ETA: We’ve had poop! Once yesterday with the help of an enema. And once today with just prune juice on board.
We’re working on a bowel management plan for the Brave Hero. We’re starting with lots of fiber and a daily bolus of prune juice.
I’ll write more on that later.
The days after a hospital stay bring with them a certain rhythm. The settling back in to home. To trust and security.
For Parker there must needs be an emotional healing after the physical healing.
Slowly we work on removing what’s left from our stay. The residuals of needles, tape, and pain
We focus on the gentle, realigning our hearts as well as our equilibrium.
We read, we sing, we paint and we pray. From a very young age Parker has known to fold his arms and bow his head for prayer. He recognizes from whence his strength, courage and blessings of life come.
And slowly, the smiles return. The wings take flight and hope is once again airborne.
Has he pooped yet?
Man, I love this kid.
WooHoo on the Poo! How’s his heartrate?
Parker, I love you so much. You are truly the sweetest little boy. So full of strength, hope and belief. This post brought tears to my eyes Tammy. He is so beautiful and picturing him praying just sent me over the edge! You must feel like the luckiest person on earth to have Parker! And I know he feels the same about you!!
I am so glad he was able to go to the bathroom and get some relief! He must feel so much better
Love ,
Amy
Okay, I’m so glad he’s pooping!
So I was sitting here looking at the pictures and reading the update with Chloe on my lap. She was kicking and jabbering, not paying any attention. Then all of a sudden she looked over when the last picture of Parker smiling was up. And she started smiling and kicking and trying to reach and touch him. It almost made me cry. Okay, it DID make me cry – just a little. These precious spirits. They know so much more than they let on. I wonder what she was thinking….
Poor little guy. The second photo – he looks like he’s just completely worn out from it all. The last photo? That one looks like victory to me.
Yay for poo. I’m so glad to see sweet Parker.
SO happy to hear he’s doing better. Yey poop
Just happened upon your site. What a handsome little guy and such a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers for you both.
So glad to hear that things are (shall we way) moving.
Along with my prayers for Parkers health I send thanks to our heavenly father that Parker has you and Reed fighting for him and loving him every step of the way.
Yay for poop! And my hands are folded in prayer for the brave hero.
love ya
YEAH FOR POOP!!! It looks like Parker likes his bath. Tucker sits in the stream of water as well and just watches as it hits his hands and belly.
I completely understand the healing process once you get home….home is an awesome, magical place. Hugs to you!!!
He is so darn cute!
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woo Hoo for Poo!!! We had similar issues with Little Monkey when he was having so many issues with his breathing, and feeding tubes. I’m so glad feels better. He’s such a blessing!
I don’t think I’ve ever heard the terms “bowel management plan”. You learn something new every day, right?
I am so glad that he has a BM!!! Go Parker!!!