Check-Up

Jake met with the neurosurgeon today for a post-op. He was so funny giggling and laughing while waiting for the Dr. He got a good report and the Dr. was impressed that he seemed back to normal. We informed him Jake was almost back to normal, due to the sleeping snafu. We can wash his stiches now so that should start the process of dissolving and in two weeks time we may be able to start letting Jake cry it out a bit more and get him back on track. Jake got a souvenir Cedars Sinai beanie from the Dr and of course had to sport the new look right away.

Jake and His Gma Carol

Sleepless in Encino

Well, the only thing really bothering Jake right now is his sleep pattern. We have gotten at most 2 hours a night this whole weekend. Jake keeps waking up and he has found himself in our arms, our bed, his stroller, and his crib. The stroller is still the front runner but we are tired to say the least. His eating has come back slowly but surely so hopefully sleep will follow. I feel like those moments in dreams when you go to run and no matter how hard you try you are in slow mo. Slow mo is how I feel. Jake is down to only taking tylenol so he has come along way and we hope when he is comfortable he will sleep. We just hope it isn't because he was sleeping when we handed him over to the Dr.'s and then he woke up with a splitting headache and couldn't see. Funny enough he was wide awake at 3am and thought he would be cool to play with mom's face. Hard to be mad when you look over and you son is flashing a giant smile even when its the middle of the night.

Wish us luck.
Jake has a follow up with the neurosurgeon on Tues and then another one a few weeks later. Now its just time and healing.

8 days later

Well, Jake fans a week has come and gone. Dr. Urata came to the house, talk about service, to take a look at Jake and informed us that Jake is doing well. Of course he had to make it through an extensive list of questions we had prepared for him to answer. Overall, the surgery went very well and Jake is healing and will need some time. His problem sleeping currently is expected and of course we hope with more time he will grow more comfortable. Right now the car seat in the snap n go stroller appears to be his favorite choice. I think he just likes his parents pushing him around the room at all hours of the night. I felt sad for Jake this morning as he watched in his brother jump in the jumpee toy we have and that was one of Jake's favorite. Jake isnt allowed to play in that one for awhile and I saw a little envy in his eyes watching Luke have at it. Good thing we only have a gazillion toys for him to choose from in the rest of the playroom. Today he got a nice visit from Amy and Melissa which enabled exhausted parents to take a little late morning nap. Apparently this beautiful day we are having 80 degrees led to a walk and a little nap. His granparent's Dan and Carol just arrived so Jake is very popular already today. More updates to come soon. Root for sleep and fast healing

Jake Hospital Pictures

Below are some photos of Jake from the hospital in reverse chrono order.

LEAVING THE HOSPITAL




DISCHARGE DAY



BROTHERS REUNITED


DAY AFTER SURGERY