May 15, 2008.
Wake up and get ready to go take Kyson to two month check-up at Pediatrician.
At doctor's office find out that Kyson's oxygen levels are so low he's in critical condition.
Doctor calls 911 and we are rushed to Banner Desert Hospital by ambulance.
After some extensive tests, find out Kyson has a Congenital Heart Defect (HLHS, DORV) and will need immediate surgery.
Kyson taken by helicopter to Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Mommy and Daddy follow behind in our car to the hospital.
Meet all of Kyson's new doctors and speak with his heart surgeon.
Spend the next few hours speaking with Kyson's nurse and letting everything sink in.
Find a small room at the hospital to sleep in and prepare ourselves for Kyson's first surgery bright and early the next morning...
Thoughout the past year I have thought of this day so many times. I have marveled at how everything panned out. Why didn't my OBGYN see something was wrong with his heart in the ultrasound he did? How did Kyson make it two months without a single doctor discovering his condition? (From the time he was born until his two month check-up I can think of at least four different doctors who saw Kyson and listened to his heart and that doesn't even count nurses) How did I not recognize some of the signs given to me? For example he always had a different tone to his skin. He seemed to breathe just a little harder than normal. He was NOT happy... Even now as I type these things I wonder why. It has haunted me to think about how much he was suffering inside without us really knowing. There is one thing I have no doubt about though. The Lord had his hand in everything that happened. I have felt that so strongly so many times I do not doubt it. For some reason Kyson was supposed to wait until this dreadful day to be discovered. Why didn't he ever turn blue or stop breathing on me at home? It is an absolute miracle considering how old he was yet I know the Lord was protecting him and waiting for the right place and the right time. What a blessing it is to have that knowledge.
Kyson has taught me so much this past year. I am honored to be his mother. In this past year we have gone from this:
to this:
Pretty amazing if you ask me!
Jared is gone for the weekend on a fishing trip so my amazing friend Velika has offered to watch my kids tonight so I can go out and do something fun with my sister Jamie. It was Jamie's birthday Wednesday so we are going to celebrate! Thank you for being so thoughtful Velika. I have appreciated all of your kind acts of service more than you know!
Friday, May 15, 2009
The day our lives changed
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I can't believe it was a year ago that you called me asking for Bishop's number. I will never forget that phone call. I was thinking about that day as I was watching Kyson crawl around my house having a great time chasing the big boys. It is amazing to think how far he has come this past year. I think of how, as you put it, "NOT happy" he was the first two months of his life and now...perma-grin! You have taught me so much this past year, you have been an amazing example of faith and strength. I am in awe of how you were able to handle it all. You are wonderful, thank you for being my friend and thank you for letting me love your adorable boys.
Amen Valika! Couldn't say it any better. We are all certainly better people because of our association with you and your sweet family as we learn from your great examples of faith, hope, and the amazing power of prayer.
And can I also just say that I want to watch your boys soon too so you and Jared can have a nice date? I owe you big time - in so many ways...
Congrats on making through the first year. Keep on keepin' on :)
I stumbled on your blog and just have to tell you I feel your sweet testimony through writing.
What amazing experiences you have been blessed with, and what incredible strength you have.
Thank you for sharing the ride.
emily
Isn't it comforting to know that God is in control and that He has a plan for each and everyone of us? Kyson looks just WONDERFUL!
What a miracle little boy!! He is so strong, just like his wonderful parents!!! Andrea, I have to say too, that you have always been the best example to me of faith, love, and kindness...from the 1st day I met you at Indigo Springs being roomies. And what a wonderful mother you are!!! You truly do inspire me. :)
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