Thursday, December 4, 2008

Hospital-Home News

Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you'll be walking out the door.................Grandma had her 4th dialysis and therapy walk up and down some stairs, and Oh my goodness....she is resting very comfortably at HOME! I think grandma would be running around the house if she didn't have the gout in her feet and very bruised. Happy to be home. Dialysis in the morning at 7:00 am. Give her a jingle or drop by to see her...There's no place like home for the holidays :)

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Hospital News - Out of ICU

Grandma is out of ICU!!! Feeling much better with a huge focus moving forward. Her oxygen levels are down to 2 (meaning 20%) fabulous. Still very sore from all of the procedures the doctors have done. Blood pressure doing well, and she WALKED down to the shower today. The plan for tomorrow is dialysis in the morning. Grandma loves seeing everyone, visit as often as you can, everyone is welcome.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Hospital ICU News

Last night grandma had quite a night. Blood pressure dropped dangerously low and the dialysis line was too short, so they had to take it out and put in a new line....she was not very happy at all. Jodi statyed up all night and called dad at 3:30 am to come up, per Dr. Ahmed's request. Her nurse, Robert, was on top of it and kept close eye on everything. The Doctor stayed and talked to dad and this morning he tried to place another pic-line in, however, was unsuccesful. Grandma has a lot of scar tissue that blocks the entry. Grandma had dialysis today for 2 hours and the doctor stayed in with her watching carefully. They were able to take off 2 liters of fluid today without using the drug levofed and her blood pressure is stable now. Feeling much better today, and resting comfortably. Keep Grandma and Grandpa in your prayers.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Hospital News ICU

Grandma Judy not feeling very well today, very swollen with water retention, kidneys not doing their job so our only option left is dialysis. Last night grams went down to ICU where they can monitor closely. This morning they tried to put a pic-line in, so they wouldn't have to keep taking blood out of her very small and rolling veins. They tried 4 times and no success, however they were able to put the main line to heart in for the dialysis. They brought the dialysis machine into her room and made her comfortable and then began the process of dialysis. They have put a port into her heart where it has a red line for blood to come out and a blue line for the filterated blood to return in, the whole process took 2 hours today getting 3 liters of fluid, tomorrow they will start again going 2 & 1/2 hours. Her blood pressure went extremely low, so they gave her a drug called Levofed and it constricts the blood vessels and helps keep her blood pressure up. All in all, she is still very sick, but the doctors have high hopes that this will help her. Please visit grandma, anyone is welcome, she would love to see you!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Hospital News

Grandma back in the hospital, she is having problems breathing. the doctors haven't found the problem, however they believe it may have something to do with her heart. They have concluded a little water around the heart, but nothing in her lungs....yeah! She has been in the IHC Towers for 6 days now, and they have been doing many tests on her. Today they checked her kidney, liver, gallbladder, and an X-ray on her heart and lungs. Gallbladder concluded that grandma has gallstones, this can be some of the pain and dis-comfort she has been experiencing. She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the Moulton's, grandma was so excited and elated to get something that beautiful. Thank You! Everyone keep her in your prayers.

Friday, October 31, 2008

TRICK OR TREAT

Tyler & Braxton

BOO!

SeAnna & Kaydence

Happy Halloween



Vincent

Braxton

Xander

Monday, October 27, 2008

New Arrival

Vincent Louis Judson was born Monday, October 27, 2008. He arrived at 5:38 am, weighing 7 pounds and he is 21 inches long. Tyler and Rose are doing fine. After 23 hours of labor, baby Vincent was born by C-Section. He is a snuggly baby and loves to be held. Little sweetheart!

Friday, October 24, 2008

Hospital/Home News

Grandma Judy went home on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Yeah! She is feeling much better, however she will need to have surgery on her throat. The medical term is Divertikulum-zenkerts. (which means extreme acid reflux) The physicians believe that she inhaled something into her lungs, which allowed bacteria to build up and cause the double pneumonia. So once we get the surgery taken care of, they think she will be fine. Grandpa is thinking up some very interesting meals. Grandma cannot eat anything, unless it has been blended as well as baby food, so he is up on all suggestions. YUM, YUM. Her surgery is on Friday, November 7, 2008, they had to move it back a bit, because of blood thinners.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Hospital News (Day 6)

Grandma seemed to feel a little better today. Her IV came out, so they had to have 3 different nurses try for a vein, finally after 5 pokes they got a line. Her throat specialist said that she would need surgery, however, they must get her better first. It is an in-and-out surgery, but it is mandatory that she has this procedure done. Oxygen levels are much better and they are keeping close eye on her sugar levels and blood levels. She is a little low on iron. Grandma has a spell of gout in her feet so it is very painful to stand or walk, boy if it's not one thing it's the next. She is still positive and always tells the nurses that she is just fine.
Keep watching grandpa and make sure he is getting enough sleep and fed well. Rich and I are going out of town, but we will keep everyone updated.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Hospital News (Day 5)

Today Grandma had an upper barrium test on her throat. They found an extra flap that makes the food come back up, this will need to be removed, I'm not sure when they will do that surgery, we should know more tomorrow. GOOD NEWS, she was able to come down a floor, so that means she is now out of ICU. They are still monitoring her very closely, and she was able to eat a little broth and wonderful jello...Yeah! Her sugar levels were a little high,179 today, but man she got food!!!! Jodi seemed to find some sugar free jello and brought that up to her. All in all she seems to be in good spirits today.
However, our sweet Garth-eee was a little dizzy today, perhaps lack of food as well. Jodi sent him home to get some rest and eat, but you know we need to watch him closely too...

