The Bridge

We all went to Ian's lab appointment yesterday as one of our cars was in the shop. Ian was a champ sitting on Brett's lap. It was a new tech but she did great. We learned that his blood has to be collected in a specific order for the various tests. we are hopeful his EBV level is coming down.And after the labs, we went over the "big big bridge" (aka The Ravenel Bridge) to drop Brett at work. Ian loves this part of his lab experience and comments on this bridge all the time as the "bridge he goes over with Dad".

Happy First Liver Day

Ian had his first liver day yesterday celebrating one year from his transplant. Here is Ian before hte transplant showing lots of jaudice:

and Ian a year after the transplant (all jaudice gone).....

We celebrated with pizza and cupcakes complete with a candle that he got to blow out. Way to go buddy on doing such a fantastic job this first year. We've come far in terms of attitude about medicine and the number of medcines (we are down to two in the morning and one at night now). I honestly am shocked we didn't have the trial of a rejection episode this first year. One could flare up at any time--20 years later after complete smooth sailing, but the fact he didn't have one this first year, wow!!!!

HAPPY LIVER DAY IAN!!!!!!!!

Dealing with Strep

We went to the doctor today as Ian had a fever over the weekend and then developed a rash/blisters around his mouth earlier this week. It turns out he (and his sister and I now) all have strep. We thought the rash around his mouth was cold sores due to some exposure from one of his preschool mates. Alas, we were wrong. I tried to warn him as best as possible about the jumbo Q tip that would be rammed down his throat but didn't do that great of a job. His comment after that was " I didn't like it". Who does buddy?

One of the biggest bummers is that our ward Christmas party is tomorrow night and we won't be able to go now as we are still in the contagious phase. We'll be home all day tomorrow so it is good I have a holiday craft or two up my sleeve. Ian wasn't fully aware that the party was happening tomorrow which is good but I was looking forward to getting a picture of him with Santa, etc. I'm glad we got one with him at the Home Depot workshop last week although Ian would only stand next to him then and not sit on his lap.

Hopefully we'll be all good for his Liver Day next week and then Christmas!!!!