No more achy breaky heart

Liam is doing really well and he is getting moved from the CCU (critical care unit) to 4D so he's moving up which is a great thing, just means he's getting better. He is off the morphine and just on codeine which is another positive thing. It's just one awesome thing after another. Keep praying though he still needs your prayers as he recovers. He needs us more then ever. But here are some pictures of Liam from the past 24 hours. It will go from before the O.R. then when he came out of the O.R. and how he looks today

Our Little Mighty Mouse

Matt and I and of couse Zefram just came from visiting Liam in the CCU and he's doing really well. He Sats are 99-100 and he's doing so well that they already took out his beathing tube only 7 hours after his surgery. Well actually he decided to do that himself. He disconnected it so the nurse called the Dr and they removed it. He now has a little box over his head with some oxygen. I'm so thankful that God gave us Liam, he's out little fighter he's doing amazing. I wouldn't be surpised if he came home after a week. He's doing so well already. But we ask that you continue to pray as he recovers and for us and Zefram. Anywho from now on I will just update at the end of the day with one blog instead of 3...like today. HA! Well best be going back to the room since Zefram needs to eat soon and have a bath and I think we both really ready for bed too!

Happy that Liam's old ticker is fixed and he's good as new. I thank the Lord for all the strength that He's given us/me during this time.

Liam IS good as new

Well Liam is out of the O.R. after a 4 hour surgery and the surgery went really well and now is in the CCU recovering. I cannot thank Matt, my family that came here today and GOD who got us through it all. HE is an AMAZING GOD. I cannot believe the stregnth that He gave me today to pull through. Thanks for everyone that prayed and we ask you keep praying that he recovers and come home soon.

The Rikers

Surgery Day

Hello everyone we are about to leave to go to Sick Kids and wait the new if we are first or second today for Liam's surgery. Thanks so far for everyone that has been praying for us. We will keep you posted when we know how Liam is doing.

Ronald McDonald House

As Liam's surgery is getting closer we were trying to found out where to stay. We tried the Ronald McDonald house but we knew the chances of getting in there were slim. We knew there were hotels around the area where we could stay at but are VERY expensive and in no way could we afford to stay at a hotel even with the Sick Kids discount. My parents offered to help which is really great and nice of them but we didn't want them paying for our 2 week. But we prayed about and Matt called today and we got into the Ronald McDonald house in T.O. It's a 5 mins walking distance from Sick Kids. We have to be there at 4pm for a tour and an 'interview'. Pray that all goes well on the drive up and we aren't nervous but stay calm and remember to pray and breathe (the breathing part it for me)

Thanks again for your support and prayers

Liam and His Pre-Op Day

So we spent Sunday night at my parents' house so my mom could watch Zefram for the day and we could just concentrate on Liam while being at Sick Kids. We left at 5:15 am and despite some traffic and getting a little bit lost (stupid google maps) we arrived on time for Liam's first appointment at the blood clinic at 7:30 am, then we headed off to get an x-ray done and then went for an ECG. After that we did some waiting around for anesthesiology and Liam's surgeon. A nurse came to talk to us about what will be going on the day of his surgery and afterwards, and what time to be at the OR. It was a lot of information but glad Matt was there.

I finally feel ready for his surgery to be done. There is less then a 5% chance of Liam dying during surgery, which is my biggest fear. There are also other possible complications like a stroke and blood clots but at least we know what those risks are and if they do happen to Liam we are prepared. I think the more you know about it and research and talk about it the more prepared you are... well the most you can be prepared in this situation. But I feel at peace with it and I'm just at the point that I just want it done and over with. But after that long day and we were done at 2:30pm and home by I think at least 4:30. Liam slept the whole way home. It was a much needed nap since his were being interrupted throughout that day. Liam is up to 12lbs 14oz and 24 inches tall, or short how ever you look at it.

No pictures of the trip to Sick Kids; it was just one more thing to remember. Now Liam is doing well and his two bottom teeth are finally through. YEAH!!! :0)

Please keep us in your prayers for the next few weeks.

Liam's Pre-Op

Monday, Nov 5, 2007 Matt and I will be heading to sick kids for Liam's pre-op. Going to be a long day but a long day that will bring much comfort. Liam will go for blood work and x-ray and we will meet with the surgeon and nurses. So pray for us as it's going to be a very busy day and Liam's been really cranky and teething. My mom will have Zefram all day. Thanks Grandma. So that will make it easier on us.