Yesterday was just one of those days. It started off with taking Kyson to see his pediatrician because he broke out in a rash all over his body. I was surprised to find out that Kyson has scarlett fever, which is a symptom of Strep. I felt really bad because I promised both boys there wouldn't be any pokes at this doctor visit. Caleb is terrified of going to the doctor (even if it's not for him) and I have to convince him that everything is going to be ok. Well, I had to break my promise because Kyson's doctor wanted to draw some blood to make sure Kyson was ok...especially with surgery coming up. When Caleb realized Kyson was going to be poked he started SCREAMING which caused Kyson to scream and it was a little crazy. Gratefully the doctor came and got Caleb and distracted him for a bit with a new book, stickers, and a sucker :) so we could get the blood necessary. Then I had to ask the doctor to check Caleb also since I know Strep is very contagious. Caleb was just not happy with me. When we left the office both boys had two stickers, a brand new book, a sucker, a prescription!, and tear stains on their cheeks.
As we were driving home I started to realize that I was definitely not feeling good either. I was getting a fever and the chills and my throat was bothering me. I knew I must have the same thing as my boys so I decided to stop at an Urgent care for myself to just get a prescription. It was going to be at least an hour and a half...great! While I sat there trying to fill out the paper work for myself my boys just fought with one another and screamed while everyone in the waiting room stared at us. I decided to leave and come back in an hour. Jared called at that time and could tell that I was flustered so he came home to help me. He had to miss a class :( but I was so grateful for his help. As soon as I got home to give the boys to Jared, Kyson's surgeon's office called to tell me that Dr. Pearl was going to be having knee surgery and would be out for the next month. That was just bad timing! I was almost crying on the phone and had to tell the lady I would call back later. I left our boys with Jared and went to the Urgent care to get my prescription. I didn't get home until about three hours later! Ugh!
After such a long day of not feeling good and being frustrated and feeling sorry for myself I was so humbled by all those that showered us with kindness and love. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and brought us a treat, called to ask if there was anything they could do, or sent us a message to say they were thinking of us. We are completely surrounded by friends and family that love us and are willing to help us out in any way they can and I feel so blessed.
I called the surgeon's office back today and we rescheduled Kyson's surgery for March 31st, a Thursday. I have to be honest and say I'm disappointed it won't be the 7th because I was mentally prepared for that day and now I just get to stress about it longer. I think about it constantly and would like to put it behind us. It's going to be in the middle of the hardest quarter Jared has in PA school so I'm worried about him also. BUT... I know we will make it through it. There are so many people willing to help out (as I was reminded yesterday) and I am completely filled with graditude because of that. We are so incredibly blessed and there is so much to be grateful for!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Surrounded by love and filled with graditude
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God never gives us more than we can handle. (although he does test us sometimes ;))
Hope tomorrow is a better day and everyone feels better.
Oh man. I am so sorry that you had to deal with so many things at once especially being sick with your boys and having Kyson's surgery delayed. I wish we lived closer so I could help in some way at times like this. BUT if you need any help at all during his surgery please let me know! We love you all so much.
I feel your pain. I broke down in tears several times today. It's exhausting being a Mom... put everything else we deal with on top of it and we are just running on adrenaline.
I'm so sorry about Kyson's surgery being postponed. I always say "everything happens for a reason".
I was talking to the nurses a lot this week about the Fontan and recovery and they all said to plan for an average of 4 weeks bc of tube drainage. They almost always get chylo and they put them on a fat free diet. I was going to ask if putting them on a fat free diet PRIOR to the surgery would help the drainage. Just something to ask that could potentially shorten your stay. I pray you don't end up on the floor in a shared room at PCH. My heart goes out to you Momma. It's not easy.
Hugs. We'll come visit you and Kyson at the hospital and bring goodies!
Love you! :) you were in our thoughts and prayers yesterday
I used to stress before every one of my surgeries and things always worked out. I know that is easy for someone to say when they aren't in your exact situation...but I know the Lord will bless you so much for your faith. I'm sorry you had to move Kyson's surgery date! I hope you all feel better soon too!
Andrea, Thanks for the comment on Grant's blog. I am grateful to have a few others heading into the Fontan to follow and see what we have ahead of us! I can empathize with ALL of those feelings you are experiencing. I will be tuning in!
I am here to help in any way that I can! I love you! :)
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