Christmas time fun!!

Merry Late Christmas everyone! Christmas Vacation has been filled with family parties and fun. I decided to combine everything into one post, instead of a bunch of posts.

The boys made a snowman one snowy day before Christmas. Too bad it rained all night and the snowman was dead in the morning. Lukie loves to eat "snowman" aka snow.

Mike and I went to the Tabernacle Christmas concert featuring David Archuleta with some friends. It was wonderful! Mike's parents watched the boys, and we arranged for a nurse to come hook Lukie up to TPN so we could have a date!

While Mike and I were at the Christmas Concert are great neighbors took the older boys to our ward Christmas party. Here are some pics of the boys singing with other kids from the primary.

Here are some pics from the Tucker Christmas party. The Tucker family always throw an awesome party!

My Grandma Tucker holding my cousin Rebecca's new baby girl.

Only 3 weeks old:) So cute!

Christmas morning!

We had a great Christmas, with the exception of one little mistake:( Jayden asked for one present this year, a Raider Nerf gun. Santa made a little mistake and left the wrong gun (not Nerf brand) at our house. Poor Jayden was devastated! Luckily Santa called later that morning and said an elf would bring the correct gun later in the week.

This is what happens when you wake Lukie up too early!!

Christmas Night dinner at Fullmer grandparents.

Tubes for Christmas!

December 23 Lukie got an early Christmas Present, something most 2 year olds don't ask for, Ear tubes! After several dozen ear infections, countless sleepless nights, and several antibiotics Doctor's finally agreed Lukie needed ear tubes placed. So early Thursday morning Lukie and I took a little visit to same day surgery at our home away from home UVRMC. Besides nurses giving me a hard time about Luke being hooked up to TPN and giving medications through a G tube, things went smoothly. Another nurse could hear Lukie's nurse worrying about his "special needs", and came to talk to me. Come to find out her son is one of only 3 pseudo obstruction kids (her son being the oldest pseudo patient and Lukie being the youngest) Primary Children's has ever treated. Her son is now 30 years old and has been on TPN since he was 20 months old. She called her son (Brandon) and he came to talk to me while Lukie was in surgery. It was interesting to meet someone who is grown up and has lived a life like Lukie. He said they have talked to him about Transplant several times but his reply was "if it's not broke don't fix it". He has had many ups and downs, and scary times in his life, but over all he is doing okay. He also said he eats socially, but has never felt hungry.

Lukie's recovery was fine, he was VERY bossy and spunky for several hours after surgery, but that night he was as happy as could be:) Hopefully we can get a break form these yucky ear infections!

It is hard to see in the first 2 pics but Lukie stuck stickers over his ears so no one would touch them. When he came out of surgery the doctor put the stickers back so Lukie wouldn't be sad:)

The Boys Personal Santa Video's 2010

Isaac Personal Santa Video

Lucas Personal Santa Video

Jayden Personal Santa Video

Kaleb Personal Santa Video

I can see the E!!!

For those who haven't heard my video came in second place for the free LASIK contest. The second place winners received LASIK for half price. This was an offer I had to go for! I spend so much money every year on exams, contacts, glasses, and solution. LASIK is worth the money and will help me out so much by taking care of Lukie at night time. I will actually be able to see who walks in the hospital room at night lol. May sound funny but being in the hospital and not being able to see was a big thing for me! Anyway I got LASIK on the 16th, I was scared but the drugs calmed me right down:) I loved the massage chair and warm chocolate chip cookies, YUM. I went home and slept afterwards, kind of weird, I woke up the next day and I could see!! I have had bad eye sight for 23 years, and now my eye sight is 20/20. This really is a Christmas miracle! THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT VOTED FOR ME!! EVERY VOTE HELPED!

Here is a video of my surgery for those who would like to see!

Coke for a Year!!!

Guess what I won another Jazz contest!! Mike was one of 10 finalist chosen to compete at half time at the Orlando vs Jazz game. Random numbers were given, and then eliminated 6 numbers. Mike was disappointed his number was the last one eliminated. Four winner's were chosen, (check image to see what winners received). Mike was not one of the 4 winners:( But the "losers" received free Coke for a year! He still had a great night!

Mike's certificate for FREE Coke:)

Mike's seat from the suite he watched the game from.

All you can eat dinner and drinks, YUM!

Mike also received a Jazz shirt, Sprite shirt, and a Sprite hat.

Which of course the boys took over it all:)

Here is our Coke for a year!

So much for New Year's Resolutions! lol

Boys Yearly Interview 2010

We have been interviewing the boys yearly for the last 5 years. We love to hear and see them as the grow and give answers to the questions. Here is 2010 video. Merry Christmas from the Fullmer's. Enjoy

Praying for Matisse

Our Pseudo Obstruction friend Matisse received her gift of life today.  Matisse and her family moved to Pittsburgh from New Zealand 4 yrs ago waiting for a multi stomach, pancreas, small bowel and large bowel, to save her life.  Today their prayers were finally answered.  Someone made a selfless decision to donate their child's organs to give others a chance to live.  Lukie and I meet Matisse and her mom when we went to Pittsburgh in September.  We immediately made a connection and fell in love with her.  Her family is amazing.  I have made friends with her mom on facebook over a year ago and have become close friends.  Please keep Matisse and the donor family in your prayers. Here is the link to her blog for more info and updates:

 Pseudo Friends!!

Video of them together!

Hangin' in there....

The week of Thanksgiving Luke came down with a cold, followed by more ear infections.  Oral antibiotics were given and we were hoping we could start getting some sleep in our house.  Sunday night Luke was up all night again and seemed to be in more pain.  His fever increased and by morning he was lethargic.  Monday morning Luke's nurse came to take blood for his TPN labs.  She agreed he should be getting better, not worse.  We took his temp, it was now 103.8, NOT GOOD!  Luckily she had a culture bottle in the car so we were a step ahead of the doctors.  I took Luke back to the doctor  and they thought his ears looked fine.  We are blessed to have good Dr's we can trust, and know little Lukie well.  We were admitted to Utah Valley for a 24 hr observation which turned into a 4 day stay.  Cultures never grew because of the oral antibiotic he was on for his ear infection.    But by the other blood work they are pretty sure in was another central line infection.  We were sent home Thursday with IV antibiotics.  Lukie is feeling much better and we are happy to be back home in time to enjoy the Holidays!!

IV abx kicking in:)  Starting to feel better!

Dr. Lucas Fullmer