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So...ever nearly choked to death on a phlegm wad?

I bet not. But Aaron has. And just tonight, not even an hour ago, he coughed up that phlegm wad. Apparently, the doctor claimed that said phlegm wad was "life-threatening" and large, even by full-grown adult standards.

Monday's just are not Aaron's day. Thus far, he's been moved from hospital #1 to hospital #2 so he could get surgery, he's had the first broviac line installed, and now he's nearly choked to death on a ball of mucus - all on a Monday. That kid sure sucks at Mondays, doesn't he?

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Anonymous said…
Hi kids!!

I finally took a minute to check out your blog. I'll try to keep in touch better than I have been. We continue to pray for baby Aaron.

Love,
Aunt Dorie
11:29 PM
Nazila Merati said…
Ack, poor Aaron.

I'm hoping that he gets the monday sucks thing out of his system soon or he needs to move to country where the week starts on a different day.

He's hoping he gets the phlegm out of his system.

nm
12:51 AM
Anonymous said…
I guess he's loving Mondays as all of us who have to get up and go to work do! I'm with you Aaron - I suck at Mondays too!

Love Grandma Pam
7:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Mondays do suck for us all, don't they? But I'll be praying extra hard for Aaron Sunday nights so his Mondays are better.

Courage! Better days are ahead! Every day he gains strength and maturity!

Love and prayers,
"Aunt" Pat B.
9:30 AM
Anonymous said…
Somones got a case of the mondays...
11:44 AM
Anonymous said…
Dear Nikki and DH,

I'm sorry to hear that it's been such a rollercoaster ride of emotions for you and your beautiful boy. I'm praying for you.

Aaron, keep fighting the good fight young man. You have a lot to live for...the world is such a beautiful place and full of good people like your mom and dad. I know it's hard when you are a preemie...I was a preemie too (2 lbs. 13 oz. in 1970)...but I know you can do it. I'm rooting for you little man!

Best wishes to all of you,
Marcie (The Witch Doctor aka Kitchen Witch)(DWLZ)
12:42 PM
Anonymous said…
It's been said before but the little guy is a trooper. Look at it this way, he's getting it all out of his system now so that he won't have those Monday blahs later on. Know that you, Nikki and Aaron are all in my and my family's prayers. God bless.

DrummerFriend DC
2:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Thank God for his continued healing in your sweet little boy Aaron.
Continuing to pray for all 3.

Warm regards,
Di
7:42 PM
Anonymous said…
OK, now, Drummer, I have to say it....that phlegm wad thing? Sounds like something YOU would have done, I just had flashbacks to when we were kids and every other week it was "well, when I was in the ER last night...." ;-)

Shanna
8:45 AM
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