Update on Baby Aiden...Mr. RolexH's Birthday, 12/03/02

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TrakHack

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Nov. 18, 2002, 07:58 AM

Glad to hear things are going well! I believe Aiden's on a mission to be well so he can attend horse shows and get ready for lead line classes! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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Nov. 18, 2002, 08:28 AM

In that order . . . liver, lead line, long stirrup, large fences and liverpools!

Still jingling in DC!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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Nov. 18, 2002, 09:09 AM

OH my goodness--Joey's one of us now! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

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EqChick

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Nov. 18, 2002, 11:56 AM

Holy sh**t, Lisa - I swear I thought you were trying to pull another stunt on me - I can't believe Joey is on here now. He had BETTER not break the code and tell my sweet, naiive Matthew how to get on here or I'm doomed. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img]

If so, we'd have to say farewell to our favorite fun threads like "How do I convince my boyfriend that horse money is well invested?", "My boyfriend is taking too long to propose - what do I do?", and other favorites such as "My husband is jelous of my horse!" [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

(FYI, that was joking, too, Joey - you can't tell him about that, either. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img])

Welcome to COTH, Joey - now you can't make fun of us and our "little horsie magazine" any more!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

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So tell me again how the 40 Hour Standard was created? I think my boss was busy...

Which came first, the truck or the trailer?
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EqChick

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#285

Nov. 18, 2002, 11:59 AM

Whoa - re-read that and realized I need to qualify...

Joey called it that WAY before all of this Aiden stuff - before he was a twinkle in Daddy's eye... Joey would refer to COTH in such a loving manner [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] when I would see Lisa after a few months of being away and say something in horsie code, like "By the way, did you see Midevalist's mare on COTH? Check out that bascule!" [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Trust, me - I think he has come to recognize the value in such a "horsie" group of people - you guys are awesome!

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So tell me again how the 40 Hour Standard was created? I think my boss was busy...

Which came first, the truck or the trailer?
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Nov. 18, 2002, 05:37 PM

we are all pretty secure around here! (just don't let Mr Fred on the BB! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img])
almost time for this old girl to go to bed, love to Baby Aiden, and prayers for a safe night and a happy day. Good luck to Jennifer.

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Nov. 18, 2002, 06:22 PM

Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Here's to a peaceful night and hoping for a match with Jennifer!

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Nov. 18, 2002, 06:54 PM

I thought I would break myself in, and do this update. Aiden is still doing good. We just got back from Chick- Fil-A, they are donating 10% of their earnings tonight to Aiden.

I wasn't at the blood draw, but I heard it went well. I spoke to our coordinator and she said they ordered the labs to come back STAT. So we should hear in two or at the most three days. If she gets past the blood tests, Lisa, Aiden and Jennifer will be heading up to Atlanta together as early as this thursday.

When I was dating Lisa, I remember her getting online and going to the "COTH". I thought it was a bunch of people talking about how much they loved horses and that was it. I was so suprised when I learned about the support group and the friendships here. Lisa would call me and say, "DId you now so and so from the COTH is engaged!" I kept think 'what Are you talking about???' Now Lisa will read me the things you say to us, and I just think how great you all have been to us.

Since this is a horse oriented group I thought I would speak a little bit about horses. But I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. I am not riding a horse! She made me do a 2 hour ride on our honeymoon. That horse wouldn't go, and then he would go really fast. I kept Kicking and he would just stand there. Lisa would laugh at me! But I am a good husband. I can tell how many strides are in between a line of fences. I just guess. I know how to tell what lead a horse is on. I know what a curb chain is now. Lisa had to get it out of her trunk for me. I actually liked going to the last show we went to they had a beer cart. I give Lisa a hard time, but I am glad she rides horses, and I think it has been good for her. I wish I had enough money to buy her old horse back. She misses him. I will buy her a horse one day, when Aiden is better. But she has to buy me a bass boat first.

Thanks for welcoming me. I feel weird but I did go online while at work a few times just to read.

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Nov. 18, 2002, 07:35 PM

Dear Joey,
thanks for the update! You all sleep tight and we're keeping you in our prayers! So glad you come on line! Big hug to all of you.
June

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Nov. 18, 2002, 09:08 PM

Nighty night night little baby boy [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

we love you very very muuuuuuuuuuuch [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Nice to hear from the Dad [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

My boyfriend concurs with the growing appeal of horse shows, provided there's a beer cart! lol

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Nov. 19, 2002, 04:34 AM

Happy Birthday Aiden. It is days like this when I just wish he was healthy. But every month counts like it is a year. I am so happy he is growing up and doing so well.

