May Update

Isaac has been staying fairly healthy since my last post. He went to the Cardiologist a few weeks ago and had his scheduled Echocardiogram. Dr. Puchalski met with us after and said his tricuspid valve still leaks the same, and his fenestration in his "Fontan" had not closed like we previously thought. Isaac's SAT's were in the low 80's when he was checked that day, and the doctor said they were a little lower than what he was comfortable with, but he said he would leave it alone for now. However, if his SAT's don't improve he will have Isaac go in for a Heart Catherization and have the hole closed. Isaac's insurance isn't really very good right now, so I hope we can wait for better Insurance after Mike changes jobs.

Currently Isaac spends a lot of his spare time playing video games and watching his favorite shows. He is finally enjoying Kindergarten a lot more, although he still enjoys staying home more than anything. I am nervous about him going to first grade all day soon, but I'll get over it. It's hard watching my baby grow up and leave the nest all-day.

The Flu Finally Flew

Sunday night Isaac started out having severe ear pain. Nothing I did would relieve the pain. Around 10:30PM I headed for the E.R. at PCMC. On the way there Isaac got really sick and vomitted al over himself. I figured he must have the flu and took him home to clean him up. All night and the following day Isaac was throwing up, and had fevers until yesterday afternoon. Last night he finally ate a little bit and kept it down. This morning he was doing much better and is doing pretty well. In the first 24 hours we got pretty scared, Isaac's skin color was pale and a bit dusky at times. Often his lips were very dark. We were really worried. Mike was so worried at school he could not do his school work. We hope that this kind of sickness is gone for a long time.

Congenital Heart Awareness Week 2009

According to the American Heart Association, at least eight out of every 1,000 infants born each year have a heart defect. There are about 1 million Americans with cardiovascular defects that are alive today. Though research is ongoing, at least 35 defects have now been identified. Isaac "The Laughing Warrior" is amoung those statistics. In honor of CHD week, please say a prayer for these kids and families struggling with heart issues. If you have the funds and would like to donate to local non-profit support for families struggling with childrens heart health issues, please visit http://www.intermountainhealinghearts.org/ to make your donation, all donations are tax-deductible.

Isaac Enjoyed his Birthday

Isaac woke up on his Birthday in a good mood knowing it was his Birthday. I was shocked he didn't bother me about opening presents until I mentioned it late in the afternoon. He was more concerned I make his Birthday cake that he had no intention of eating. He just wanted to blow out the candles on the cake. When it came time to blow the candles out he couldn't blow them out, he really tried a couple of times and gave up and cried. He said he didn't have enough breath. He really enjoyed his presents, especially the Littlest Pet Shop electronic game, he played it for hours and hours and has wanted to take it everywhere with him. Isaac went to bed that night saying he had a fun birthday.

6 Amazing Years

Isaac will be SIX years old tomorrow. I can hardly believe it. He is growing up so fast. Isaac is really excited. He said he wants Pizza for dinner and a Cheesecake for a Birthday Cake. We still need to go shopping and buy him a present today.
He is finally starting to feel a little better everyday, we hope he is completely free of this winter virus soon. He went to school today for the first time in almost a month.

Still fighting the Croup Battle

After over eight weeks of fighting the winter virus, Isaac is still fighting it. Today he woke up with a severe case of croup, it was harder than usual to help him breathe normal again. This past week I had the worst respiraratory virus I had had since Pneumonia back in 2003. I am finally getting my voice back, but I am still hoarse. I am really worried that Isaac might get as sick as I was, because he doesn't know how to get rid of phlegm. I hope and pray his immune system will be strong and resist the virus. Isaac's sixth birthday is next week and I really want him to have a good and healthy birthday.

Aproaching the New Year

We are now aproaching 2009 with hope for a healthier New Year. We have had a virus hanging onto our family for several weeks now. Isaac has had croup twice in the last six weeks. We hope that all of our friends and family will be able to count their blessings throughout the years to follow. We see miracles happen often and Earthly Angels everywhere although it is hard to miss the opposing side all around us. This Christmas we have had several Earthly Angels send Annonymous gifts and money, and we are quite suprised at how generous people still are although the economy is in trouble. We feel very loved with this outpouring of love towards our family. We never even applied for any gifts through a Charity, the gifts and money came as a total surprise. I thank the Lord everyday for the friendships I have made through the local CHD support group, I also pray for these families daily and their struggles. I hope those who read this blog will find some plateaus at the top of their roller coaster throughout the coming year. We are so blessed to have your support, just knowing there is someone who understands our struggles means a lot.