Jorden's Day at the Hospital (a pictorial)

Ginger · 03-01-2005

Okay, I know this is WAY off topic, but just thought I'd post these for those that have expressed an interest to me in seeing some photos of our day today. Jorden gave me permission. And just so you know, I asked for his permission for each photo, I didn't want to take any he wasn't comfortable with.

We started our day at Children's on an empty stomach, his MRI was at noon and so he couldn't eat, so we all decided to not eat with him. We got to Children's Hospital at 9am for his stress test, and followed the row of hearts down the hall to Cardiology.

First Jorden had the usual measurements done, height and weight (96 pounds! He's a 9 year old quarterback!)

Then we waited a few minutes, and Jorden tried out the new camera taking a pic of mom:

We were taken to the stress lab, and Jorden had all sorts of things attached to him. Here he looks unsure:

but he liked the idea of riding the bike

until he had to put the oxygen measurer in his mouth.

Jorden was going to be the first child at this hospital to use this new stress test system, with the bike and oxygen tester, versus just walking on the treadmill. Exciting! The excitement soon wore off when we realized they still had some kinks to iron out, namely the fact that the mouth piece seemed to be only in adult size. Jorden was a good sport, even though I knew by his eyes he didn't like it he persevered for as long as he could until he broke down and started crying. They took it out of his mouth finally and I told them I didn't think they should put it back, it was just way too large. The cardiologist agreed, and they just finished the stress test without it, after Jorden calmed down a bit. Poor guy.

After the test, Jord's cardiologist came to talk to me. He said Jorden's blood pressure got quite high (or something like that!) when he was exercising, and he had already spoken to the surgeons. Jorden will be having his surgery within the next four weeks, and valve replacement is imminent.

I returned to the waiting room where Jorden was playing video games, and looked happier now!

We let him play some games for awhile as we had some time to spare, and I went and grabbed a couple lattes for John and I, and John went and spent some money on some Hospital Lottery tickets. (maybe we'll win a house....

)

We went to radiology, where Jorden first had a chest xray. We were careful to check with him that he wasn't pregnant first

(he thought we were wierd..ha!)

Then we headed over to the MRI

We had a short wait, then they came and asked the normal questions before any anesthesia, and told Jorden about what was going to happen. Then they put the freezing on his hand so that when they put the IV in it wouldn't hurt so much (wish they did this for adults!) Here's Jorden and John waiting (and Sponge Bob)

Finally they came to take him in. They blew some bubbles with him while inserting the IV. Then he lay down and went to sleep. They wouldn't let me take any pictures of the MRI machine, shame.

John and I went and had a bite to eat in the cafeteria, then went to the waiting area to wait. It took longer than anticipated (almost 3 hours) which of course had us worried. Unfortunately they had to intibate him given the longevity, so he had a sore throat afterwards. We went in to see him as soon as he woke up and he was really drowsy and trying to enjoy a popsicle.

He wasn't enjoying the feeling of waking up, so it took a little longer before we could leave. But soon enough we were wheeling our groggy little trooper out to the car.

We stopped on the way home to get him the biggest milk shake ever, and he felt better in no time!

What a trooper. Thanks again everyone for all your happy thoughts and prayers, I'm positive they helped! I'm going to call on you again in the future!

Irlandesa · 03-01-2005

What a brave little boy ~ he made the most out of something that just didn't look like much fun. He is lucky to have such a strong supportive family. I will keep him in my thoughts and keep sending the positive vibes your way ~

Thanks for sharing ~

**SunKneeMarie** · 03-01-2005

Wonderful pictorial, Ginger. Thanks so much for sharing. Been down a few of those halls myself with my son; it's never easy. Jorden IS such a trooper. Keep your Playa family posted on how things go. You know we all wish the best for each of you.

Banzoomba · 03-01-2005

As a dad who has had to kiss a son about to have surgey I understand. Our prayers will be with Jordan, you and John.

Big Kahuna · 03-01-2005

Jorden what a brave little man you are! Someday you will look back at this with your family and have lots of stories to tell. You are an inspiration to all of us.

Ginger, great job of sharing this experience. It's important for us all to remember that we have more to think about in this world than ourselves. God bless you and your family.

jsotherj · 03-01-2005

Glad everything went ok ginger. We'll keep thinking good thoughts for all of you.

Oh - and you made a great paparazzi by the way!

