Sunday, January 16, 2011

Surprise Surgery

Yikealo woke up yesterday morning with what we thought was a stomach virus. By last evening, he was feverish and writhing in pain intermittently, so we ended up in the ER. A CT scan showed some issues, so he was transferred to Akron Children's Hospital early this morning, and a few hours later, had an appendectomy. His appendix had ruptured, although the surgeon said that the infection had not spread much at all, and he was confident that they cleaned out the abdominal cavity sufficiently during surgery. So....we're stuck in the hospital for at least three days and would appreciate your prayers! Mr. Y has been incredible - so brave and strong - and he's pretty excited that he has yet something else in common with his Daddy: a "belly ouchie."  I mean, who would not want matching laparoscopic abdominal scars with their favorite person in the world?

I must say that I am not fond of this particular part of motherhood. I really hate seeing my little guy in pain. I hate worrying about possible infections. Yet, I am also amazed by and thankful for God's provision. If Yikealo had not become part of our family, this appendicitis attack could very likely have been fatal for him.

10 comments:

  1. oh, wow! I am so glad that you got to the hospital! Will be praying that no infection appears at all! And that you can keep him entertained in the hospital for 3 days! :)

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  2. Such a little punkin! I can't imagine him being quiet in bed for 3 days, and I'm sure he will terrorize the play area before he leaves! He needs Zavi there to entertain him with...let's see...the snake, the pliers and the sword!!! Stwish him!!! Smooches!!

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  3. Oh my!! We will be praying...I can't imagine many kids enjoy three days cooped up in the hospital :-(

    Much love,
    Future Mama
    http://expectingablessing.blogspot.com/

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  4. Poor Y and poor mommy and daddy :( I am glad he is doing well, but I can only imagine the stress that was for you guys.

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  5. so sorry to hear about this :-( Praying for you guys...glad to hear he seems to be doing pretty well now. Give him a big smooch for me!

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  6. Give him lots of hugs for us!!! So glad that everything went well and that he's feeling better. I had the same thought this afternoon - what if his birth mom had never relinquished him? God has a plan for that little boy! Love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo

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  7. SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO CATCH IT SO PROMPTLY! PRAYING FOR YOU!!!

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  8. Oh my! Sending you love & hugs from Illinois!

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  9. Awww...poor sweetie. I do NOT enjoy that part of parenting either, but sooo glad he is ok! Praise God for that...praying.

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  10. HI! Still praying! I sent you an email but it bounced back. Our email address is therauchhouse@juno.com. Let's get together!

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