Author Topic: My Baby Cousin Andy (Read 3348 times)

natsfan1a · « **Reply #25:** December 18, 2007, 09:09:58 AM »

Since we're discussing charities, the Nats inspired us to donate to the District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence this year:

http://www.dccadv.org/

There is financial info on the Guidestar site:

http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&ein=52-1515600

tomterp · « **Reply #26:** December 18, 2007, 09:43:36 AM »

Quote from: kimnat on December 17, 2007, 08:16:36 AM

What did it say? I don't read the Post unless I have to.

If you don't get it, you don't get it!

natsfan1a · « **Reply #27:** December 18, 2007, 09:51:49 AM »

Quote from: tomterp on December 18, 2007, 09:43:36 AM

If you don't get it, you don't get it!

2IPAs · « **Reply #28:** December 18, 2007, 09:57:03 AM »

Quote from: natsfan1a on December 18, 2007, 09:09:58 AM

Since we're discussing charities, the Nats inspired us to donate to the District of Columbia Coalition Against Domestic Violence this year:

http://www.dccadv.org/

There is financial info on the Guidestar site:

http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&ein=52-1515600

Timely reminder! FYI--I believe CVS is collecting for Children's at the register.

LeonidasNats311 · « **Reply #29:** December 18, 2007, 02:48:51 PM »

I'm glad he made it back home

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #30:** December 22, 2007, 09:37:13 PM »

Hey Salty,

Just checking. How's Andy doing?

saltydad · « **Reply #31:** December 23, 2007, 12:09:45 AM »

Quote from: CALSGR8 on December 22, 2007, 09:37:13 PM

Hey Salty,

Just checking. How's Andy doing?

Unfortunately today (Saturday) Andy had to be readmitted to Children's. He again has a wound infection, 5 days after the discontinuance of the antibiotics. The thought is that this staph infection is not as bad as previous, it's localized to the wound site, and the body is treating Andy's sutures as foreign bodies (which they are). In essence, Andy has "an overzealous immune system" as his Dad puts it. I of course worry about Andy, but I must also admit to be concerned for his Dad and especially his Mom, who's back to living at Children's. Will keep you all posted. As always, your good wishes and prayers are greatly appreciated.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #32:** December 23, 2007, 07:16:27 AM »

Quote from: saltydad on December 23, 2007, 12:09:45 AM

Unfortunately today (Saturday) Andy had to be readmitted to Children's. He again has a wound infection, 5 days after the discontinuance of the antibiotics. The thought is that this staph infection is not as bad as previous, it's localized to the wound site, and the body is treating Andy's sutures as foreign bodies (which they are). In essence, Andy has "an overzealous immune system" as his Dad puts it. I of course worry about Andy, but I must also admit to be concerned for his Dad and especially his Mom, who's back to living at Children's. Will keep you all posted. As always, your good wishes and prayers are greatly appreciated.

Awww. Poor baby

. Well, he's in good hands at Children's. Maybe his Dad and Mom can alternate going home getting some rest or get a hotel or someplace near the hospital. Do they have a Ronald McDonald House you can stay at? I was told this too but you feel so torn "You're no good to the patient if you make yourself ill. Get some rest" I know its hard when you have a loved one in the hospital.

natsfan1a · « **Reply #33:** December 23, 2007, 07:20:51 AM »

Oh, poor little guy! Will keep him and his parents in my thoughts and prayers.

kimnat · « **Reply #34:** December 23, 2007, 12:45:54 PM »

I am so sorry to hear about that! If he needs a hematologist of any sort, I highly Dr. Greenberg. But I will keep the little guy in my prayers.

natsfan1a · « **Reply #35:** January 16, 2008, 06:21:08 PM »

Seeing nospin's query reminded me that I'd been meaning to ask how little cousin Andy and his parents have fared. Hope that all is well.

saltydad · « **Reply #36:** January 16, 2008, 06:26:09 PM »

Andy is home and doing well. 12 1/2 lbs last I heard. While he'll need lots of close follow-up over the next years, things are definitely looking up!

Thanks for asking.

kimnat · « **Reply #37:** January 16, 2008, 06:30:19 PM »

EXCELLENT news!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

natsfan1a · « **Reply #38:** January 16, 2008, 07:05:43 PM »

That's very good news!

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #39:** January 16, 2008, 09:39:34 PM »

Hang in there Tough Guy!

Safe! (so far)

natsfan1a · « **Reply #40:** January 16, 2008, 10:17:38 PM »

That's cute!

Quote from: CALSGR8 on January 16, 2008, 09:39:34 PM

Safe! (so far)

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #41:** January 16, 2008, 10:28:24 PM »

Quote from: natsfan1a on January 16, 2008, 10:17:38 PM

That's cute!

Thanks.

Don't you cradle the ball in your glove? Well..... it seemed to make sense!

natsfan1a · « **Reply #42:** January 16, 2008, 10:32:10 PM »

It was perfect!

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #43:** January 17, 2008, 03:39:16 PM »

Hey Salty! Enjoying the snow like this guy?

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kimnat · « **Reply #44:** January 17, 2008, 04:15:34 PM »

Looks like something out of "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe".

saltydad · « **Reply #45:** January 17, 2008, 04:21:39 PM »

While beautidul to look at, if I never see another flake of snow here I'll be a happy man. I'm definitely a warm weather guy. If I want to enjoy the snow, ie cross country skiing, I want to have to travel to do so.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #46:** January 17, 2008, 04:26:28 PM »

Quote from: saltydad on January 17, 2008, 04:21:39 PM

While beautidul to look at, if I never see another flake of snow here I'll be a happy man. I'm definitely a warm weather guy. If I want to enjoy the snow, ie cross country skiing, I want to have to travel to do so.

That picture was from WTOP.com. I thought of you and how you used to have a lion as your AVI. Interpret the picture as you wish.

It could be; "I wish this stuff would stop!"

You two should take a cruize or something to escape the cold weather.

saltydad · « **Reply #47:** January 17, 2008, 04:29:06 PM »

Quote from: CALSGR8 on January 17, 2008, 04:26:28 PM

That picture was from WTOP.com. I thought of you and how you used to have a lion as your AVI. Interpret the picture as you wish.

It could be; "I wish this stuff would stop!"

You two should take a cruize or something to escape the cold weather.

Good idea, but I think Mom's a bit past the cruise stage, and I've never had the desire. When I vacation I want to DO stuff, not spend the whole time traveling to do stuff.

CALSGR8 · « **Reply #48:** January 17, 2008, 06:03:37 PM »

Quote from: saltydad on January 17, 2008, 04:29:06 PM

Good idea, but I think Mom's a bit past the cruise stage, and I've never had the desire. When I vacation I want to DO stuff, not spend the whole time traveling to do stuff.

Personally, I've never been on a cruise. But there are activities on board. I think you visit different places and do touristy stuff there. It hard to travel with an older person. I know!

saltydad · « **Reply #49:** January 17, 2008, 06:07:05 PM »

Mom loves to go on cruises. She's been to the Caribbean, Alaska, Tahiti, Mexican Riviera. Now she wants to go to Europe to see Greece and Italy. But she just isn't in the shape that requires. It's a shame. Candidly, the first thing I do in the morning is check that she's still with us.