On Monday, Owen had Physical Therapy and attempted (with all his might) to pull up to a stand. Today, he did it!!!! It wasn't easy, but he kept on pulling. Just 3 months ago, he wouldn't bear weight in his legs. We are proud of you buddy!
Monday also marked the day that Owen finally qualified for ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care). This is a blessing, as it grants Owen secondary insurance through the state, as well as respite care. Since Owen has so many medical issues and equipment, we will get a nurse in our home a few days a week, with the intention of giving me a rest. For those of you that know me, I don't leave Owen with anyone, so it will take some time before I actually leave Owen with the nurse.
Yesterday, we had an appointment with Dr Stock to talk about immunizations and increasing his Carvedilol once again. Nothing new on the cardiac front, we'll go back in three weeks, indefinitely.
Today was our appointment with the Pediatrician to kick start Owen's Immunization catch-up plan. He cried for a moment when each needle pricked, but not a tear was shed and he was quick to smile again. We'll go every month for another four shots until he's caught up.
Owen has a thing for touching the tires of the 4Runner everytime I get him in and out of the car. This picture captures his expression of "I'm touching the tire mom, whatcha gonna do about it?"
He also has a thing for touching the ear and throat lights, the tongue depressors (big ol' Popsicle stick thingies), and ripping the paper off the table. It's no wonder he likes going to the doctor.
He obviously hasn't been poked lately, he kept touching the band aids saying "uch, uch" (ouch, ouch).
We have a busy weekend full of pool parties, sleepovers, and bbq's! A little more exciting than our trips to Costco and Target this week. I have no complaints because I sure do love our boring days at home. PRAYER REQUEST:
Please pray for our heart buddy, Mason. He has HLHS, like Owen, and is in heart failure as well. He was almost done with the process to be listed for a heart, and his family received the devestating news that he won't be a candidate for a new heart. Please pray for the Stricklands as they make some difficult decisions in the upcoming weeks. You can visit Miracle Mason here.
8 comments:
Hurray for boring. And good work on the standing up. That's very exciting.
Jack loves to pull on the strechy cords at the doctors office too. They make waiting so much easier.
Owen still looks awesome, in every pic. He is amazing and I hope it continues. I was a little worried hearing of the puking..he still doing that?
HORRAY for ALTCS!! Your hard work and persistance paid off! I'm so happy for you! I hope you like and trust the nurse u get... when does that start?
Any side effects from immunizations? WE're in the same boat, Bela has had 1 shot her entire life.. I'm not looking forward to catching up and doing so many at once. Are you doing all the required shots or just some? He's such a tough little guy.. I'm glad he likes the dr... bela most certainly does not! I think I hate them sometimes more than she does though!
SO glad to hear about the respite!!! and the supplemental insurance! When we got Kyleigh on our state's program such a huge burden was lifted that I KNOW it must have been a blessing straight from Heavenly Father!!!
My heart is just broken for Mason's family and we will be praying!
You know Tristan loves the ear and eye things at the doctors' too AND touching the tires (and gas tank lids) to our vehicles. :)
Boring is nice at this point :)
I feel bad he has to get all those shots done....it's so hard to watch when it's shot time. I am one of those that has to hold them while they get shots...I've actually had nurses get aggravated at me because I wouldn't put them down...makes me feel bad though so I just can't do it!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!
Heart moms always learn to appreciate the "boring weeks", but it is fun to do regular kid things as well. Owen is so cute, I love to see the new pictures with each post. I will keep Mason and his family in my prayers. Thank you for keeping us all posted.
Staci (Bridger's mom)
We have APIPA as our LTC insurance. I chose them because PCH takes them. Just a heads up.
They've been great!! :)
Yay for boring...and standing! Go Owen! I will be sure to pray for the Masons.
Cxx
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