Okay, it is weird reading my husband's posts. I feel a little possessive. (hunny these are MY friends haha [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif[/img] ) But it is in writing he said he would buy me a horse when he could. (I think he can say that because he knows that is not going to happen for years and years.) But a Bass boat? C'mon Joey.... [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

Anyway, Yes yesterday was a breeze for Jennifer. I was crying like a baby though while she was getting her blood drawn. It is so emotional knowing that she is going through that for Aiden. It is a real sacrafise. She was singing him a song yesterday, the words were " I would give you the world, I would give you my life".. It struck me how much she ment it. As a mother it takes my breath away that others care so much for him.

Joey spoke to our coordinator. They discussed his PELD score (status on the list). She said that she was going to make sure that she had us an answer very soon. Hopefully today I will know what Aiden's status on the list is. It is very obvious to me that all though everyone on our transplant team is very nice, that they have not personally gone through this. I think things would be a lot more efficiant. (excluding Aiden's GI doc. He is amazing, needs no improvement) I don't want to get into exactly what has been happening, but lets just say that things are getting over looked. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif[/img] OKay done venting.

On his 7 month birthday, Aiden is sleeping in. I have had my coffee, and oatmeal, gone online and the little angel is fast asleep. Probably becuase he kept Joey up last night. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Sorry Hunny I was tired. [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Hope to update you very very soon about the Blood work, and the PELD score. XOXO

~~Lisa~~
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Fred

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#292

Nov. 19, 2002, 04:53 AM

sweetie pie.
and thank you to Lisa and Joey for the updates.
Good luck to Jennifer...keep us posted when you can.
love, Gail xooxo

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#293

Nov. 19, 2002, 05:04 AM

And many, many, many more returns of the day!

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HSM

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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:14 AM

Another milestone! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Hope you guys get some great news very very soon.

PS: Welcome to Aiden's daddy! Your last post cracked me up. I particularly liked the comment about the beer cart at the horse show; sounds like something my hubby would say! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Don't feel bad you are not the only non-rider on the board (I'm here because my daughter is hooked on horses). And be careful - checking the board at work is the first sign of addiction! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:23 AM

Another milestone!

Lisa, please feel free to vent your frustrations. You know that we would charge down there at the drop of a hat, the proverbial cavalry to the rescue! (Can't you just picture all of us riding down the main drag to the hospital on our motley assortment of horses?)

Joey:
A bass boat? Isn't a boat a boat? Can't you catch bass from any ol' boat? Why does it have to be a "bass boat?" I suppose that is like when we say we must have a dressage saddle, a jumping saddle, and an all-purpose saddle! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

I'm looking into the future and I see you and Aiden fishing in your favorite secret spot while Lisa is at a show on the horse you surprised her with - if any family has earned some special moments, you have.

Lisa, you know what really made me think in your last post? The statement about Aiden's status on the waiting list being reviewed. I cannot imagine that there are sicker children out there, but golly, I guess there are.

'Scuse me. I have to go hug some kids.

Have a great "birthday," Aiden!

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M.K.Smith

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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:35 AM

It's so wonderful to have both of Aiden's parents on the board....let's look forward to the day when Aiden himself joins!!!

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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:42 AM

You are right, I think the same thing. It seems like to me that Aiden is the sickest ever. But he is my baby. Juts so everyone knows where they are apealing Aiden, they are asking for a PELD of 40 with URGENT status. A 40 is the max number. Aiden will be 2nd from the top. The highest is teen. I am not sure if he has been transplanted or not. I don't want to get my hopes up, but I started to cry when Joey told me that they were apealing a 40.

You think we are serious about our equipment, you should see my hubby's "reels". He polishes them like they are diamonds. Haha I laugh so hard, it makes me think about how I would get bits out and scrub them with a scrub brush. (he hasn't been bass fishing in over a year and a half! He misses it too.) Aiden has his very own Snoopy fishing pole. The bobber is a little woodstock and snoopy. How cute. It is miniature size.

[img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] I love my family [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

~~Lisa~~
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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:43 AM

Happy 7 months Aiden!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Glad to hear that you are all getting to enjoy it at home.

It's nice getting to know you Joey and I'm glad that you like the BB!

Lisa, Hang in there and vent all you like. You have earned the right and you have many sympathetic ears on here. I think most of us wish we could do more to help you and your family!

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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:45 AM

Have a super day! Hope you get a present of good news from the medical folks!
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Nov. 19, 2002, 05:49 AM

Hope it's a great day for ya! Still jingling down in SC every day! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] SUZ

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