tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55479803265864593302024-03-18T22:15:48.512-05:00Athan's JourneyThis is a blog for Athan Strebeck, that friends and family may journey with him...chadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16179989523283597958noreply@blogger.comBlogger702125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-37870214909799189402012-12-26T08:43:00.001-06:002012-12-26T08:43:09.372-06:00Recovering<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We're out of the hospital, but not out of the woods...<br />
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Morgan seems to be making the best progress. Still lots of nose-blowing and a little coughing, but no fever, aches, or nausea. She slept well last night, which is the best news any of us can have right now.<br />
Ryan slept last night, too, which is great. He was up all night with Athan night before last (at the ER, then at home), on top of being sick himself. I'm slowly improving. I was up with Athan quite a bit last night, so a nap will be necessary today for sure. But I'm don't have a fever or nausea at all, my sinuses are clearer, and my cough seems more effective.<br />
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As is always the case, Athan has the worst of it. His body just does not fight off infection effectively. Our pediatrician met Ryan up at his office yesterday (yes on Christmas day), and gave Athan a pair of intramuscular injections because of the severity of his double-ear infection. They just walked out the door to go back up there and get another shot. Because of his low muscle tone, Athan doesn't cough effectively, so he's not clearing up much. He asked me to help him blow his nose about every 6 minutes last night from midnight to 4a. I suspect, with all that's going on, he has a fairly constant headache. He can't sleep, which delays healing and makes him unable to cope well emotionally. <br />
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Grammy Tammy is here to help! Yay! I've asked her to let us keep taking care of the kids so she doesn't get sick, too. She's restored some order tot he chaos of our house! She did dishes and cleaned out and organized my fridge. She gathered, sorted, laundered, and folded laundry. She jumped in and helped with Athan a bit when his 3-day-whine was more than Mom or Dad could take for a minute. <br />
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Also, our many thanks to the outpouring of food and prayers and offers to help. Thanks to Liz, Kathryn, and Melissa for bringing yummy food so we didn't have to cook or shop. Thanks to our kind neighbor Doris for driving me to the ER when I didn't feel safe driving myself, and for taking Morgan back home so she didn't have to hang out at the hospital. Thanks to Layne and Laurie for coming to get Morgan and spending the night with her in a hotel while Athan and I were in the ER, and Ryan was busy caring for us. And many thanks for all the prayers and kind words offered via Facebook, comments here, and texts. We are buoyed by your kindnesses, all.<br />
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amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-48361157524125023672012-12-25T04:03:00.001-06:002012-12-25T04:03:33.611-06:00HomeWe all 3 made it home. Now to watch Athan closely through these last hours of the night. <br />
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Thanks again to all. <br />
R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-10552745373220324372012-12-25T01:12:00.001-06:002012-12-25T01:12:58.740-06:00Waiting and restingAfter more and directed fluids, they are waiting to see how athan's SI responds. If everything looks good in a while, they might discharge him. <br />
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Amberly is resting too. Probably discharge her pending a little more time. The cough is still rough. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZD0QJpRKV-SFHNCeh1W3711sFa8S9ud3mtr22fF6pOGjSV65E8xfy6V9wvHlJn8udYHMlinLz8XG0pMzBqPtqkNpX5MVCOYk4xsHI9k2T3f5KVXwerzfGT3dlbOI36FfujtTkl6PgEvs2/s640/blogger-image--370257661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZD0QJpRKV-SFHNCeh1W3711sFa8S9ud3mtr22fF6pOGjSV65E8xfy6V9wvHlJn8udYHMlinLz8XG0pMzBqPtqkNpX5MVCOYk4xsHI9k2T3f5KVXwerzfGT3dlbOI36FfujtTkl6PgEvs2/s640/blogger-image--370257661.jpg" /></a></div>R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-1377112020385767372012-12-24T22:43:00.001-06:002012-12-24T22:43:07.858-06:00Christmas Eve in the ERLong story short: we brought Athan into the ER due to acute stomach pain (we knew it was serious because Athan was screaming, which doesn't happen (I remember one other time)). <br />
