Tyler had his post-op appointment today. Brett took him as I got afternoon duty with running them around for appointments. All is great. His tubes look great. Brett got to look at them and said they are green. His frenulum is healing nicely and basically that was it. The appointment was at 8am and Brett was calling me at 8:20. So it was quick. He goes back in 6 months for a re-check and a hearing test.
To finish our afternoon the boys got their flu shots. They were real troopers. Tyler wanted to go first. He cried a second and that scared his brothers. Dylan went and did great. Cody went last and that probably wasn't so good. His anxiety kicked in over-drive. I am hoping that the flu bug will stay away from our house this year.
With these 2 appointments today also wraps up our month of doctor visits. Awesome, huh? It's only the 6th and we are done. I for one and am very excited about that. September was a hellish month of running to this appointment and that appointment. UGH!
Not much else happening with us. The boys love school. They wake up on the weekends and want to go. I think they are challenged every day and they love it. Tyler loves it to. Watching them grow up is so awesome! Soccer is going good. There are only 7 kids so that is a little disappointing but the boys are all having fun. Brett has been busy with football games. Running all weekend long but enjoying it.
Till next time....
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Surgery Pics
Tyler before surgery....with his new favorites! Pj's and his Moose that we'll just call "Mr. Moose"
All ready to go. We've had the happy juice and gotten our cool head ware. Mr. Moose did too!
All ready to go. We've had the happy juice and gotten our cool head ware. Mr. Moose did too!Surgery is all done. After some resting he was finally ready to eat his blue popsicle. It tasted great and he was done with it in seconds. 
Tyler's surgery
Tyler made out very well with his 3rd surgery. He had new tubes placed, his frenulum cut and they scoped out his adenoids to check for re-growth. Our day started at 8am. He was happy-go-lucky walking into the hospital sporting his new fireman pj's and his new moose. Got to his room, the tv to himself and he was good. He weighed in at 40lbs and is 3ft.2" tall. I told him it was time to change into the gown and he wasn't interested. But he did it eventually and he looked cute might I add. As it got closer to his time they came in with his "happy juice" and OMG was he funny. By the time he went into surgery he looked like he had just came out of the bar. He was giving everybody 'the eyebrow' and it was hysterical. The doctor commented on it in our talk.
Dr. King removed his old tubes that had fallen out and replaced them with long term tubes. These should stay in for a couple of years and serve there purpose with the fluid. He had a lot of fluid. So much so that it had started to turn into a glue like substance and compress the ear drum. He had his adenoids scoped for re-growth. There was some that had grown back so that was removed. He also had his frenulum cut (piece of skin from the lip to the gums). Tyler's was very pronounced and has caused a nice space in his front teeth. This should allow his adult teeth to come in with nice spacing. He has his follow up on the 6th and a hearing test down the road.
After surgery he woke up NOT HAPPY! When I thought he was in pain and discomfort (which he was) was from surgery - I think it was because he didn't want that gown on. We put him back in his fireman jammies and life was good. Till he got sick! That's why you wear those hospital gowns but try telling a 4 year old that. They ended up giving him the anti-nausea medicine and within no time his coloring came back. He rested and watched TV. Got up and had to pee. Wanted that IV out like no tomorrow. Then he felt like a popsicle and devoured it down.
After he got home he was ready to go. I had to remind him that the doctor said no and that he had just had surgery. Kids really do bounce back quick!
Dr. King removed his old tubes that had fallen out and replaced them with long term tubes. These should stay in for a couple of years and serve there purpose with the fluid. He had a lot of fluid. So much so that it had started to turn into a glue like substance and compress the ear drum. He had his adenoids scoped for re-growth. There was some that had grown back so that was removed. He also had his frenulum cut (piece of skin from the lip to the gums). Tyler's was very pronounced and has caused a nice space in his front teeth. This should allow his adult teeth to come in with nice spacing. He has his follow up on the 6th and a hearing test down the road.