SunDowner · 03-01-2005

Ginger & Jorden, Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. We are both very happy to hear that everything went well. Ginger, you and your husband must be very proud with the way that Jordan soldiered through the day.

Jorden, Thumbs up!!...we'll be thinking of you and sending our positive thoughts your way from WV. God Bless!

Gene & Kat

cuffedlinks · 03-01-2005

Ginger,

Thanks so much for the photos and report!
Been waiting for word on Jorden.

Say, WHERE did Jorden find that picture of that gorgeous redhead Lindsay Lohan? Was she there in the hospital with you guys? Nice of such a beautiful celebrity/star like that to take some time for the "little people"

My wife works as an RN-First Assist (RNFA) in forms of open heart/thoracic/vascular surgery, although NOT pediatric. She keeps asking HOW is Ginger's boy, what'd she say, what'd they do?...etc, etc. - You might just have to post charts to suit her......

SarahB · 03-01-2005

Thanks for the update! Glad he's doing well!

Manitou · 03-01-2005

With that Canucks sweater on I thought it was Ed Jovanovski not Jorden! Striking resemblance!

Tell Jorden a diehard Avalanche fan wishes him all the best!

Ginger · 03-02-2005

Thanks again and so much everyone!

thanks for the compliment, Cuff! It's just the red hair and freckles, that's all.

Russ, I'll tell Jord you said that, he'll be so impressed! (we'll forgive you the Avalanche fan part...

j/k of course)

cpfstich · 03-02-2005

Ginger;

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Jorden and your family.

-craig

TAPPY · 03-02-2005

Ginger so glad to hear the "first part" of this went ok for Jordon. He looks very brave in all the pictures.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Becky · 03-02-2005

Thanks for updating us, Leasa. Jorden and the whole family are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated on his progress!

Becky

Jacko · 03-02-2005

"Courage is being scared to death- but saddling up anyway"- John Wayne

Jordan obviously has a great deal of courage...he is amazin'! Best wishes to all of you!

03-01-2005	#1 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Jorden's Day at the Hospital (a pictorial) Okay, I know this is WAY off topic, but just thought I'd post these for those that have expressed an interest to me in seeing some photos of our day today. Jorden gave me permission. And just so you know, I asked for his permission for each photo, I didn't want to take any he wasn't comfortable with. We started our day at Children's on an empty stomach, his MRI was at noon and so he couldn't eat, so we all decided to not eat with him. We got to Children's Hospital at 9am for his stress test, and followed the row of hearts down the hall to Cardiology. First Jorden had the usual measurements done, height and weight (96 pounds! He's a 9 year old quarterback!) Then we waited a few minutes, and Jorden tried out the new camera taking a pic of mom: We were taken to the stress lab, and Jorden had all sorts of things attached to him. Here he looks unsure: but he liked the idea of riding the bike until he had to put the oxygen measurer in his mouth. Jorden was going to be the first child at this hospital to use this new stress test system, with the bike and oxygen tester, versus just walking on the treadmill. Exciting! The excitement soon wore off when we realized they still had some kinks to iron out, namely the fact that the mouth piece seemed to be only in adult size. Jorden was a good sport, even though I knew by his eyes he didn't like it he persevered for as long as he could until he broke down and started crying. They took it out of his mouth finally and I told them I didn't think they should put it back, it was just way too large. The cardiologist agreed, and they just finished the stress test without it, after Jorden calmed down a bit. Poor guy. After the test, Jord's cardiologist came to talk to me. He said Jorden's blood pressure got quite high (or something like that!) when he was exercising, and he had already spoken to the surgeons. Jorden will be having his surgery within the next four weeks, and valve replacement is imminent. I returned to the waiting room where Jorden was playing video games, and looked happier now! We let him play some games for awhile as we had some time to spare, and I went and grabbed a couple lattes for John and I, and John went and spent some money on some Hospital Lottery tickets. (maybe we'll win a house.... ) We went to radiology, where Jorden first had a chest xray. We were careful to check with him that he wasn't pregnant first (he thought we were wierd..ha!) Then we headed over to the MRI We had a short wait, then they came and asked the normal questions before any anesthesia, and told Jorden about what was going to happen. Then they put the freezing on his hand so that when they put the IV in it wouldn't hurt so much (wish they did this for adults!) Here's Jorden and John waiting (and Sponge Bob) Finally they came to take him in. They blew some bubbles with him while inserting the IV. Then he lay down and went to sleep. They wouldn't let me take any pictures of the MRI machine, shame. John and I went and had a bite to eat in the cafeteria, then went to the waiting area to wait. It took longer than anticipated (almost 3 hours) which of course had us worried. Unfortunately they had to intibate him given the longevity, so he had a sore throat afterwards. We went in to see him as soon as he woke up and he was really drowsy and trying to enjoy a popsicle. He wasn't enjoying the feeling of waking up, so it took a little longer before we could leave. But soon enough we were wheeling our groggy little trooper out to the car. We stopped on the way home to get him the biggest milk shake ever, and he felt better in no time! What a trooper. Thanks again everyone for all your happy thoughts and prayers, I'm positive they helped! I'm going to call on you again in the future!

