More Light Through the Trees!!!!!

Sorry I haven't updated in two days.  We have been busy around here.  Friday, the boys flew in and it was a nice reunion with all of us.

Aunt Kay actually went to pick the boys up from the airport because I was at the hospital tidying up our plan to get out of here with our primary attending, Dr. Zebrack, before she went off service.  Also, Reagan had a lung profusion scan on Friday morning, same time the boys were landing.  This is one of the last things they usually do before discharge each time.  Dr. Zebrack got it scheduled for Friday so that would not hold us up next week trying to get discharged.  The plan is basically to watch her over the weekend.  By the way, her numbers Friday were...BUN 70 & creatinine 3.0 and then on Sat. were even better at 65 & 2.3.  We are so happy because this time last Saturday the renal team was talking about putting her on dialysis with a creatinine of 4.7.  She has basically cut that number in half in the past week.  She is still on one more med as far as renal goes which is i.v. It will either be stopped Sunday or Monday.  The plan is to check her levels one more time Monday morning and then if all looks good have her broviac line taken out on Monday.  We are praying she is dischargable by late Monday or sometime Tuesday.  Please pray for nothing to come up in the meantime to alter this plan.  This has been a long time coming and we are so ready.
Late yesterday, Reagan began vomiting.  This is usually always an issue for her while in the hospital.  Fortunately, we have not had to deal with this so far this time.  I am pinpointing it to either her Bumex which was switched from i.v. to p.o. on Thurs. or withdrawals.  She has been getting Zofran for the nausea.  This is not a concern for me as far as discharge and I am trying to reassure the team I am fine taking her vomiting and all.  Not that we like to see her this way, but just want her out of the hospital as soon as possible.
She has been enjoying wagon rides the past two days & time with all the family (Mom, Dad, Nolan, Mimi, PawPaw & Aunt Kay).  Needless to say, she's well taken care of!

Nolan, you're such a good big brother!!!!

Now, that Aunt Kay is here she has been staying with Reagan at night so my mom & Lonny could reverse out and get back on a regular schedule to prepare for their long journey home.  The plan is for them to head out Sunday afternoon. Because this was there last full day here, they stayed with Reagan today so Rod, Nolan and I could spend the day together.  Our friend here in the bay area, Lisa Shirley, had invited us to her daughter, Quinn's, birthday party.  Her son, Kyle, is Nolan's age so he enjoyed getting out of the hospital and spending a good 2 1/2 hrs. playing at the park with other kids. 

It was a beautiful California day so Rod and I definitely enjoyed the sunshine at the party.  Thanks again, Lisa, for inviting us!  After the party, the three of us went to see Shrek Forever After in 3D.  That's the first movie I've seen in I don't know when.  After the movie, we enjoyed dinner together.  Thanks again to mom & Lonny for staying with Rea so we could enjoy a day together!