomes much less in two weeks! Only time will tell...
My Boys!
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