Another Journey for the Chambers family!

Avery sure knows how to end the year with a bang.  On December 7th, our daycare provider showed us some swelling on Avery near her groin, so I took her to the ER in Fairmont.  She had bloodwork, an xray, and an ultrasound that took literally 3 hours.  In the end they sent us home not really knowing what she had with the only advice was to see our doctor or Pediatrician first thing...grrrr! 

We had a 10am appointment only to find out that Dr. T was wondering why we did not take her to Rochester...double grrrr!  Answer was b/c the !@#$% ER physician told us to go home.

So we got McKayla out of School and the Chambers family headed back to Rochester, MN again.  We arrived at St. Mary's Hospital and went to the ER.  Thank goodness they have wonderful doctor's, Nurses, etc. Avery had another ultrasound and found that she had a incarcerated right inguinal hernia containing her right ovary. We then were told she needed to have surgery called an oophorectomy right away and like that, Shawn, myself, McKayla, and Caleb waited patiently in the waiting room.  After all said and done, Dr. Potter told us that he was not able to save her ovary as it had been twisted and purple for some time. He showed us the pictures only to see that my daughter at least has one healthy ovary.  She was then sent to the peds floor and was welcomed by many lovely nurses who spoiled her rotten.

Avery after her surgery.

Avery had 3 laproscopy incisions and one regular incision where they removed her right ovary.

The first night the whole family was able to stay overnight on the peds floor.  With mommy staying with baby, daddy and the two older kids spent the night in a room that had 2 twin beds and a bathroom.  Although the beds were very uncomfortable, we were appreiciative of the nurses to help us out.  The second night however, they spent the night in a hotel which was roomier and had made things more comfortable for the three.

By morning, Avery was ready to eat.  She decided to eat a bit too much at first and projectile vomited on mommy.  So within moderation, the rest of her feedings went well and she soon showed signs that she was doing well as she was smiling, cooing, and moving around like normal.

Avery smiling and letting us know she is okay!

Unfortunately McKayla had to miss out on her xmas concert, but was a trooper.  Although she wanted to go, she also wanted to be there for her little sister.  Caleb was struggling to adjust again, but having the play area on the peds floor helped.

Shawn and McKayla playing video games in the play room at St. Mary's peds floor.

Caleb playing one of the many games!

So, to make up for things, we took them to the "House of Bounce" and had a great time!

Racing to see who makes it to the top first!

McKayla going down the "Cliffhanger"

Avery was finally discharged Friday morning.  She had shown signs that she would eat well and that her plumbing system was functioning. She also was visited by one of her NICU nurses, Tawnya, who we were very happy to see!  In the end the family had made it through another ordeal with a happy baby and a family altogether again.

Given the final papers to be discharged from St. Mary's!