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I woke up after Kate this morning to find her watching I Love Lucy and snacking on Apple Jacks. Her pain seems to peak at night and gets much better during the day. We were able to keep it under control but it took lots of pillow arranging sessions and several doses of additional pain medications. Not a lot of sleep but also no tears so we are counting it as a good night.
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| Kate's machine that helps her lungs stay clear Today she will try to make her goal of sitting in the chair for 45 minutes and continue to work on her lungs. Her fever is down and it's likely, in part, because of her religiously using this machine. Her hemoglobin levels have fallen to 8.8, as long as we stay above 8 the blood transfusion is unlikely. It's normal for children who've had this surgery to require a transfusion and we expected her to have one but it would be great if she could avoid it. |
Good morning sunshine, day 3 and you are going strong!!!!! Great job Kate :). Keep up the good work. We are excited to see you! Love, Tichie
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ReplyDeleteYou are so brave and strong and it is awesome that you are meeting your goals everyday. Kara comes home from camp today and I am betting that the first thing she does is read your blog!! She will be so happy to see how well you are doing. I am sure she has been thinking about you! We will be praying that your hemoglobin number stays above 8 so that you do not need to have a blood transfusion and that your fever continues to fall and reach normal. Keep on checking off those goals and you will be home before you know it!!
Amy Jacobs
Before you know it Kate, you will be home, keep up the good work!!! Stay Strong!! Love ya, Hannah
ReplyDeleteDoing great Kate! Can't wait for you to be back! My mom and dad are reading your blog daily and are planning on bringing an ice-cream treat for you. Hope the pain stays away!
ReplyDelete-Love you,Nina!
Keep up the good work Kate! I hope each day gets just a little bit easier for you. Thinking of your whole family during this time.--The Higgins family.
ReplyDeletegreat job kate keep it up and when i am allowed i will bring so CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and drastic park three for you keep up the great work
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant Jurassic Park three. He! He!
DeleteGreat Job Kate!! We are so happy you are on the road to recovery!! We are checking your blog often and are cheering you on!!!
ReplyDeleteSchenck Family
Hey Kate! This is probably my earliest text yet haha. I usually check at night. Anyways, your doing great! Trust me you will be able to sit for 45 minutes before oh know it. And in a few more days you can come home! Keep up the great work! Trust me, I could never go through. I would cry evey time I moved! So just think of that, your tougher than old Gabe. Haha good job
ReplyDelete-Gabe F.
Great progress. Just remember each passing day is one step closer to being home. Praying for you each day!
ReplyDeleteKate, You are doing a great job! You have such strength and determination! Keep taking one day at a time. Thinking and praying for you every day. Much love, Kim and Hope
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