Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Dare I post this update...Yes, we are still here in Chicago, but scheduled to fly HOME tomorrow morning at 9:50. It could be a messy flight! Hope the seat beside us is open.
This has been a challenge for our entire family. My heart broke when I called to tell Chase and Brandon that we would need to stay for two more days. Explaining issues difficult even for most adults to wrap their minds around over a phone call filled with my babies tearful pleas was heart wrenching.
Wes just was not doing well enough to safely travel home Tuesday. He has gone 3, 4 and then really stretched it out to 5 entire feeds before vomiting. We have been told that vomiting may just be Wes normal. Wow, what kind of normal is this?

Today seems to be better. He has not stopped vomiting, but has stretched out for 5 feeds, which totals 17 1/2 oz, before losing about 4 or 5 of those. The hope is that Wes will go straight home and stay there, but Dr. Curry has agreed to have him admitted in Panama City, if it is necessary.
Right now he is peeping out the door..tomorrow he will step out that door on his way back home.

Just to let you know the hospital is not as fun as Wes makes it look in all the pictures. Everyone here has worked hard to make sure Wes can explore, grow, and have some fun. It is also in his nature to make the best out of any situation. Not going to let much hold him down for long.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Gina, I am so hoping that when you read this, it will be from the comfort of your own home. It is amazing the strength Wes has to get through it all and still smile. His Mama and Daddy show an amazing strength also. I am so thankful for his medical teams and the love and support they give this family. I know that Chase and Brandon are so anxious to wrap their arms around their family.
Love,
Aunt Sharron

Anonymous said...

Gina,
You are a great "poster" and the new video clip of Wes the little drummer boy is precious! Hope he and his parents are on the other side of that hospital room door tomorrow and have a safe and uneventful trip HOME. See you soon. It was good to see Chase and Brandon last night at RE!
God bless, love and prayers. El