We just got the good news! Adam is headed home today! He's responding really well to the antibiotic. Docs are pleased... We are pleased too!!!

Adam Update Day 2

Adam is having a great day so far! He slept really well last night. He's also a little more interested in eating again. But the best news, he's fever free and using his right arm with little to no pain! In fact, he's become very active again. We had to bring in more toys to keep him busy. If not, he's trying to get the IV cord.

We also received a good report from the doctors. Yesterday, they decided against doing another MRI for now. Then today, the Attending was pleased with the amount of movement with the right arm and the fact he's been fever free for 24 hours without Tylenol or Motrin. They also ordered another blood test. If those numbers come back lower, then we could be headed home sometime Wednesday. However, Adam will continue the antibiotic treatment orally. Here's the catch: the medication is not so tasty. We're going to do a test round here at the hospital to see how Adam reacts. The doctors say it's extremely important that he continue to the antibiotic treatment on a regular basis to help fight the infected part of his bone.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers! They're definitely being answered!

Adam Update

Adam slept on and off during his first night stay at Nationwide Children's hospital. He also received his first few doses of IV antibiotics. We were also dealt a minor setback later in the morning. He went for his MRI after getting up around 7:30am. They tried to sedate him, but after receiving the full dose of medication, Adam was still somewhat awake. He did finally dose off long enough to them to start the procedure. But after a couple of wiggles, and then opening his eyes, the nurse and technician had to give up (the scan was supposed to take about 45 minutes). We are still waiting to her from the attending about the next steps in his treatment. Not sure if they'll try the MRI again. The nurse says they won't try again until after 24 hours to let the first round of sedation wear off completely. The second attempt could be under general anaesthesia. UGH!

He's pretty grumpy now. He slept in the crib for about an hour after the procedure. Now he'll only sleep in some one's arms. Christie and I are both at the hospital right now. I took a short break to update you all. They have a family resource center with free Internet connection! How awesome is that! Adam did drink about 4 oz. of juice about 20 minutes ago. Christie was about to give him some formula. He's also back on fluids through the IV. They say his mood will slowly improve with the day, as the sedation wears off.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! It's going to be a very slow recovery, and it's just beginning!

A Mother's Day to Remember!

Adam turns 9 months in 3 days, but he will most likely spend the day in the hospital. Today, he was diagnosed with Osteomyelitis. Google it, and you'll find out it's a bone infection. Basically, bacteria somehow got into his body, traveled through his blood stream, and infected a bone in his right arm. Sounds simple enough. But just imagine all the things running through the heads of two frantic parents who have to take their soon-to-be 9 mos. old to the hospital!!!!!!

We think it all started about 2 weeks ago with a random fever. He started to use his right arm less and less. Then he would scream in pain anytime you got near it. The first x-ray turned up nothing. Motrin helped with the pain. But it also masked the fever. But today, he spiked 103 while under the influence of Tylenol. So, Christie took him to urgent care again (what every Mom wants to do on "her" day, right!) Another x-ray found the bone infection.

Adam was admitted to Nationwide Children's Hospital this afternoon. He will most likely be there all week to get to antibiotics intravenously. He'll also get an MRI tomorrow. It produces much more detailed images than X-rays. MRIs not only can diagnose osteomyelitis, but also can help establish how long the bone has been infected.

Adam will also be on antibiotics after he leaves the hospital. Treatment can take 4-5 weeks. Gees!

Our little guy is being a such a trooper through this whole ordeal. Believe me, it was no fun watching nurses put in an IV. But they said he was one of their best "little" patients! And I'm sure the MRI tomorrow will present some challenges. He may or may not be sedated for that. Either way, the pain is only temporary, and it's all for a better outcome in the end.

Matthew really doesn't know much about what's happening with his little brother. I told him tonight that Adam is at the hospital because his arm is sick and needs special help to get better. Thank you to the Blackstones and to Christie's co-worker Michelle for watching Matthew on such short notice tonight. And of course, we can't thank our parents enough for their help this week. They're making the drive from Stow... again!

We appreciate all the thoughts and prayers as we try to get through this week. I'll try to keep everyone posted on Adam's progress through the blog, so check back often.

Adam on Wheels

Adam is finally mobile! Our sitter has a baby walker, and Adam makes the most of it. Check it out!

Easter 2008

The Easter bunny has left the building! And he left behind way too much candy for our 3-year-old! Talk about sugar high in the NaylorNutHouse! YIKES!

A big "thank you" goes out to Great-Grandma Naylor for inviting us to her house in Warren for the holiday. It was quite the family affair with Grandma and Grandpa Naylor, Aunt Susan and Uncle Allan, and Cousins Emily, Peter, Luke, Lilly, John and his girlfriend Stacy. Quite the full house! It brought back many memories of past Easter holidays!

Speaking Spanish

Thanks to the help of Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego, Matthew is speaking Spanish.