Monday, August 23, 2010

Audrey's Health

Ok. So as some of you are aware, we have had some health concerns with Audrey this year.
She hasn't gained weight since she was 6 months old.
We have done over 2 dozen tests and seen many many specialists. Still, we have no answers as to why she is not able to gain weight. She has a special calorie-dense diet and I spend a good portion of my day chasing her around the house trying to stuff more food in her.
During the testing process, we did discover a hole in Audrey's heart (Atrial Septal Defect) and for some time we thought that was the cause of her "Failulre to thrive."
Since then, the hole has started to close up on it's own. Thank you God! So now we do not believe the heart defect is the source of her weight issue.
So I share all this because her team of secialists has decided to hospitalize her for a week of observation and a couple additional tests. This will take place from August 30 to September 3rd.
I thought I would share this with our friends and family now in detail because it has been hard to keep everyone up to date with the datails and frankly, sometimes I am too upset to talk about it a lot.
I think we have our people lined up to watch the boys while I am at the hospital and Ben is at work. I am truly overwhelmed with this all right now and would appreciate if any qustions could be directed to Ben. His email is beninstone@hotmail.com.
The summary of the sitution is that we don't know that anything is really wrong with Audrey right now. So it's not really a sad time for us or anything. Just a lot of worry and effort. She continues to show no other problems with health or developement and in the end we may find that she's just a little peanut.
Thanks for all your love and support.
Kelly - and Ben and the boys too.

8 comments:

  1. Were pulling for you guys! Hang in there, sending our love and hoping for the best. Give little Audrey peanut a kiss from Auntie, and please call if you wanna talk or anything!
    XOXOX
    m&j

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  2. We are thinking of you and the family!...please let us know if we can help in any way...

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  3. Kelly, I will keep precious Audrey in my prayers. Also, I will be praying for you...It seems like a crazy time filled with lots of anxiety. xoxo

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  4. B&K&Fam,

    Mat and I will be praying for you all! If you need any help with the boys or if you need help with anything else at all please let me know! Wishing you all the best! - Angela

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  5. Kelly,

    It was great to read your update. As with my sister- you may find that writing this blog can, at some times, be therapeutic. I think about you and your family lots and wish all my best in the coming weeks

    Allison Miller (Cykert)

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  6. Hey Kelly,

    Thanks for the update. Me and Matthew are sending our love your way and keeping you all in our prayers. Please, if you need anything at all, give me a call and I would be more than happy to help:-) xoxo Leyna

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  7. Ben, Kelly and Boys: We are praying for you and will be available for anything you need. I remember when my sister was little, my parents went through the same thing. Ended up being nothing to worry about, I pray the same thing for Audrey. But I know it can be emotionally and physically draining the unknown of it all. Kelly, please call me if you need someone just to talk to or whatever..I know you have a strong support system and especially in Jesus. Love you guys. And don't forget we have experience with watching boys so if you need a sitter give us a call...619-792-7688.

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