Adventures of the Kuhns

Oliver looking handsome for church. Oliver’s 0-3 month Baby Gap outfit is still big on him! I never really know how to answer the famous question “How are you doing?”.  I sometimes wonder if I should share my true feelings.  For most people, they would probably just stare in shock of my response.  It is…

Today my sweet Oliver turned 6 months old.  He is such an amazing, gentle, loving little boy.  Oliver wakes up every morning and plays quietly in his crib.  I can hear him making sounds and rolling from side to side.  When you walk over to his crib to pick him up, he gives you the…

I cannot believe that Oliver had open-heart surgery almost two months ago!  The recovery period has been uneventful!  Which is a dream come true!  No infections.  The incision is healing beautifully.  And, he is off ALL his medications. The changes in Oliver since he had the surgery is amazing.  Oliver only sleeps three times a…

My sweet Oliver James continues to amaze me!     Last Wednesday we came to Children’s Hospital for his pre-admission testing.  Prior to the open-heart surgery, Oliver was required to have an EKG, echo, chest x-ray, labs, and a nasal swab to check for viral infections.  Last Friday we received a phone call from the…

  This video was made shortly after my sweet Oliver was born.  Oliver is our sunshine!   We officially have a date for Oliver’s open-heart surgery.  It is scheduled for August 17that 0730.  We will be arriving to the hospital at 0600.  The surgery is expected to take 4-5 hours.  I thought I would be…

  My little Ollie has been re-admitted into the hospital.  This past week Oliver has seen the pediatrician three times.  Friday, Oliver was doing great.  Weighed in at 6 lbs 11 oz.  On Monday evening, I noticed Oliver’s breathing had increased to 72 breaths per minute.  The doctor had us give him a higher dose…

 It amazes me how different it is raising Oliver.  I am sure part of it is because I am older and wiser than I was with my other two children.  Life is so precious.  Every day is a gift!  This is especially true for my little Ollie!  I am so grateful God blessed me…

  We are home!  On Friday evening we were discharged from the hospital.  The cardiologist agreed to send us home once we did the mandatory education on NG tubes.  We took the class and headed home with all of the equipment and the knowledge to drop the feeding tube if Oliver decided he did not…

     Oliver with his favorite big brother!        My sweet Oliver was not a fan of the light this morning!    It has been a long 5 days in the hospital with Oliver.  There is a little man next door that has been screaming for the past two days!  I…

 Oliver had to use a biliblanket to treat his jaundice.  We were very happy that he was able to be treated for his high levels of bilirubin in our home!    Oliver loves to sleep just like his daddy!    His smiles make everything okay!   My little poser. “Oh, the stress!”    So much has happened…