We have changed rooms at the Ronald McDonald House. We are now in room 11. This room is a bit bigger and is great with Gunars and Skylar here.
Today Kyara had a contrast study done. The doctors are watching the contrast over the next 12-24 hours to see what is happening with her pus pockets. They are trying to determine if the back chest tube is still needed. If it is not in communication with the pus pockets anymore, they will consider removing it. We found out that they will probably keep her breathing tube in until the leak seals. This may be a few weeks. They are telling us that her treatment is very dynamic and changing daily/hourly. We just have to go with the flow as the experts figure the best course of action. They are confident that Kyara's issues will be resolved, it's just a matter of time and determining how to best accelerate the recovery. The doctors told me that there are some kids that are having multiple system failures and they don't know if they will recover. This is NOT the case with Kyara. They are confident that she will heal, we just have to be patient.
Have I mentioned the fact that I am working on my patience?
Gunars and I decided to take Skylar and Kassey to the UM Rec pool for some fun yesterday. It was quite humerous. We put on our swimsuits, then put on all of our clothes, jackets, hats, gloves, scarfs, and boots. We walked the 300 yds to the rec center, got inside and found the locker rooms to get to the pool. Gunars went to the boys' locker room and Skylar, Kassey and I went to the girls'. We stripped down to our swimming suits, took showers (required before going in the pool) and climbed the stairs totally excited to finally get to the pool. Wouldn't you know it... it was a lap pool and all of the lanes were filled with college students and grown-ups swimming! This is not what we came over here for!! There was a huge sign that said "lap swimming only." I took one look at Kassey and figured she was not going to be doing any laps! So, Gunars and I talked it over, and he decided to get in with Skylar. One of the lanes opened up and in they went. You would think that an indoor pool would be nice and comfortable temperature wise. Especially in Michigan... but no such luck! Guess they didn't want the true swimmers to get hot in the pool. Anyway, Gun and Skylar swam a couple of laps then it was time to go. Back to the locker rooms to change clothes, put on jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, and boots and back the Ronald McDonald House we went. It was quite an adventure. I think next time we will try the Y.
8 comments:
Great news! I am so glad to hear that Kyara is continuing to improve every day. That was a really funny adventure you guys went on to the pool. Too bad someone wasn't filming you with all your jackets, scarves, etc. on that would have been hilarious. I am really glad you have been able to have some family time together. I think it is what you (Genie) have needed in order to regroup to be there for Kyara. Tell her I miss her and give her a big hug and kiss from me and Mrs. Carlisle. I loved the picture with your big beautiful eyes open. Talk back with you guys soon.
We are so proud of you Kyara! Keep getting stronger. Genie - I grew up in central Wisconsin and that pool scenario was my life. Swimming lessons in the winter should have been illegal!! You brought back some cold memories with your story....did I mention that I had to walk to the pool? In the snow? Uphill...Both ways? :) I'll take the humidity any day! Hello to all and I hope today Kyara continues to get stronger! Marcia
What a great adventure your daily life brings. That pool probably was warm to those Northerners- but they don't realize what warm really is! Great that the Dr.'s are keeping up with the ever changing needs, and not just having a one way to do it approach. I know that has got to be tough for you, but it will be the best for Kyara in the end. Take care of everyone, and Michayla said to say HI to Skylar. Hugs and kisses from all of us! Tell Kyara to keep up the good work!
Encouraging news! Tell Kyara to stay strong! I wanted to wish your entire family a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm headed to WI myself...wish it was close enough to drive over. We miss you and we love you guys! Heather and Jimbo
Keep up the good work Kyara...YOU GO GIRL! And I hope you have some more family adventures with Kassey and Skylar, just not swimming ones ;-) It's good to hear that everyone is getting to enjoy each other in other places besides the hospital and the RMH. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Lopers
I loved hearing about your adventure to the pool hopefully the next outing will have even more entertaining results. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and you will be in our thoughts and prayers as always!
Genie, I was so glad to hear that doctors are positive about Kyara. From experience I know doctors never have anything good to say and are usually very pessimistic, the fact that they are optimistic is great and means whe will recovery quickly. Hang in there, God willing soon she will be able to get out of the ICU and down to stepdown which is always a relief. God bless you all. Good wishes, Ivette
Genie, thanks so much for creating and updating is site. We check it many times a day and it has been wonderful to keep up with the great progress ya'll are making. The pool story was very funny and must have been quite a surprise! You need to tell Kyara that all of our kids are keeping up with her progress and think and pray about her everyday. Spoke to Mike yesterday and got his version of things and we're all very positive. Love Ya'll!!!
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