After surgery he woke up NOT HAPPY! When I thought he was in pain and discomfort (which he was) was from surgery - I think it was because he didn't want that gown on. We put him back in his fireman jammies and life was good. Till he got sick! That's why you wear those hospital gowns but try telling a 4 year old that. They ended up giving him the anti-nausea medicine and within no time his coloring came back. He rested and watched TV. Got up and had to pee. Wanted that IV out like no tomorrow. Then he felt like a popsicle and devoured it down.
After he got home he was ready to go. I had to remind him that the doctor said no and that he had just had surgery. Kids really do bounce back quick!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ortho Update
Cody and I ventured to Syracuse for another ortho check-up. Dr. Scott was very proud of his clean teeth and the fact that he worse his special t-shirt so he got 2 more raffle tickets and got to pick a prize from the "big" prize table. So that was a big deal!!!!
The appliance is doing it's job. He said he can almost clench down and hit teeth to teeth. Yeah. But...with good there is bad and we have a few issues to watch. His top right tooth has been worn down so much from the cross bite that he is now exposing nerve. I don't think a lot of nerve as Cody has not complained and I imagine he would. However, we had our last visit 4 weeks ago so all of this stuff has happened in that amount of time. So we need to watch it unless I call and say we have an issue. If the nerve becomes more exposed then they will need to pull it. He took a few new x-rays to send to Dr. Tatum. It appears that he is missing 2 top adult teeth. I was hoping for only one - at the site of the cleft where his gum was split as a baby. But both adult teeth - one on either side of his front teeth is missing. So down the road we will be talking options for adult teeth. Implants, teeth on a retainer, moving back teeth forward and re-shaping......
Then the most hard to swallow news was that he has a fistula. For those outside the craniofacial world - that is an opening in the palate. Right now his is like a pin-hole size. It's not huge as I could only see it as his head was tilted back with a bright light shining on it. Dr. Scott sprayed some air up there and it really bothered Cody as it was going right into his nasal cavity and tickled horribly. I was extremely sad to hear that news. We need to watch it to see if it gets bigger. Of course with the hole comes the possibility of speech issues and food/drink coming out of his nose. So we wait and see what we are up for.
I hate to admit it but I did have my little pity party in the car for like 5 minutes. I'm entitled right? I think so. I hate that at the age of 5 we have to think about "adult" teeth and the lack of them. I hate that his palate is opening back up. We've been so lucky that ours hasn't. I know that there are many kids that do and are much bigger - but this is my child, our situation and I only know that. Not to mention I am taking Tyler to the hospital tomorrow for another surgery and it just plain ole sucks! We see Dr. Scott back in 6 weeks.
A very funny story though.............as Dr. Scott had Cody in his chair he asked Cody how old he was? Cody said 5. Dr. Scott said "when will you turn 6"? Cody replied "on my next birthday"!!! We all laughed. Dr. Scott realized he walked into that.
The appliance is doing it's job. He said he can almost clench down and hit teeth to teeth. Yeah. But...with good there is bad and we have a few issues to watch. His top right tooth has been worn down so much from the cross bite that he is now exposing nerve. I don't think a lot of nerve as Cody has not complained and I imagine he would. However, we had our last visit 4 weeks ago so all of this stuff has happened in that amount of time. So we need to watch it unless I call and say we have an issue. If the nerve becomes more exposed then they will need to pull it. He took a few new x-rays to send to Dr. Tatum. It appears that he is missing 2 top adult teeth. I was hoping for only one - at the site of the cleft where his gum was split as a baby. But both adult teeth - one on either side of his front teeth is missing. So down the road we will be talking options for adult teeth. Implants, teeth on a retainer, moving back teeth forward and re-shaping......
Then the most hard to swallow news was that he has a fistula. For those outside the craniofacial world - that is an opening in the palate. Right now his is like a pin-hole size. It's not huge as I could only see it as his head was tilted back with a bright light shining on it. Dr. Scott sprayed some air up there and it really bothered Cody as it was going right into his nasal cavity and tickled horribly. I was extremely sad to hear that news. We need to watch it to see if it gets bigger. Of course with the hole comes the possibility of speech issues and food/drink coming out of his nose. So we wait and see what we are up for.
