Friday, May 14, 2010

Why?

Why did Pierre Robin ever have to be known to my family?  Really, I hate it!  You know how people talk about what a blessing some diseases or accidents have been to them?  Well, I really have found no blessings in PRS.  Trust me, I have tried to see the good.  My son struggled through hell, pain, and torture this past October and November in hopes that he would come out of it all breathing like a champ.  And the results... Worse than before the Mandibular Distraction.  Dr. Muntz called and said this last sleep study we just did was worse than the one in September.  Is that even possible?????  Carter had an average of 109 "episodes" (where he stops breathing) in one hour.  That's 2 per minute people!!  Dr. Muntz said even if it was half that, say 50 episodes, it would still be a bad sleep study.
Game plan: to do a scope in the office to see if we can see any other obstructions and to make sure his palate is working the way it should be.  No, this appointment is not set up yet (adding that for Mema and Aunt Nanna).  Hopefully super soon, seeing that Tim is going to be leaving in a week...  And, we will go from there.  Some possibilities after that would be an at home pulse ox study or a CPAP.
Needless to say our house tonight has been full of many tears, many hugs for our little man, and no "No's" for him.  I am so angry he had to go through the Mandibular Distraction for nothing, nothing at all.  My sweet boy will forever have the scars on his face to remind him and us of that terrible time that now continues to only get worse.  Please pray for my sweet angel.  

Even this outside our front door could not make us feel better.

9 comments:

Corky May 15, 2010 at 12:31 AM  

We love you.

SMC May 15, 2010 at 7:25 AM  

Oh I'm so sorry...how frustrated you must be :(

I pray for wisdom for you & the doctors, and healing for little Carter.

sk May 15, 2010 at 8:03 AM  

How about this for the good side of things - SCRAPPY. Now had all this not happend Scrappy would not be a part of the family. Or how about all the visits from Mema and gp? Or how about Frankenstein for Halloween. There has to be something good and in due time it will appear. We love you. ps. we have lots of rooms for you and Carter if you want to come show me how to paint.

Andrea May 15, 2010 at 10:04 AM  

This little soul needed an awesome mommy and that is why PRS is a part of your life. Hugs and kisses.

Loreal May 15, 2010 at 3:48 PM  

I'm so sorry about the bad results Amber. I hope they will come up with a new and more effective plan of action soon for Carter. Your family amazes me, you are so incredibly strong and brave. You are a great role model and inspiration to all of us.

Lindsay Lauridsen May 16, 2010 at 4:09 PM  

We're sorry you guys are going through this. We love you guys! P.S. we need to hang out soon!

JessalynKate May 16, 2010 at 11:15 PM  

Amber, I'm so frustrated for you!

Teresa Deuling May 17, 2010 at 10:09 PM  

Oh Amber! I am so sorry that you all have to go through this. I am praying! Give my love to Carter!

Team Carter Jay May 18, 2010 at 6:19 PM  

Oh, I'm so sorry. This is one of my biggest fears with my C's surgery tomorrow...that it will be all for nothing. I'll be praying for you, and hope you find a solution soon. <3


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