Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 6, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 6, 2008 I haven't been able to post in a while. I just wanted to let you guys/gals know I have been reading the forum, and of course dtel has been keeping me informed on everyone's status. My really busy season with the family starts around Thanksgiving and doesn't end until...about another week. This year we had a new grandson born....Kayden Lane on November 3. Between Thanksgiving Dinner for 25+, Christmas decorations, Christmas shopping/wrapping, Christmas Dinner, New Year's Eve and then all the "undecorating" I hardly come up for air. Additionally, Kayden has been diagnosed as likely having Hirschsprung's disease, which affects the colon. He will undergo anesthesia on February 7, at which time the doctors will do three or four tests, including a colonoscopy to determine if in fact he does have Hirschsprung's. If he does, he will have surgery within two or three weeks of that date. This has been extremely emotional for me, as all three of our daughters and the other four grandchildren were completely healthy at birth. More than likely Kayden will require a colostomy....possibly for a few months, at which time he will undergo additional surgery to remove the colostomy, or he may have the colostomy permanently...depending on the success of the surgery and the extent of the colon disease. This has been especially difficult on our youngest daughter, whose forum name is "dtel's baby girl". On top of everything I developed a rather nasty case of pneumonia between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am still trying to fight the pneumonia. To me the coughing and exhaustion have been overwhelming. I just thought I would update you guys for anyone that is interested. Actually....I was just giving dtel a chance to catch up with my number of posts!!!!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Christy, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'm sure you've done your internet searching -- the first three that came up for me were: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hirschsprungs_ez/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirschsprung's_disease http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001140.htm Apparently some cases don't need a temporary colostomy. Best wishes to Kayden! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Christy, Kayden and the rest of your family will be in our prayers as he undergoes his testing. Please keep us informed as to his status as you receive news. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Thump Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Christy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Sometimes life events get in the way of living for a while... But I am sure you will be good to go by spring!! Love those around you.... You never know if you will be able to in the future! get well.. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 That's alot for a little one. In Gods will I wish Kayden a clean bill of health. Give baby girl a bear hug for me & keep smiling. May God Bless You All. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Christy, Sounds like it is due time for some relaxation. I hope you get some rest and feel better soon. I wish your grandson the best with his situation. The young are tough and will make it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Best wishes for a quick and successful surgery for the little guy! And for you, Christy, I wish you peace, and full recovery from that nasty pneumonia. Please take care of yerself...You're important to us!! Gregg, Cathy and the girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Circle the Wagons, and pray for the best ....... Christy, you must take care of yourself, I think others in your family look to you for strength, and direction, hold them together, better yet, a Big Group Hug, and carry on ............. Your not alone, many here pulling for you and your family !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted January 7, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2008 Best wishes for the entire family, Christy...stay strong, but get some rest. Keep us posted, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thoughts and prayers from Rosalie and I, To Christy, Eldon and Family....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Best wishes, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family Christy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 7, 2008 Author Moderators Share Posted January 7, 2008 I sincerely appreciate all the kind words. I have really missed all of you guys...but dtel has kept me abreast of any "breaking news". Thanks eveyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Christy, sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted January 8, 2008 Author Moderators Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thank you Groomy. I will P/M you later. Tell the family hello, glad things are getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 your all, of course, in our prayers as well... Be safe.,.,. Were slowely getting back to normal too. Whatever "Normal" is. We have a huge print in our basement I really love it sais... "The future is just a collection of successive nows!" Live in the present.. It is pretty good advice when you have un knowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 11, 2008 Moderators Share Posted January 11, 2008 Christy and Eldon, I am so sorry to hear the news about your latest addition to the DTEL tribe. (25+ for Thanksgiving, that has got to be a hoot). We will keep the little guy in our prayers and please let us know if there is anything we can do. A good hunting buddy of mine has that condition, he is 55, hunts all over the world. He is from Galviston (BOI) and is one of the greatest people you would ever want to meet. If he hadn't told me I would have never known other then he is very careful about ETOH intake and popcorn. I hope it does not come to that, but God does not give us challenges that we cannot handle. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I am sorry to hear Christy and Elden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtelsbabygirl Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks to all of you who have had my little boy in your prayers. He is doing alot better. He now weighs 14 lbs and looks like a little butterball. We got a second opinion and as long as he is thriving right now they are going to wait until he is 6 months to do anything with him. I couldn't write this and not say that he is an amazing baby. He is the sweetest thing. He loves to snuggle he is always smiling and my life would have never been complete without him. Again Thanks to all of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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