Wes' Journey

Monday, October 01, 2007

Here are some photos to melt your heart.

Yes, my little man misses his big brothers!

Turns out that Wes has salmonella infection. This morning Dr. Heckle, peditricain, said that many people carry this bacteria in their intestines. Both the C-diff and salmonella bacteria have overtaken Wes' intestinal system after strong antibiotics have mess up the bacterial balance in his intestines. The salmonella bacteria has entered Wes blood, oddly enough though his stool cultures have been negative with any type of bacteria. Because Wes has had a recent surgery and more to come, he needs antiboitic treatment to fight this bacteria.
Today he is again isolated in this hospital room, but enjoying some Baby Einstein movies. The peditrician is switching him to bolus feeds, big feeds a few times a day, instead of continous, which requires him to be constantly connected to a feeding pump. After one week in his hospital bed with this nasty infection wearing him down and causing vomitting and diarrhea (over a month) he has gotten pretty weak. Yesterday he was not able to walk, very unsteady and wabbly. Today once they start bolus feeds he will be able explore this "big" hospital room and just get out of bed.

3 comments:

Unknown said...: Gina,
Thanks for the pics and the up-date. He has a strong will and I'm sure he will bounce back quickly. Stay strong and know we love you.
Love,
Aunt Sharron; 9:33 AM
Anonymous said...: Poor little guy, I will send prayers that he gets the infection out of his body and he will continue to get his strength back.
I hope he will be able to get out of his room soon!

Will be looking for updates!
Email me if you need anything!

Hugs to you and Wes!; 7:07 PM
Anonymous said...: Awwwwwwwwww, these are the cutest pictures yet! Thanks for sending them and keeping us posted as to the happenings in Wes' "big" hospital room. We are continuing our prayers for you all back here at home. The St.Pat's prayer group, bible study and especially the kids' Religious Ed classes are keep Wes (and both of his parents) in their prayers. Hope Wes' blood infection clears us ASAP and hope you have found better sleeping arrangements. With love and prayers, Ellen; 7:12 PM

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Our little man

Our amazing little man, Wes, was born March 17, 2006 weighing 7 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long. He has those type of blue eyes that I could get lost in. Weston is such a happy little guy, bringing a smile to some many. He gets his share of looks and stares, not at his scar, instead at the warmth in his big beautiful blue eyes and loving smile that lights up the room. Eveyone who meets him is amazed by his personality. Look at him with a smile and he is going to shine one back at you. When you look at him feeling a little blue, he shines one on you with big hugs and slobby kisses. I look at him and all I see is love. He is my heart,this little guy completes my life and our family. At times I am filled with fear, as my heart aches realizing the pain and unknowns he must face, then I am totally consumed and uplifted by his strength and love. He is cherished by many that have been touched by this little ball of energy. He has away of reaching in and grabbing your heart. He is completely surrounded by love that fills his life!
Wes has faced a difficult journey, yet with love and support of so many he remains such an amazing little guy. He has been diagnosed with cleft lip and palate, basal encephalocele, hypertelorism, nystagmus, septo optic dysplasia, ranthke's cleft cyst, reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, heart murmur...undergone 8 surgeries, 7 MRI’s and 2 ct scan w/spinal taps under full anesthesia, 2 spinal taps, and numerous other procedures and test.