My Macrocosm: Did this really happen?

Monday, May 18, 2009

Did this really happen?

We went to Primary's today and ACTUALLY DIDN'T GET ADMITTED. Jack's x-ray looked normal, which is pretty incredible for not being on any diuretic's, and having such a pest of a pleural effusion. His bloodwork looked ok, his potassium is of course low. But Dr. Su decided to back down on the diuretic's, so he is getting lasix 2X daily, and the potassium 1X daily. That is 3 times of taking med's a day, instead of 8 times!

Dr. Su told us we weren't "out of the woods" yet, but that this is a good step forward. So we'll go back on monday for another x-ray and blood test.

I'm still really scared, and very reluctant to get my hopes up. But the fact that Jack is happy, and acting relatively normal is enough to keep me sane.

PS. Baby Grant went home!! It was a good weekend for everyone.

6 comments:

carter said...: Awesome.; May 18, 2009 at 9:42 PM
Laura Lee said...: That is great news! I'm so glad he's doing better.

Happy Anniversary to you and Josh!; May 19, 2009 at 1:23 AM
Christina said...: Yea for not be readmitted! I hope Jack continues to improve and stay home.

Hugs & Prayers,
Christina
Jacob's Momma; May 19, 2009 at 8:05 AM
Allison said...: Sorry...got your text yesterday, but in the chaos, I realized I never responded! I am SO GLAD to hear the good news....maybe we were the bad luck charm! I am exhausted and getting nothing done here, but it is bliss!

And I think today is your anniversary which means tomorrow is your Birthday! HAPPY DAY! I hope you guys get in tons of celebrating and don't have to spend these ones in the hospital!!; May 19, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Jergs Family said...: Holy Moly! Happy Anniversary today and Happy Birthday tomorrow! I think you couldn't ask for a better gift than to be out of the hospital and home with your darling family! Have a wonderful week - we'll keep praying for all of you!; May 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Grandma Ann said...: Hi Lisa,
Good news. It's okay to get a little bit hopeful about Jack. It is also okay to be scared. He is your baby and a handsome little guy he is.
Great news for Grant. So glad they are at home.
Happy Anniversary, it sounds like you have a great guy.
Happy birthday. I have quit counting b/days. After 50 they seem to run together.
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Loves,
Grandma Ann (Alex Stewart-HLHS-Transplant); May 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Current Jack Quote:

12/12/12

"Mom, this is how you get a baby: you cut a hole in your stomach the shape of an egg. Then you swallow an egg. It lands in the hole.. then grows into a baby."

02/02/12

‎"Jack, who drew this picture for you?"
"Victoria."
"She drew a picture that says 'I love you' and gave it to you?"
"Yeah. It was kind of awkward."

12/23/11

"Mom, if I'm bad and Santa comes and brings me a giant rock, I'll be so excited to climb on it! I hope that happens some day."

10/27/11

(at the Primary Program rehearsal, Jack got up to say his part that he memorized, but then, gave an unexpected shout-out..)

"Prophets prophesied about the life of Jesus Christ. I LOVE YOU JESUS CHRIST!"

10/13/11

"Mom, what's a "herd"?"

"It is a group of the same species."

"Oh. Like Lib and Soph." (My friends twin daughters.)

10/02/11

(While watching Toy Story 3)

Me: "Look, Molly is holding the monkey."

Jack: (under his breath) "I hate that monkey."

10/01/11

"Mom, I put my blue jay in the closet to keep him safe from creditors."

Good move, Jack. They're bad people.

09/28/11

"Can a candle glow in daylight?"

If a tree falls in a forest...

09/28/11

"Mom, is it time for school yet?"

"Jack, it's 11:00 now, school starts at 12:15."

(short pause)

"There's not enough hands on the clock."

So true, Jack. So true.

09/12/11

While embracing both Josh and I, "We're like a REAL family!!"

09/11/11

"Mom, did you know Jesus is nocturnal?"

08/23/11

"Guess what mom, I almost cleaned my room."

Guess what Jack, I almost bought you a toy."

07/21/11

"Mommy, my tummy is grumbling so loudly I think it's gonna SCAPLODE!!"

05/03/11

"Jack, why didn't you have show and tell today at school?"

"Well, we had to work- ..... it's a long story."

I hear ya, buddy.

03/28/11

"Someday, you'll make a great mom."

Thanks, Buddy.

02/14/11

"Brr MOM IT'S COLD!!"

"I'll turn on the heat."

"I wish I was in an egg shell and you could sit on me to keep me warm."

02/13/11

"Jack, do you know the story of Noah's Ark?"
"No.."
(tell story)
"...so, the rains came down, and the floods came up."
"Who made the flood?"
"God."
(moment of deduction..)
"Soooo, GOD made our BASEMENT FLOOD?!"

01/23/11

(in Jack's prayer..)

"Please bless that dada will come back.."

Amen, Jack. Amen.

12/29/2010

"I wish we could take a star out of the sky to put on top of our tree.."

12/16/10

(I hear a little toot...)

"Jack what was that.."

"It was my Bum talking to me."

"What did it say.."

"It said 'Hurry up Jack! You're gonna be late for school!"

12/15/10

(After seeing a puppy that was named 'Jack')

"Mommy, that was me when I a was a dog."

10/17/10

"I need to eat breakfast or my tummy will pop like a balloon."

09/08/10

Me: "Jack, it's going to start getting cold outside."

Jack: "Is it going to Fall?"

Me: "...Yes, it is going to be Fall."

Jack: "I can't wait for it to Fall. Then I can Halloween."

(Jack is turning nouns into verbs.)

09/10/10

"What is this for?"

"It's to help mommy try and have a baby."

"I know how you can get a baby, just ask Kelly!"

(My sister-in-law, who has had 4 babies..)

08/10/10

(while jumping on my bed)

Me: "Jack, please stop."

Jack: "But mommy, just let me play. I'm really good at playing here."

06/08/10

Jack: "Where are we going?"

Us: "Home."

Jack: "Why?"

Us: "To check on the basement."

Jack: "But the basement is dead!"

06/05/10

"Mommy! I just did an arabesque!"

05/30/10

(arriving in Snow Canyon, St. George UT)

Jack: "Mommy! We're in Radiator Springs!!"

05/20/10

(after a bout of silence riding home in the car..)

Jack: "Mommy? .... Do you like sugarplums?"

05/18/10

(putting Jack to bed)

Jack:"Mommy I want some juice.."

Me: "Jack, every time you drink juice before bed you pee your pants- in fact, you pee your pants even when you DON'T drink juice before bed."

Jack: "That's my point."

05/15/10

"Mommy, your plants are doomed."

05/08/10

Jack: "Mommy why are the hairs on top of your head white?"

Me: (utter sadness...)

05/03/10

Me: "Jack it's almost time for bed."

Jack: "Don't be ridiculous."

04/01/10

ME: "Jack, will you please close the refrigerator door.... Jack... please, please shut the fridge door.."

JACK: "Save your batteries, mom."

ME: (Speechless. Jaw dropped to the floor.)

03/25/10

"Mommy, I lost my noise."

(Jack, at 6am, woken with a hoarse cough.)

03/17/10

(After waking up from a nap on the airplane:)

"Mommy, my schwet is wet."

03/15/10

Jack: "I like your bum mommy, it's so smacky."

02/28/10

Jack: "Mommy? ...said Eva. Can I have some more Juice?"

Me: "Sure, Eva."

Jack: "....said Mommy."