First one down!
April 17th, 2008
Knee-how from China! Brayden made it through his first spinal injection with flying colors! I must say it was a very scary process. I guess bc they do things so differently here. He had to be put to sleep for the injection bc the dr. was afraid he wouldn’t cooperate- imagine that! When we took him down to the operating room, not a soul spoke English! They had Jason sign a paper that was totally in Chinese. They were doing a few things to him, and we had no clue what they were saying. Then they came out with a shot for him. I asked what it was, and they showed me sleepy. A few seconds later, Brayden was sleepy, and they took him away. Wow was that hard. We doubted ourselves big time. All I could think was “What in the hell was I thinking!” Very scary! About thirty minutes later, they wheeled him out, completely covered up. No monitors, no oxygen, no recovery room- nothing like at home. That freaked us out a bit. We came back to the room, and he slept for about 7 hours. Thank goodness! He had to lay flat for 6 hours, so that part was a breeze. The doctors and nurses are very kind. A team of 5+ come in every morning to check on us. We have pictures of the family all around the room, and they always ask about you guys. I guess some of the doctors were playing UNO w/ another family from the US last night! Certainly wouldn’t get this treatment in the US- well unless they charged you of course! Funny story, 2 little nurses came in to take out Brayden’s IV this morning. I had to hold him down so he would be still. Apparently Brylie didn’t like that too much bc she started hollering at them and kind of hitting at them to leave him alone. Very cute! She loves her big brother! Brayden had his first physical therapy session this morning. That too is very different. They really worked him over. We get to do that everyday. Sure wish we could pack these great Chinese therapists in our suit cases and take them home with us! He gets accupunture and some other therapy this afternoon. I hope to send some pics later. I am trying to find out why I can’t view your comments yet. Please keep posting, and hopefully we will get to read them soon!
Love to all!
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1. Lisa | April 17th, 2008 at 2:11 pm
We await your post each day. This is such a cool way to let us know what is going on. Even though we live miles apart, my kids think and ask about Brayden and Brylie often. We are talking each day about your updates. We all care so much about you all. I pray that God give you the strength to carry on and keep your sense of humor to take it one day at a time. Love to all,
Lisa
2. admin | April 17th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Hello. Welcome to China!
Jessie
3. K Hess | April 17th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Glad Braydens first treatment went well. It’s hard to imagine what you are going through being somewhere that you don’t speak the language. Brayden is a very lucky boy to have parents that love him so much. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
4. Brandy Russell | April 17th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Whoa I know this had to be scary for you guys! I am so happy to hear he slept for that long had to be a big relief to you. Give him hugs for us and we are continuing to pray for all of you! God Bless!
Love, Brandy Russell and family
5. Aunt TT | April 17th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Sounds like all is going good. Brylie is just doing her job and protecting her big brother, can you blame her!!! I am so glad that the first procedure went okay!! I’m anxious to hear how the accupunture went! We look at pictures of you guys every night before we go to bed so Kajun will always have his two favorite cousins on his mind!! We miss you guys tons. Take care. Love Trace
6. angie | April 17th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I’m so glad things are going well. All of you deserve for this to go smoothly. Brayden is a fighter. I have no doubt he will sail through all of this. Brylie, Brylie. . . . .doesn’t surprise me! Just like her momma! Give the kids hugs and kisses for me–
Thinking of you~
Ang
7. Teresa Renick | April 17th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
Sounds like you all are holding up great. Wish we would have known when you were in KC and we would have come to see you off with Dawn and Buddy. Maybe made some extra money!
HaHa. We think about you every day. Stay safe.
Love,
Larry and Teresa
8. Kitten Gilmore | April 18th, 2008 at 1:52 am
Lorie and Jason
I’m (we) are so glad that every thing went good with Brayden’s first treatment. Sounds like he is getting very good care. I’m very thinkful. Don’t eat the meat! LOL! Give him love from me (us). Take Care.
Kitten, Shawn, Lacee, Jaclyn, Brenda,Kim
9. Erica | April 18th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Sounds like litte Miss Brylie gets more and more like her momma every day! So glad to hear that Brayden did well! Take Care!
Hugs-
Erica
10. Erica | April 18th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Sounds like little Miss Brylie gets more and more like her momma every day! So glad to hear that Brayden did well! Take Care!
Hugs-
Erica
11. Stacy (Maxton) Shepherd | April 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am
Jason, Lorie and kids, I am glad to hear that you all made it safely. As parents I believe you all are giving Braden the best gift a parent can give. you all keep your chin up and we are thinking and praying for you everyday!!
Love,
Kevin, Stacy (maxton), Rylie and Raegan Shepherd
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