tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344556689626544772024-03-12T22:11:09.880-05:00THE FONTENOT FAMILYWe are revamping our blog to keep family and friends updated on what is going on with the entire Fontenot family. We will, of course, keep everyone informed of Ryan's progress. So please visit often to see what's happening down here in south Louisiana and what we are up to!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-73672419760847094652009-12-12T21:14:00.000-06:002009-12-12T21:14:28.657-06:00RYAN GETS ANOTHER TOOTHRyan has another tooth coming right next to his first one! Unfortunately, it is making him very unhappy today.<br />
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Also, Ryan had a visit from the home health nurse the other day and he weighs <strong>16 lb. 3.5 oz</strong>! Wow he has really grown hasn't he?<br />
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Although the snow last week didn't stick to the ground, Alec had a great time playing in it while it was falling. He was able to put together a large snowball which he put in the freezer.<br />
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We are enjoying the colors of the holiday season....all the beautiful lights on trees, houses, buildings, etc. , as well as all of the Christmas specials on TV. This time of year reminds us what is important in life. For us that is our family and friends......Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-4997018652997144442009-12-09T00:23:00.000-06:002009-12-09T00:23:52.760-06:00RYAN'S FIRST TOOTH CAME IN!!!!With all the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving week, decorating, etc. I forgot to post that Ryan got his first tooth on November 25th! It's on the bottom and it was obvious it was coming because he was so fussy and he kept chewing on his hand.<br />
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I haven't been able to get a good picture of him showing it off, but when I do I'll post it.<br />
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I hope all our family and friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing, hearing and keeping in touch with you during the Christmas season.<br />
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LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-23288793177433346022009-12-03T00:08:00.000-06:002009-12-03T00:08:27.254-06:00Prayer Request for Joyce KeenanAs some of you may know, my sister Angela is mentally challenged and lives in a group home close to Baton Rouge.<br />
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Many of my friends and family have met Joyce Keenan, Angela's wonderful home manager for over 10 years. Unfortunately, Joyce is again fighting kidney cancer for the second time. Those who have met Joyce know she is an inspiring woman who has always gone far beyond the title of "home manager" and is considered a part of our family and many families of those she cares for. <br />
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I ask that you pray to help give Joyce the strength to guide her through this very difficult time. Please also pray for strength for my sister and the ladies of her home, Mustard Seed. Joyce's illness has thrown their very structured world into chaos and they are scared and unsure of the future.<br />
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My family appreciates all your thoughts and prayers. <br />
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Thank you, LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-34085570557177755452009-11-23T22:19:00.000-06:002009-11-23T22:19:48.637-06:00NOVEMBER 23RD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A_cYCB3q-s8/SwtegeXf3UI/AAAAAAAAAV4/CceanNmj31c/s1600/thanksgiving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A_cYCB3q-s8/SwtegeXf3UI/AAAAAAAAAV4/CceanNmj31c/s320/thanksgiving.jpg" yr="true" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving whether you are at work, home or on the road!</span></strong><br />
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They nurse forgot to measure Ryan on Wednesday so she came back Friday and Ryan is 25 1/2" long!<br />
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We had a busy weekend (me working on my ebay store & Joey cleaning yard), but it was a good one. We got to spend some quality time together (which we hardly get to do). Joey and I also got to catch up on some shows on Tivo, Alec & Joey went to see A Christmas Carol, and I got to watch some great football games this weekend. <br />
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Hope everyone has a great week!<br />
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LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-3399325071735579892009-11-12T15:42:00.000-06:002009-11-12T15:42:44.514-06:00NOVEMBER 12THHere's an update on Ryan:<br />
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The nurse visited today and he weighed 14 lbs. 15 1/2 oz., thisclose to 15 lbs. He received his 2nd RSV shot today and the nurse said he is doing fine - lungs clear and heart good!<br />
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Ryan is now eating all the vegetables and fruits in the baby food category 1, as well as cereal and his formula. He seems to like them all (at least for now)<br />
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Right now he is smiling and laughing at me and trying to tell me something! LOL<br />
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I'm busy, busy on ebay with the holiday season. Things are selling like hotcakes and that's good because it keeps me out of trouble!<br />
