Post-op Appointment With Neurosurgeon

We had Mason's post-op appointment today (12/23/12, 13 days post surgery). Dr. Wrubel is pleased with how everything looks. He said the lumps and bumps will go away over time. The bruising and swelling is of course also still a work in progress. We go back again to see him and for a CT scan at 6 months post-op in June. Until then, we are just supposed to live our normal lives. :) 

Updates coming soon...

Hi everyone! I'm so sorry about my lack of posts since surgery! I promise I will post soon. I haven't had a lot of free time since surgery while taking care of Mason and prepping for Christmas. I also know how emotional it will be to re-hash surgery and the days in the hospital. I promise I will though, especially for the cranio parents facing surgery that need to know what happens. Will also post lots of pics. Merry Christmas!!!

The handoff

Handed my baby over for surgery at 12:35. Hardest thing I've ever had to do. My heart hurts so bad, but all of the prayers bring me a little comfort. Thank you all.

Fundraiser

Some very generous supporters of Mason recently set up a fundraiser for his surgery expenses - thank you!  They set the goal to cover half of Mason's deductible/out of pocket portion through our insurance ($7,000 as of right now is what we are being told is our max out of pocket annual expense, but we have received notice that our current insurance plan isn't honored under Obamacare.  So, we are not sure what we will be responsible for.) Since some of you have contacted me to ask if one was in place, I figured I should go ahead and post the link here.  Mason's Fundraiser Link  ( www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/mason-s-craniosynostosis-journey/114766 )

Thank you all for the continued thoughts and prayers.  We are getting everything ready for the big day, and of course are very nervous.  Thank you for your support!

Our Pre-Surgery Photo Session

After Mason's appointment with his craniofacial plastic surgeon today, we met up with my photographer friend for a lifestyle family session before Mason's surgery (yes, photographers need photographers too!).  I wanted to do a photo session to remember our days before the big surgery, and to remember every little sweet detail of Mason before surgery - he will look so much different after surgery (makes me sad to think of him looking any different than he does because I think he looks perfect just like he is).  She did an AMAZING job, and we had such a great time doing the session.  We are forever grateful for these sweet memories captured for us.  Thank you, Megan!!!

(click the HD button for full, top quality)

How To Help Us

Mason's surgery is 1 very short week away from tomorrow.  Please continue to pray for Mason, his surgeons, and our family.  We appreciate every single prayer!  We also appreciate the sweet cards we have been getting - thank you all!

If you know me, you know that I am not one to let people do things for me - I am very hardheaded and always have had the "I'll do it myself" mentality.  It is hard for me to let people take care of me, but I know I need to give that up in this situation.  A lot of people have so generously offered to help us during these tough times - THANK YOU!  We have been told by so many people to let them know if there is anything we need or need help with.  Since we have never been through anything like this before in our lives, I am not sure of our needs.  I have no idea what we need now, while in the hospital, and when we get home...  We have been told that we will need more help after surgery than we did with newborns.  So, I think it is time to take you up on your very generous offers. 

A couple of fellow cranio moms sent me a list of ways people can help us, and I figured I would post it here:

-  LOTS AND LOTS OF PRAYERS!
-  Meals brought to the hospital (we will likely be in the hospital for 5 or more days)
-  Care packages/baskets for Mason and us for the hospital with things we need and things to pass time
-  People to come sit with us at the hospital for support and so that we can break away if needed to shower, eat, etc.
-  Meals for a couple of weeks once we return home (a meal calendar has been started, so let me know if you would like the link, or feel free to call, text, or stop by)
-  People to come play with Easton and maybe take him to the park, Catch Air, etc.


We have gotten requests for an address to send mail for Mason (so very thoughtful and sweet!).   Please send Mason's mail to:


GreenMellen Media
In Care Of Mason Robertson
123 Church Street NE
Suite 230
Marietta, GA 30060

Thank you all so much for your love, support, and prayers.  We literally couldn't go through this without you all!