Chris 10/24/07

Oops I accidentally sent a blank one. Seems everyone is worried if we don't update often, which makes me humbled my the amount of support we received. Last night Mikayla was so tired I think she finally got a little sleep. She wet the bed twice because she couldn't get to the commode fast enough. The other thing in the night is her heart rate stayed low (50's) which she was doing before the surgery. However it can also be a sign of complications, her rest of her neurologic exam has been unchanged, if it does she will need another CT scan. I believe it is probably her normal and should not indicate anything bad. We are waiting for a room on another floor. They need the space in the PICU and obviously need it all over the hospital.
She will probably be able to go soon, if she drinks more should could get her last IV out , we will wait and see. Her big sister is excited about coming tonight. Grace has been and awesome big sister. Of course she doesn't realize all of her favorite cd and dvd are with us here -- don't tell her. Elsie don't be concerned about naming it malignant, I said it was a type of cancer (and still believe it so just slow growing), it was the oncologist who avoided the term cancer. I also meant to use the word metastisis when talking about spreading, so don't worry. If any one wants a name for it use low grade (slow growing) brain tumor (or you can sound very distinguished and say low grade astrocytoma with no metastasis. Every time I walk in and out of the icu I reminded of two things. First anyone can be affected by such a condition or other tragedy, (such as one of the girls from the Amish van wreckage a few doors down -- don't tell Hippa) and second I am so glag we have a strong support system and millions of prayers around the world (from what I am told). The only other thing I think about is going up to a "short coat" (medical student) and telling them maybe they should consider dental school. All for now, I am sure we will send a message later. Chris