I hate to admit it but I did have my little pity party in the car for like 5 minutes. I'm entitled right? I think so. I hate that at the age of 5 we have to think about "adult" teeth and the lack of them. I hate that his palate is opening back up. We've been so lucky that ours hasn't. I know that there are many kids that do and are much bigger - but this is my child, our situation and I only know that. Not to mention I am taking Tyler to the hospital tomorrow for another surgery and it just plain ole sucks! We see Dr. Scott back in 6 weeks.
A very funny story though.............as Dr. Scott had Cody in his chair he asked Cody how old he was? Cody said 5. Dr. Scott said "when will you turn 6"? Cody replied "on my next birthday"!!! We all laughed. Dr. Scott realized he walked into that.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
ENT / Random Update
I took Tyler this afternoon for his last check-up before surgery. All looks good and we are set to go. There is still a lot of fluid on the right ear and the tube is out in the left ear although no visible fluid. So he will get long term tubes put in as this is his 3rd set, they will explore his adenoids for any re-growth and will cut the piece of skin coming from his upper lip to his top gum. Surgery is set for this coming Tuesday at 9:30...which kind of sucks as he can't eat or drink after midnight. He's my first kido to have surgery at this age - where we have to hand him over and walk away. My anxiety is already starting to kick in.
The boys are loving school - all 3 of them. Cody and Dylan are so challenged and are doing great. Writing their names and getting better and better. They did this in pre-school but you can see their "growth" in K. They are in the 100 book challenge and it should be a challenge to complete. Their goal is 100 books a semester. They bring home 4 books A NIGHT! So in my house that's 8. Right now the books appear to be very simple, ex: "Look at the Lizard, Look at the eye"....basic sight word sentence. So the books are super short. At this length, 8 books isn't a problem...if they get longer it will. Then the teachers want them to write the titles themselves....not mom's hand writing and if they kids can't get it we are to dot it out. At first I said "dot this".....I do this alone at night as Brett works. I work and am not home before 5. There is a lot to get down in a couple hours. But we will give it our all and make the best of it.
I thought about rather to blog this but it's just one of those things that I have to write. Cody might not be happy with me in 12 years but he'll get over it. :) So last night as I was getting them into the shower..he gets undressed and notices something black. He yells "mom I have something black on my leg"...now we are talking it's higher up on his thigh. So I yell back "what is it".........to which he says "MOM, I think I'm growing hair"......................O.M.G...................I lost it! How could you not. I assured him it wasn't hair but rather fuzz...Sure enough it came off in the shower. Phew!
The boys are loving school - all 3 of them. Cody and Dylan are so challenged and are doing great. Writing their names and getting better and better. They did this in pre-school but you can see their "growth" in K. They are in the 100 book challenge and it should be a challenge to complete. Their goal is 100 books a semester. They bring home 4 books A NIGHT! So in my house that's 8. Right now the books appear to be very simple, ex: "Look at the Lizard, Look at the eye"....basic sight word sentence. So the books are super short. At this length, 8 books isn't a problem...if they get longer it will. Then the teachers want them to write the titles themselves....not mom's hand writing and if they kids can't get it we are to dot it out. At first I said "dot this".....I do this alone at night as Brett works. I work and am not home before 5. There is a lot to get down in a couple hours. But we will give it our all and make the best of it.
I thought about rather to blog this but it's just one of those things that I have to write. Cody might not be happy with me in 12 years but he'll get over it. :) So last night as I was getting them into the shower..he gets undressed and notices something black. He yells "mom I have something black on my leg"...now we are talking it's higher up on his thigh. So I yell back "what is it".........to which he says "MOM, I think I'm growing hair"......................O.M.G...................I lost it! How could you not. I assured him it wasn't hair but rather fuzz...Sure enough it came off in the shower. Phew!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
We've got some clean teeth.....
