Emma has a had a great week here at the hospital. She is able to get unhooked from fluids from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday which makes a lot easier to play and have fun! She has now mastered crawling and is always wanting to move! If she's not sleeping, she is trying to go somewhere. Her being mobile is a bit challenging at the hospital because the floors are so stinking dirty : ( They have provided us with mats for the floor which makes it easier. She also pulled up to her feet and is able to walk around the crib holding on. She thinks she is pretty big stuff : )
Her first birthday is just around the corner and I have a lot of planning to do. Jonny and I decided that we want to throw a big bash when her counts have recovered. We are setting the tentative date of October 4th, but if her counts aren't up we will have to push it back. We have so much to celebrate! She even got a pink car which can be pushed like a stroller. We gave it to her early so she could use it here. We go on about 3-4 walks a day in her cool car.
This hospital stay has been extremely difficult for me. I am getting very bored and restless. Emma isn't sleeping well, which means mommy and daddy aren't sleeping well. When she first arrived here, they did meds and vitals at midnight which woke her up. Then she decided that since she was up she might as well play : ) Now, she wakes up at midnight, even though she's not getting meds, and wants to play. When we finally get her to sleep, it is 2 a.m. or after. Poor little girl is just so out of sorts from all of this. We will be ready to get home.
Her counts are very low right now, so we are being extra careful. She got a blood transfusion last night, and I think her platelets are low so she will probably get a platelet transfusion soon. Even though she is low on everything, she still has a lot of spunk. She is always up playing and talking! It is so refreshing to see her feeling good : ) God is just working through her little body daily! Thank you Lord!
Please pray for:
No side effects from chemo
Counts to recover quickly
No infections
Restful nights sleep
Protection of Emma's body from chemo and other meds
Continued remission
Praise God for our precious Little Emma! And you guys too! Hope you two had a Happy Anniversary! I sent you a text on Jonny's phone, hope you got it! Think about you all so much! You know we love you guys!!! We feel like you are part ours!! Can't believe the little munchkin is going to be 1 in just a few short weeks! She has been through so much in her short little life! But she has proven that the Lord answers our prayers!!! And she looks so good! Her little cheeks have gone down since we were in the City! Wow, it is amazing how our prayers have been answered! You guys are great! We love you all and we pray for you daily! Take care and just continue to believe that all things are possible!! Hope to see you soon!! We love you so much!!!
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