After X-rays and a CT scan, they have decided the obstruction in small intestine is due to an ileus. <br />
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While we await the next step, the boy is sleeping soundly.<br />
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Part B of our evening: Amberly also had to be admitted due to flu symptoms and vomiting. She could not stop coughing nor keep anything down. <br />
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Thank you for your prayers on both counts. And thanks to the elmwood west crew for celebrating the nativity of Christ in our absence. And to Neighbors and L&L for taking care of Morgan this evening. There are more thank you's, but have to cut this post short. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Oa8bhpo72gUN8nCkaTZyNkXrigeSg5yNro2G_3fBCSVDBqrZubIR0ZeTSG5nohJeVxXfF9acB89KH-vJTaOUipQAuX1XMcQrrGll_5_9TlHWzrcpMnUkWlAIt8cb3VAE_MPuEOByX7P5/s640/blogger-image-1781043153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Oa8bhpo72gUN8nCkaTZyNkXrigeSg5yNro2G_3fBCSVDBqrZubIR0ZeTSG5nohJeVxXfF9acB89KH-vJTaOUipQAuX1XMcQrrGll_5_9TlHWzrcpMnUkWlAIt8cb3VAE_MPuEOByX7P5/s640/blogger-image-1781043153.jpg" /></a></div>R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com0Hendrick Medical Center 1900 Pine Street, Abilene32.471512 -99.734007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-79769142069668218452012-11-27T11:41:00.001-06:002012-11-27T11:41:05.460-06:00CardioJust finished echo and EKG. <br />
Athan really handled both well this time. <br />
Now we're waiting to hear from dr hackman. R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-11665480795047694912012-10-07T20:25:00.001-05:002012-10-07T20:25:23.013-05:00Real restSnoring on Mama's lap is good<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Wmxgt7G5OdfA9E1FItD90hkYTaDwb0efDgAiVTIMOmx48iYNDFOR3hU0TNRNllsCelOKht2524EEVXTbqIoK4TL-boeUzn8ca2eAf3PcSnwlI2qsYf1O5pZuvkUJWOZHoVbeWjqMYjiD/s640/blogger-image--1111455170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Wmxgt7G5OdfA9E1FItD90hkYTaDwb0efDgAiVTIMOmx48iYNDFOR3hU0TNRNllsCelOKht2524EEVXTbqIoK4TL-boeUzn8ca2eAf3PcSnwlI2qsYf1O5pZuvkUJWOZHoVbeWjqMYjiD/s640/blogger-image--1111455170.jpg" /></a></div>amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-22575044792467449162012-10-07T18:17:00.002-05:002012-10-07T18:17:43.553-05:00Home again, home again...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Athan's home and relaxing in the bathtub. :)<br />
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He is out of the danger zone. His sugars are really high now, thanks to lots of extra Cortef in his system. He's safe, but he's going to feel rotten and weird until we step back down to normal dose. Might be a long night ahead. When he has all the extra steroids, he seems to be a little restless, jittery, and emotionally extra volatile. But he feels better, and these are signs he's on the mend, so I'll take it!<br />
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Many, many thanks, again, for all your prayers for our boy.</div>
amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-20324441875056133922012-10-07T15:26:00.001-05:002012-10-07T15:26:48.325-05:00Moving ForwardDr Wiley evaluated Athan once we got up to our room. Since athan is feeling better and has an appetite we'll try some basic food. If he can keep that down and his glucose levels remain stable, he'll send us home tonight. <br />
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The report: blood cultures were clean (=no more ibuprofen), no fluid around his heart (=no more LASIK), incision site looks great (=no more steri strips), and no leakage in the valve (=no more surgeries). <br />
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Thanks, all, for sticking with us in prayer.</div>
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A fever. Two days worth of a low-grade fever, plus a few hours of a pretty high one. Boo.<br />
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We called the Cardio office at Cooks this morning, and they sent us in to see our local PCP. Ryan is up there with him now. I know they are doing an ECHO and an x-ray to make sure his heart stuff is ok. Likely, it's a virus. <br />
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Athan is really doing well. His anxiety level is 1000 times better here at home. Even when his pain level was low, his stress was high at the hospital around the clock. That's the best reason for getting out of there: Lower anxiety means better healing, always. :) Athan is so much more himself.</div>
