It's Like Having A Newborn

Alex's surgery went really well. He has been home for 5 days and mom and dad say it is like having a newborn all over again. They are up with him in the night, feeding him, helping him to the bathroom, napping when he naps, taking turns napping, etc.! They think Alex is allergic to his pain medication; he has had the hiccups since he has been on them and the other day he was itchy all over. They changed the meds and now they think the new ones are making him nauseous. He has been able to go without pain killers for longer periods of time, which is good.

Robert will be seeing a doctor tomorrow to fix his back (cross your fingers). He heard about this doctor through his old seminary teacher who had the same problem as Rob does, maybe worse, and it took one treatment to fix him. So we are keeping our hopes high. The method this doctor practices is called Rolfing. Rolfing or Rolf therapy is the manipulation or deep tissue massage of the body's connective tissue and muscles, in order to realign and balance the body's structure. This leads to improved posture, function, and general physical and emotional health. Rob is also living in Rexburg and he started college last Wednesday. He likes his roommates and says homework will keep him busy but he is having fun. Heck, he already had a hot date over the weekend!

Thanks again for all of your thoughts and prayers on their behalf. Hope all are having a great new year.