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Joey is working on several projects and his police station is just about complete and ready to move in. He worked long and hard on that one. I think the next project he's in charge of is a new fire station.<br />
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Alec is so geared up for the holidays. He just loves when it gets cooler and everything starts getting decorated for Christmas.<br />
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Hope all our friends and family are doing well!<br />
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LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-16008461177977406252009-11-03T01:53:00.000-06:002009-11-03T01:53:50.309-06:00NOVEMBER 2NDHi,<br />
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We hope everyone is doing well!<br />
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We are revamping our blog to include the entire Fontenot family. So please visit often to find out if we are staying out of trouble and what we are up to! We will, of course, keep updating Ryan's progress.<br />
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Speaking of, Ryan is almost 15 lbs.!!! He's come a long way since 1 lb. 13 oz. He is doing really well, although September and part of October was rough with illness. But now he is doing better and had his first RSV shot so we hope that helps.<br />
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Ryan celebrated his first Halloween on Saturday. The cute little pumpkin outfit he's wearing in the picture is the exact same outfit Alec wore on his first Halloween. Alec really wanted his little brother to wear it. Alec is probably just about on his last trick or treat year. He feels he's getting too old for trick or treating, but not too old for candy! I completely agree.<br />
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Lisa is working hard with the retail store, ebay store and website. The holidays are extremely busy, but she really enjoys everything she's doing. It seems there are not enough hours in the day, but she makes sure she's makes time for her 3 boys (hubby included) and football. (LOL)<br />
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Joey is busy working on several projects and one of he's in charge of is really close to being completed.<br />
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Hope everyone stays well and has a wonderful week!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-24832121557268134032009-10-01T19:52:00.002-05:002009-10-01T19:52:57.786-05:00I forgot to mention in my last post that Ryan is eating cereal now and will start on baby food Sweet Potatoes tomorrow!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-20988920969391208452009-10-01T11:30:00.003-05:002009-10-01T11:34:54.927-05:00Update on RyanHi,<br /><br />I wanted to update everyone on Ryan's progress because he went to the doctor yesterday.<br /><br />Ryan was 13 lbs. 11 oz. and is 22 inches long. He's still negative in the height category, but his weight and head circumference are almost 5% which is good because that is based on a 6 1/2 month old (not adjusted for Ryan's prematurity).<br /><br />The doctor was so pleased because Ryan is doing so well. He's been cut back on physical therapy from once per week to once per month. Most of his development is closest to the 6 1/2 month range although one or two things are closer to 4 months (like sitting up and putting weight on his feet). He rolls over, laughs, smiles, "talks" to us (he can say goo, ga, ba) and he is at the early stages of trying to crawl. <br /><br />We are so happy that he is doing so well! Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Have a FANTASTIC October!<br /><br />Lisa<br /><br />Overall, we are so happy is doing so well.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-52888497186241990452009-09-29T20:50:00.003-05:002009-09-29T20:54:15.671-05:00Ryan is doing Fantastic!Update on Ryan....<br /><br />Ryan is off oxygen and monitors........<br /><br />He weighs over 13 lb. and is 23 inches long<br /><br />Ryan only has to go to physical therapy once a month instead of once per week<br /><br />He goes to pediatrician tomorrow so we will find out other news then.....<br /><br />Thanks for praying and keeping Ryan in your thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-2278749295202301442009-09-19T15:48:00.002-05:002009-09-19T15:59:30.992-05:00I have not posted for a long time, but I do have a few quick updates on Ryan......<br /><br />He's doing fantastic. Yesterday he weighed 13.08 lbs. WOW! The nurse couldn't believe how well he is doing. His oxygen level is great, his color is perfect, he's got baby fat, he smiles and laughs and is doing way better than any of us could have expected!<br /><br />He is now off of the oxygen and monitor and is doing perfectly fine without them! No more trips to New Orleans.<br /><br />Ryan gets his 6 month shots and check up this coming week. Can you believe he's already 6 months old? I guess it doesn't seem like that to us sometimes because he's only been home 3 months.<br /><br />Ryan is doing physical therapy once per week and is progressing very well. The goal is to get him "up to speed" to his chronological age. We work with him at home doing exercises that the physical therapist has taught us. He's doing so well that they may cut it back to every 2 weeks. <br /><br />Ryan also has a specialist that comes to our house every 2 weeks to check on his progress and he is getting ready to have a speech therapist check on him once a month to ensure that he is progressing as he should.