Another Update.... and an upcoming Birthday

So I apologize that its been a while since the last update, but we are finally getting some where. A couple weeks ago Carter went to a Pediatric Optometrist. After running his test he found that Carter's vision development has not been affected as of yet. But his hemangioma is putting pressure on the affected eye ball and causing an astigmatism. With that the eye doctor recommended that we go ahead with the medicine that the dermatologist had recommended.

The afternoon of the eye appt I call the Dermatologist office and let them know that we were going to go ahead with the treatment. Well, the medicine that Carter will be taking is an adult blood pressure medicine, so we had to get pre-authorization from our insurance company. Thankfully the dermatologist office took care of all the paperwork and Carter was pre approved in a couple days.

The side affects of the medicine, Propanolol, is low blood pressure and low blood sugar. For this reason the first 4 doses, two days worth, Carter must be in the hospital where they can monitor his levels. On Tuesday the 27th of March he will be admitted into Children's Hospital. And we should be able to be discharged the evening of the 28th, if all goes well.

In a little over a week our big boy NOAH will be 3!! So hard to believe. He is very excited about his upcoming party. We made a practice Elmo birthday cake this past weekend and Noah LOVED it. I can't wait for him to see the 3' Elmo balloon mommy bought for him too. Shhh.... its a surprise. Noah is also looking forward to moving into the 'big kid' room at daycare. He's been talking about "when he turns 3 he goes to big kid room" for almost a month yet. It also means he'll be with grandma during the day. We're not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing yet. :) Hopefully he will listen.

Also in a little over a week Noah will start his first swim lessons. Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to Noah getting more comfortable in the water and learning some more rule about water safety from people other than mom and dad. Especially with summer coming up.

I'm sure more pictures will come from the birthday party and swimming lessons in the next few weeks.

We hope that every one is well and enjoying some of the lovely weather we have been having.

Much Love

Dustin, Jessi, Noah, & Carter Fricke

Happy February

Last week we went to the Omaha Dermatology Specialist for Carter's eye. Basically we learned Nothing. Instead we are now going to the eye doctor in a few weeks. He will run tests to make sure the hemangioma (not a cyst) is not putting any pressure on the eye to affect development. If there's no pressure then we will keep checking it every few months, but no further action will be taken.
If the test find that there is pressure on the eye then a medicine will be given. It is an aggressive medicine so both of us our hoping for no pressure and to keep on, keeping on. :-)
In a little over a month our 'Big Boy' Noah will be three. Hard to believe. So mommy has started thing about what kind of party our Noah will want.

Time Flies

Wow it's hard to believe that January is almost over. The fact that it was near 70 makes it hard to believe it's even winter. We all went for a walk last night and played at the park. Carter is dealing with a double ear infection and some sinus gunk so it was nice to get some fresh air.
Carter is 8 months old. It just doesn't seem possible. Noah will be 3 in March.
We had a check up today because Carter developed a mild rash after starting the antibiotic. So we found out he's allergic to penicillin and we've stop the medicine and will go without any thing. Dr said both ears are basically cleared up anyway.

Happy Holidays

First Carters update: No surgery for now. Since the cyst isn't getting significantly larger and not affecting Carters eye development. We have decided to hold off on surgery until he is older.
This past weekend Carter and Noah got to visit Santa. I consider this a success. Noah did NOT cry. He didn't sit on Santa's lap, but gave him a high five and took his candy. Carter got to sit on his lap and ponder his beard. Luckily he didn't tug on it too hard.
The holidays are fast approaching. The Fricke family hopes this finds you and yours well and many blessing for a festive and Merry Christmas and a fruitful New Year.

<3 The Frickes
Dustin, Jessi, Noah, & Carter.

Our Consult with the Plastic Surgeon

Well yesterday afternoon Carter and Mommy braved the snow/rain/slush to make a trip to the Plastic Surgeon. :) After examining Carter's eye, asking questions, and the nurses oogling over how cute Carter was. The surgeon decided that its mostly likely a cyst. Some good news is that since the cyst is on the side of the eye, it (the cyst) should not grow back into Carter's cranial cavity. Sadly some times kids get cyst in between their eyes and there is a suture line there, so for those cyst they must do surgery asap, to make sure the cyst doesn't grow back into the brain. ONE PRAYER ANSWERED!!
The doctor usually doesn't like to do surgery until after 6 months old. Since Carter's protrusion is not affecting his vision yet and not seeming to cause him any discomfort, the nurse took pictures of the cyst from multiple angles and we will go back in another month. If the growth continues to grow we will discuss surgery at that time. Of course, in the mean time, should anything change drastically, we would go back in sooner. They did say RARELY the growths can get smaller and go away on their own, but we aren't counting on that.

Laying on his blanket in the waiting room.

