Andrea Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 If you have some extra, please say a prayer for my son Jacob tomorrow. He is having surgery for an undescended testicle. I know it is not serious in the scheme of things, but it does involve anasthesia. My husband told his office he is taking off b/c Jacob has surgery. Instead of saying it is to pull down his testicle, he says "just minor cosmetic stuff." Cosmetic surgery on a 14 month. Love it! But I guess have two little ballys instead of 1 is cosmetic too Also need more prayers for him b/c he is not growing at a normal rate. He has always had height issues and now he dipped further off the chart and his weight for the first time went below also. He is being worked up for a bunch of things for "failure to thrive". Some of the stuff is pretty scary, other stuff seems minor in the scheme of things. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Lots of prayers for little Jacob. That must be awful scary for you as a mom. I hope all goes well and that he is smiling at you after the surgery. Take good care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 prayers and gentle hugs for the wholew family !! hang in there and think positive!! I know its scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Here come the PA prayers for Jacob.......for mom too!!!! I remember you mentioning a concern about growth. Thought when we heard no more about it that all was okay. So prayers for that too. And I do believe some new pics might be in order, dontcha thiink ???? Sure hope to hear some good news. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Little Jacob has my prayers for a successful procedure. I can understand your concern on the height and weight. I went through the same thing with my Vivienne. At 1 yr old she was only 15 lbs and 25 inches tall. When she started kindergarden she was just 3' 3" and 29 lbs. They had her down as failure to thrive and I had to keep food charts and see a nutritionist for her. No matter what we did nothing worked to put the weight on. It was just her make up. To this day at 23 yrs old she is only 5'2" and 100 lbs. I am hoping it comes down to nothing major for Jacob as well. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Andrea- All of us moms get it. I hope all is well soon...sending you and the Jakester positive thoughts and good wishes for matching balls. Take deep breaths and if that fails go for the medicine cabinet. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Praying for your little guy that he has a successful surgery. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Growing up, the kid across the street had this procedure, turned out 100% fine. Praying your boy will have the same blessed result. My neighbor was actually was a little bit of a peanut early on too, now he is talled than I am. And some kids are just bigger than others. I understand your concern though. But then one day they just catch up. Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 ((((((Andrea))))) Lots of prayers and postive vibes for little Jake and for you. I know how you feel - Nick had ear tubes put in when he was a baby and anesthesia is scary!!! Just to let you know, Nick had growth issues too but has now caught up. Will never be the biggest kid on the block but he looks good now. They did all kinds of tests on him, too. Please let us know when the surgery is over - you know I will be thinking of you!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (((Andrea))), Hugs to you and lots of prayers for your precious little Jacob. Sometimes, it is so hard being a mom. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks so much everyone!!! His surgery went well He is home now and seems fine. Next week we see more drs for the lack of growth. He has been off chart for height all along and they say he may need hormone shots. Tests already done a few months ago were fine. But now we are seeing a dip in the curve even further; a dip in weight despite eating a lot; and no growth in height or weight for over 2 1/2 months, so they want to evaluate. I did you all proud today in stalking for results!!!! These medical facilitiees do not care about us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Andrea, I was saying prayers and I am even MORE PLEASED to see he is home, and all is fine!!!!!!!!! I HATE when our little bagies have to have surgery, OF ANY KIND!!! It makes my heart break. Sending him Minnesota Hugs and Kisses and Get Well Wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Andrea- So glad to hear the surgery went well and that he is home!!! Bet hes being spoiled as we speak!!!!! Hope the rest of the test go well. Hugs - patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Andrea, i am glad the surgery went well. I hope the other problems are resolved soon. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks for letting us know that everything went well Andrea. My kids have never had any serious illness so I can't even imagine what you are going through. And such a worry re growth as well. Get your sweet babe through this and then on to helping him grow up healthily and happily like all kids deserve. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Andrea, by the time I got on tonight, we already had the good news about the success of Jacob's surgery. So glad all went well. Hope they get through this testing for growth issues soon. And nothing feels minor when it involves our babies! We'll all be waiting for the test results. Judy in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Andrea, I was so happy to hear that Jacob's procedure went well. Praying for the additional tests, too. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well I knew another shoe was doing to drop.....it is mid-way in air right now. Jacob is being worked up for skeletal dysplasia which means the doctors think he has a form of dwarfism He is such a little hunk, I still am in shock. It is a tricky diagnosis to make. He is very small for his age, but looks normal. Keep us in your prayers if you don't mind. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Definitely keeping little Jacob and your family in my prayers. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Andrea, Will be thinking of you during this trying time. Keep us informed of what the doctors' final determination is. Judy in Orlando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 ((((Andrea)))) Will be keeping you and Jacob in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Oh my gosh Andrea. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling right now. My heart goes out to you and little Jacob. Please keep us posted. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Andrea-- I am hoping all turns out well...crossing all things crossable and sending good thoughts. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Prayer patrol is on overtime here for your little one, Andrea. Let's hang onto that he's just a slow starter. Update often, please. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Andrea, continued prayers for Jacob, you and the family. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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