Makayla update

Makayla went through some rough stages during recovery. At on point we thought she was going to have to go back into the hospital to have IV fluids - thank goodness she ended up drinking a little. Makayla has some really rough nights (up all hours of the night at times) of her throat hurting to her ears killing. Lots and lots of restless days and sleepless nights. Makayla was a champ making it though the rough times and resting during the good times!

Now I ask myself - Would I put another child through this? Right now I am going to say, "Never". Ask me next winter and hopefully my answer will have changed. Brian and I hope this was the answer to a few of her health problems. We have prayed every day that she gets healthier and stronger and our prayers have been answered!

We, are at day 12 and she is doing MUCH better! Tonight she is going to sleep in her own bed! I can only hope this will help give her a good nights rest. Today was the first day she has not taken anything for pain! We, will still give her some Motrin at night before bed so she is comfortable during the night but hopefully that will only be for a few more days.

Wednesday, May 20th she will see the ENT for a check up. At this point she will be able to go back to the sitters and hopefully be able to have the diet she was on before. With all of this Makayla lost 4 pounds putting her at 29 pounds. We, look for her to gain that back fast when she can eat chips and goodies again! She is still wearing her bracelet they put on her in the hospital - I think she still wants people to know she had surgery - LOL

Brian and I can't thank all of you for being so kind in asking about Makayla, coming over and visiting, and calling to check up on her. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers! We, hope this is the answer to our prayers in giving us a more healthy child!