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One of the bright spots about being home is NO MORE hospital food. Yay! :) In fact, our sweet friends here are bringing meals so we don't have to cook alot. MANY thanks to Mac and Evelyn for <i>yummy</i> grilled chicken, and to Judd and Allison - Athan LOVED the spaghetti, and his Mama loved the fruit salad. </div>
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I am floored by how quickly he has progressed. I was planning on 2 weeks up here. Sososo glad to be heading home just 4 days after surgery. amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-63511847824419103672012-05-12T09:15:00.001-05:002012-05-12T09:15:41.933-05:00Still not sureCardio has given the green light to go home, but we are waiting on word from Endo (and docs can be hard to find on Saturdays). Until we know, just hanging out, hoping to get IVs out soon.amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-4475396858059917182012-05-12T04:23:00.001-05:002012-05-12T04:23:42.497-05:00Chillin in the chairWhile the sheets get changed <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMefwPSDzueKWhDgBv-K7DK8HXC7dU4kB7SaqFjiGj1u2D3mL-HCC52dvPVvTLkCFnkliFg9vhirvXsA4nhyphenhyphenxbvQduQzLI8xuL37oaZcgl5T8v3J5JBf2llTtdExtrFACj9Eyd0G40BTp/s640/blogger-image-1756819377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMefwPSDzueKWhDgBv-K7DK8HXC7dU4kB7SaqFjiGj1u2D3mL-HCC52dvPVvTLkCFnkliFg9vhirvXsA4nhyphenhyphenxbvQduQzLI8xuL37oaZcgl5T8v3J5JBf2llTtdExtrFACj9Eyd0G40BTp/s640/blogger-image-1756819377.jpg" /></a></div>amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-55662628104881850292012-05-11T22:34:00.001-05:002012-05-11T22:34:39.635-05:00More himself...Athan was much more himself this afternoon. We got a few smiles and even a giggle or two. He still gets anxious and whiny when the nurses come in for vitals and such, but who can blame him? We are all ready to get confirmation in the morning and go home! :) Kiddo is resting now, so I better do the same.amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-76992051481761973522012-05-11T18:21:00.001-05:002012-05-11T18:21:54.816-05:00It's only kind of a rumor yet...But we might get to go home tomorrow! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-PPfK0Ajmgnvz8gsl4_5MPScBvk3BOwUGMa2auAEJpUqcLI4IQpCqLl4P8eLablQEGI0i7k0VB_EziaunWPxE0Rv1xaUCcCFv2SBD7Lt8wqVhhPcb0H72nBFw47PznhiZNsru4Jk34l/s640/blogger-image--522758541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Y-PPfK0Ajmgnvz8gsl4_5MPScBvk3BOwUGMa2auAEJpUqcLI4IQpCqLl4P8eLablQEGI0i7k0VB_EziaunWPxE0Rv1xaUCcCFv2SBD7Lt8wqVhhPcb0H72nBFw47PznhiZNsru4Jk34l/s640/blogger-image--522758541.jpg" /></a></div>amberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07559468023151915555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-42451715682849502942012-05-11T12:40:00.001-05:002012-05-11T12:40:43.394-05:00MovementThough what Athan most wants right now is to sleep, we just went for a walk after lunch and found the play room. This will help his lungs clear out and help him continue to feel better. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3DY2I9qbGaJAWIbDlHvbPN2s3uFpUHWdkN7Rui3OJ5_Ay9nBCIU6m72I4z6eZpa_-TFj6C25qJQAyrKgU2H5Ms807Xrp4oGpgFIixm39lRYnishhhddgYnws_F5_H5e36pAQmjgEg9Tq/s640/blogger-image--1279292256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3DY2I9qbGaJAWIbDlHvbPN2s3uFpUHWdkN7Rui3OJ5_Ay9nBCIU6m72I4z6eZpa_-TFj6C25qJQAyrKgU2H5Ms807Xrp4oGpgFIixm39lRYnishhhddgYnws_F5_H5e36pAQmjgEg9Tq/s640/blogger-image--1279292256.jpg" /></a></div>R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547980326586459330.post-74831569338725840342012-05-11T10:36:00.001-05:002012-05-11T10:36:21.402-05:00SupportYou all know grandparent is a thankless job. We're so glad for nana and papa and Grammy being around the last few days. They've been a great support to Athan, Morgan and to us. <br />
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Also, Morgan gets the A+ big sister award. She's been awesome and Athan was pretty sad when she took off today. He won't let go of the card she made him.<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoVdMLxvBXEag2Uq3Gg66cfo4mtf3qnwBexOlwVOUi996hgHcdrVYcWf3D_pFBkWnHdVbhg7VenPI-0J5lG6x6pswd_oqXEUqZ-8vQmvq9GeRXiJEymNsy1c26pHceozkYwXnXlHKK44_/s640/blogger-image--1161953121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoVdMLxvBXEag2Uq3Gg66cfo4mtf3qnwBexOlwVOUi996hgHcdrVYcWf3D_pFBkWnHdVbhg7VenPI-0J5lG6x6pswd_oqXEUqZ-8vQmvq9GeRXiJEymNsy1c26pHceozkYwXnXlHKK44_/s640/blogger-image--1161953121.jpg" /></a></div>R.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16161455640259769074noreply@blogger.com0