Thursday, September 16, 2010

15 Sept - Update

We had our new nanny Donna start this week and things are going well so far. We put her to the test right away since I had to go on a short business trip (just got back) but everyone survived ok.
Sarah's feeling some of her strength come back very gradually. Good trend! She's able to make it up and down the stairs with no help now, which is a huge step forward in terms of feeling a little more independent again. There are so many little things that we often take for granted. It's a victory for Sarah to be able to walk up steps (slowly!) normally rather than place both feet on every step and pause for a breather on each one. Chemo this week didn't make her feel too bad and since her C.Diff. toxin test came back negative, she can stop taking the antibiotics for that. We'll be vigilant for signs of the C.Diff. recurring - we've heard that it typically happens a few times before it's really fully cleared up.

2 comments:

Jessica said...

So glad to hear some good news. I can only imagine what small things I am taking for granted. I wish I could share some energy with you (and while I am at it, perhaps I could share another little boy with you??? ok.... j/k!). Take care.

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear this positive news. Should be asleep but was too tired to pump before going to bed... Paying for it now. Mike came to town yest afternoon and we got to hang out a few hrs. Tomorrow we take Liam to Austin to for a few weeks to hang out, meet family and friends including Julie and the girls. Take care. Sharon