BIG DAYS

12/24/2010-We're pregnant!
3/23/2011-Tuckers a boy. We also find out he has Myelomeningocele. Which is a defect where the spinal cord doesn't fully develop. Essentially the spinal cord has an opening. This also causes hydrocephalus; spinal fluid builds up in the ventricals (in the head) and needs a shunt put into to circulate back into the body.
3/28/11-Met with neurologist to talk about severity of Tucker's defect. It was hell waiting 5 days. After having a good talk, Liane and I went and did some baby shoppiing. It was a great day of relief.
7/27/11-C-section date 730am. Surgery to close his spine to come within 48hrs.
7/28/11-Surgery to close spine.

Monday, August 8, 2011

Going home tomorrow!

"Boring, I wanna go home!"



The doctor's this morning gave us basically a check list of what we need to do to get the "ok" to go home. It included:
-Me catheterizing him, check.
-Hearing test, check.
-Hepatitis B shot, later tonight.
-Feeding tube training, check.
-Cranial ultrasound, check.

Looks very promising to get home tomorrow. Very thrilled with Tucker's progress. He is one tough little guy.
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5 comments:

  1. Nikki MincksAugust 8, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    My heart just aches for you guys. I simply cant not imagine going through something like this. You guys are so incredibly strong and little Tucker is resilient!! Please text me your new address so we can send Tucker a little something:) Love you.....Nikki & Addy

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  2. JamieAugust 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Yeah tucker!!!! Congrats guys!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    I'm excited for you guys to finally go home. Get little Tucker big hugs. I'll leave you a word of wisdom "don't let your happenings affect your happiness". Jon Tyson

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  4. Sarah BoiceAugust 9, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Congrats guys! So exciting that little Tucker gets to go home! What a strong lil guy. Hope to get to meet him soon! ~ Sarah Boice

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  5. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a big boy yawn! Too cute! Hooray for going home. We miss you but love the blog updates.

    Brandy Schloer

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