...Did it really have to show 5 inches on the spring garden which is starting to bloom? Mother Nature said YES!
The Gardener enjoyed some cuddle time today with The Birdman. He's now officially 4 months old, 21 3/4 inches long, 8 pounds 10 oz and is showing off non gas-related smiles. Cute, cute, cute! The Gardener can't get enough of him!
The Cali Lawyer is doing quite well. New kidney yesterday, home tomorrow! Modern medicine is amazing. The Desert Dweller who went to support everyone reported in that his color is good and he feels amazing! Now the donor, The Super (aka The Super HERO) is having a bit of a rough go, which is to be expected. The Executive Chef reports the following quote from The Super: "I'd rather have 800 c-sections". One word OUCH! Alas, the pain of The Super is worth the gain of The Cali Lawyer. What an amazing thing, to give you son life not just once, but twice.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
BAM - Tears of Relief
We just got the call that all surgery is over - all is well. The Cali Lawyer has a new kidney, that is already functioning, courtesy of The Super. HOW AMAZING! Surgery went very well and didn't take as long as the doctor anticipated. Now we are praying that there's no sign of The Lawyer's body rejecting this kidney in the days to come. WHEW! Tears of relief! Thanks to all for your continued good thoughts and prayers.
BAM - Kidney Transplant Update
The Super is out of surgery and her kidney is in transport to another OR for The Cali Lawyer. Surgery for The Super was about 4 hours, the doctors had estimated 4-4.5 hours.
The Cali Lawyer's surgery is estimated to be about 5 hours or so....will post another update as details emerge.
There was a hiccup in what I understood to be tissue matching a couple of days ago; another twist in this big adventure.
The Cali Lawyer's surgery is estimated to be about 5 hours or so....will post another update as details emerge.
There was a hiccup in what I understood to be tissue matching a couple of days ago; another twist in this big adventure.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
BAM - Why the BAM?
Some think we're Emeril Lagasse fans, some think we're just a little different (we are) and some don't know and won't ask (we know who you are).
Why the BAM? The secret is revealed.....
The Golfer's intial + The Gardner's intials = BAM
Thus the BAM Factor!
Why the BAM? The secret is revealed.....
The Golfer's intial + The Gardner's intials = BAM
Thus the BAM Factor!
BAM - Updated Birdman Photo
Here's the updated photo of The Birdman that was promised. He's in his new swing which The Gardener thinks is like a roller coaster. Actually, it is more like a Tilt-a-Whirl!
BAM - Birdman Update & Other Stuff
After a couple of weeks at home, The Birdman managed to catch a cold which had him down for the count and at Children's Mercy Hospital for 19 days. The Birdman went home yesterday with heart surgery scheduled now for May 13. Yet another hole (the third one) has been discovered in The Birdman's heart. Surgery #1 will fix part, but not all. No worries - this little miracle is a fighter.
The Birdman reaches the 4 month old mark this week and is now officially over 7 pounds. He's cute, cute, cute! Watch for a new picture, soon. He can now also be called the Million Dollar Miracle Man - thank God for good medical insurance!
The kidney transplant is around the corner for The California Lawyer and his donor, The Super. Please keep them in your prayers.
The Birdman reaches the 4 month old mark this week and is now officially over 7 pounds. He's cute, cute, cute! Watch for a new picture, soon. He can now also be called the Million Dollar Miracle Man - thank God for good medical insurance!
The kidney transplant is around the corner for The California Lawyer and his donor, The Super. Please keep them in your prayers.
BAM - Basketball Junkies
March Madness - gotta love it! Kansas City was lucky enough this year to host beginning rounds of the NCAA tournament. The Gardener and her friend Eb enjoyed game, after game, after game, after game (yes, that was 4 games!) last Thursday! Such FUN! The Golfer and Mikey-Mike joined Eb and The Gardener for two more games on Saturday. Basketball Junkies!!!
The fun didn't end there....TGo, TGa and Eb went out to a bar on Sunday to watch two more games. Come Monday we were all exhausted but we'd do it all again, and we will do it all again! Eb has the inside track to Final Four tickets (which TGo attended two years ago with Mikey-Mike) but at $800 a pop for nosebleeds and not knowing who is going to be there yet....no can do.
To all those other Basketball Junkies - good luck with your bracket! TGa is in 3 and not doing so well. TGo is in 2 and doing just fine! Watch for a basketball withdrawl post in a couple of weeks.
