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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Carsyn's MRI

April 19, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Carsyn's MRI

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Carsyn has his MRI today at 1130. We arrived about 11:15 and they took us back to fill out some paper work and so forth. Then they came in and checked Carsyn’s breathing, pulse, weight, etc. The anesthesiologist came and talked to us about the medicine that Carsyn would get. She was really nice and informative. Answered all the questions we had. Was very reassuring. She seemed genuine. That made the whole process a little easier. Also all the love and support from you all made a HUGE difference. I can’t thank you enough!

After that the hard part came, the IV. They wrapped him up tight and kept one arm out. Well I guess it went in good, but ended up puffing up. They took that out and put a band-aid on. I was doing good till this part. Then I saw all the blood from the place in his hand. I got really hot and had to sit down. I was just so upset and felt so helpless! Carsyn was screaming, I was crying. Thankful Kenny was there to stay beside Carsyn. Next they tried his foot and were able to get that one. Thank goodness.

They were ready for him down in radiology, so they started the medicine. They let me hold him as he fell asleep. This was great and sad at the same time. He kept trying to turn his head to nurse. He took like 5 minutes to fall asleep, with little whimpers and cries. After he was in a deep sleep I laid him down, that was the floppiest I have ever felt him. It was just a weird experience. Since he has high muscle tone, even while sleeping his muscle are normally pretty tight.

{Dustyn giving Carsyn some loving}

They took him down for the MRI, that took about 45 minutes. They said he did great and didn’t move. When they were done they paged us and we went down. He looked so peaceful laying there.

After they gave him some fluids through the IV to kind of flush his system of the sleeping drug, we had to mess with him to try and get him to wake up. I guess it took about 30 minutes to get him to open his eyes. Then we had to keep him up for a complete 15 minutes. During this time she tried to get him to drink some juice from a cup or bottle. He wasn’t having it. After the 15 minutes he was able to nurse. He did great and stayed awake for that.

{Saddest face ever}

Then we took him to the car and left. He slept the whole way home, then I woke him up when we got home and kept him awake hoping he will sleep tonight. He is now sleeping peacefully. It was a rough day for all of us.

{The pictures at home were taken this afternoon, the other ones were taken with my cell phone. Since his muscles were relaxed this afternoon he sat up pretty well}

Thanks mom and dad for watching Dustyn.

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  1. Erin says

    April 25, 2011 at 9:54 am

    Oh Sarah, that must have been a very emotional experience. Any kind of testing on our babies is so hard. It sounds like he did well even though it was a little hard on him. That sad face is so sad. Glad it's over with. Sending hugs and good thoughts your way!
  2. Faith says

    April 24, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Just wanted to let you know that I'm still praying for you - hope you have a great Easter Sunday with your sweet little boys.
  3. Shannon says

    April 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    I'm so glad this part went well. I love his drool in the first two pictures! :) Thinking of you this weekend!
  4. Karli says

    April 21, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Oh goodness, Sarah. That picture of your sweet baby lying there nearly ripped my heart out. Oh my! Praying for POSITIVE answers!! Hugs to you and your family! ?
  5. Sarah P. says

    April 21, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Thank you for sharing your story. My heart goes out to you, I know how hard it is to watch them so out of it and have no idea what's happening. Praying for good results.
  6. Helen says

    April 21, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    Aw. Poor little man :( And poor you! It's so hard to see your kid in pain and bleeding!
  7. Susie B. Homemaker says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    That's so tough having to watch your child go thru something like that. Glad things went well and now you can hopefully start getting answers. On another note, I seen your guest post over at Marvelous Mommy... great photography tips. :) What kind of light scoop do you use- the standard or warm version- or do you have both?
  8. Andie says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    Aw, what a sweet boy! I remember when Liam had to go under. It was horrifying to hear him cry and to see him drugged. I felt helpless. Carsyn seems to be doing fantastic. (((hugs)))
  9. Mama Monkey says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:07 am

    I've been out of touch for the past few months so am just reading this now. I hope you get some positive answers! Prayers coming your way!
  10. Naomi says

    April 21, 2011 at 9:50 am

    poor little buddy, hopefully it gives you some answers! prayers for you!
  11. tiffany franklin says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:59 am

    aww sad face. Hope hes better soon and has a happy face in the next photos :-)!
  12. L. says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    I hope you all get some much needed rest tonight.
  13. Jessi says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    Poor little guy! I'm glad it all went well and can't wait to hear what they say. You are so strong, I would have lost it.
  14. Jean says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    I'm glad the day is behind you and I hope you get the answers you need from it. We have been through MRIs and surgeries and it is not easy. You are a strong and amazing person. Hug that cutie of yours.
  15. SarahinSC says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    That is possibly the saddest face I've ever seen! Glad ya'll made it out alright though!
  16. Summer says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    awe, your such a good mama. That is seriously the saddest face I have ever seen. Praying for good results!
  17. Cedar says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    How hard it is when children need medical procedures. He does look so peaceful and quite precious in all the photos. Glad it went okay.
  18. Tracy says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Oh my, bless your heart (and his). Thinking of you!
  19. Ray says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    How hard. And those pictures are so sad. :(
  20. Allie says

