Tuesday, March 18, 2008

March 18, 2008

First of all, I need to apologize to those that have been trying to access the blog from the information from my cell phone - I had it wrong but it has been corrected.  Sorry!!!!
Caitlin's doctors have been in to see her this a.m. and she continues to improve, not in the leaps and bounds that she is expecting, but slowly and surely.  I think I may have to remind her of the story of the tortoise and the hare!
She has gone to ultrasound for a renal study to see how much blood is being processed by her kidneys.  Then, when she gets back from there, they are waiting for her in dialysis - another 4 hour session that she will most likely sleep thru.  The vascular surgeon is supposed to put in her permacath sometime today and the doctors are in agreement that she can be moved to a regular room today.  She can't wait to get into a regular room where she can sit in a shower chair and take a shower.  That's all she's talked about for the last week or so, even when she was feeling her worst.  All in all, things are certainly looking up from the place we were just a week ago.  Thank you again for all your continued prayers, thoughts, and comments.  As she regains strength she is looking forward to opening her cards, reading her email, and reading the comments that you folks have been so wonderful about posting.  This is truly a Holy Week and one that we'll be celebrating with more enthusiasm than in the past.  Caitlin's mom, Chris

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Chris and Caitlyn,
I am so glad to hear you are doing better. I know you are strong and God will see you thru this! Get well soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Let us know if we can help in any way!

Bobby, Robin, Nikki and Autumn Harrison

Gina said...

Caitlyn: LeAnna and I have you in our prayers. May God be with you and make you stronger each day! We will keep praying for you!

Gina and LeAnna Coggin

Anonymous said...

Caitlin!
I just discovered this website seriosuly 5 minutes ago, and couldnt type in the address fast enough b/c i was soo anxious to read about you! I loved seeing your picture on the facebook group of you in the hospital, It made me happy to see you! I am praying multiple times a day for you, and look forward to giving you a HUGE hug! Love you and miss seeing your face!
-Tim

Randy Brison said...

Caitlin--
We love you and pray for you. God is good to bring you forward, even if it is slowly.
Love, peace, hope, faith,
Uncle Randy

Anonymous said...

hey girly girl. i just got a voicemail from my mom saying that you were going into a regular room tonight and will hopefully be going home later this week. that's AWESOME! im glad that you are finally getting to take a shower on your own. now your mom doesn't have to smell you all the time lol jk jk. but i love you and will hopefully see you soom. much love!
-kristin

The.Cody said...

A shower chair? Wow! I bet that sure is exciting. That is probably something I should check into if it makes you that excited. The doctors say you are doing good. Moving in a real room is a REAL improvement. YAY! I can't wait to see you. - Cody.Funderburg