I have lots to update, but I have to start with Mason's ped. surgery appointment yesterday. He weighed in at 21 pounds 2 ounces! I was just hoping for anything over 20 and he blew right by that. It was a gain of 2 pounds in just under 4 weeks. We are hoping that it was a true gain and not fluid retention. He also had a chest x-ray and it looked good, everything is where it is supposed to be. Our surgeon was comfortable telling us to come back in 11 months! WOW! She also suggested the possibility of looking into an intense feeding program for Mason since he is still struggling with oral feeds. We are just starting to research what is out there but are not sure if Mason is really old enough to handle such an intense program. Thank you to all of the other CDH moms for your input and advice so far!
Last weekend was the UofM ECMO picnic. We went and had a blast. Mason was reunited with his ECMO buddy Noah and they even had a chance to play. It was great seeing everyone that took care of our little guy when he was so sick. We even had a chance to see Ethan, another CDH buddy that was discharged on the same day! It was great to see how many lives ECMO has touched.
We started our fourth of July by giving Mason his first haircut! It was getting pretty long and he was growing a mullet. He handled it well and now looks very handsome :) We spent the 4th of July at Grandma and Grandpa's house. It was a chance to celebrate Mason's birthday and summer freedom with everyone (since we decided to keep his 1st birthday party small). Mason even had a chance to hang out with his Great Aunt and Uncle from New Mexico.
Pre-Haircut - "Do we have to?"
Post Haircut - What a handsome boy!
On Sunday, Travis and I took Mason to a petting zoo. He has shown a complete love for animals, especially dogs. He loved it! When we were paying our admission, there was a donkey that was just wondering around freely and Mason thought it was so funny. He got a chance to see some pigs, cows, goats, etc. He even tried to pet a few. Of course I was standing by with my antibacterial wipes :) I was worried that the smell would get to him since he has some sensory issues, but it didn't seem to bother him at all. Before we went to the petting zoo, Mason had his first out to eat experience at Jimmy John's. He didn't want to eat anything, but seemed to enjoy flirting with the staff.
My First Eating Out Experience
Check Out Those Horns!
4 comments:
What's up dude? I like your haircut...It was fun playing with you last weekend, even though you tried to pull my shirt off...Too bad we don't live closer, we could play all the time! I think our mom's might even enjoy it more than we do!
Your Friend,
Noah
What a great haircut!! I am so glad that Mason is doing so well!
The new haircut looks cool! We can't wait to see you guys in the next couple weeks. We're so glad that Mason continue's to do so well.
Love,
Bethie, Allen and Austin
I can't tell you how great it has been reading about Mason's progress all this time. What a GREAT ... job you two have done with him. Please don't stop letting all of us know how he's.. doing and congrats.. on the poundage...
Dispatcher Holmes
Alcona county.
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