A special Request

OK, so Darin may want to kill me, but he can't right now, he's sick! This is devastating right now as Seth really needs to be around healthy people. And to add insult to injury, Seth is not doing well right now. Whether he is in pain (which is what the doctors think) or just plain sick and tired of it all, we don't really know, but he is terribly cranky right now. I am hoping you will all add Darin to your prayers for a very very speedy recovery so that he can get back to Seth and that Seth will have relief from the pain he is in whether physical or mental!

We love you Darin and Seth! You'll both make it through this!

Another Round of Chemo

Another Round Begins......hopefully the second to last one! Seth is on his way for another round of Chemo. Poor little guy did not get a very big break, even though he was "home" for the longest time this time. He had to go back on Thursday for ANOTHER surgery! I know I couldn't believe it either. His had to have the Brovial replaced AGAIN! (yes that was yelling :) There was a leak in the new one they put in on Tuesday, so he had to undergo another painful surgery last week to replace it. Seems to be doing OK now and we hope and pray this round goes smoothly and quickly!

GOOD LUCK SEHTMAN! We are all praying for you! And good luck mom and dad and brother and sister! You are almost done!

Surgery...

Seth had surgery yesterday. He had his Broviac replaced as it had been causing some problems and there was one line not working properly, or at all. This was apparently a painful procedure and they expected him to be in a lot of pain afterward. According to Darin, he is! He also had his bone marrow aspirate and his lumbar puncture done. Both of these are part of the normal routine and we should have results in the next few days.

As of right now Seth is planning to go back in the hospital on Monday for the next round of Chemo. I hope and pray he is able to enjoy some time at home for him mommy's birthday on Friday and get some good play time in with brother and sister! Good luck little buddy! We love you!

Home again

Seth went home last Thursday....I didn't update then because by the time I was ready too he was in the ER. His line into the Broviac broke and we were not sure if he was going to have have surgery or if they could repair it. They were able to repair it, so he is home and everyone in enjoying some much needed time off. I think the physical stress of the long stays at the hospital are starting to take hold. Darin has much enjoyed sleeping and especially in a bed more his size. The "chair" he sleeps on is not even as big as a twin bed! Seth is doing really well and responding to the treatments. He is getting frustrated as he isn't so excited to be locked in a room all the time; however we are hoping and praying there are only two more rounds to go.

A HUGE thank you to the staff at PCH! You are all amazing, words don't come close to expressing our gratitude. Also, all of you who have made Seth and his family a part of your prayers, we couldn't do it with out you all. Please keep praying for our little guy, he is strong and being watched over!

Update for this round

Hi everyone....

I haven't updated due to the fact that there has been no news...(that's good right!~) Although I don't want everyone the cringe when they see an update. I am sure there's a balance and hopefully I can find it! :)

Seth is currently fighting a strep infection. This is expected. They are right on top of it and he seems to be responding to the treatments. He received blood and platlets yesterday and I think this helps his over-all feeling better. SethMan is giving mom and dad a run for their money lately and it has taken a toll on them. Poor little guy is cranky....who blames him right, he's 2 and he's stuck in a room all the time. Please keep him in your prayers and his parents, this is a critical time and hopefully he is getting down to the wire! We are expecting to only have 2 months left! Prayers are so wonderful and we thank you so much!

Rough tough kid.

He fell and bumped his head when his platelets were really low.