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Vincent

Braxton

Xander

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!

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Hooray... you will all get a sneek peek into the crazy lives of the Judson clan! 

Hope you enjoy the journey!