Oh the Tuesday we have had!!! First, let me tell you that it's a different house when there are 3 boys versus 1 boy. I love them all...but, boy did they run me ragged today!!! Isaac had an appointment with the GI doctor this morning. Eli went with us...and was tired by the time we got there. So, he was laying over the chairs, sulking, whining, and absolutely miserable (and he's the one that wanted to go with us!). While debating with Eli, Dr. Rhee came in to talk about the upper GI results. It appears that Isaac's aorta is pushing against his esophagus and bending it. Now...go back to the picture of the heart...the aorta is the big artery at the top of the heart. The aorta should turn to the left, but Master Isaac's aorta turns to the right...and it's abnormally high (like, almost to his collar bone). The crazy aorta is what is causing the esophagus to bend. Now..this DUMBFOUNDED the doctor. (That makes 2 doctors now that are on the "dumbfounded" list). He's uncertain if this bend could be causing some of the choking episodes that Isaac is experiencing. The reflux meds that he's taking is helping tremendously, but he is still having 1 or 2 episodes a day where he chokes and turns blue. So, Dr. Rhee is ordering a swallow test (he drinks more barium and they take more pics as he swallows), we may have an MRI to view the esophagus and heart in relation to each other, and we upped the reflux meds today. It's getting a little ridiculous the silly things they are finding wrong with Isaac.
The rest of our day consisted of my sitting on the couch, the older boys running in circles through the house, and Isaac swinging beside me! I made dinner tonight (yes, that's 2 nights in a row!) and even picked up Joe's drycleaning! Chris made it to scouts to work on his swimming badge. Now...the boys are upstairs brushing their teeth, Isaac is still swinging, Joe is trying to control my remote, and I...well, I am going to feed master Isaac and try to get to bed early!
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
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Sounds like things are back to normal at the Roller House! I'm glad you survived your first full day of the return of ...."Life with the Boys". Now you see why perhaps you should have had all girls. But, if that had been so we would not have been blessed with our precious Chris, Eli, and Isaac.
Isaac, Grandma Kitty Cat told me to tell you that she really really wants to see you, but she is afraid to ride on airplanes. She could come in Grand daddy Joe's van, but she is afraid she will have to make too many PeePee stops along the way. And besides that, she is scared to death of Grandaddy Joe's driving. He is almost 80 years old....and drives like one too! So, in the meantime, all we can do is send pictures of you to her. She just wanted to let you know that she is always thinking about you, and to let you know that you have a Grandma Kitty Cat and Grandaddy Joe that live all the way in North Carolina! Maybe by next year you can come and visit them. If you are wondering why she does not write to you herself......she's scared of computers too! Well, that's all for now.
Hope all of you have a great day!
Happy Anniversary Kat and Joe!
MOM
Whew...
I feel worn out after reading that...
I couldn't imagine having other children to care for along with a cardiac baby w/ other issues....
I can hardly handle this ONE BABY!
GOD BLESS YOU GIRL...
My,
it's so frustrating ...
all these doctors ... having to go to so many... and no one knowing "for sure" what is up...
I can't remember, does baby have a fundoplication???
Matthew has severe retching after every feed (of only 3 oz's at a time)
and we had every test you can imagine.. and we've seen Dr. Dezenberg and Dr. Baron...
no one can figure what is up...?
It's all very un~nerving...
I am so sorry for you...
this has to be so hard on you....
He sure a cute little fella!!!!
Happy aniversary!! The boys look so good. I love the little hat on Isaac. Kristy wants you to know she loves Isaac, and misses you, Joe and the boys. She asks when we can go to vegas to see you almost everyday. She had her last day of 1st grade today and is excited to stay up late tonight! Katelyn is 7 months old today and doing great.
We love you all!!
Utah Rollers
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