Git R' Done
13 years ago
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Our day with Mason
Today we had another great day with Mason. We changed more diapers, fed bottles and he threw up on me. It was great!! He had the hiccups and burped. We were able to to speak with the team of neurosurgeons today. They said that Mason's shunt was working well and draining the fluid from his brain. They also told us that Mason may be able to go home this weekend or early next week!!!!! (Praise the Lord) They need Mason to gain some of his weight back and maintain it. Today he was 8lbs 2 oz. As far as his development goes only time will tell. They said there is not a particular test that will determine the progress he could or could not make. We will be consulting with them 2 weeks after Mason is released. They will then give him another MRI and see the progress the shunt has made. They will also be looking at his hearing and vision. PT and OT will be coming to see us tomorrow to help us with Mason's thumb and fingers. They may put splints on his thumbs to try and get them to function. Once Mason is out of the hospital they will be coming to the house to work with him each week. As far as the genetic testing goes, we will not know the results for at least 8 weeks. The results we will be waiting on will be if he has Xlink Hydrocephalus. Kevin and I continue to pray that God will spare him from this but if he doesn't we're determined to give him a full life. We are prepared to treat him like any other boy and push him to do all that he can do. We know that with God all things are possible. We have enjoyed reading all the comments you continue to leave on the blog. They bring tears to our eyes and fill our hearts with joy. We just feel so blessed and thank God for friends and family that love our little boy so much. We love the new friends we are meeting through our blog. You are all a blessing. Love you all! Wendy
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28 comments:
So excited about the news that your whole family will be home soon! Feeding, burping, changing...isn't it amazing how wonderful doing those things are! Can't wait to meet you in person, Mason!
Adrienne
Your baby is so beautiful. I'll be praying for you as you await the test results! No matter what, he has the best condition a child can be born with - loving parents!
HEY WENDY -
What a small world it is. I have become a huge fan of Kelly's Korner Blog and today she listed some prayer request - and I had no idea it would ever be someone that I knew! Mason is an absolutely precious baby! I will be praying for you, Kevin, and Mason!
Love
Allyson Martin (Blackwood)
I love baby hiccoughs. They are so funny, they look like the surprise the little baby each and every time a hiccough hits. :)
Your boy is beautiful and I will pray for a negative result from the Xlink test. I am excited that you'll be able to bring him home to that beautiful room you've designed.
Mason is a beautiful boy! Congratulations!
I also had a c-section, and was expecting to take my baby boy home in just a few days. His room was ready and waiting.
Our son Alex was born with RTS a syndrome that affects chromosome 16. We have struggled, and we have conquered, it has been so hard, and it has been so amazing.
Thinking of you while you start your own journey.
Hi Wendy--I went to CCC and I found your blog through another blog, Kelly's Korner (www.kellyskornerblog.com) I will be praying for you and for your new little one, Mason. He is adorable. Thank you for sharing and keeping everyone updated!
Amy (Wolff) Timpe
Kevin and Wendy -
As soon as I heard about this site I jumped right on it!! Mason is just so beautiful and wonderfully made!! So great to hear the good news today...you got the throw-up initiation! I couldn't help but think...if no football...he could coed cheer! Afterall, he could learn to stunt from the best stunter in the county...his daddy!! Love and gobs of prayers to your precious little family.
Carol Bariteau
What a beautiful baby boy, Kevin and Wendy! Mason is so blessed to have you as parents. Your outlook and perspective is so encouraging. It reminds me of my parents and what they went through when I was born. They received news that was very similar to what you've heard, but God is good. He is still a God of miracles! I will keep you all in my prayers. Thanks for sharing Mason's story.
Love,
Laurel
Great day!! Praise the Lord? He is doing mighty things in that precious baby's life every day. He is so adorable and so loved. Harvey and Donna look great with him. Loved the pic with the "boys hangin out"!! I'm still praying.
LOve to you all, Sharon
Hi, I found you through Kelly's Korner and just wanted to say that Mason is an absolute doll...what a beautiful baby! I just love his full head of hair. Your family will be in my prayers as you bring your little one home and await answers.
Michelle
Dear Kevin and Wendy,
What a precious little son you have! We are so touched and encouraged by reading how God has given you both His amazing grace and strength and how much you are allowing Him to guide you. Mason is in the palm of His hands and we are praying for him every day--and for you and Kevin and the whole family. We were happy to have Laura with us for the night and we are so thankful that she is here to be with you and support you. Your love and faith is so evident and we just know that you will continue to be a blessing to so many people. Just loved the picture of the "three men"! Bob and I are enjoying following your sweet blogs and looking at the photos. We send our love to you and Kevin and Mason and also to Grandma and Grandpa B!
Bob and Beth Dare xo
Kevin, Wendy and Precious Mason,
God is really amazing and I believe that he is going to do amazing things through this time. I believe that Mason will be healed, The God that we serve is a BIG God and can do anything, If we just ask. He loves us all the same and will do what's best. I believe that for you all! We love you and look forward to seeing little Mason in person, The pictures are ADORABLE! He is a miracle in the making!
