1. Leave for vacation an already sleep-deprived insomniac.
2. Wake up every morning at 4:00 while on vacation because that is when Elijah would be getting up (6:00 our time), and then remain unable to go back to sleep.
3. On the second day of vacation, after being tired of being tired, drink something called "Amp!" in an attempt to wake up because it has tons of caffeine and sugar and who knows what else in it.
4. A few hours after drinking the gigantic can of Amp!, lie awake in bed until 3:30 a.m. because the mystery contents are not allowing you to fall asleep.
5. Travel back home the next morning after only getting about 2.5 fitful hours of sleep.
6. Come home to very sick, coughing, vomiting, goopy-eyed, feverish, clingy little boy.
Ugh, we are indeed tired and sick here. Even so, Dan and I had an amazing vacation (and Elijah had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa)! I will update with a few highlights and pics later this week.
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A quick update on our appointment with Elijah's neurosurgeon last Friday...
Surgery to release Elijah's tethered spinal cord is indeed in the works, and soon. Like, next Thursday. That date could possibly change due to a piece of equipment not being available at the hospital, but we will find out for sure tomorrow. The thing about this surgery that we were surprised to learn is that recovery time is much longer than we expected. Dr. N estimated that Elijah will be in the hospital for a week following surgery.
The surgeon was unable to tell us that this surgery would help Elijah with his walking. It is possible, but there's no way to know until we do it. If left untreated, a tethered cord can cause a few different serious issues, so we want to get the surgery done as soon as possible.
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We have a previously scheduled appointment with Elijah's pulmonologist in the morning, which is perfect because it will be good to get him checked out since he is so sick right now. We're not sure what is going on with our little man right now, but he sure doesn't feel well. Please say a prayer for healing for him tonight! Thanks for checking in on him.
11 comments:
I am so sorry that you are so tired out and that E is sick. But I have to say, your list of ways to get tired was really clever and well written.
We are praying for all of you, and for the speediest recovery possible from this surgery. See you soon!
Ann Marie and Paul
Well, at least you had a good vacation, sort of!
I'll be following Elijah's course, and hoping that all goes well with the surgery. Also praying for no more sickies!
Rog and I have learned, too, that even when we have the opportunity to sleep however long we want, we actually sleep more fitfully! I'm glad you and dan had a good trip despite the sleep "issues" =).
We will be praying for Mr. Elijah this week, that he will get healthy quick and be healthy enough for surgery. Also that surgery will go perfectly smooth and you will be home sooner than expected!
Love to you guys!
Jesse
What's up with the not sleeping?! Hopefully you were able to get in a nap today:0)
Wow, that's quick for Elijah's surgery. But at least it will be done & he won't be down all summer.
Praying that he's feeling better soon & that cough finally gets the hint & takes a hike!
Big hugs!!
Oh, Megan, I'm so sorry you guys are having to go through another surgery! Personally, I think you guys have had enough, but guess I don't matter! ;) I'll be saying lots of prayers that this will be a successful surgery with an easier recovery than they're saying!
I'm glad you and Dan got your alone time. I love how you make it such a point to do that. Oh, and your haircut is totally cute!!
Love ya,
Cindy
thanks for hanging with us!
I hope little E sleeps good tonight..and the cough, boogeys, and eye goops GO far away.
Oh gosh... I feel for you girl...
hang in there...
hugs and kisses..
and lots of prayers..
Mike and Terri & Magoo
Praying for Mr. Elijah's health and for his parents'ability to get some rest.
Wow-surgery next week! Poor little Elijah-feel better soon buddy. We're praying that the surgery helps you to get moving and pretty soon your parents will be chasing you down the street!!
Happy to hear you had fun on your vacation and hope you get some rest soon.
Hope you and Dan can get some quality sleep. Sending our love to you all, a big hug to little Elijah xoxo
Sorry I missed you guys. And sorry to hear you were tired the whole trip. Vegas does that to ya plus having a sick kid at home and worrying does not help at all.
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