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Isiah before his hearing test    

           

 

Isiah having an early first birthday Party

 

       

Flying is so exhausting

 

Helping Mommy put together my basketball hoop

Isiah at the Airport

 

Isiah Guarding Mommy's Purse at the Airport

Isiah Looking for Goodies in Mommy's Purse

 

Isiah already knows how to use the equipment

Isiah getting his first check up at Duke

 

Isiah is keeping a close eye on those needles

Isiah is not quite sure about getting his blood drawn

 

Isiah was so cooperative during his eye exam

Duke's Children's Hospital

 

First floor of Duke's Children's Health Care Center

Four Generations Waiting

 

Getting blood drawn is no fun

Here is today's draw, they just keep taking more blood

 

Isiah having his echocardiogram

Isiah remains in good spirits

 

Isiah taking medication before the CT scan

Isiah, Mommy, and Daddy

 

 

The echocardiogram does not phase Isiah at all

 

Isiah and Logan

 

Isiah, Logan, and Alyssa

New Buddies

 

 

Isiah at Crying Lung Test

Isiah getting ready for an ultrasound

 

Isiah scoping out the physical therapist

 

Isiah's first physical therapy session

 

Isiah is a pro with the equipment

 

Isiah is giving Nany a checkup

 

Isiah is trying to figure out how to get that IV Line out

Nana rocking Isiah before a long day of testing

 

They just keep taking more blood

 

Isiah talking to Auntie Laura

 

Isiah Playing Peek-a-Boo with Nany and Nana

He Found Us!!

 

Isiah preparing for his spinal tap

Isn't this Johnny stylish

 

Waiting patiently for my spinal tap and eye pressure test

These cribs are very BIG

 

Isiah choosing his own outfit

 

Deciding what to wear is difficult

 

 

Isiah doesn't know what to think of Mommy's Suit

Everyone has fallen in love with this sweet little face

 

Isiah and Mommy before Adenoid Surgery

Playing Phase 10 with Mommy and Daddy

 

Isiah and Nana before his appointment

 

Isiah and Nany before his appointment

 

Isiah getting his IV removed

Isiah and Daddy waiting for his release

 

Isiah coming out from his adenoid surgery

Flirting with the nurses

 

Having a little yogurt after surgery

Isiah is looking for an escape

 

Isiah making a new fashion statement

Isiah was very tired after surgery

 

Bringing Isiah to the OR

Mommy's scrubs are way too big

 

Mommy and Isiah are both getting some shut eye

There must be an escape route!

 

There is still no way out!

These are the central lines Isiah had put in today

 

This is just the beginning of the equipment

Isiah liked this nurse

 

These toe monitors don't do a thing for Isiah

 

It is almost time to go to surgery again

 

Still groggy after three surgical procedures

Isiah is so tough he feels better than yesterday

 

Isiah's Central Lines

Trying to eat after surgery

 

Getting the blood transfusion setup

Isiah looks like he has been through war

 

Nana made Isiah some protective vests

Relaxing with mommy during blood transfusion

 

Who is that handsome boy in the mirror

 

He looks so little in those big hospital beds

 

Here is another vest with a tractor design

Isiah getting his lines flushed

 

Isiah checking out his mouth swab

Isiah likes his nurse, Nicole

 

Isiah likes the nurse practitioner

The cart is packed and ready to go to floor 5200

 

This is Isiah's IV Equipment

Trying to get comfortable

 

Isiah is exploring everything

Fortunately Isiah will still eat popsicles

 

Getting Occupational Therapy

Getting Physical Therapy

 

Isiah is still smiling at his nurses

Isiah is still such a happy baby

 

Jenni and Ranky

Jenni explaining Isiah's treatments to Ranky

 

Nana and Isiah snuggling

Nana, Grandpa and Isiah

 

Grandpa was so happy to see Isiah

Jenni finally got Isiah to wear his mask

 

Traffic in the hallway was busy last night

Isiah was so excited to get out of the room and play in the hallway

 

Daddy and Isiah

Isiah enjoyed his sponge bath

 

Isiah, Nany, and Ranky

Checking under the hood before taking off

 

Going for a drive was worth wearing a mask

Isiah and daddy in the wing of floor 5200

 

This popsicle helps keep Isiahs's mouth moist

Isiah is beginning to get Hives from his ATG treatment

 

 

