My youngest son, Andrew, has had his share of challenges in his almost two years. After his first sleep study, he was diagnosed with laryngomalacia. It was causing him to have sleep apnea. A surgery was done to correct that problem. While in surgery, a cleft was discovered and the surgeon filled it. Three months … Continue reading Another Surgery Soon
Tag: Surgery
Under the Knife
Andrew had his surgery today. You may remember his sleep study showed severe sleep apnea. A diagnosis of laryngomalacia was given and today the surgery was to correct that. Going in we knew that there would be at least one surgery for sure and a list of possible others. The possibles would be assessed after … Continue reading Under the Knife
Friday Photo Flashback
This is a "feature" I started a couple weeks ago with a Daily Writing Prompt. It's been fun to find a photo to write about each week. I stumbled on a picture this week I didn't know I had. It was one that I hadn't scanned yet and it features one of the bravest and … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Ice On. Ice Off.
I debated whether or not to write about this. Then I realized that I've already shared quite a bit of personal stuff with you already, so what's one more thing? As I stated in my previous blog, I am home recovering from a minor surgical procedure (Somewhere hidden in this blog is a hint as … Continue reading Ice On. Ice Off.
That was “interesting” … and uncomfortable!
Remember a while ago when I blogged about working midnights? Yesterday was an example of just what kind of toll it can take on a person when you don't get a lot of sleep. Let me tell you about it. Because I wanted to make sure I spent some time with Ella for her birthday, … Continue reading That was “interesting” … and uncomfortable!
Tympanostomy Success!
Thursday we were up early and took Ella in for her surgery. She had her Tympanostomy (the fancy medical term for "tubes in the ears") done and it was a success. It was probably the fastest surgery I ever waited through! Sam got the call Wednesday night that the surgery was scheduled for 9:40 Thursday … Continue reading Tympanostomy Success!
