No surgery needed for Isaac!!!
The shunt was actually drawing too much fluid from his brain, which causes the same symptoms as if it were not working well. They adjusted it with a magnet and sent them on their way!
THANK YOU for your prayers! God certainly showed up and answered them!!
So very grateful,
Alesha
Isaac has been having symptoms of shunt failure for about 3 weeks now. We had to rule out ear infections, sinus infection, etc. to know what was going on. I talked with the neurosurgeon PA yesterday, and she feels his shunt needs to be tapped to see what is going on. (They have a tiny needle hooked to a tube that they literally "tap" into his shunt line, right through his skin on his head.) If they get fluid there, they know the shunt is not working properly.
Doug is taking Ike to the children's hospital ER at 2 p.m today. They will tap the shunt. If it is not working, they will do emergency brain surgery. If you recall the 03/10 surgery was to replace the tubing of the shunt. This will be to replace the shunt itself – a much more serious surgery.
Due to his previous surgeries, there could be complications. His first shunt could not be removed due to the skull's calcifying around it. It had been in place for 5 years. They laid the 2nd shunt right beside that one. That was 5 years ago. If the same thing has happened to the 2nd shunt, I believe they would have to remove one or both of them to put in a new one. That means lots of blood loss and much more extensive surgery.
Of course, I cannot go. (I cannot sit up long enough yet for the ride there, much less all the walking, etc. that would be required.) That is almost more than I can bear.
Thanks for praying.
Alesha
I'll be managing this Monday from my bed. My back suddenly went out on Saturday. I have been in bed ever since. My plan is to get to the chiropractor this afternoon.
So, I'll leave you with the latest puppy pics. 🙂
Have a Happy Monday!
Alesha
Best Puppy-Training Device EVER!!!
Happy Weekend, y'all!
Alesha
This looked really yummy to us. We will definitely be trying it soon.
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I thought you might be interested in the recipe to my "All Purpose Floor Cleaner UPper":
In a spray bottle mix the following:
A few squirts of your favorite liquid soap (I prefer Basic H from Shaklee)
1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
Water to fill bottle
This is what I have been using to clean up the puppy puddles on my floors. I have also used it on any area rugs that were "sprinkled" as well. It is a great spot cleaner for other spills too. The vinegar smell is pretty strong when first sprayed, but it disipates very quickly.
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This was an interesting article about how microwave ovens cook:
Microwave Oven Diagnostics with Indian Snack Food
I had always wondered about that.
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All 3 of us are recuperating nicely, praise the Lord!
Wishing you a lovely evening (or morning!),
Alesha
I am thankful…
What are you thankful for today???
Doug and Isaac have both contracted the same bug I have.
Ike's fever was well over 103* last night.
We'd really appreciate your prayers for all of us.
If Ike gets sicker and needs to go to the doctor, AND if Doug is too sick to take him (which is not the case right now, praise the Lord!), we would be in real trouble! I cannot lift Isaac or his wheelchair!
So thanks for praying for us, especially for both of them. We really need it! 😉
Alesha
Obtaining Mercy 