Are you ready for a disaster? I'm getting there.

Okay, didn't mean to scare anyone.  Just going through the emergency preparedness checklist I have.  Thought I would post on here as a reminder to my friends and family to make sure they have supplies.  There was recently an earthquake up in San Francisco and then the big earthquake in Turkey after that. 

I went through our list and our containers and we do have some items (thanks to my mom), but I think I need to get some more. 

Things I have: bottled water, ramen noodles and cans of chili, first aid kit, plastic eating utensils, TP, and matches.

Things I am going to get: extra water, battery or hand-crank radio, extra batteries, extra flashlight, dust masks, wrench or pliers to keep in kit, extra can opener, cell phone solar charger, extra diapers, extra pet food, extra blanket, extra change of clothes, bleach, fire extinguisher and make sure the matches are in a water proof container. 

Other things recommended are:  plastic sheeting, duct tape, garbage bags, local maps, prescriptions and glasses, personal hygeine items, paper and pencils, books, etc. and extra cash.  I will have to work on this last part. 

So I hope everyone out there is ready just in case - hopefully, we will never need to use it.


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Vivian's Surgery

Just wanted to write a quick blog although I posted most info on FB. 

The doctor said that her skull will have a small divet area from where the lump pushed on the skull.  Since the lump was in the back of the skull it did put a little pressure on the skull bones, like laying on her back.  Infants have softer bones and unfortunately since her skull was still hardening when it developed, it did put a tiny "dent" in the skull bone.  The good new is that it didn't affect any brain tissue or cause any damage inside the skull - Her head will just be a little lumpy, but her hair will cover it up and it shouldn't be too noticeable.

The incision is about an inch and a half in length and so far is healing nicely.  It does feel a little swollen to me so I am checking it and if it stays that way I may take her in to get checked before her post-op appointment.  I don't want to take any chances, especially because of the location. 

She's on antibiotics 3 times a day as a preventative measure, neosporin ointment twice a day and baby tylenol for pain. 

The doctors and nurses were very nice at Loma Linda - so I want to thank them for that!  She had three doctors taking care of her and two nurses in the OR (at least that I know of), plus several pre-op and recovery nurses. 

I will continue to keep everyone posted with any updates, but I am SO happy it is over and should be smooth sailing from here. :)