Logan's Surgery

Little Logan had surgery again today. Everything seems to be going well so far. He was originally scheduled for a broncoscopy, Nissen fundoplication and a tracheostomy. However, during the broncoscopy the ENT surgeon decided he may not need the tracheostomy at this time. So he had the Nissen fundoplication which should help with his gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He also had a small cyst removed from behind his ear. He is now in the PICU and very groggy. He has an epidural so that his stomach won't hurt so bad. After a Nissen it is typical for the intestines to stop functioning properly, so he can't have any food or drink. He will be on an IV until the intestines are functioning properly. Once that occurs he will be released from the PICU. He'll be in a regular room for a few days after that probably. He can have visitors, but the hospital has given us a few guidelines. Only two people are allowed at the bed at a time and at least one must be the parent or grand parent. Give April or I a call if you'd like to visit. I'm sure that once he starts waking up, he'll love to see anyone who isn't wearing scrubs and carrying instruments. We are asked to keep cell phones off in the ICU, so if we don't answer leave a message and we'll call back. Thanks again for all of your prayers and support.

Trevor and Logan are excited to be at Dinosaur Land!

Trevor is demonstrating the dinosaur noises next to a bone at Dinosaur National Monument.

Last weekend we went camping. Here's Mom and Logan enjoying the great weather.

Last weekend we went camping. Here's Trevor and Logan overlooking Flaming Gorge.

Logan's Surgery

This is just a quick update to let you all know that Logan is doing fine. His surgery went as expected. They were able to perform the supraglottoplasty and bronchoscopy. While doing the bronchoscopy they found that it extends further than they were able to go today. They will monitor him to see if he improves and hopefully will not need the other surgery. He has been eating well. We expect him to be released tomorrow before 8:00. Thanks again for all of your prayers in his behalf.

Logan

Thank you to everyone who has shown concern and offered prayers for Logan. For those that don't know, Logan was admitted to the hospital again on Wednesday the 15th. The poor little guy withstood a barrage of tests. We are very glad that most of the tests came back negative. When he was first born he was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux and laryngomalacia or tracheomalacia. The ear nose and throat doctor said that most infants outgrow the tracheomalacia by the time they are a year old. Logan has not outgrown it. This last hospitalization revealed that he still has reflux as well. We haven't noticed it because he has learned to swallow rather than spit up. He is back on his reflux medicine and will have a supraglottoplasty next Monday. He will likely be kept overnight for observation after the surgery, but since the surgery is done with a laser and there are few nerves, he should recover very quickly. Thanks again for all of your prayers in his behalf. In spite of the trials, we feel very blessed to have such great doctors. Logan has been the beneficiary of several miracles and blessings in his short life. We are very grateful and believe firmly in the tender mercies of our Savior.

Trevor and Chad went hiking last week. You can see how green everything is after all of the recent rain.

Jumping!

Logan's first birthday.