Eden had a good day today! We were allowed to get unhooked from the IV pole late this afternoon so we could go outside and enjoy some fresh air. Selena and I were so excited to get Eden outside that we were racing down the halls toward the door (is that setting a good example???). (It was moms idea) Selena running out in front, and me pushing Eden in her stroller, not far behind. The thought crossed my mind that the little wheels on the stroller wouldn't hold up and i'd end up flying over top of my daughter - how would I explain that to Eden's Dr's??? Back to the race - other people walking down the hallways politely stepped aside so we could rumble through. Once outside, we decided to forgo the playgrounds where several other children were playing (remember the extremely low white count) so we found some nice green space out in the front of the hospital. This turned out to be a great find! The entire area was shaded, landscaped with various types of flowers and shrubs, had stone paths to walk on, large stone boulders to play hide and seek behind, and a series of slab-limestone water falls. While we were there, we witnessed a few birds bathing in the water falls, and tried to pet a rabbit and a squirrel that were also trying to enjoy the day (by the way, we couldn't catch the rabbit or the squirrel). If the weather is nice tomorrow - know that we'll be out taking several walks!
One of the Dr's said we may be able to come out of isolation tomorrow, since nothing has been growing in the blood cultures. So pray that trend continues!!!! Her white count and neutraphil count both dropped slightly today which obviously isn't great news.
The girls just finally fell asleep (Eden held on longer than mom did) - all is quiet, for now. As always, thanks for supporting us in so many ways.
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Kurt, Selena and Eden, Our hearts are filled with love, and prayers, for the three of you. Sounds like a fun time racing down the halls. So glad you can find humor and fun in these trying times you are going through. We pray things start looking up, that the counts continue to improve, and you'll all be able to return to your home and some sort of normal in your lives. You do such a great job keeping all of us informed, as we always are thinking and wondering how Eden, and both of you, are doing. I look forward to your blogs at the end of the day. God never gives us more than we can handle, and you are both doing a super job. We love you and continue our daily prayers, lifting you and your little angel up in prayer. Love and hugs, Aunt Mary & Uncle Heinz
ReplyDeleteHang in there guys. No that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Isolation is no fun, hoping you can get off of that today!
ReplyDeleteChristie
Thank you for sharing your journey via the blog site. We continue to pray for you and Eden daily. May God grant you strength.
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Uncle Alan and Aunt Judy
in Michigan
Hi Selena, Kurt, and Eden.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that Eden is back in the hospital, hopefully she will be out of isolation tomorrow. We will be praying for that along with her blood count to improve. Glad to hear you were able to get outside and enjoy the weather. It must have been better than where I was. On the way back from Lincoln Nebraska for my sister's 65th surprise birthday party. It rained and poured off and on all the way to Iowa City. Take care and thanks for the updates.
Love, Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ardyce
Kurt, your time to post this blog is appreciated. As I read your comments, you and Selena look for the joy and positive at every opportunity. Keep up the good job. Thinking of "Levetzow X 3. Steve J.
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