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03-01-2005	#2 (permalink)
Irlandesa very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: QR, MX Posts: 32	What a brave little boy ~ he made the most out of something that just didn't look like much fun. He is lucky to have such a strong supportive family. I will keep him in my thoughts and keep sending the positive vibes your way ~ Thanks for sharing ~

03-01-2005	#3 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 26,325	Wonderful pictorial, Ginger. Thanks so much for sharing. Been down a few of those halls myself with my son; it's never easy. Jorden IS such a trooper. Keep your Playa family posted on how things go. You know we all wish the best for each of you.

03-01-2005	#4 (permalink)
Banzoomba big sexy speedo guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Top of the Chesapeake Bay, Md Posts: 9,276	As a dad who has had to kiss a son about to have surgey I understand. Our prayers will be with Jordan, you and John.

03-01-2005	#5 (permalink)
Big Kahuna añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a land far far away Posts: 1,590	Jorden what a brave little man you are! Someday you will look back at this with your family and have lots of stories to tell. You are an inspiration to all of us. Ginger, great job of sharing this experience. It's important for us all to remember that we have more to think about in this world than ourselves. God bless you and your family.

03-01-2005	#6 (permalink)
jsotherj añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the river meets the sea.... Posts: 1,870	Glad everything went ok ginger. We'll keep thinking good thoughts for all of you. Oh - and you made a great paparazzi by the way!

03-01-2005	#7 (permalink)
SunDowner beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 493	Ginger & Jorden, Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. We are both very happy to hear that everything went well. Ginger, you and your husband must be very proud with the way that Jordan soldiered through the day. Jorden, Thumbs up!!...we'll be thinking of you and sending our positive thoughts your way from WV. God Bless! Gene & Kat

03-01-2005	#8 (permalink)
cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Ginger, Thanks so much for the photos and report! Been waiting for word on Jorden. Say, WHERE did Jorden find that picture of that gorgeous redhead Lindsay Lohan? Was she there in the hospital with you guys? Nice of such a beautiful celebrity/star like that to take some time for the "little people" My wife works as an RN-First Assist (RNFA) in forms of open heart/thoracic/vascular surgery, although NOT pediatric. She keeps asking HOW is Ginger's boy, what'd she say, what'd they do?...etc, etc. - You might just have to post charts to suit her......

03-01-2005	#9 (permalink)
SarahB añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Playa...now Iowa Posts: 2,897	Thanks for the update! Glad he's doing well!

03-01-2005	#10 (permalink)
Manitou añejo Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,921	With that Canucks sweater on I thought it was Ed Jovanovski not Jorden! Striking resemblance! Tell Jorden a diehard Avalanche fan wishes him all the best!

03-02-2005	#11 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Thanks again and so much everyone! thanks for the compliment, Cuff! It's just the red hair and freckles, that's all. Russ, I'll tell Jord you said that, he'll be so impressed! (we'll forgive you the Avalanche fan part... j/k of course)

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03-02-2005	#12 (permalink)
cpfstich el poli Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10,662	Ginger; Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Jorden and your family. -craig

03-02-2005	#13 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14,942	Ginger so glad to hear the "first part" of this went ok for Jordon. He looks very brave in all the pictures. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

03-02-2005	#14 (permalink)
Becky reposado Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,090	Thanks for updating us, Leasa. Jorden and the whole family are definitely in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated on his progress! Becky

03-02-2005	#15 (permalink)
Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,984	"Courage is being scared to death- but saddling up anyway"- John Wayne Jordan obviously has a great deal of courage...he is amazin'! Best wishes to all of you!