<br /><br />He does smile and laugh a lot. He seems like a very happy baby. He does sleep stretches of 6-7 hours some nights, so sleep for us is improving. He rolls over on both sides, but does not like being put on his stomach. Unfortunately for him, tummy time is part of our daily routine and exercise. He grabs at his toys, our faces, my hair and can hold is rattles and small toys. He also is starting to babble. He says <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ga</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ga</span> or goo goo quite a bit and he also says <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bayoo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">alot</span>. We also laugh because when he's hungry and crying it sounds like he's saying "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hungee</span>".<br /><br />Well, I wanted to let you know how Ryan is progressing. I'll have some new pictures to add soon!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. <br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-65283520707351083632009-08-09T14:43:00.002-05:002009-08-09T14:45:35.670-05:00New Pics of RyanSorry I haven't posted lately. I am so overwhelmed with work, baby, etc. I haven't got the chance to post pics of our little guy. Here are some from earlier this week. He's really growing. He's over 10 lbs., but not sure exactly how much! He's growing well, eating well, breathing well, and on and on. We are so blessed.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-47987505974668603012009-07-22T14:22:00.003-05:002009-07-22T14:24:20.152-05:00JULY 22NDHope everyone is having a great July!!!<br /><br />Just a quick update on Ryan....<br /><br />He's still doing well. He's really smiling and laughing now and loves to get his bath! We have a couple of upcoming appointments and I'll update you when I know something.<br /><br />I'll post some new pictures later this week so you can see how much he's grown.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-75323872613164870172009-07-13T22:42:00.002-05:002009-07-13T22:50:36.917-05:00MONDAY, JULY 13THI haven't updated in a while and wanted to let you know how Ryan was doing....<br /><br />Today he weighed 9 lbs. 8 oz. and he's 19 1/2" long. Can you believe it?<br /><br />Last week we went to the pulmonologist and he took Ryan off his oxygen and monitor except at night. We are very excited! When we go back in August if everything is still going well, he'll be off both.<br /><br />Ryan is seeing a physical therapist to help with his outward rotation of his legs and arms. However, he's making good progress and should be fine. Joey and I will continue to do the exercises with him.<br /><br />Just wanted to let you know we are all doing well.<br /><br />Take care and have fun.<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-32305446290588851242009-07-05T21:21:00.001-05:002009-07-05T21:21:42.616-05:00<object width="355" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/store.swf" /><param name="flashvars" value="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&seller=spikescajunmom" /><embed src="http://togo.ebay.com/togo/store.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="355" height="355" flashvars="base=http://togo.ebay.com/togo/&lang=en-us&seller=spikescajunmom"></embed></object>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-66827358593723800662009-07-04T20:15:00.002-05:002009-07-04T20:22:08.469-05:00JULY 4TH!Hope everyone is having a wonderful 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> of July!!!<br /><br />Just want to let everyone know that Ryan is doing well. He's growing so fast! He keeps increasing the amount of his bottle which is great news. <br /><br />He goes to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pulmonologist</span> next week. Hopefully, he will take Ryan off oxygen and the monitor except for at night. <br /><br />He had a physical therapy appointment last week and they think he is doing well. Joey and I will still continue to do his exercises at home with him and he will go to PT once a month to make sure he's on track. <br /><br />Most of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">appointments</span> Ryan has in the near future are to ensure he's on track. Because he was so early his development is going to be different than that of a full-term baby. However, there are certain milestones he should be reaching for his adjusted age and the doctors just want to make sure he's making them. So far, so good.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-33540813587428662622009-06-24T00:10:00.001-05:002009-06-24T00:11:42.298-05:00For those of you still following, Ryan weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. at the pediatrician's today! <br /><br />I will post some newer pictures later in the week.<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-91976036870165075472009-06-22T21:23:00.002-05:002009-06-22T21:26:50.164-05:00JUNE 22NDJust a quick update to let you know Ryan is still doing well. <br /><br />I haven't had a weight on him in the last week, so I'm not sure where he is, but I can tell you he is gaining weight because he's eating more. He does have a little reflux problems, but it's not serious yet.<br /><br />Ryan has appointments at the OT/PT, pediatrician and hospital this week for testing and evaluations. I'll post the results of those visits.<br /><br />Everyone try to stay cool! It's SO HOT!<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-3543458807497150912009-06-18T11:09:00.002-05:002009-06-18T11:13:35.826-05:00JUNE 18THRyan's trip to New Orleans to the Pulmonologist was a good one! He has taken Ryan off of his diuretics as the first stage of weaning him off oxygen and the monitor. If Ryan does well in the next two weeks, meaning he doesn't have bradycardia or apnea episodes because he's off the meds, then the doctor will take Ryan off oxygen and the monitor except at night time. We have an appointment in 2 weeks and will keep you updated.