Paul's Update - 06/13/06

Dear Friends:

It was a pretty quiet day for Paul. He is having lots of problems functioning. His legs seem to get weaker and weaker. Today Dad had a problem just getting Paul from the bed to the wheelchair ... which is right next to the bed. It is pretty taxing for Dad. However, he seems very alert and answers all questions we ask him. This morning Dad took Paul to the medical lab to have some blood drawn to check the level of Depacote that is in his body. This is typically done with anti-seizure medicines. I'm not really sure why the previous doctor hadn't done any of that kind of testing. Maybe that indicates that it was a good move to take him to another doctor. The next thing we need to do (as soon as Tabby feels good enough to do it) is schedule for an EEG to be done. It would be really nice to find that his brain is working fine and we just need to adjust the medicines ... maybe he is just getting too much!! After the visit at the medical lab, Dad took Paul to the hospital to see his wife and son. Again he was able to hold Max and was gently and loving with him. Tabby supported Paul's arms so he didn't need the sling. While they were there the photographer came in and took Max's picture. They turned out great. I will try to send one when I get mine. Of course he is laying on a Harley Davidson baby blanket ... what else would a Harley Master Technician have his baby's picture background be?? LOL Surprisingly Tabby's doctor came in this morning to see her and he told her that if she felt like it she could go home today. She was very open to that and so he told her that she could leave anytime after 3:00pm. The pediatrician came to see Max and did some blood testing (which is done on ALL babies) and he did the circumcision. Once all that was done he agreed to release Max to go home as long as Tabby agrees to bring him to the doctor on Wednesday. Evidently the doctor must see the baby two times in the first 48 hours after birth to make sure he is not having any problems. Carolyn & I went to pick up Tabby, her mom & Max this afternoon around 4:00pm. Max was sleeping peacefully when we arrived. Tabby said he spent the night in the nursery so she could get some rest. Mom stayed at the hospital with her. She will plan to stay with Tabby for the next few weeks. We got Tabby home around 6:30pm. She was sore and tired but glad to be home. Dad is planning to stay with them for at least tonight and Tabby is going to check to see if she can get some additional nursing help during the night for a few weeks since she cannot lift anything heavier than Max for about 6 weeks. And so ... another chapter starts in the life of Paul and Tabby!! God has blessed us again!

Love & Hugs, Lynne & Carl