The fun didn't end there....TGo, TGa and Eb went out to a bar on Sunday to watch two more games. Come Monday we were all exhausted but we'd do it all again, and we will do it all again! Eb has the inside track to Final Four tickets (which TGo attended two years ago with Mikey-Mike) but at $800 a pop for nosebleeds and not knowing who is going to be there yet....no can do.
To all those other Basketball Junkies - good luck with your bracket! TGa is in 3 and not doing so well. TGo is in 2 and doing just fine! Watch for a basketball withdrawl post in a couple of weeks.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
BAM - Simple Pleasures
A March weekend in Kansas with no snow...simply wonderful! The Gardener even got to dig in the dirt a little bit.
Basketball, basketball, basketball - WOO HOO! Go Blue Devils, Go Tigers! Lots of indulgent baketball watching this weekend.
The Birdman is still in the hospital, but the doctors think he's about to "turn the corner". Hopefully he'll be home soon. TGa helped RoRo give him a bath last night and that little boy felt so much better after the cleaning and the attention from his Mommy.
Happy Birthday to The Welder who turned 38 (again) or was it 39 (again)?!
Shawndra is finally at peace...
Basketball, basketball, basketball - WOO HOO! Go Blue Devils, Go Tigers! Lots of indulgent baketball watching this weekend.
The Birdman is still in the hospital, but the doctors think he's about to "turn the corner". Hopefully he'll be home soon. TGa helped RoRo give him a bath last night and that little boy felt so much better after the cleaning and the attention from his Mommy.
Happy Birthday to The Welder who turned 38 (again) or was it 39 (again)?!
Shawndra is finally at peace...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
BAM - Heavy Hearts
Birdman is still hospitalized and struggling. After many tests, the doctors confirmed he has a common cold. A common cold in a little boy that is so sick is very serious. When TG&TG visited two nights ago, Birdman was gasping for air and his eyes were rolling in the back of his head while he struggled for breaths. His monitor was sounding quite a bit and the nurses were excellent in getting him comforted and stable, and they upped his oxygen.
Today a lung x-ray was done as he seems to not be getting better (no news from the x-ray yet). Birdman was not stable enough to go down to have it done, so the nurses had a machine brought up to his room. Birdman also had to have a feeding tube reinserted today...RoRo is very disappointed. It seems the past week has been much of the same, steps backward. He's receiving excellent care and will hopefully soon be moving in the other direction. Both TG&TG have managed to get sore throats and the funk again, so we're off limits from another visit until we're better.
Please continue your prayers for Birdman - he needs them. So does Shawndra Turner who has been mentioned previously on this blog. She's a young mother with terminal colorectal cancer and her feeding tubes and IVs have been removed; she's in the last stages of a battle she's fought with dignity, grace, laughter and faith. Through her writings and her courage she's inspired so many people.
Such heavy news but there is a hilarious story out of this household about attempts for a new ISP, which was all about wireless internet. Faithful readers of this blog know that anything in this house that involves TV/internet always involves drama....yes, another ordinary adventure to share next time we post.
Last but not least - CONGRATS to Sylvie for finishing the screenplay!!!!! Now it's on to selling it. We're getting close to wearing our Oscar gowns, Sylv!
Today a lung x-ray was done as he seems to not be getting better (no news from the x-ray yet). Birdman was not stable enough to go down to have it done, so the nurses had a machine brought up to his room. Birdman also had to have a feeding tube reinserted today...RoRo is very disappointed. It seems the past week has been much of the same, steps backward. He's receiving excellent care and will hopefully soon be moving in the other direction. Both TG&TG have managed to get sore throats and the funk again, so we're off limits from another visit until we're better.
Please continue your prayers for Birdman - he needs them. So does Shawndra Turner who has been mentioned previously on this blog. She's a young mother with terminal colorectal cancer and her feeding tubes and IVs have been removed; she's in the last stages of a battle she's fought with dignity, grace, laughter and faith. Through her writings and her courage she's inspired so many people.
Such heavy news but there is a hilarious story out of this household about attempts for a new ISP, which was all about wireless internet. Faithful readers of this blog know that anything in this house that involves TV/internet always involves drama....yes, another ordinary adventure to share next time we post.
Last but not least - CONGRATS to Sylvie for finishing the screenplay!!!!! Now it's on to selling it. We're getting close to wearing our Oscar gowns, Sylv!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
BAM - Super Quick Update...
