Grier did great today-- We started out waking up late ( at least for us!!) and then he had to drink his contrast-- He wanted it mixed in blue Gatorade-- And we were prepared-- Jeff put his Gatorade on the windowsill and it was nice and cold by morning!! That sounds crazy doesn't it-- He drank it in record time and said "I do not like THIS blue Gatorade!!"-- not a surprise since he does not know any medicine was mixed into it!
We walked to the hospital quickly because it was sooooo cold! After a quick trip up to the 9th floor we headed back down to Radiology-- and believe it or not they took him early- Since we were going to try to do the CT without anesthesia we were called back early because we were there waiting- Grier hopped up on the table of the Doughnut machine and put his head in the spot and they put a seat belt on him and he was ready-- I suited up and I held his hand while the machine took him for a slow ride!! And before we knew it he was done! It was so fast and nice to get to leave early- It was also nice not to have recover him from the "white medicine"- He was very excited that he stayed so still and said it was like the "dumbo" ride at Disney--- Maybe because it is slow and easy!
We walked back and stopped for lunch on the way- it is s cold that we have stayed close to "home"-- we did take Grier to get a haircut-- I know.... but it was something to do and he needed one!
We spent most of the afternoon going to the playroom and shooting baskets in our room-- He did some science experiments today-- a volcano and a catapult thing-- he was more thrilled with the ping-pong table though-
These days have been long-- but we are managing our cabin fever!
We have not heard any results yet-- and tomorrow we only have the radioactive dye injection for the MIBG that will be on Friday--- Grier is most excited about tomorrow because he gets to eat breakfast!! I am trying to figure out something for us to do--
That is it-- wow.. it is not even 8'oclock and we are ready for the day to end---
ps-- enjoy the pictures again-- ( if you are reading Caringbridge-- they are on gogriergo.com)
6 comments:
Loved the pictures. He looks great. Glad today went so smoothly-everyone knows you deserve it.
Hope tomorrow will be as smooth.
Grier,We did not go on the playgroung today. It was too cold in Charlotte. We all went to the blustery day room. I saw Mrs Thompson and all your friends. I know they miss you. Take good care of mommy and daddy and stay warm in your nice jacket.
Love,
Mrs. Paine
Hi Amy,
I am so happy to hear that things went so well for you all today. What a trooper Grier is! It is so nice to see what a head of hair he has now...Hope you can fill the down time with some fun things and stay warm!
love Isabel
Thanks for the updates and pictures! I love the gatorade story...Grier is too cute :)! I am freezing in Charlotte so I know y'all are REALLY cold! I hope your breakfast is yummy and your day goes well tomorrow.
Love,
Troy
Great to hear Grier is doing well. Have you tried the Museum of Natural History yet? Lots of dinosaurs and warm! Take it from a former NYer, little boys love it.
Debbie Morgan
Beth Williams said...
Grier,
We missed you in Music on Wednesday! It wasn't the same without you. It sounds like you have been VERY brave! I'm so proud of you! Take care of your Parents. By the way, I can't wait to see your new "do"! Try to stay warm up there! I look forward to seeing you next week! Love, Mrs. Beth
Sorry I am just catching up with you this week -- don't know where the week went. I know your snow there is better than ours since ours was gone by about NOON! At least the snow day allowed everyone to watch the inauguration without interfering with school.
Love, love, love the pictures you have posted -- what a cute and brave kid! Sounds like things are going well and he is really growing up. He obviously takes an IV better than me! I had a CT scan before Christmas, so tell Grier I drank my contrast in orange gatorade and it wasn't too good. I would have liked blue better!
Hope all continues to go super well and my prayers are with you as you brave the cold and any more scans. Stay warm!
Betty G
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