Well, we did it. Brennan's CT Scan is complete. Let's just say we are so glad it's over. We left for Children's Hospital in LA at 5:30am to get there for our 7:00am appt. Overall things went pretty smooth. We filled out paperwork and were in the prep room by 7:30. Brennan started screaming and crying when they were simply trying to weigh him, so we knew this was going to be a difficult process. It was obvious he knew something was up. Thankfully Joel's mom came along to take care of Faith so Joel and I could both be there for Brennan. Brennan's audiologist, Naomi Smith, from the Early Start Program came to lend her support and be there for us. It was truly a blessing to have her there with us to help through this emotional time. Once he was in the prep room, they attempted to do the IV in his hand...twice. It was difficult for Joel and I emotionally because we had to hold him down as he was screaming and crying. He just kept yelling, "All done!" and "Daddy, I don't want to!" After what seemed like an eternity, the IV was in. It took a while for B to calm down and relax so we sang songs, showed him pictures and talked with him about things he loves as we were waiting for his turn in the CT scan room. Once it was ready, Joel carried B into the room and I went back to the waiting area. Joel was there when they put the "white liquid" into the IV and B went limp. Joel came back to the waiting area and we sat and waited with our pager. It was only 20 minutes but the longest 20 minutes of our lives. We were finally able to go into the recovery room and be there when he woke up. He was groggy and hungry, but he didn't cry and was back to his usual self within minutes. We left with two CD's of the scan and immediately sent one up north to his Dr. We should be getting the results by next week.
Thank you for all of your prayers. Going through this has prepared us more for the next stage in Brennan's surgery process. We are learning more about trusting God through all of this and growing closer as a family.
Lastly, walking the halls of the children's hospital has again opened our eyes more to how truly blessed we are for our children's health and our own.
In the car at 5:30am...still in his pj's, he has no idea what is going on
Walking in with Grandma
Our little P-nut, along for the ride
In the waiting room
Still waiting...
He wasn't digging it at all
Not too happy
Not too sure why we are here
Putting on the gown
Going into the prep room
After the IV was put into his right arm and a few minutes of screaming and crying... now just waiting for the next step
Listening to Bible songs on my phone and singing them to Brennan, trying to calm him down
All done!!! After he woke up from 20 minutes of sedation and sharing juice with his monkey
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Naomi is the best, whenever I go to CHLA with Matthew I always make sure she's going to be there. She is our go to person especially when we don't really know what we're asking or if we're missing anything.
Trusting in God is a road less traveled before having Matthew. I know now more than ever that believing and trusting in his plans for our family is something that is always good. It lessens the sting of seeing our children cry and go through all these procedures.
I've been praying for Brennan and all of you and hope that you'll get some great news from the CT Scan. My husband and I were talking and want you and Joel to know that if ever you need anything if even just a babysitter for a couple of hours or a few days to do what you need to do our doors and our hearts are always open to you and your family.
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