Friday, December 23, 2011

Day 1 - VP Shunt surgery

THANK YOU for your thoughts, prayers, well wishes and love - it's working! she looks amazing! Her face looks softer, her eyes aren't puffy, she's a bit groggy but she hears us & is cooing to us! THANK GOD! So relieved!

"THE" tumor doctor expert is Madeleine's oncologist we met her this afternoon. She will determine what kind of tumor she has and will lead the team to make the decisions in Madeleine's best interest. They are running labs to see if that gives them enough but likely she will have the biopsy surgery Wed or Thurs of next week. She will also need to have another MRI next week or about a week after the biopsy. At this point there's no way to know exactly how long she'll need to remain in the hospital.
The hardest part is over we think. It's been an incredibly emotional rollercoaster of a day. We are relieved she is feeling much better and comforted by the knowledge and confidence of the doctors taking care of her. ALL of the staff have been absolutely incredible! They take the time with us, don't speak down to me who isn't as familiar, and some of these doctors are truly touched by our baby girl.

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