We went to Spokane Children's Hospital on Tuesday for Evan's first MRI since he was discharged from the hospital. Unfortunately, the MRI was a failure. Evan's body did not properly respond to the sedation drugs they administered to him. So........since he was not completely sedated they could not do the MRI. He will have to have another one with complete sedation in the next week or two. They are trying to get it scheduled and then they will call me with the date and time.
We did see his nuerosurgeon and oncologist and they thought he looked great. It looks like he will have to have MRI's every 3 months for the first year. We are still praying and believing for a complete healing! God is faithful and we are so thankful that Evan is doing so well.
I gave him his first hair cut since he was hospitalized in June. His hair had grown considerably since 1/2 of his head was shaved for his surgery. If you did not know about his surgery, you would have to look really close to see his scar and shunt.
He is a busy little boy; walking, running and talking more and more everyday. He loves to open drawers and empty their contents.
Thank you again for all your prayers!
Blessings, David and Trena
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Evan had his first check up appointment since he was discharged from the hospital on July 6th. His appointment was with his neurosurgeon and also to do a head CT to check the shunt that he was in his head.
Some of the nurses recognized him at the hospital and could not believe how much better and healthier he looked compared to when he was in the hospital.
Evan had to have a CT of his head and they also had to do what is called a contrasting CT, which requires an IV so that a type of fluid can be put into his veins during the CT. The CT went well and the doctor's appointment went well, but they had a terrible time getting an IV into his arm. It took 3 attempts and 3 different nurses. I remembered the nurse's name so that if we have to do this again, I will be requesting that she do the IV procedure so that it is not so tramatic for Evan (and me!!).
Evan weighed in just over 30#!!! That is 7.5 # heavier than he was 3 or 4 days before he was admitted in the hospital on June 18! Needless to say, he is doing wonderful and is making progess on a daily basis. He is back to walking and running everywhere and saying many more words than he was ever said before! We thank God for our little (maybe not so little anymore) walking, running and talking miracle!!
Evan goes back to the hospital the middle of this month for a tumor clinic appointment where he will have an MRI and then we will meet with several doctors and determine how things are looking on the inside of his little head. I assume that this last appointment we had a couple of days ago and the one coming up will determine just how often we will have to come up to Spokane for his CT's and MRI's.
We thank God for His touch on Evan's life, and will continue to pray that God will completely heal him! Your continued prayers would be much appreciated!
Thank you, everyone, for your many prayers and support that has been shown in so many different ways! God's richest blessings to you!!
Blessings,
David, Trena and Evan
Some of the nurses recognized him at the hospital and could not believe how much better and healthier he looked compared to when he was in the hospital.
Evan had to have a CT of his head and they also had to do what is called a contrasting CT, which requires an IV so that a type of fluid can be put into his veins during the CT. The CT went well and the doctor's appointment went well, but they had a terrible time getting an IV into his arm. It took 3 attempts and 3 different nurses. I remembered the nurse's name so that if we have to do this again, I will be requesting that she do the IV procedure so that it is not so tramatic for Evan (and me!!).
Evan weighed in just over 30#!!! That is 7.5 # heavier than he was 3 or 4 days before he was admitted in the hospital on June 18! Needless to say, he is doing wonderful and is making progess on a daily basis. He is back to walking and running everywhere and saying many more words than he was ever said before! We thank God for our little (maybe not so little anymore) walking, running and talking miracle!!
Evan goes back to the hospital the middle of this month for a tumor clinic appointment where he will have an MRI and then we will meet with several doctors and determine how things are looking on the inside of his little head. I assume that this last appointment we had a couple of days ago and the one coming up will determine just how often we will have to come up to Spokane for his CT's and MRI's.
We thank God for His touch on Evan's life, and will continue to pray that God will completely heal him! Your continued prayers would be much appreciated!
Thank you, everyone, for your many prayers and support that has been shown in so many different ways! God's richest blessings to you!!
Blessings,
David, Trena and Evan
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