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He's getting better - puffy, but better

Well it was a pretty good weekend for Aaron. Saturday when we got there he was pretty wide awake. He is very puffy right now because he has a lot of fluid pumping through him. He was not peeing yesterday which was contributing to the puffiness. Today they got him peeing again and they think by tomorrow or so they will start getting LESS puffy. Last night Aaron decided to surprise us - we went for a walk and came back to find the doctor and nurse around his bed. Turns out that his Broviac (also known as a central line) was clogged up. We THOUGHT we were going to be getting ready to leave and it turns out they had to call in the surgeon again - that was at 5:00. We had to stay to meet the surgeon and sign the paperwork. He got there a little after 7:00, they got started closer to 8:00 and had it taken care of around 9:00 - WE had not even eaten dinner then. We have learned now to NEVER make plans (our plan was to leave the hospital and be home to eat dinner - which is why we did not have dinner with us). Anyway, he has it in now and he is feeling MUCH better today. Now for the less puffy - and we can't wait for him to start eating!

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Anonymous said…
Puffy or not, he's a beautiful baby. Get used to your "plans" not working out - he's in charge now!

Thanks for letting Grandma Pam visit today.

Love you guys!
8:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Dear Aaron. We are so glad that you are feeling better and are on your road (no matter how long) to recovery. You have no idea how much joy and love you have brought to this world and so many people in such a short time. You are a lucky little boy to have such a wonderful mommy and daddy and your grandparents. I can't wait to meet you but until then be strong and don't give up. We are so proud of you for doing all that you have done and being as tiny as you are. You are amazing! We will continiue to pray for you and your health. Soon you will be home with your family and eating them out of house and home. Love you! Hanna, Phill, and Lydia
Josh and Nikki! I can't say in words what I want to say to you both. You are the most incredible people I know. And your little guy is so lucky to have you. I wish you didn't have to deal with any of this but God is on your side and he knows you can do this. Take care and be strong. We love you!
9:21 PM
Anonymous said…
I pray for all of you every night. It's good to see all our prairs have been heard.
12:10 PM
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