Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Much better today

Although I was scared to death about stopping the Prostins again, he is doing much better tonight. The extra O2 must be helping because his O2 levels remain in the 70 which is where the want them to be. This is good news because being off the meds is apparently the most important precursor to surgery. Now it is just a matter of waiting for Friday's conference to get a surgery date and hoping he continues to do well without the Prostins.

A couple of people have asked about the older boys. They are doing great, just getting spoiled by grandparents. One day, one wanted McDonald's and one wanted Burger King, so grandpa drove to both places. We are so lucky to have such an amazing family so close. Aunt Ash and Uncle Anthony also took them for the day on Saturday, going from 1 kid to 3 which as any parent knows is quite a feat.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Brandi- You are a strong mom and woman. You will take care the best you can of little Ryan and your family. Remember to take care of yourself - get some sleep :) My heart is with you and we are praying for all of you. And pls remember, God has a plan. Laura & Joe, Katelyn & Kyle

Anonymous said...

Hi - Your Mom sent me all the scoop on you guys. I'm sorry you are having to go through it. It sounds like little Ryan is already one tough cookie so I'm sure he will sail through it all and you'll look back unable to believe how far you've come in such a short time. And what better place to be than Children's Mercy. Good luck with what lies ahead. Don't forget to take care of you too! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs, Melanie

Anonymous said...

Glad to here things are getting better. I print off your blog and give gma & gpa shipley them to keep them up to date. Love the blog. You are a very strong woman. God gives you no more than you can handle. Ryan looked great in the pics. We are all praying for you all. Gma & Gpa Shipley send their best. Congrats on your handsome new son!!!!! The Hopkins, Aunt Donna, and Gma & Gpa Shipley

Anonymous said...

Brandi and family,
We just wanted to let you know that all of us down here are praying for Ryan and all of you. The Lord give no more than what we can handle! We are printing off your blogs and keeping Grandma and Grandpa informend. She loved getting to see the pictures. Let us know if you need anything.

The Cumpton's
The Hopkins
Aunt Donna
Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Don

Ashlie said...

We were more than happy to take the kids for the day. It wasn't too hard. We only lost Grant twice while we were at Bass Pro....JK.

Anthony