Mothers Day in The Hospital

Yep that right I spent mothers day in the hospital. Most everyone knows Landen was sick and had to spend time in the hospital last weekend but in case you were wondering here is what happened. Sunday (May 5th) Landen started getting sick. Monday he was upset and had a fever... fever continued Tuesday through Thursday up and down often around 103. Took him to the doctor on Tuesday and they started antibiotics. By Thursday his fever was more up then down and he stopped eating and drinking. I was gone with Brayden and my parents in Logan and by the time I got back he was so sick. I couldn't even give him much of a cool bath because he was so week and shaky. I rushed him to the ER in Tremonton and we spent most of the night there receiving fluids for his dehydration.

Friday I took him in as soon as I could to see his Pediatrician in Logan. He made the decision to admit Landen due to his high fever and dehydration. We spent all weekend there getting IV fluids and Meds. They were able to keep his fever under control and help him with the pain he was experencing in his tummy till he was well enough to keep eat and drink again. It wasn't until Sunday morning that his fever finally broke. We spent the rest of Sunday resting and eating as much oatmeal and yogurt that I could get him to eat. Even now that he is feeling much better he only wants yogurt and oatmeal. Monday the last of the many test results came back telling us that he had adenovirus.

Monday we went home but he was already starting to feel better. By Wednesday he was almost better. Now he is feeling great but still week. I expect it will take him another two weeks or so to regain the strength he lost... and hopefully the weight he lost as well.

I can't say it was the best mothers day that I ever had in fact it sucked being in the hospital and away from Brayden. But I'm very grateful for the way it all turned out it could have been a lot worse. I have to say that the nursing staff and our doctors did a wonderful job. Landen was sure loved by everyone there. Most of them remembered him from his stay after his CI surgery. I hope we don't have to meet again but chances are we will so I'm very glad that they are there for him.

Brayden is Three!

I can't believe it my little Brayden is three! Where has the time gone? Brayden is such an amazing little guy. So much energy and fun mixed with sweetness and caring. He is doing so much now a typical three year old boy. He loves his TV shows almost as much as he loves being outside. I think his favorite activity is jumping on the trampoline. Trains, cars and dinosaurs that is what my little guy likes.

Questions questions questions.... The little boy is so full of questions. Whats that? What color? Where's Landen? I've even caught him asking and answering himself questions when no one is around. In the bath tub the other day he was saying "what color is that duck" and answering "blue" "green" "YELLOW" (he loves to say the word yellow). He is so stinking smart there is not a child safety lock or gate that he hasn't figured out yet. He loves to talk and read books. He can't even watch a show without running into the other room to tell me exactly what Curious George is doing at that moment.

He is a caring and loving brother. He is always concerned with where Landen is and what he is doing. He loves to help out with Landen bringing him food and toys and letting us know when Landen's ear (his Cochlear Implant) is not on. He also loves to take care of Mr Monkeyface sometimes he dresses him and diapers him. He is always setting him up in his high chair with some food.

Yes Brayden and Mr Monkeyface are still fast friends they can't be separated with a crowbar. He goes everywhere with Brayden. Monkeyface is getting very worn out and almost ready for another stuffing.

I love my Brayden boy so much and am so proud of him and everything he does. What and amazing child I have been blessed with! Happy Birthday Brayden!

Hearing and loving it!

Landen has been hearing for a month now and its been great! We have been enjoying every minute of it. We also hear such positive responses from Landen's school. They have really noticed a change in him. He is much more energetic and attentive to activities. The changes are not extreme mostly subtle but very amazing non the less. I notice the most amazing little things. Feeding him is no longer a struggle he is more attentive and willing to let me help him. He lights up in the bath tub. We noticed that he has a fondness for soft music and wind chimes. Best of all he loves to hear mommies voice. There are so many little things that just make him light up. He loves the sound of his own laugh. Its the funniest thing to see him when he starts to giggle witch makes him laugh, which gets so out of control he gets the hiccups. Which of course makes him start to laugh even harder.