Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 03:19 PM EST


Sam's napping now; she was actually up by 9 today,
as the OT came in to work with her.

They're removing her central line momentarily,
so her nap will come to an abrupt end.

We strolled around downstairs today, which she really enjoyed.
She's been babbling quite a bit, and smiling a lot, which is wonderful to see.
She's still holding saliva in her mouth, though, which is an obstacle to
both talking and eating; hopefully once we're home, that'll resolve. ..

And we might be going home tomorrow!
It's not definite yet, but it's the latest word;
I suppose if they change their minds, we can just stroll on out --
it's not like we don't know where all the exits are.

All immunology work thus far has come back normal.
They are going to look at a few more things -- really unusual stuff --
as most of what they typically see insofar as immune dysfunction has been ruled out. The genetics testing will take some time, so we likely won't know anything for a while, unless, of course, they're looking for the cuteness gene!!!
We're very sure that one's dominant in Sam! (Our unbiased opinion, naturally.)

Sam had her first set of kidney labs done by finger stick today,
and hopefully it will match up w/labs pulled from her line,
as after today, she won't have a line anymore.
We'll still be seeing our kidney friends regularly after discharge.

Well, that's the latest ...
hopefully I'll be typing my next update from the heart of Brown County, OH.

Thanks,

Jessica

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We'll all Pray that Sammy is HOMEward Bound tomorrow!

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