Surgery and Halloween

So, last Monday, Kellen had his surgery to have tubes put in both of his ears. We had to be at the hospital super early (6:45am) and his surgery wasn't until 8:40am (actually, he didn't get in for surgery until 9:30am)....it sucks because he wasn't allowed food, drinks (even water) for 5 hours before his surgery....however, he was such an amazing trooper and did great! When we got the hospital, we had to go get Kellen changed into his hospital gown. He was so small that they had to go get the smallest size available. Here he is in the pediatric surgery waiting room playing with all the toys and styling in his cool gown.

Kellen's surgery went very well. He was pretty out of it and very upset/confused for a while, but was okay once he had a long nap at home. Unfortunately, he ended up with a high fever that night, and it all went downhill from there. Kellen ended up with crazy high fevers, chills, aches, sore throat, major sleepiness and lethargy. His temperatures were going up to 103.5 which is pretty high for a baby. It turned out that Kellen had the flu, tonsilitis, strep throat and a viral rash. It was a pretty scary week of watching over him 24/7 and just praying that he get better soon. It is horrible to see your baby so sick.

On a brighter note, Kellen now seems to be doing much better. His fever broke on Thursday night. He has been pretty cranky and miserable still, but he has started to eat food again and drink some fluids again today. And, he has consistently wet diapers again today, so that is a great sign! We need to get some weight back on him, as he lost 3 1/2 pounds this week (and when you were only 30 pounds to start off with, that is alot of weight!).

Lita and Grandpa came to stay with us on the day/night of Kellen's surgery...thank you!!! It was so nice having them visit during this time. Here we all our out for dinner. Kellen had a super long nap the day of his surgery (4+ hours) and was still pretty groggy..he also had to wear his hat to protect his ears...luckily, he had lots of lovings from his grandparents...and a lollipop to get him through it!!!

Kellen loves to run into his room, and do one of two things: Climb up on his chair and read a book to himself...or, open every single drawer in his room (we caught both these actions on camera!).

Reading about how the Gruffalo's Child went into the woods....

...Thankful that the Gruffalo's Child made it home safe and sound.

Kellen was still too sick by the time Halloween rolled around...so, unfortunately, we didn't take him out trick or treating. He did get a chance to hang out with us while we gave out candies (and he even tried to give a kid some candy for me! Here he is sitting on his pumpkin candy holder waiting for some more kids to arrive. Poor kid!

Luckily, Kellen had his new, super cool, Spiderman card that Parker sent him....he loves to open and close the card so that it will play music! Thanks, Parker!!!

Kellen has made some great little friends in our new neighbourhood. When our neighbours heard that Kellen was still not well enough to go out Trick or Treating, Luca (he's 2) brought over some treats for Kellen as well as a truck that he bought him....we were very touched by this kind gesture!! Thanks, Luca!!!

Spiderman rules!

Lita and Grandpa sent us a beautiful basket of delicious fruit along with a really cute teddy bear for Kellen. Kellen loves his new friend and has him in the spare room bed with him all the time. Here he is giving his new friend a kiss goodnight.

...and, poking the teddy bear's eyes...Kellen loves to touch eyes (who knows why!).

My beautiful baby boy.....dazed and approaching my camera!

Kellen, Shawn and I want to thank everyone for all your kind and encouraging words, thoughts, advise, and gifts....it is so nice to have such a great group of people in Kellen's life to support him when he goes through such bad illnesses. Thanks!!!