Sad news for Carter and family

After feeling that something was off based on Carter's behavior, Mom Megan brought him in to the doctor and was met with devastating news:

Carter has a tumor covering a quarter of his brain.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts an prayers. We are in total shock and devastation. It's very grim.
He is in MRI right now getting more of a look at the tumor. We won't know the next step until they know more about it. My heart hurts like I could never have imagined. We can only hope that he pulls through this. He is staying in the ICU to make sure they can keep him stable. His heart rate fluctuates from very low to the low side of normal and his oxygen is low. While he is under sedation they will incubate (breathing tube down his throat) to help stabilize him
I will post updates when we know
Thank you again

(Posted by Megan Whipple to Facebook on 2/06/2011)

 

Carter's Article

An article on Carter is in our local news paper!
www.hamiltonnews.com/community/resi...

Update :(

Carters had a infection  (this is the 3rd one) for over a week and the doctors have tried 4 different antibiotics, and nothing is clearing up the infection.
Tonight he goes for surgery to remove his Hickman
Then they will have a normal IV in his arm, then Saturday they do another surgery to put a PIK-line in his arm (basically the same as a Hickman, but in his arm going to his heart, rather then chest)
:( wish us luck 

THE MOST AMAZING NEWS!!!

So I asked carters dr today if they think he will go into remission ater the 5th cycle... Her response was
HE ALREADY IS!!!
(the will still do the last two cycles just to make sure)
I cried for an hour of happiness!
I'm on cloud nine! He is such a strong boy!!

Small update :(

So, Carter was admitted as planned last night, to starte the 4th round today. Well, he went into sedation, my MIL left the room as usual-the rules. (I was at home). And an hour later (they do a tube change, echocardiograph, a bone Marrow biopsy and a lumbar puncture) he came out. Everything was good, until the dr came in just after I got here (noon)
They tried 3 different spots on his lower spine to get the LP, but they only got blood, not spinal fluid. They are saying he has a pocket of blood in his spine. They don't know why it is there, they sent us for an ultrasound. Please sent T&P's for nothing serious. Thank you 

Carter's at home pics

Slouching lol

Morning dances! Noah dances/dings his good morning song and Carter jumps around with excitement!

I love this face :)

And noahs new do that I did!

...and his cheeseball smile lol


These two boys make me so proud! They are my pride and joy! 

 

(posted to BBC on 10/25/2011)

Carter Update

Sorry for the delay! It's been a busy few days!

Carter is eating so much better! He is off the TPN, he still gets overnight feeds through the pump, but drinking more bottles. We have started him on finger foods as well, because he hates baby food!
He has another hickman infection, not as bad though. He was discharged on Friday and we go back tomorrow night to start his 4th round if chemo on Thursday.
He is doing great! He LOVES standing!
Noah LOVES having his brother home! They dance every morning it's adorable!
I will post pics later tonight
:) 

(posted to BBC on 10/25/2011)