Update on Carter's eye

Some know, some don't but for the last 2-2 1/2 months Carter has had a growth above his right eye. At his check-up a month ago the Pediatrician said it could be one of two things. 1.) a nother hemangioma (he has a large one on his upper chest/shoulder area that is quite larger & a small dot of one under his arm pit) or 2.) a dermoid cyst. We would just wait. On one of the pictures you can see the growth pretty well.
Well the growth has been getting larger, so mommy took him back to the Ped this week. Not a lot of new information, but we do go to a consolation with a plastic surgeon next Wednesday. It depends on what they say as to where things will go from there. A: surgery, b: CAT scan, c: further consulate with a specialist, or d: other. :-)
So after our next appt I will update further. Thanks.

I don't want my picture taken mommy.

Here you can see the puffiness of his eye

Noah eating a donut as his bride for taking family pictures.
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Happy Boy

And more Happy Boy from Family Pictures
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Party at the Pumpkin Patch

This past weekend we went to the Roca Berry Farm with Grandma and Papa Scott. Carter slept most of the time while Noah was all over the place having a blast.

Day at the Zoo

I believe this is the 4th time this season the Noah has gone to the zoo this season but it was the first time he got to go with Kael & Grandma Barb. Everyone had a great time, the weather stayed nice, and the boys got along.

Fall into FUN

Well, the time is just flying by. Carter is now 4 months old and doing great. Noah is about 2 ½ years old and every bit of a young man. Some of the things he thinks and says. And we’ve learned to be very VERY careful about what we say around him. Even when you think he’s not listening, he is.

 
Both boys love to be outside. Unfortunately they both have a mild cough (so does mommy). We’re thinking they will both probably have allergies. But it doesn’t stop Noah from wanting to be outside whenever possible.

Carter was baptized this past Sunday. What a gorgeous day to spend the day outside, with the family. He did relatively well, but was getting hungry and tired toward the end.

Noah just loved that everyone came over to ‘his house’ and didn’t understand where every one went, Cause no one was there when he got up from his nap.

We continue to cheer on our HUSKERS, even after last weekend.

Fall is here. In the next few weeks we are planning on making a final trip to the Lincoln Children Zoo and to the Roca Berry farm. So pictures will be coming from those outings in the next post.

Summer Fun



Daddy and Carter enjoying the zoo

Noah riding the train

Grandma and Noah squaking like Eagles in the giant nest

 

Football season is here

It's that time of year again the Huskers first game of the season is tomorrow. Huskers play Chattanooga. Whoop whoop. It will be Carters first Husker game. So pictures will follow. I also plan to write up my birth story this weekend, it being Labor Day weekend and all.

It's been awhile. So good to be back on here!

Happy New Year

Inside his Thomas the Train tent.



Noah in front of Grandma & Grandpa Scott's Tree

Noah got his 1st Four-Wheeler.

Noah and his cousin Kael at the Wiebke Christmas

Noah was NOT a fan of Santa again this year.

19 Months...Where did summer go?

Noah and Papa playing on the big Turtle at the Lincoln Children's Zoo.
Noah posing on the gate.

One of Noah's pictures from his 18 month photo shoot with mommy.

It's hard to believe but Noah is over 19 months old now. He grows and changes daily it seems.

Noah continues to be the joy of mommy and daddy's lives.

It's been WAY to long (right dad). This summer we've been on the go, enjoying the outdoors (when it's not too hot), and of course having fun. Noah continues to grow and develop. He's saying more and more words everyday, and picking up on things rather quickly too (some good, some not so good) Dad and Noah enjoy time at the park. Noah loves to swing on the big boy swing.

Enjoying a dill pickle at his birthday party.

The best time is when Noah doesn't have to wear any clothes, if he can swing no diaper its even better.

Cousin Dillon and Noah playing at the park a few weeks ago during the Cramer Family Reunion.

Moving, Grooving, and Growing

Well goodness, it's been awhile. Noah continues to grow and change daily. About a week ago Noah started walking and there's no looking back now!!! He's such a big boy.

But he still loves to cuddle with his mom and dad. Daddy's birthday is coming up this weekend, so we should have more pictures soon. Promise it won't take as long to put them up!!!

A few weeks ago Noah, mommy, daddy, Grandma and Grandpa Scott went to the Lady Huskers BB game. Noah had a great time, as did everyone else.

Mom and Dad are loving parenthood. Noah is a joy to have. He still likes to play with his puppies. His new Favorite song is B-I-N-G-O. HE really enjoys the clapping part.

Love to all our family and friends...Until we see ya again.

Growing Up

Noah, Daddy, and Granpa Jeff at the Fricke Thanksgiving.

When we went to see Santa this past weekend, Noah was not to happy. But in his defense, it was his nap time :)

Wow!!! It's been a while. Sorry all, but we have been busy. Noah is growing so fast. But he is such a happy boy. A few months ago we all got the flu, but Noah was over it a lot faster than mommy or daddy.