All that to say, Cole is doing well, is happy and appears healthy. He is 18 months old, weighs 18 lbs 15 oz and still drowns in 6-9 month clothes. The teeth are slowly coming in and the stranger anxiety is getting less. But our doctor is concerned at his slow weight gain which is understandable but more concerned as to why his white blood cell count is so high. We had to get blood drawn right before Christmas and it was a nightmare experience. I had all three kids and could only have Cole back in the room, leaving Lucy & Nate in the waiting room by themselves. The nurses were so unfriendly, blaming Cole and his small veins for the reason the needle kept coming out again and again. He was screaming non stop and now we have to go back again tomorrow and do it all again! Oh dear...
On a happier note, we had a wonderful Christmas. It was a joy to watch all three kids have fun, wear smiles, and interact with long distance family. We spent at least half our vacation time in the car driving across Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas but thankfully the kids did great! Praise God for in-car DVD player. :) We even got to experience a Texas white Christmas which was magical (although treacherous to drive home in the next day).
Happy now to be at home and look forward to 2010 with great expectations and trust in our sovereign God who remains faithful in all things. Hope all of you have a wonderful New Year's!
3 comments:
Looks like you all had a wonderful holiday. I don't envy the blood draw, but hope it leads to the answers you seek.
Julie R
What fun photos -- and quite the multi-state experience for you brave parents. Sorry to hear that your handsome boy has to have another blood draw. Our nurses always had a rough time finding Anya Rashi's veins too . . . poor boy AND poor mama.
I would never wish the medical uncertainty on you, but I am grateful for Cole's sake that he's with you and receiving such good medical care. You can be sure I will be praying for you as you endure another blood draw!
Hugs, hugs, hugs,
Nancy
This is Rachel who adopted Aimee (who has DS). We just went through this whole blood-draw thing yesterday (thankfully we got a good technician) and some friends gave me some advice. Insist that they use a pediatric needle (sometimes they will be lazy and don't bother to get this smaller type of needle). Also, make sure he drinks lots of liquids beforehand since that will help his veins be easier to access. Also, I would totally throw a fit if you get the same techs or if they are unkind or rude in any way. Ask for a supervisor if you have to.
So sorry it was so hard last time and I'll be praying that it goes much better tomorrow!
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