Jacob's Biopsy

For the past 2 weeks, we have been doing a LOT of talking.  We looked at pictures on the internet, read many articles about the kidneys and biopsies and what to expect.  All of it seemed to really help Jacob stay calm. 

I love that he is finally able to share his concerns, thoughts and feelings.  Just a few short months ago, he wasn't able to do that.  And as a mother, I do some pretty good "guessing" but it's not the same as KNOWING what is going on. 

Before the Biopsy

This morning we got up very early and my Mother and Father took us to the hospital (about an hour away to this Children's hospital).  By 9:15 he was taken back.  By 11am we were in a room. 

The Pediatric Nephrologist Dr. Perlman said all went very well.  Only had to take one small section and she said it had only one TINY bleed.  (Which is GREAT news!!) 

7pm update:  no bleeding still.  They expected at least SOME amount of blood but NOTHING!! 

So what have we done all day?  Jacob has been resting, playing Nintendo, watching movies, reading books and eating.  Me?  I've been working on the computer, channel surfing, eating. 

(We also had an unexpected visit from a friend, Rich.  Thanks for the salad and fruit (knows me well).  That ensured I didn't have to go down and pick out dinner! )



After, watching TV

 At one point I stopped everything and said, "Listen, Jacob."  And there was just perfect silence.  I don't think I've heard that in MONTHS!  No arguing, no whining, no complaining, no whirring of machines.... NOTHING.  I think they call it silence.  I think I like it. 

So we're in this new Hotel Hospital in St. Pete.  There's a huge 42 inch plasma tv for him, a smaller one for me.  It's a private room with our own shower.  We have a beautiful view of the city and the water. 

And since Jacob isn't in pain (even without pain meds!!) and no complications, this has been more like a hotel.  Seriously!  Hospitals are usually so stressful.  But today was pretty calm (once we got in the room and past the procedure).  The only part he doesn't like is that he can't get up the whole time he's here ... for any reason.  But even that, he's making the best of it. 

Jacob's favorite part???  The room service.  Seriously.  Not typical trays of hospital foods.  It's a menu.  You call up room service and order whatever the heck you want off the menu!  He is in heaven.  I'm afraid he won't want to leave in the morning.   They have a better menu than the top 10 restaurants around combined!  So much variety.  Junk food, healthy food, snacks, etc. 

And for me, I went downstairs earlier and they had chicken ceasar salad (huge) for under $5.  I couldn't eat it all. 

We realized this is the first time that he's been in the hospital since he was born.  And since I wasn't there with him then, I've never spent time with him in the hospital.  In fact, it's the first time I've spent a night alone with him.  So we're enjoying just "hanging out". 

I just asked Jacob if he would like to share anything.  He said, "Just what I'm enjoying." 
Me:  What's that?
Him:  The resting and the quiet. 

We are so very thankful for all the prayers that this go smoothly.  And we will be expecting results in about 2 weeks (which we will of course share).