Johanna (Cataholic) & Sister Jessica continue to Request Prayers for young Samantha

[rg_girlca]

I love those pigtails. What a precious little girl.

Prayers still coming that Samantha continues to get better each day.

Stay strong little one as you have come a long way so far.

[Barbara]

Hi Sammy- what a pretty little girl you are with your pigtails. They show the right direction- looking up

[NoahsMommy]

Awww! Look at our precious girl!! She's such a cutie with her piggy tails!!! (((((gentle hugs Sami)))))

Continue getting well, sweet girl.

[AmberLee]

Best wishes, little Sammy.

Gini -- miscommunication somewhere. I coordinated a crocheted afghan for a PT baby, and supplied quilting squares to Corinna for a couple PT quilts. Unfortunately, I don't quilt, just crochet. And I think Corinna's got a lot going right now...

[Cinder & Smoke]

July 05, 2005 at 09:20 AM EDT

Sam had a pretty good weekend, all in all; she slept a lot!
She spiked a fever one night, but was able to bring it down by herself, w/no meds. She doesn't have pancreatitis, which is good news; they readjusted her feeding tube, and the vomiting seems to be under control.

She had dialysis yesterday (we are still waiting on results from the 24-hour collection), and her pain meds are now intermittent instead of constant; the weaning process will take several weeks.

We gave her some apple sauce over the weekend, and
she managed a few bites, but kept trying to feed me instead,
and when Daddy pretended to eat the rest, she actually laughed!

She looks great, and we are anxious to hear about rehab;
the team is making rounds now, and
I will post again later if there's any news.

Thanks,
Jessica

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*Laughing* is Good!

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[CagneyDog]

Sammy is *so* cute

I'm glad shes doing better!!

[sandragonfly]

posted by jessica

..and when Daddy pretended to eat the rest, she actually laughed!

awe, that's really good thing to hear. laughs product good cells!

keep going, little sammy, I know you can do it. take care, everyone.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Happy Fourth of July Sammy!!

I'm glad to see she is improving, lately there has been much good news!

My thoughts are always with this couragous little girl and her entire family!

[sasvermont]

I have just finished reading all of the patient updates. What a story. Oh my gosh.

I will never complain about anything, ever again. This family has gone through so much. I will never forget this family and their precious child Samantha.

It will take me weeks to comprehend what is going on with Samantha. What a sweet, innocent child. Oh my.

This truly puts things in perspective.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 11:05 AM EDT

Well, it looks like Sam is heading to rehab tomorrow;
the rehab folks came by this a.m. to give me the news.
This is such a big step for her. I've been told they work miracles in rehab, and that the staff is excellent. Send extra strength Sam's way to help her work hard so she can come home!

In other news, the GI docs seemed to think the vomiting was due to one of her tubes dipping down into the wrong area;
that has been remedied.

Her catheter has been removed, and
she's now going in her diapers again, like a regular toddler.
She's having dialysis right now, and it looks like they have a M-W-F schedule in mind; I haven't heard any news about the collection they tested, to see how well she's "clearing."

They also removed her central line, as she has less meds coming in now,
and they don't need as many ports.

So it looks like a big week for Sam!
She's been very alert this morning, and was getting very excited,
waving her arm around and blowing me kiss after kiss;
maybe she heard that she's getting out of ICU!

I'll miss the wonderful ICU people who have given her
such excellent care thus far,
but I've promised to bring Sam back for visits --
they threatened to track us down if I didn't!

Thanks,
Jessica

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Oh ~ WW!!

ReHab, Here We Come!!

ReHabbers note: Prepare to have your Hearts STOLEN!!

ICUers note:
Many, MANY *THANKS* to you Guys & Gals for
all you've done for Sammy!!

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[popcornbird]

I'm just thrilled to hear this news. Sammy's leaving the PICU! Yay!!! Another big step in the positive direction.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Things are getting better and better for baby Sammy!!! My prayers are still with her!

[CagneyDog]

Thats great!!! Stay strong Sammy!!

[prechrswife]

It's so great to continue hearing positive news! Samantha is still in my prayers.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is wonderful news!!! I'm so thrilled for Sammy and her family and hope she continues to improve more each day.