Sunday, May 6, 2007

5/6-5/7 Status Report - Cruisin'

We're cruisin' today. We've been watching a lot of cartoons, because days of thunder and rain (man, it came down hard) have severely limited our time in the downstairs garden. During the storm it sounded like the war of the worlds outside our hospital window, but the storms have subsided and we're back to a plain vanilla sky.

Now that he's in better shape, I expect we'll spend a lot of time in the garden (weather permitting). He likes sitting under the magnolia and looking at the different kinds of rocks. I like it, because I collected started minerals as a kid at about the same age. I'd suggested a trip to Franklin, NJ (the worldwide mineral collectors mecca) as a Make A Wish trip, but all he wants right now is Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando.

Far and away, he looks better than he has all week. He's sitting up, talking, laughing and joking. He's very, very excited about his big boy 7th birthday on thursday. No more little baby stuff. Now he's a kid-man.

Meanwhile, our top gun physicians haven't figured out the blood pressure issue yet, but they are working on it. Right now, fixing the blood pressure issues ASAP is the primary mission. Impossible? One, two and three days of new drug cocktails have everything pretty much stabilized -- except for the blood pressure. Meanwhile, no new tests (spinal taps, MRIs) are on the horizon. His stool seems much healthier, and no longer look like infant poop (i.e, the color of money).

Things seem positive and we approach it one day at a time (with eyes wide shut). We want to avoid losin' it again. They've made all the right moves when bad things happen, but we need fewer bad things to happen. He's probably in good enough shape to get released back to the main floor, but braving the panoply of germs and avoiding collateral damage is risky business. So we're taking it verrrry slowly. At the very least, we'll be out by the Fourth of July.

We have dialysis tomorrow. I think the kidneys will be back at full force very shortly, but I'm in the minority. Report to follow.

I've got a meeting at the firm tomorrow. It appears my litigation team doesn't need me much, now that the young guns have taken over. A few good men can do wonders. I've been at work so infrequently, I'm more of a legend than an actual employee. The office building security staff now thinks I'm one of the outsiders, and keeps asking for ID.

If he falls asleep early, I have some DVDs (The Last Samurai and Jerry Maguire) to watch and books (Freakonomics and Interview with a Vampire) to read. Of course, I'll probably end up watching SpongeBob and Fairly OddParents. You have to ease back into reality very slowly . . .

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jen and Larry:

It is so good hear all those news! It sounds like a new season episodes. All our prayers must have been answered. The Glory of God is big and soon this little boy will be running around.

Love you,

Lilly and Ivan

Anonymous said...

Good news and oh so cute in the delivery message. Warning: do not let the following stars near your precious Jacob - Tom Cruise; Anjolina Jolie; Alex Baldwin.
Love,
Lonnie

Anonymous said...

Larry and Jenn, glad to read the good news. I am happy to hear he is talking and joking and all the positive stuff. I just keep praying for him until he is home. Take care, we love you, Sherry, Bruce, Christine, Michelle, Katherine

Anonymous said...

Jake improves and as he does the horror of the months will be dimmed by him and some by you. Keep up the positive thinking and energy and you can continue to make it through.
I have posted a picture of you with security and the new young associates, so that they know who you Larry, and I have fresh new pretzels waiting.
Jen, the Mother's Voices luncheon was great last week and well attended with your help. Take care of Jake so we can have those conversations about him when he is older.
Richard

Anonymous said...

jen larry and jacob, it sounds like today is a better day. jared loved seeing you and hopes to see you again soon. we all want to wish you a happy birthday. lots of love anne michael and jared

Anonymous said...

Just a note to thank you for your daily updates. Please tell Jacob that we love him and miss him so much here at school. The children are aware of his upcoming birthday and greatly impressed by the fact that he is turning seven. We will be making birthday cards for him this week! We send our hugs and kisses and get well wishes.
Love,
Mrs. Holsing & Mrs.V's Class

Anonymous said...

Jen and Larry,
We are thrilled that Jacob had a better day. We hope they keep on coming. All our love.


Ranana, David, Jordan, Jessica & Jamie

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear Jacob is doing better. Don't let the OT's go easy on him! Michelle and I are thinking about you guys and Alexis keeps asking how Jacob is doing.

Steven, Michelle, Alexis, Mia, Sophia