Eli is a joy. Really, we are enjoying him immensely. He is a very happy and curious baby. He loves sounds, people and the outside. His favorite things are his big brother and his dog.
On the note of him liking sounds, he also loves to make sounds. At the beginning of October he was making these strange growling/talking noises that have since developed into what I would call a screaming witch sound. It can be a bit unnerving these days but he is content as can be and I think he might even think he sounds good. I don't want to burst his bubble just yet. Although, Jude has on occasion told him he is being too loud.
Lucky for you, I can't find a video of the witch call so here is a clip of our little dinosaur "talking" to his brother (or anyone who will listen).
Fumbling through life's adventures by the grace of God.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Jude Update
I knew I hadn't written in quite some time, but recently visited our site and saw that the last post was Jude's dramatic morning. It is time to update that situation.
We saw a dermatologist in SLO and were told the growth was a pyogenic granuloma. It is a blood vessel that makes its way out of the skin's surface and becomes an outgrowth. It isn't anything of concern, but is problematic in a two year old because it will bleed incessantly with the slightest touch - duely noted and experienced. We were told we could try to hold him down and keep him perfectly still for an in office removal or as they suggested go to Stanford for a "conscious sedation" and have it removed while he is not fully present.
My wonderful sister-in-law works for a local, highly reputable dermatologist. She ran the options by the doctor and the doctor felt that she could very easily take it off locally and there was no need for Stanford. Thank goodness! We figured it was worth a try.
The morning of the appointment we talked to Jude about going to see the doctor and having his bump removed. He was glad it would be coming off as he would complain of it bothering him periodically. The best part was that his Auntie DeDa would be helping.
He sat on Daddy's lap and cried for about one minute when the numbing shot was given. Then we put a Curious George DVD, his favorite, in front of him and in about five minutes the doctor was done with the removal and cauterization. He is still boasting a red scar, but it is slowly diminishing. There is a twenty percent chance of it coming back, but it is very treatable.
Other than heart failure during the first incident, I think we have all come away in good shape. Jude is doing great and loving life - especially motorcycles, airplanes and helicopters.
Here is a more recent picture of Jude with chocolate (not blood) all over his smiling face.
We saw a dermatologist in SLO and were told the growth was a pyogenic granuloma. It is a blood vessel that makes its way out of the skin's surface and becomes an outgrowth. It isn't anything of concern, but is problematic in a two year old because it will bleed incessantly with the slightest touch - duely noted and experienced. We were told we could try to hold him down and keep him perfectly still for an in office removal or as they suggested go to Stanford for a "conscious sedation" and have it removed while he is not fully present.
My wonderful sister-in-law works for a local, highly reputable dermatologist. She ran the options by the doctor and the doctor felt that she could very easily take it off locally and there was no need for Stanford. Thank goodness! We figured it was worth a try.
The morning of the appointment we talked to Jude about going to see the doctor and having his bump removed. He was glad it would be coming off as he would complain of it bothering him periodically. The best part was that his Auntie DeDa would be helping.
He sat on Daddy's lap and cried for about one minute when the numbing shot was given. Then we put a Curious George DVD, his favorite, in front of him and in about five minutes the doctor was done with the removal and cauterization. He is still boasting a red scar, but it is slowly diminishing. There is a twenty percent chance of it coming back, but it is very treatable.
Other than heart failure during the first incident, I think we have all come away in good shape. Jude is doing great and loving life - especially motorcycles, airplanes and helicopters.
Here is a more recent picture of Jude with chocolate (not blood) all over his smiling face.
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