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Hospital News (Day 4)

Today Grandma Judy had many visitors, and as you can see, she is feeling a little better. Her lungs still have fluid, but her fever is down. Finally she can drink a little water, she has to sit up for 1/2 hour after she takes a drink. A little distressing, she is starving! Grandma did try to walk today, very dizzy however. The doctors believe she may have a reflux problem and they did a video test today on her throat. Tomorrow she will need to have an upper GI test. Tonight they put a new IV line in on her hand, she said that it feels so much better. She has an X-ray on her lungs every morning, and they can detect the improvement of her pneumonia.
Now don't forget about grandpa. We need to make sure he is sleeping and eating well. check-up on him, and keep in your prayes also.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Hospital News (Day 3)

Today Grandma Judy was doing much better.
The heart specialist said her heart was doing much better than he had thought. He was able to view the ultrasound of her heart and said that he anticipated that she will be fine. The kidney specialist said that her kidney functions were better than he had anticipated as well. So this means if we can get the fluid out of her lungs, then they can take care of her heart and kidneys. Grandma is feeling so much better, the nurses washed her hair and bathed her today. We have been so blessed with the care that she has been getting, all of the nurses have been so good to her. She is still only able to have ice chips, however the nurses have slipped her a small taste of DIET COKE to take her medication with. She was so excited to to have a small swig! Her spirits are still high. No fever tonight and her sugar levels are fine. Potassium and magnesium are a little high, but the nurses are on top of that. Bishop Greer visited today and he and grandpa administered a blessing. Keep her in your prayers, they seem to be working.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Hospital News (Day 2)

This morning grandma had a fever of 102. Her lungs are still filled with fluid, but kidneys seem to be handling their job a little better. The nurses have given her antibiotics and tylenol. She is extremely hungry and thirsty. They would not let her eat or drink until they can determine if she can swallow easily without inhaling anything into her lungs. The Heart specialist has been in, and the Lung specialist has checked her, and the Kidney specialist was in, he explained that grandma's kidneys are old and need some tender loving care. The doctor needs to get her potassium levels down and her protymes back in order. They have done a heart and kidney ultrasound. Grandma seems to be in good cheer, always saying, "oh I'm just fine and oh that needle didn't hurt". Her sugar levels are being kept under tight watch and the nurses are wonderful. They make grandma laugh and smile. She has a wonderful attitude and love for life, keep her in your prayers.
Grandpa seems to be doing pretty good, still needs a little sleep though, remember him in your prayers as well.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Hospital News (Day 1)

Today Grandma could not breath very well and had a fever all night. Grandpa said she was up all night trying to breath a little better. She was not able to get in my car, so I called 911 for an ambulance. They arrived and administered oxygen and placed an IV. Took her by ambulance to Alta View Hospital where they transferred her to IMC Hospital ICU unit. Grandma has fluid in her lungs, maybe from congestive heart failure. Her kidneys are working overtime. However, they still have not ruled out pneumonia. She has a Lung Specialist, Heart Specialist, and a Kidney Specialist, so she is in very good hands. The nurse is darling and checks her very regularly. They have given her antibiotics and Tylenol to keep her fever down. She had a 102 fever and her sugar levels were 180, but they are watching her closely. The ICU is limited to 2 visitors in the room at a time and they are trying to keep visits about 10 minutes long. The nurses call her the "CHATTER-BOX PATIENT". Grandma really needs to rest, and hopefully she will sleep tonight. Keep her in your prayers. No children under 14 are allowed in the ICU unit. Pictures and cards would be great.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS EACH DAY

Rich and I received a phone call early Sunday Morning (10-12-08) stating all is well, however there was a little accident. The call was from Rose explaining that Tyler and herself were walking across the street, in a cross walk, at the light, when a young man driving an SUV struck Tyler, throwing him 25 feet and promptly running over Rose's Right foot (Rose being 8 & 1/2 months pregnant) They were fortunate to have an officer at the light of the accident and he called for an ambulance. We were pleased to find baby Vincent was doing fine, and Rose with a broken right foot and Tyler with a broken left hand were able to come home the next day. So count each blessing every day!

Happy Judson Family

Eric, Jen and Xander
Our happy little Xander he now says bye and waves.

Best Cousins

Kaydence and Braxton Guess who is in charge. They have so much fun playing together, especially bike riding and pushing each other up and down the driveway.

SeAnna and Haylee

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Adventures in Lake Powell

The sun brings FUN! and we always love to play in the water and in the sand, especially with friends and family. SeAnna & Kaydence, and Haylee and her friend Jacob, and Rich and I ventured to Lake Powell with our great friends Steve & Claudia, their children Sean, Jordan, and Sierra. Of course don't forget Granny Fran (whom Kaydence thinks she is "her granny too") You can just feel the warm breeze on your face as you take a boat drive down the beautiful valleys of Lake Powell. We always seem to end up at the Ice Cream Parlor on the dock, so the kids think that every time we go for a ride we get ice cream. (they are no dummies) Enjoyed the laughter and sunny days of the great adventure.
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We're Starting A Blog

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Hope you enjoy the journey!