    April 20, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    The sad picture keeps breaking my heart. =(
  21. Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:33 pm

    Poor little guy...and poor mommy. :( That helpless feeling is so hard. Hopefully you guys get some answers soon! Continuing to send prayers and thoughts to you guys!
  22. Chari says

    April 20, 2011 at 11:39 am

    I hope he slept for you ok last night. When I was 5 I had to have an MRI and I still remember taking the medicine that made me so sleepy. It lasted for most the day and I had to sleep it off because I couldn't even walk for a while.
  23. WeeMason's Mom says

    April 20, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Oh, that sad face is sooooooooo sad!! Glad that this part is over. You guys survived it, now on to Answers but NO BAD NEWS on Tuesday and this will all soon be a distant memory. Hugs to you!
  24. Rochelle says

    April 20, 2011 at 9:37 am

    Poor little guy His sad picture just hurts my heart. I am glad it is over for you guys.
  25. Meg :) says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Sounds like things went okay. I'm sorry you had to have such a hard day! And boy is that the saddest sad face! :( Poor Carsyn.
  26. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    April 20, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Poor baby and you. It is so hard to watch the kids in pain. Hope the tests come back with good news.
  27. misc.alaina says

    April 20, 2011 at 6:37 am

    I feel for you going through that as a mommy, and can't even imagine the experience for Carsyn - glad it is over and went well!
  28. Flower Photography says

    April 20, 2011 at 4:41 am

    Oh what a day!! Glad it is over but now the wait. I am glad it went well for the procedure. This post has lots of emotion (watchful wednesdays theme this week) - I picked you as a top shot from last week :-)
  29. Erika B says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:58 am

    Oh, poor little guy! So glad it went well though. Erika B
  30. Misty says

    April 20, 2011 at 1:13 am

    I held my hand to my heart the whole time I read this post as tears fought to come to my eyes. As a mom, I just don't think I could handle it but I know God's grace is sufficient. Praying praying praying for our sweet little man and for you.
  31. Ambria D says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Awwwww!!!! Poor baby! This post made me want to cry. That little face just breaks my heart. I hope you find answers. I can't even imagine. Hugs mama <3!
  32. Veronnica W. says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Awww....that is the saddest face ever. I would have cried too. Glad things went well and I hope you get the results from the MRI soon. You have a cute little boy over there!
  33. Tiars & Tantrums says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:21 am

    big virtual hugs girlie!!!
  34. Adeena says

    April 20, 2011 at 12:04 am

    Glad everything went well. Hope it gives you good news! :)
  35. Ashley Sisk says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    So glad to hear everything went okay - how long will it take for you to get results?
  36. Char says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Poor little guy. Sending peaceful thoughts your way after your ordeal. Take care, Char http://1epicmom.com/
  37. Joni says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    so glad to hear that everything went smoothly. i have had to go through the IV thing several times myself with my children. it is so hard. very stressful and upsetting.
  38. Tiffany Rhodes says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    So glad everything went well! Hopefully he will sleep for you tonight!
  39. Tara says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Poor Mama and poor little man...thank goodness the MRI is over. Hoping for good news!
  40. Grumplestilskin says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:26 pm

    I'm glad it's over.
  41. alicia says

    April 19, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    Aw. My heart goes out to you. What a scary thing to have to go through. That little sad face was almost too much for me. *Hugs*
  42. charmaine says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    I'm so glad you've finally had it!!! Hoping that you'll hear good news!
  43. Angee says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:48 pm

    Oh, what a sad face. I'm glad the MRI was a success and it's behind you. Good job keeping it together (Olivia had to get stitches last August and I was crying so much the nurse thought I was going to deliver Emily right there).
  44. Kayla says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Oh my goodness, that is the saddest face ever. It made me want to cry. I can't imagine how tough today was on you. Carsyn's lucky to have such a good mama :)
  45. Keli says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:44 pm

    Glad it all went okay. That poor little face made me almost tear up. I know that must have been tough.
  46. Rachel says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    So sorry you're having to go through all of this but I love that you are staying positive! Still praying!
  47. rachel says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    oh, that is the saddest baby face ever. so glad that's over with, and I hope you get some good results, and soon! xxoo
  48. Erin @wildlifebio says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Glad that the MRI is behind you. Putting a little one under is really hard on the mom. He is such an adorable little man!
  49. Jessica says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Poor baby and poor you. Glad it is over with and hope you get some answers.

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