7-2-09 - Hemodialysis Line Inserted

Since Aidan can no longer undergo PD he had his hemodialysis lines inserted into him. It was a very quick procedure and before Mommy and Daddy could even sit down in the waiting room the doctor came in and told us he was done. Aidan had a trial hemodialysis run today that went fine, just to make sure the lines were working and that there where no complications.

6-29-09 - Things are going downhill

This morning things have gotten worse and we had the entire PICU team of doctors in Aidan’s room trying to fix him and determine what the issue was. In the end they felt it was necessary to put him on vent support.

6-28-09 - Change of Plans

Change of plans! Aidan developed an infection he caught from being in the hospital. Mommy and Daddy spent the night because we were very concerned. It was a very restless night. Mommy spent the night in Aidan’s room while Daddy spent the night in the waiting room.

6-27-09 - Hope of Coming Home Soon...

Today we think Aidan is almost ready to come home. We are hoping to be discharged on Monday. Grandpa and Grandma Marino came to the hospital for a visit today.

6-21-09 - Happy Father's Day

Today is Fathers Day!! Unfortunately Daddy had to spend it in the hospital with Aidan.

6-18-09 - Back in the Hospital

Unfortunately we had to take Aidan back into the hospital. Aidan developed what is called a pleural effusion. It is a small sac of fluid that surrounds the lung causing him to have issues with breathing. We believe he got it from the PD fluid. As it turns out we were correct. There is a small hole in his diaphragm that allows some of the PD fluid to leak into his lung cavity. Regrettably this will now cause Aidan to have to stop PD and now undergo hemodialysis. Also Aidan scratched his forehead really bad as you will see by the pictures going forward.

6-13-09 - Out of the Hospital

Aidan is finally out of the hospital and coming home today. After a few days in the PICU, then down to moderate care, and then to the main floor it is time to leave. Aidan had to spend about 4 extra days here in the hospital because he developed some complications regarding his PD. Once those were solved we were able to leave and finally bring our baby boy home. Mommy had a really frustrating time during this hospital stay and just wanted to bring her son home.