Update On Perrin's Heart

Yesterday we went to see Perrin's Cardiologist. There is some good news and some not so good news. The good news is that Perrin's aortic valve is growing with him and that his leak from the balloon cath is mild. The not so good news is that the "aortic arch" appears to be on the small side. The doctor said that we would come back in 4 to 6 weeks and they would take a look at his heart again. If it appears that the arch isn't growing well, then they would give him an MRI and/or balloon cath the arch. Both procedures require anesthesia. Perrin's weight is up to 14 lbs 8 oz. He's getting to be a big guy.

ETA : They were able to do the ECG without the sedative! :o) Yay!!!

Random's Trip King's Dominion

Just a quick post from me. Random went to King's Dominion with two of our friends (who happen to work at ThinkGeek with Bud) and their nephew last week. He had a blast! I'm so glad that he got to go because I don't know if we would have been able to take him with Perrin being so small and crabby - CRABBY being the main concern.

Here are the "proof of life" photos that were taken by someone's cell phone.

Perrin and I got caught up in this...

One Dead in Waldorf Bank Robbery

Posted on June 17, 2006:

According to Maryland State Police, one suspect died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound after the get-away vehicle crashed

On June 17 at 9:24 a.m., Charles County Sheriff’s officers responded to Wachovia Bank at 3050 Waldorf Market Place in Waldorf for a report of an armed robbery. The initial investigation revealed that three suspects had entered the bank armed with a handgun and a shotgun and announced a robbery. Two of the suspects jumped over the teller counter and began stealing money from the registers while the third suspect ordered the bank’s seven employees and seven customers to the center lobby and forced them to the ground at gunpoint. After securing an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspects fled the scene.

A description of the vehicle the suspects were driving was dispatched and shortly thereafter, Sheriff’s officers observed the vehicle traveling north on Crain Highway. Officers pursued the vehicle into Prince George’s County, where it crashed. Two of the suspects fled on foot and one remained in the vehicle.

Additional officers from the Sheriff’s Office as well as the Maryland State Police and Prince George’s County Police Department quickly arrived on the scene. Several officers pursued the two suspects who fled on foot and apprehended them a short distance away behind a shopping center. Sheriff’s officers assisted the Maryland State Police at the crash scene where according to a Maryland State Police investigation, evidence preliminary indicates the third suspect died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The Maryland State Police is handling that investigation.

The suspects who were apprehended are identified as Dontae Tyrell Jefferson, 28, of Baltimore and Robert Alexander Paniagua, 19, of Towson. Sheriff’s detectives charged them with multiple counts of armed robbery, first degree assault and theft. They are being held at the Charles County Detention Center pending an appearance before the district court commissioner.

I have the worst luck with grocery shopping! Last year, I had my wallet stolen while in a Giant. This time, armed men were running around in the parking lot as I am trying to pull Perrin out of the car and into the store for safety. The car crash had just occured as I turned off the car. Then I hear gunshots. One of the suspects ran 20 feet from where I was! We got stuck in the store for quite a while. Then we had a heck of a time getting home because 301 was closed in both directions. Thank goodness for Google Maps and Buddy who was kind enough to re-route me. Thankfully we are all okay and everything ended well.

Random at School

Today was Random's last day at school. He loves his school but he is looking forward to a summer of time off, vacation, and camp. At school he is free to do whatever he likes everyday. Here he is playing in the creek.

Perrin's visit with the Pediatrician

Perrin had his 3 month visit on Thursday. He now weighs 13 lbs 1 oz and is 23.5 inches long. We stripped him down to be weighed and he promptly took a whiz all over the scale. He is healthy and doing fine. The doctor told us not to be concerned with the days that he consumes 40+ oz of formula. Babies with heart defects have a higher caloric need. The doctor told us to hold off on giving Perrin cereal until he is four months old. I don't think I'm going to be able to hold off though. He has a fit while we are eating. He wants to eat even if he just had a huge bottle of formula. I've been giving him just a tiny bit of cereal each evening while we are eating.

Brothers

I am so pleased to say that both of the boys adore each other. Perrin is all smiles the whole way home from picking Random up from school. He has Random to entertain him. Random pats Perrin's belly and Perrin smiles. Random squishes Perrin's cheeks together in a fish face while declaring that Perrin is baby Nemo and Perrin smiles. I know that they will not always appreciate each other because that's what sibilings do. At least they will always have each other and that is so important.

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I hope I never forget...

Moments like these. The early morning hour times where my babies and I are the only ones up. The house is so quiet. A time filled with love and snuggles. It's one of my favorite parts of motherhood. Oh, that and all of the butt wiping - Not!