Maddy's white blood cell count was up today and she was feeling better so we were able to talk the doctor into letting us come home. Maddy is scheduled to be admitted next week for her next treatment, so I think the doctor felt sorry for us and wanted to give us a break. Maddy had to get a transfusion of red blood cells and platelets before she could leave and we had to get set up to be able to continue her IV antibiotics at home. Maddy is glad to be home. She actually ate when she got home- the first time since Friday when she went into the hospital. The visiting nurse came by the house to show us how to use the IV pump and get it hooked up to Maddy. Maddy now has a little "fanny pack" to carry around that holds the IV pump and bag of antibiotics. The bag is black- Maddy would have preferred lime green! : )
The best part of this day... When we got home, seeing Maddy and Julia put their arms around each other and walk into the living room smiling and laughing.
Dorrothy,
ReplyDeleteYEAH! The Lamberts are home and under one roof together! As you described your best part of the day - Julia and Maddy with their arms around one another --- tears came to my eyes. I'm sure they miss each other terribly when they are not together. Julia is a super big sister and Maddy is a terrific little sister! I'm sure now their occasional spats look and sound wonderful. I'm sure it brings a little normalcy to your lives.
ENJOY the week together. Try to get some rest! That will help give you the strength you need to tackle the next round of treatments. Take the JOYS and CHALLENGES as they come.
Take one day at a time to help you get to the finish line with a
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
LOTS of Prayer and Love,
Cindy
P.S. I missed you at school today and thought about you all day long.
Welcome home, Maddy!!! What great news!!! Your Mom and Dad will become pros at the IV antibiotics! We are praying that all goes well and you can enjoy a few days home!
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Yeah Maddy! Glad you are home again. You and Julia have fun hanging out. I sent home the rest of the green chain today with your dad so the next time you are bored you can start reading some more of your messages from all of your friends here at school. It was starting to fall down but I think that was because of all the kids who like to jump up and see if they can reach it! Have fun reading!
ReplyDeleteHave a good rest of the week and weekend. Hang in there kiddo!
Miss you!
Love,
Mrs. Buehrer
Welcome Home Maddy! This is great news- Have fun with Julia and try to bug your mom non-stop with lots of requests!:-) Get some rest and don't lose that fanny pack! Maybe you could get out your green crayons and "Maddysize" that black fanny pack. We think of you and pray for you everyday.
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The Warners