Maybe if I hide they won't find me

The blood that is drawn is mixed in these viles

 

These are the medications currently going into Isiah's central line

He has the face of an Angel

 

The medications have made Isiah very sleepy

 

A close up of the stem cell transplant

 

Getting a transplant has worn Isiah out

There are not enough words to describe this precious face

 

This is the day that mommy and daddy have been waiting for

TRANSPLANT DAY!!! We are all so excited

 

He has stayed so sweet during the transplant process

 

Isiah checking out his transplant blood

 

Isiah gave the blood his seal of approval

Keeping an eye on Isiah's blood pressure

 

Mommy and Daddy are so happy

The stem cells are on their way

 

The stem cells drip for about thirty minutes

The stem cells have finally gotten there

 

The transplant blood has been hung

Alaina Has really missed Aunt Jenni

 

Auntie Laura and Uncle Dave had a nice visit with Isiah

 

Seeing people from home was such a treat

 

We were all so excited to see Dave, Laura, and Alaina

Isiah examining the last portion of his transplant

 

Mommy and Isiah before his haircut

Mommy cutting Isiah's hair

 

Isiah was not impressed with his haircut

Isiah's completed haircut

 

This was the last 20% of Isiah's transplant

Music Therapy was fun

 

He is already driving one handed

Isiah is still getting up and playing ball everyday

 

Isiah's new Duke baseball hat

We're getting used to Isiah's new hair do

 

Isiah has been on contact isolation

The mucositis has made Isiah's lips swollen and sore

 

Isiah's blanket gives him comfort

September 10th

 

Isiah is feeling like playing more now

Isiah is so loving

 

Jenni is learning to flush Isiah's lines and change his cap

Mommy and Isiah napping together in the crib

 

This is a beautiful gift from one of Sherry's online scrap club members

 

Isiah's new outfit from one of the Online Scrap Book Girls

 

  It is so nice to have family come visit

Uncle Chris and Aunt Jaime came to see Isiah

  We were all so happy to see our little read head Jadin

Isiah and Uncle Chris spending some quality time together

  Isiah got a pass to go outside

The mask was worth the freedom

  Isiah's first fresh air in weeks

Isiah's Birthday party

  Isiah's birthday cake

Happy first Birthday Isiah

  Isiah likes his Sesame Street toy

Isiah enjoying his birthday cake

  He has such sweet eyes

Some of the wonderful layouts from the online Scrap Book Girls

  Isiah got a four hour pass today

Isiah was glad to see Grandpa come to his Birthday party

  Isiah's birthday present from one of the scrap book girls

Confetti party on day of release

  Isiah liked the Confetti

Golf Tournament Fundraiser

 

  Silent Auction Items

The Maine Black Bear Hockey Team gave Isiah a signed helmet

  Relaxing and reading a book

Cruising around the apartment

  Another Hurler Buddy

Isiah and Andrea

  Grandpa gives good computer lessons

Isiah and Grandpa working hard on their computers

  Hiding under the table so mommy won't hookup the IVs

Isiah is getting everywhere now

  Happy Halloween Batman

Thank you UMaine Hockey Players

  The UMaine hockey team gave Isiah this signed helmet

Central Lines

  Isiah has decided that he likes Peanut Butter

Where did the French Fries go

  Isiah loves Dr. Szabolcs and Jeralyn

Isiah's Echocardiogram

  Mommy and Isiah are happy to be coming home soon

Isiah just loved the Christmas Tree

  The garland was just too tempting

Isiah decided this was a comfortable place to watch Blue

  I like helping mommy cook

Isiah is used to the hurry up and wait routine

  Isiah wanted his blanket after surgery

What to do with all of this hair

  Isiah's Card

Isiah is finally getting some hair back on his head

  This is how Isiah will have blood and transfusions accessed.

This is Isiah's new port

  This is the Jet that brought Isiah home

Isiah, Mommy, and Nana on the airplane

  The pilots were awesome

We're finally home

  There's no place like home

Look at all of my Hair

 
  Isiah loves playing in his own room

  Isiah still has that sweet little face

Standing all by Himself

  Checking out the Apartment in North Carolina

Being Sedated was exhausting for Isiah

  It was a Long Day at the Children Learning and Development Center

Display of Isiah's journey over the past year

  Isiah loved his cake

Isiah's Cake

  Isiah released a balloon in memory of Alyssa

Isiah released a balloon in memory of Brett

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