<br /><br />Keep your fingers crossed and those prayers coming!<br /><br />Have a great day.<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-1504872573617846542009-06-16T19:49:00.002-05:002009-06-16T19:57:24.395-05:00JUNE 16THWOW! Ryan weighed <strong>7 lbs. 3 oz</strong>. today at the pediatrician's! Dr. Wood was so happy because Ryan had gained a whole pound in two weeks. He said everything else with Ryan looked good and he was pleased with his progress. <br /><br />The only drawback is that he still wants us to keep Ryan homebound at least for another month. Mostly because his due date was just a week and a half ago and it would be bad for Ryan to catch something at this point. Well, I guess that just gives me more time to spend cuddling and loving on Ryan.<br /><br />We go to the Pulmonologist tomorrow and hopefully will have good news to share. Ryan also has a hip ultrasound this week. This is just to look for the potential of any problems which are common in preemies.<br /><br />As always, thank you for your support, prayers and love!<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-8812124695095371462009-06-15T16:53:00.002-05:002009-06-15T16:57:30.655-05:00JUNE 15THRyan weighed 6 lbs. 12.6 oz. on Friday. He's still growing so well!!!<br /><br />Ryan has another appointment with his pediatrician this week as well as the pediatric pulmonologist. We hope there will be good news regarding his lungs and hopefully he can be weaned off his medications, oxygen and monitors. We will let you know what the doctor says. <br /><br />I've posted a few more pictures for everyone, so enjoy!<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-54258292407634164812009-06-11T20:59:00.001-05:002009-06-11T21:01:01.348-05:00JUNE 11THGREAT NEWS!!!<br /><br />Ryan went to the pediatric eye doctor today and she said that his eyes were completely normal. No ROP and they were not immature. He just has to go back for a re-check in 6 months. Yeah!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-89385837099151040802009-06-10T13:48:00.003-05:002009-06-10T13:53:22.870-05:00JUNE 10THI continue to be amazed at our little Ryan. He's smiling, alert, loves his toys...he even turns over from his back to his side. It seems like there is something new and amazing every day with him. Joey, Alec and I are so happy to have him at home.<br /><br />OK, so maybe he sleeps in the day and is awake at night, but we're working on that...<br /><br /><strong>Yesterday Ryan weighed a whopping 6 lbs. 11 oz.!</strong><br /><br />We have an appointment with a pulmonologist in New Orleans next week. Hopefully things will be good with Ryan lungs and he can get off the oxygen most of the time. We'll keep you updated.<br /><br />Have a Great Day!!!<br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-32302085562559991572009-06-05T23:56:00.002-05:002009-06-06T00:04:25.666-05:00JUNE 5THWell today was Ryan's due date and he weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. this morning and is 17 3/4" long! How time has flown since he was born March 12!<br /><br />We are so happy he is home with us and so far, things are going well. Of course there is not a lot of sleep happening, but we are both getting enough to function OK...well most days. <br /><br />Ryan's feedings are much easier and we have to keep adding more to his feedings because he's so hungry. He's had only a couple of episodes on his monitor and it has been days since the last one. <br /><br />We will continue the frequent doctor visits and the home health nurses are still coming to visit Ryan 3 times per week, but those appointments will be less frequent in time. <br /><br />We hope everyone is enjoying summer, school being out, vacations, etc.<br /><br />Thank you for all your prayers.<br /><br />Lisa, Joey, Alec and RyanLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-634455668962654477.post-67970641774563295432009-06-02T20:09:00.002-05:002009-06-02T20:28:58.814-05:00JUNE 2NDWe went to Ryan's pediatrician, Dr. Wood, this morning and Ryan weighed 6 lbs. 3.5 oz.!!!<br /><br />Dr. Wood was very happy with Ryan's weight, color, overall health, etc. He did say that since Ryan was breech when he was born, he wanted a hip ultrasound done. This is commonly done in babies in breech condition at birth. This was the only issue that came up. He thought Ryan's leg and arm rotation looked good. He also said he didn't think Ryan would need to be on oxygen for long. Overall it was a great visit!<br /><br />Getting to the doctor, however, was much more challenging than the visit itself. It's very difficult to carry Ryan, his monitor, oxygen tank, diaper bag, etc. It takes a long time to get him unhooked to things at home, get him ready for travel, get him in the car and unload him from the car just to get to the appointment. Whew, was I tired when we got home. I'm so lucky Alec was with me. He was a very big help! <br /><br />Besides the hip ultrasound appointment, Ryan has a trip to the OB, eye doctor, physical therapist and pediatrician (again) in the next week. We will be going on lots of medical appointments in the coming weeks and months. We will try to keep you updated on everything.<br /><br />I have to say that Joey, Alec and I are so blessed and happy to have Ryan in our lives. We are also blessed that Ryan is doing so well. Ryan could have many more issues to be dealing with than he is now. We look forward to Ryan growing and thriving as the newest Fontenot.<br /><br />Thank you to everyone who has prayed for Ryan and sent good thoughts his way. We know that we could not have made it this far without them.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />LisaLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06630678798213824186noreply@blogger.com0