Saturday, January 8, 2011

Finally the photos

Grady's One Month Snapshot











His tiny hospital gown in Portneuf. This is when he was finally able to get a good night's sleep after being awake screaming for over 24 hours. Luckily, his anti-seizure medicine took the edge off enough that it was lights out.







His first interactions where he was focusing and cooing. What refreshing sounds. He was just loving sunshine.

It's safe to say he hated the feeding tube and kept trying to rip it out. I don't blame him.






The life flight stretcher from Portneuf to Primary Children's Hospital. Those guys were great. They even gave him a fleece blanket for the ride.






Our first stay at Primary Childrens. We thought it would be the Ritz compared to Portneuf. We quickly discovered it is the Ritz in regards to Doctors and medical technology but not in accommodations. They had a single chair bed that is much smaller than a twin. Eli is gracefully posing on it to show how "roomie" it is. Lets just say we found a new meaning for the word spooning as we both slept in it for two nights.

He was enjoying his first couple nights in Primary Children's.



After his first hair cut and first fluid drain.
Can anyone disagree that he looks completely content and comfortable?



And now for the second brain drain. A bit more invasive than a needle stick like before. They took off the frontal bone and flushed 4 liters of water through there to hopefully clean out all the infection. Then stitched him back up. He looks like a mixture of frankenstein and rocky. :) Poor little foo.











Here's Rocky. The swelling has gotten so much better. He's gained more than a pound in just fluid and swelling. So here he is. He doesn't even look like the same little boy from Christmas. Hopefully sometime soon he will be back to his old self.



12 comments:

Aimee Sommer said...

oh my velvet! Poor little dude! How do they think he came down with this? I hope he gets better fast!

Lyndzi said...

Oh my, what a little trooper. I am praying for him and your little family. I hope that he improves quickly and all that's left is the awesome scar he has to show off.

Tessa Sparrow said...

Your little guy is such a fighter! I am so sorry that he is having to go through this and you as well. I hope that he continues to heal and get better soon!

Mike & Nat said...

Natalie just told us about what was happening with Grady. We have been reading your blog and will keep him and your family in our prayers. We love you!

David and Mary Lynn Andreasen
Natalie and Mike Mangum

Anonymous said...

those are some of the CUTEST...and saddest pictures i've ever seen. He is such a doll! i never got to see all that adorable curly hair--like father, like son!! i can't believe how much he's been through so far in his life. our prayers are with yours that he keeps up his strong spirit and has the strength to keep pulling through!! thanks for keeping us updated. i'm sure you're very busy and overwhelmed but i'll call and check on ya again. PLEASE call if there is anything i can do for you AT ALL. love you guys!!!

Jill W said...

Thanks for updating us on what's going on! Know that there are a lot of prayers coming your way from so many people! I know that no matter what happens, it truly is Heavenly Father's plan for your family. I hope you can find comfort in that!

I don't know if either of your remember me, by the way. I'm Jill London. I was friends with Samantha in school (hopefully we're still friends!). I swear I used to see Eli in diapers when I'd play at their house. :-) But am I really that much older than you guys?

beck said...

Wow, he really is a trooper! And it goes without saying that mommy and daddy are as well. Your little guy and family are of course in our thoughts and prayers.

allgoodfoodfromscratch said...

There are people you don't know Eli that are crying and praying for you Velvet and Grady. Lots of prayer on you behave. Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

Andy and Robyn said...

What a sweet little man! Good luck with everything-we are praying for him and your family! ~Robyn Barthlome

Tiffany Floyd said...

We love you guys and your family and are praying for you all the time.

Raquel said...

We are so happy that things are so hopeful! HE IS SO ADORABLE,AND SUCH A SWEET FACE. YOu cant help but love him.You are all in our prayers.

Marrott Family said...

Velvet and Eli- we want you to know that your sweet family has been in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you the best of luck with everything. Hope all will be well!
love,
Kelli and Mike Marrott