Before we left dialysis on Friday, Dr. Ben asked me to start Max on a phosphorus supplement because his is too low. I have to laugh!
Anway, I am working on a Q&A post with some of the most popular questions we get regarding Max. Now is your chance to ask those questions that you may have been wondering about. They can be about anything, whether it be about Max, our family or our life in general. Leave your question in the comment area and I will post the answers.
I have also been very interested in knowing how many of you are following the blog. So if you don't have a question, leave a message just saying hello. Let's see how many hits we get!
Have a great rest of the week everyone!
64 comments:
Hello,
Tim's Uncle Andy L.
Brittany from the Bump following and saying hello! :)
Beth, Tim and Max
Continuing our prayers and can't wait to see the main man soon. Sending our love, The Wells Crew of 7
Lot's of love...
Aunt Ashley
Hi Beth!
It's Andy Pentenburg, and I check your blog every couple of days. I think that you should write a book using your blog entries. See you in November!
i am still following + praying for max, though i haven't commented in ages!
You probably don't know us but the entire Hope Sunday School Class at Burlington Baptist Church has been praying for Max (and his parents!) for some time now. You remain in our prayers.
I know Max's growth has been a big concern for you. How is is growth doing?
Out of curiosity, where does he fall in the percentiles?
Where do you need him to be for his procedure(s)?
I check your blog just about every day. And the pass any major updates on to my husband and my mom, who ask for the updates if I go too long without telling them.
This is kyfirewife from TheBump
I check in eveyday and occasionally post a tidbit of wisdom (or lack thereof).
I know quite a few of the "Brossart Family" follow Max's progress via the www.bmustangs website.
Dave Schabell/BBHS
Check in every few days to see Max's progress. You do a beautiful job of portraying your feelings. Sometimes I am in awe especially when I see your little angel's face. He is beautiful. Sometimes I cry, not with sorrow, but with joy of an accomplishment which you, Max or Tim have made. I will continue to keep each of you in my prayers and will continue to read this blog. God Bless you. Sandy Lyle
Hi Beth,
I check in at least once a week & look forward to the updates, and hearing how Max is defying the odds. I can't wait for him to meet our Little Miss. I know she will look up to her awesome Cousin Max, as he is such a role model & pillar of strength!
Love & prayers,
Theresa, Dave & Baby Taylor
You don't know me but I went to school with your Sister-In-Law, Lori. I check in at least a couple times a week. And keep praying for Max and your family. And enjoy the pics of your beautiful little boy!! Alyson
I have to laugh...this is the second time I've checked today! As always, you are in our prayers...Kristy, Josh, Ethan and Eli
I check just about every day. I love reading about Max!!
Michelle Helton
Just someone from cincy who has been following since the beginning - something about your story struck my heart.
We check your blog everyday! Keep the updates coming! Max and your family are in our prayers!
Joanna (tinytot) from the Bump
We are still praying for Max every night. Abbie (my niece who HAD cancer) didn't even come first in Dylans bedtime prayer. Baby Max is #1. haha. I read your blog all the time. Keep us updated!
Brian, Katie, Dylan, and Parker Ruschman
I check in daily; keeping all in my prayers!
Hello,
I hope everyone is doing well.
Melanie
I check for updates just about every day. Your family is in my prayers. Go Max!! ~ Jeana Wagner
I read the blog almost daily. You have an incredible little guy!!
~Mandy
Hi Beef, Timmy, and my little porkchop!
I talk to you almost everyday, but i still check your blog to see if you forgot to tell me something.
Love you guys tons and tons!!!!
LOVE: aunt Allie
Beth, i have sent this out blog out to alot of friends and they follow it.
Beth, Tim, and Max,
You all 3 are amazing, and we check your blog daily!! We continue to pray for Max every day!! Morgan LOVES to see picturs of him and always comments on how cute he is. We look up to all 3 of you, and wich for the best!! We love you!!
Michael, Stacey, and Morgan Wagner
i keep regular tabs on all of you...he truly is a beautiful "big" baby boy. he isn't such a baby anymore, huh?:( pictures of course are the best!
Beth from NANA's work
p.s. patiently waiting for another Max visit AT nana's work!!!!!
I check in 3-4 times a day or more to check in on our chunky monkey across the street. Beth, you,Mr. Max and Tim are always in our thoughts and prayers every minute of the day.
We love you all.
Tammie, Brady, and Bill
I check in every few days even though I usually get updates from mom.
Emilie
I am a friend of Lori's that has followed your story for quite some time. I gain a ton of strength from your son and what an amazing little guy he is. Hopefully I can give something back to him one day. I think my biggest question was when you guys could give Max a sister or brother to be big brother to, which I think you answered the other day. Many prayers for Max, and one day, his many siblings :)
I check everyday to see how your little angel is progressing. I am so excited that things are going well. My prayers are continuing to flow your way... God Bless!!
Alicia Donnermeyer Heller
Hello, Glad all is going well.
Carolyn Berkemeier (Judy's cousin)
Hi from Janice. I've been praying for you and Max since I first heard about it. Been following the blog since.
Hey Beth,
Check the blog every couple of days to see how you all are doing. Very interesting stuff! I also keep the family posted on Max and I think they all check it out occasionally too.
Suzy (Kallendorf) Robinson
Checking in from across the miles here in D.C.! - Andrea Livingston Liptak
Hey Beth!
I try to read up at least once a week. I know I haven't ever posted anything, but your family has been in my prayers!
