Friday, November 20, 2009

Chest CT Today

I just wanted to post a quick update. Mason is feeling much better and his cough is almost gone! Yay! Although, Braiden and Ammon have been under the weather this week with different sickies so hopefully Mason won't go for round two. I can only sanitize my kids' hands, wipe everything w/ clorox wipes, and try to keep my sick kiddos away from Mason so many times in one day.....before they think I'm Crazy Mom!!!

Today, Mason will have a sedated Chest CT W/ an Angiogram at 11:30. This was requested my the doctors and surgeons and Stanford to get a good look at his left pulmonary veins (LPV's) which we found out were obstructed during his heart cath. And to make sure his lungs are healthy (well I guess really only his right lung his the healthy one) and clear of fluid or disease.


We will check in at 10am for his general anesthesia. (Which has to be done by a cardiac anesthesiologist.)


At around 12:30 I will hopefully receive GOOD NEWS! Meaning, NO BAD SURPRISES, and nothing which should give Stanford 2nd thoughts on Mason receiving a new heart going to his own right lung. I may not know everything today. I may have to wait until Dr. Rosenthall at Stanford receives his copy of the CT and angiogram. But hopefully today Dr. Everett and the Radiologist can interpret what they see at least.


Please PRAY with our family this day for a smooth sedation and good news after the CT.


Mason and I will travel to Stanford on December 2-4. On the 3rd we will have different appointments all day including meeting with Dr. Rosenthall about his final opinion on what is the best plan for our Mason.


(If you read a few post's ago that the 3rd of the month has brought us bad luck several times, then you might wonder why we are doing this on the 3rd??!! When Stanford normally has at least a 3 month wait or more for new patients, you take what you get and hope for the best!!! At least we are not flying on the 3rd though!)


I may not post any news about today until late tonight....Mason usually needs my undivided attention after a sedation. It makes him feel quite yucky :-(


I am very grateful for all of you who continue to send love and prayers our way!
THANK YOU!

11 comments:

Kaidence's Mommy said...

Sending prayers and love your way. We were going to be there today at 11:00 for her CT of her heart and lungs, but pushed it back to monday because of her arm. WE will be thinking of you today. Let me know what you hear. Love to you all!

Shauntelle and Kaidence

MamaOtwins+1 said...

We are praying for you!

The Simmons Family said...

We are praying as always!! I pray for only GREAT news on the CT Scan and with your visit on the 3rd. You are going to LOVE it there!!

I'll email you little Stanford details later :).

Jennifer said...

Praying for you, your sick kids and little Mason! Everythings going to go great today! It HAS to!

Allison said...

We will also be praying and checking in later today. NO SURPRISES!!!

♥ Michele ♥ said...

I am thinking about you today Summer!!! Give Mason an extra big hug and kiss for us!!

brooks wynn said...

We will be thinking and praying for Mason and your family today! Love, The Wynn's

Waite Family said...

I pray for your Miracle Mason everyday, but I will pray more today. You don't know me, but your story is inspiring to me. I have my own little heart miracle. Joshua was born on December 31, 2008. I am so grateful for everyday. Thank you for blogging Mason's story. I pray for good news for your little Miracle. Sarah

Anonymous said...

Again-if things go well I know a great family who would love to have you stay with them- The father is actually a doctor at Stanford Hospital. My e-mail is: trajan_bayly@hotmail.com- # is 203-815-2679 Thanks! Lauren Bayly We were at the Boston Temple and put Mason's name on the prayer role!

Kimmie said...

BEST WISHES!!!

Staci said...

You are in my prayers!

Staci (angel Bridger's mom)