MRI

Today Zachary had to go for a sedated MRI. It was not a fun trip let me tell you. It all starts when he realizes where we are going so his anxiety level jumps right there, then we get inside University Hospital and he is just flipping out yelling "when are we going to get out of this place, When are they going to knock this place down, why is everyone so mean here." For a few examples. Needless to say people are looking at us like we are terrible for bringing him there.

We get him to the ped's floor and he is just constant whining, and crying and repeating all the above so they give him some versid (I know its spelled wrong) to relax him. Well within 3 min he was so out of it he was like a drunk person. It was sad to see him like that, but I knew it would help him and make me feel a little better. Well they let me go in to put him asleep which was a struggle also. He fought that and it took about 5 min to get him out. They couldn't believe what a fighter he is. Well this 45min-1 hr procedure ended up taking almost 2 hours. Yes I said 2 hours and they never called us in the waiting room to tell us it was going to take longer. I was getting quite nerveous because I didnt know if he was having a hard time coming out of the sedation or what. (He has had that problem a couple times). Well when they came and got me I went into recovery right away and he was a crazy man in there. He was trying to rip the IV out, and had the O2 sat tore off. He was screaming and kicking. I took over for the 1 nurse and he finally started to calm down. By then I had blood all over me because he pulled the IV and I couldn't get him to let me hold the guaze on the hand to stop the bleeding. I was like oh well its my kid and his blood won't hurt me. (People where looking at me funny walking out with blood all over me though)

Zachary normally has a hard time coming out of it or being a puker when we get in the car. So of course I was thinking ok he had a little hard time coming out that means we will have a safe drive home. Well we got almost home (10 min away literally) and he lost it. Thank god my mom was with me so she was able to turn around and take care of him. Then he kept saying "Mom when am I going to feel better?" So when we got home we took a nap together and when he woke up he was back to the normal Zachary we all know so well.

Now we just have to sit back and pray that we get good results. I have a terrible gut feeling and know I will not be sleeping well until Tuesday or Wednesday when we get the results. Darn Holiday is messing us up with getting it sooner. So please will you all say a prayer that we get positive results.

Vegas Pictures

Just wanted to share a couple Vegas Pictures.


Robert & his brother Anthony. Aren't they such goofs!!!!!!!!!!!

Me & Anthony



Robert & I at Sharks Reef (Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino)

Robert & I at Caesars Palace

Robert & I along with our friends Ronda & Scott Kehoe at Caesar's Palace

We are back!

Rob and I just got back early this am from our vacation to Las Vegas. We had a awesome, very relaxing time. It was so nice to lay at the pool in 105-110 degree weather with misters on us soaking in the rays. I will post some pics later.

We get into Syracuse and 1 of our suitcases was missing. Yep, no where to be found. Well at this very moment they still don't know where it is. I was bummed because it was the suitcase with the kids surprises in it, along with all my hair stuff (flat iron, hair styling stuff, and brush.) and I have school this weekend. I am not looking to pretty. LOL

When I get more time I will post some pics and put a update on for Zachary. Alot has happened over the past week with him and I am just ready to throw the towel in on everything. I never knew I would ever feel like this and hope that there is a light at the end of the tunnel very soon. Dear god, please help us through this time and guide us down the right road for the journey.

Nothing New

We are still waiting to hear from Boston regarding Zachary. I have called to see whats taking so long and of course 1 specific Dr. hasn't sent the info over for them to review. I will be calling them again to remind them.

Marissa started religion camp today for 2 weeks. She will be going from 8:30-12 everyday. Was she happy? No way because she had to get out of bed before 10:30 am. Oh well I told her its only 2 weeks and school will be starting to get used to it again.

Rob and I are leaving for LasVegas on Saturday for 6 days. Kids will be with grandparents so we have adult time. We will be seeing the brother in law that lives in Vegas, and some friends are coming out too. So some relaxation time and site seeing is on the agenda. Yeah we know its like over 100 but thats ok with me I wont be working.

School is still going for me. I passed 101A and now started 101B. It was tough and I am sure its only going to get tougher so sorry if this isn't updated as often.

The Kids Are Home

The kids got home Saturday, after being gone for 1 week camping with their nonnie Judi. Rob and I didn't go because we are going to Vegas in a couple weeks. I missed them, but it was a nice break on the other hand. They got home Saturday and Zachary hasn't stopped yet, and Marissa & I have already had our usual arguments. I can't stand this age and she is learning real quick she is not going to get away with it anymore. We have taken thing away and will keep going at it if she keeps it up. Any suggestions from you guys out there? Zachary was hanging all over me in church on Saturday and I pulled my back out from that so Sunday I was very uncomfortable and still sore today. I guess I didn't realize how much he really does hang on me. Well he is 5 and we need to end that pretty soon because I can't be with a back out all the time.

We got Zachary's teacher for kindergarten in the mail (but we are working on it being changed or he will go to another school) and still waiting for Marissa's information.

We spoke to the orthopedic dr. for Zachary on Thursday and she is happy we are going to go to Boston for another opinion. She recommended Boston or NYC. She told us if we need anything or help with anything to let her know and she will get it for us. So now we just sit back and wait for them to review his charts and go from there for an appointment.

Well off to another days work, 10 days till out vacation and counting!!!!!!!!!!!!