=)Heather Smith
I just happened upon this blog one day and I have followed ever since. I hope things are going well. I enjoy coming here, reading the updates and seeing that pretty smiling boy.
Love your post and reading about Max's milestones. Saying "HI" from the bump ~ Becca
Hey, it was great to see max on Saturday. He sure is growing! He's always got a smile on his face. - Alaine Livingston
Denise from the Nest/Bump. I check almost daily for updates on Mighty Max and you guys. I'm just amazed at the 'in the womb surgery'. No questions as of now since I usually ask you as they come.
Take care
Denise
Julie Reinhart (your Bed Rest Buddy :)
I forgot how I originally came across your blog, but I have followed for quite a while and keep Max and your family in my prayers.
Blessings,
Kristin
I follow your blog and Max's story regularly and pray for your family and all those who care for Max each day.
Anne Wolking (NKU) just letting you know that I continue to follow your blog daily along with my office mates! You are constantly in my prayers!
Check it everyday.
Max's Best looking uncle
Tony II
Hi, I check it almost everyday. You and your family are in my prayers.
Megan Ziegler
Hi, I check it almost everyday. You and your family are in my prayers.
Megan Ziegler
Tim Beth and Max
Here's our dialy check in :0) Always thinking about you guys and Max. People talk of Max's fight and how strong he is, but I remain in awe of the strength you and Tim have shown for him. Without your will power and strength Max would not be. Lots of luv, hugs, and kisses
Michael, Dominique, and kids
I got a link to your blog through a forwarded email from Kelly Guidugli and have been checking it at least once a week to see how Max is doing. He is in my prayers daily. - Angie Schultz
I check your blog almost every day for updates on Mighty Max and I'm always happy to see a new entry even though I don't comment often enough. Max and the whole family are always in my prayers!
I check the blog when I am off work for a few days. I dialyze Max and if I am not at work, the blog helps keep me up to date. It is a great record of thoughts, feelings and progress. Max is a miracle in the making. Go Max! Nurse Sara
Tim, Beth & Max - you three are in our prayers often and there are many times I look at my two girls and wonder how we got so lucky and why you have had such a hard journey as parents. I know though, that Max has two wonderful parents who have given him the very best over the past 2 years. May God bless you all as you go forward in your journey and approach the big day of surgery. I check in often just to see how things are doing and I think of you every week when I pass your house to drop Mer off at Mamaw & Papaw's house! Take care! Jeremy, Kristen, Meredith & Ellie Hildebrand
Hi Beth!
It's Jessica from dialysisbabies. I am so glad that Max is doing better and how exciting about his phosphorous!
Jessica
Beth, Tim, and Max,
We check up on you a few times a week to see how everyone is doing.
Kristina, Cory, and Anna
Hi Beth, Tim and Max,
You don't know me but I was one of Lori's roomates in college. We follow the blog everyday to see how our little hero is doing. My three year old still talks about Max's benefit and we pray for "Baby Max" as she refers to him daily. We are excited about the phosphorus news and will continue to pray for all of you. God bless you.
Cory, Jessica, Jenna and Nicholas Hanlon
Hello!!!
From Rebecca Minning
I check it on a regular basis...always interested in how Max is doing.
I would have responded earlier but I have been on vacation. I read Max's blog and think of you often. I show Paul his adorable pictures and he gets a big kick out of them. We think Max is such a ham! Lots of love from us both!
Jen Jackson
I went to highschool with Tim. I check in weekly to see how your little guy is doing. Your family is in my prayers and am so glad to hear that Max is doing so well.
Erin (Pitzer) Kramer
Check on Max every morning and finally got to meet the the happy fellow on Saturday.
Margaret Nichols
We check on Max and pray for you guys daily--glad he's doing so well! Steve and Mollie Broering
Beth, Tim and Max. We check out the blog every couple of days and keep him in our prayers daily. Charlie prays and asks about Max on a regular basis. I love watching the videos. They seem to put life into perspective.
I have a few questions:
Could you refresh us with some simple definitions of some of the medical terms when they come up?
When is Tim going to post a comment?
Share some of the most memorable moments you have had in this journey that you don't believe you would have had if Max was born without his condition.
I still get chills thinking about the sold out benefit, all the people, all the donations and the strong feeling of love. How did that experince touch your lives?
What did Max do today that made you smile?
Thanks for keeping us posted Beth. You are an inspiration to me. You are such a strong woman, and Tim you are amazing too, it is an honor to have you in our family. And Max, your the man! Stay strong!
With love and prayers.
T. J., Shannon, Charlie, Caroline and Simon Wells
Hey Max, Beth and Tim,
Hi guys! Its your favorite nurses from the RCNIC! We follow the blog almost everyday! We love to read about how good he is doing since we cant see him everyday! We love the pics and stories! Hope you guys are well and we will see you all soon! The RCNIC Crew..Tanya, Amie, and Lori!
Sorry for not posting in a while, but you know that I absolutely love reading your story. :) Andy is right - you should write a book compiling all of your blog posts. Kudos to you for your courage and willingness to share with the rest of us. Much love and prayers to your sweet little family always.
Love yas,
Chris, Jessica and Tessa
Hi Beth, Tim, and Max!! I went to kindergarten with Tim and we got in a fight in the sandbox. Can't believe I still remember that one. Anyway, I follow the blog from Jessica Wells' emails. Have a beautiful 9-month old girl myself, so I've been captivated by your story (and all things mommy). Your life as a family is an inspiration.
Sharon Drees
Checking in from across the miles here in D.C.! - Andrea Livingston Liptak
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