Oh my - the computer blew up a week ago! TG & TG survived a week without it and are now the proud owners of a new hard drive. :-)
The Poker Stars from Texas came up for a visit. Mother Nature must have known because she showered us with several inches of snow, just for them to enjoy. The Golfer broke out the new snowblower courtesy of The Texans (the other Texans!) and put it to good use. There's an action shot on The Gardener's camera but alas, the photo software is not reloaded on to the computer yet. Three days after the Poker Stars left it was 70 degrees.
The Birdman is keeping everyone on edge. He was transported last week from his doctor's office, via ambulance, to Children's Mercy Hospital where he's taken up residence across the hall from the sweetest, dark-haired little girl who looks like Cristina and likes to wave to The Golfer through the window. Another cardiac issue has been discovered with Birdman and it will require open heart surgery when he's two years old or so. Although this is rough news to hear, we're all elated to hear the doctor reference time for Baby Isaiah two years down the road. That kid is a fighter!! There was a sheet posted at the hospital listing the family member names and the names of other special people in Birdman's life. The Gardener's name was on the list and when The Golfer saw it, he found a pen and felt free to add his name to it. It's safe to say that The Golfer is now also in love with Birdman. Birdman is just over 3 months old and has hit the 7 pound mark!
Speaking of little guys - it makes us think back to when The Kyleman was a little guy. Oh - those days are gone! Kyleman is on the countdown to 15! I think this means he's soon to be behind the wheel of a car, and I'm not talking about with The Golfer in the parking lot of a school on the weekends when no one is there. Mistletoe just hit age 13...seems like we blinked and it happened. We get to see them in May and we can't wait! In April we get to see Cristina and her Mom and Dad to celebrate her birthday...that is another one of those "can't wait" things!
Please keep TG's cousin The California Lawyer and his Mom The Superintendent (retired) in your prayers. The Lawyer gets a new kidney at the end of the month and The Super is the donor. It doesn't matter how many years we've all known this day would come, it's getting closer and closer and although we all know everything will turn out okay, it's still scary.
Signs of spring in the yard....WOO HOO! Old Daffodils are blooming and all the bulb plantings from last fall are showing up.
One last thing before closing off - a great big GET WELL to the Desert Dwellers who are fighting the nasty stuff - again.
The Poker Stars from Texas came up for a visit. Mother Nature must have known because she showered us with several inches of snow, just for them to enjoy. The Golfer broke out the new snowblower courtesy of The Texans (the other Texans!) and put it to good use. There's an action shot on The Gardener's camera but alas, the photo software is not reloaded on to the computer yet. Three days after the Poker Stars left it was 70 degrees.
The Birdman is keeping everyone on edge. He was transported last week from his doctor's office, via ambulance, to Children's Mercy Hospital where he's taken up residence across the hall from the sweetest, dark-haired little girl who looks like Cristina and likes to wave to The Golfer through the window. Another cardiac issue has been discovered with Birdman and it will require open heart surgery when he's two years old or so. Although this is rough news to hear, we're all elated to hear the doctor reference time for Baby Isaiah two years down the road. That kid is a fighter!! There was a sheet posted at the hospital listing the family member names and the names of other special people in Birdman's life. The Gardener's name was on the list and when The Golfer saw it, he found a pen and felt free to add his name to it. It's safe to say that The Golfer is now also in love with Birdman. Birdman is just over 3 months old and has hit the 7 pound mark!
Speaking of little guys - it makes us think back to when The Kyleman was a little guy. Oh - those days are gone! Kyleman is on the countdown to 15! I think this means he's soon to be behind the wheel of a car, and I'm not talking about with The Golfer in the parking lot of a school on the weekends when no one is there. Mistletoe just hit age 13...seems like we blinked and it happened. We get to see them in May and we can't wait! In April we get to see Cristina and her Mom and Dad to celebrate her birthday...that is another one of those "can't wait" things!
Please keep TG's cousin The California Lawyer and his Mom The Superintendent (retired) in your prayers. The Lawyer gets a new kidney at the end of the month and The Super is the donor. It doesn't matter how many years we've all known this day would come, it's getting closer and closer and although we all know everything will turn out okay, it's still scary.
Signs of spring in the yard....WOO HOO! Old Daffodils are blooming and all the bulb plantings from last fall are showing up.
One last thing before closing off - a great big GET WELL to the Desert Dwellers who are fighting the nasty stuff - again.
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