Today was our 6 month cleaning for the boys. Cody got to go first. He had a couple x-rays done and then the normal cleaning. The dentist was very impressed with the palate expander. He has 2 loose teeth (bottom). Not much else really to report with him as he is seen monthly now by the orthodontist. Dylan went in next. He to had a couple x-rays taken and his normal cleaning. He has already lost his bottom 2 teeth and adult teeth are already in place. The teeth on each side of the front ones are loose. She said mostly because his bottom teeth are bigger and are crowding them. She noted that Dylan has an over bite (sigh, as Cody had an under bite). His 6 year molars on bottom are coming in. She said that at our next cleaning in April, they will take a panoramic xray and possibly refer us to an ortho. (double sigh). Really, 2 kids needing Ortho - dental insurance sucks! UGH! Not stressing yet - we'll cross that bridge when it comes. Tyler was last. He to got x-rays but then she found he didn't need them so he got to bring them home. He thought that was pretty cool. He got his teeth cleaned. He has a pice of skin that runs from his lip to his teeth cause a gap in them. Our ENT is going to cut this but I wanted to make sure the dentist thought it was necessary. It is! She said that if we don't get it cut now, his adult teeth will just bounce off from it and he'll have the same gap.
I was very happy though that we have stayed CAVITY FREE!!!! Yeah! They are good brushers - with a little push from mom!
I was very happy though that we have stayed CAVITY FREE!!!! Yeah! They are good brushers - with a little push from mom!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Random Recent Pics
Tyler and Connor on the boys first day of soccer. Unfortunately, the season ended the day it started. The coach didn't show and come to find out ended up having surgery and is out for 4-6 weeks. He thought somebody might take over the league but so far we haven't heard. The boys are very bummed but looking forward to playing Basketball next month. 
My Cody Man.....He loves school - he has done fantastic with his appliance. I can see progress with his teeth already. And he super happy that he has a loose tooth. Tooth Fairy will be visiting sooner than later. He already knows what he wants to buy....a new Bakugan! 
Ahhh...Dylan......I mean look at this face. He is such my teddy bear. One minute he is so rough and gruff and the next minute he is a big cuddle bug. He loves school too. His teacher said he is a great joy in the classroom. 
My Mom turned 59......doesn't she look great? I think so...she is great. We would be so lost without her. Of course as we celebrated her bday we were missing 1.....baby Jack. I only wish they were closer and our kids could grow up with him like my 3 can with Tanya's 2. Long distance sucks! 
My 3 little soccer men! Yah, we don't own a "soccer" tshirt. Surprisingly sirens didn't go off when I bought soccer balls and shin guards. Of course I'm kidding. We just aren't a soccer family but if it ever turns out one of them want to play - we will become one! Anything for your kids right? 
My little Ty Ty's first day of pre-school. Isn't he cute??? He is back with the same teacher and a lot of the same friends this year. He loves it. You can't see his backpack but he has a really cool Batman backpack. Batman is his new favorite - just wait Halloween is coming and you'll see. I also love this picture of him and Brett. 
My Cody Man.....He loves school - he has done fantastic with his appliance. I can see progress with his teeth already. And he super happy that he has a loose tooth. Tooth Fairy will be visiting sooner than later. He already knows what he wants to buy....a new Bakugan! 
Ahhh...Dylan......I mean look at this face. He is such my teddy bear. One minute he is so rough and gruff and the next minute he is a big cuddle bug. He loves school too. His teacher said he is a great joy in the classroom. 
My Mom turned 59......doesn't she look great? I think so...she is great. We would be so lost without her. Of course as we celebrated her bday we were missing 1.....baby Jack. I only wish they were closer and our kids could grow up with him like my 3 can with Tanya's 2. Long distance sucks! 
My 3 little soccer men! Yah, we don't own a "soccer" tshirt. Surprisingly sirens didn't go off when I bought soccer balls and shin guards. Of course I'm kidding. We just aren't a soccer family but if it ever turns out one of them want to play - we will become one! Anything for your kids right? 
My little Ty Ty's first day of pre-school. Isn't he cute??? He is back with the same teacher and a lot of the same friends this year. He loves it. You can't see his backpack but he has a really cool Batman backpack. Batman is his new favorite - just wait Halloween is coming and you'll see. I also love this picture of him and Brett. 
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