Ben Update - Monday

Joan drew the first shift last night per Ben's choosing. That was unfortunate for Mommy but much good came from it. Those that are closest to us know that Ben generally gravitates to me when he's not feeling good or wants comfort in facing a new situation. We attribute that to me pushing Ben's limits and the sheer fact that I'm around him so often. It was indeed heartwarming to see Ben put those little arms up toward Joan last night as if he were saying, "I need my Mommy tonight."

Long story short, the little guy basically dry-heaved through the night. Although he had two significant seizures neither were as powerful as what we saw a few weeks back. By the time Lisa arrived this morning Ben was calmer and actually trying to function as normal. He's been able to digest Gatorade and a little ginger ale without the nausea; not a lot but enough to keep us from heading to the ER for IV fluids.

Another strange but positive change: the darn shunt is now working normally as far as we can tell. Even so we're headed to the pediatrician tomorrow morning for some blood work and to schedule an appointment to meet with the neurosurgeon who installed Ben's shunt just in case. At this time everything is indicating stomach virus. In fact I discovered this afternoon that there is a pretty wicked one that hit Jessie's school late last week.

Thanks for the good thoughts and encouragement. You just don't know how meaningful they are. Trust me, when and if the time comes they will be reciprocated.