77 Minutes and the Zoo

Today was Karson's stomach emptying study. I was not sure exactly what to expect other than I needed to arrive before 9 and bring all of Karson's "eating supplies". I also had to make sure he didn't have anything to eat or drink after 6 am.

Last night was another long night with Karson's oxygen coming out of his nose when he moves to his side. It is fine when he is on his back but once he moves to his side, all bets are off and the pluse ox will got off pretty soon. So between Kyle and I watching a not so nice movie - Last House on the Left I think is what it was called- and the alarm going off there was little sleep to be had at our house.

Karson ate at 5:30 am and then was ready to be up at 6 am. So it was up time, inhaler time, bath time, get ready time. All this was done before 7 am. I got ready and got the older kiddos their food before my Mom arrived so I could go to Karson's apt at PS/L.

Once we arrived and were checked in, Roman was the man I would be hanging out with for the next 77 minutes. Didn't realize it would be that long but it was a series of 16 2 minute photos followed by a 3 minute rest. He asked me if I brought help me with me to hold down Karson and I said "No". I also explained to him that I had a great baby and I thought Karson would do just fine. He then asked if I knew what to expect and I said no. I went on to explain that Dr. Barrios' nurse wasn't that great at her job in my opinion and didn't tell me anything except where to be and when and what to bring. So here we were.

Karson did great! He was tried around 10 am and wanted to sleep but couldn't fall asleep. He was great until number 16 when he was over it. Was crying and wanted to be off the table and in his chair. Roman (who has 7 children ranging from 32 to 7) was fun to talk to about life and children. We left there and headed home to get the older kids for some time at the zoo.

Grandma, the kids and I spent several hours at the zoo today. We had a nice time and the weather was just perfect. We rode the trian and Kam loved it! He wanted to do it "more, more" but we needed to get going. I have some cute pictures that I will have to post tomorrow.

Everyone came home and the boys took naps, Bailey played, Suay came over so I could go to the gym and the store. I think tonight will be an early night for all of us.

On a side note, Roman said our results would be finsihed tomorrow but Dr. Barrios' office won't give us the results over the phone and we don't go back to see him for three weeks. I guess I will request the records myself so I can see what they say. =)