Love, Nancy, Paul and Jeremiah :o)
Dear Kevin & Wendy,
I am a friend of Joel and Ali Mason. Please know that we are praying in Oregon for your family. I have bookmarked your page and have enjoyed looking at your pictures (knowing who I am praying for) and reading your blog. You are an inspiration!
Marta Broberg
Kevin and Wendy,
Liza and I were running yesterday (go figure) and talking about all the Christians we know who are experiencing struggles and difficulties right now. I just wanted to encourage you and let you know that your good attitude, your willingness to see the positive, your hope in an ever-loving God, brings Him so much glory in our eyes. Thank you for being an example of faithfulness to Him, which strengthens the faith of others. We are praying for you.
Jeff and Liza
Kevin, Wendy and Mason,
Thank-you for sharing your life with us.
I know Angels are all around you.
We are praying for you,
Jeanie S.
Just stopping by for an update - I am thrilled to read about the day you had yesterday! Yey! So good to see pics of your mom and dad with the baby, too! Praying for another great day with Mason today and that he gets to go home and see that beautiful nursery SOON!
Jenny Dunlap
Hi Wendy, We knew each other as kids and my mom passed your blog address along to me. We are praying for you guys and for Mason. He's just beautiful. God bless your sweet family!
Kelli (Martin) Stuart - Candy Martin's daughter
Hopping over from Kelly's to let you know I'm praying for Mason. I've read through some of your last blog postings and HAVE to tell you - that is one of the cutest babies I've ever seen! I can tell you two are wonderful parents - sending prayers up for y'all!
God will guide you all home and bring you more joy than can be explained in words. Mason is so handsome and strong. My family and I will continue to pray for you all, everyday. You are so lucky to have such wonderful support. xoxoxoxoxox =) With all my love, Kathy Beverly
Hi to Wendy, Kevin And Mason,
Thanks for the updates on this web site. It is so heart-warming to see the magnificent photos and read about the miracles that are being performed by the medical team through God's grace and mercy. Wendy, you have taken to Motherhood so naturally & you look so beautiful and radiant. Kevin, you look so handsome and you just beam with pride!!! Aren't new-borns amazing ---they can wrap you around their little finger upon your first glance at them.
I enjoyed seeing the photos of the proud maternal grandparents as well.
Many blessings to be poured down on the White family trio. Mason, you adorable and precious baby,please continue to grow stronger and healthier every day, because your grandmother & I want to take you for some stroller rides ! God bless you and yours.
Love, Donna C.
love the pictures :) He's so handsome!
I'm so glad you're able to interact with Mason more and more. Those times that you can be with your baby in the Nicu/hospital are so precious to you and him! He knows you're there and will thrive on your company/love :)
We will continue to pray for all of you and that Mason doesn't have the Xlink chrom.
love you guys
Tiffany & Christoph
Me and Jenny are praying for all of you. We love you so much. Mason is beautiful.
Kevin and Wendy, Mason is so precious. I can't wait for my chance to babysit!! We are happy you had another good day and real excited he is getting to go home soon. You have been and will continue to be in our prayers. God is good and has a special plan for your sweet Mason. All our love, Steve, Dawn, Mallory, Brittany and Kirstie
Wendy and Kevin -
James and I just discovered that this blog existed. We are praying for you! You are both amazing. Mason is absolutely gorgeous, thank you for keeping us updated. Please let us know if there is anything you need help with (whenever!), love you!
Kasia & James
OH my goodness!! How sweet does Mason look? He is absolutely adorable:) We love you guys! We are so excited for you and Mason almost being able to be home together...that will be so great for all of you. Talk to you soon...we love you.
Hi Kevin and Wendy,
Thank you so much for making this blog available, so we can be informed and know exeactly what we can be praying for.
Mason looks absolutely beautiful in every way.
God has blessed you richly with an opportunity he gives to few parents. As you travel His journey, remember he will guide you and sustain you. He will give you strength and He will give you peace.
You will be a testimony for God,and an encouragement to others, as you follow God's path for Mason.
We love you all.
Melanie and Randy
Just wanted to let you know I have been praying so hard for you both and precious baby Mason. I still can't get over how unbelievably cute he is. Absolutely perfect -"fearfully and wonderfully made!" Mason is so blessed to have such amazing parents - your constant smiles and unwavering faith have been such huge blessings in my life. Please let me know if you need anything at all and I will keep you guys in my prayers. Can't wait to hug all three of you - love you!
Wendy,
Hi--I heard about your new precious baby through Holly on Facebook. I went to CCC with you. I also have a Mason who is 3 years old. He gives us so much joy. Which I am sure your Mason does too. I am praying for your family!
Sincerely,
Angel(Connell)Deschaine
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