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Monday, March 21, 2011

The Gift

Raina has been vomiting on a more or less daily basis since completing her chemotherapy. It's been hard to watch, particularly as she's been on meds which should prevent her from getting nauseated. With the number of other things that are going on (i.e. brain tumor, viral pneumonia, weakened immune system, being gassed up on antibiotics and weird supplements) we were on the verge of giving up trying to figure out a root cause until the next round of chemo was over. Raina, presumably irritated with our lack of conviction and/or intellect solved the equation with a rather violent vomiting fit that brought up her nasojejunal tube (aka her feeding tube)... after which point she was virtually a new baby. In the 24 hours since, she smiled, sat up to play, started verbalizing again, ate a random sampling of baby treats and has not gagged or vomited once. In lieu of making semi-educated guesses about why the lack of NJ tube has improved things, I'll take this opportunity to report that we are enjoying every minute.

10 comments:

  1. I am so glad that I checked this blog this morning! I love to start the day smiling. Have a great day with that beautiful little girl! Love & Prayers still coming your way.

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  2. I agree with Jennifer!! What a beautiful thing!!
    Love and Prayers.....

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  3. I will third that! Sometimes doctors can't tell us what our children can.... Wonderful news that she is feeling better!

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  4. Isn't that wonderful!! She did what she had to do to get that tube out! Now, that's a fighter!

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  5. Well isn't your little lady just wise beyond her years?! Way to go, Raina!

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  6. So happy to hear you are getting much-needed play time with Raina. That is wonderful news. BTW, I got my plane ticket, so tell R I will be there soon to take her on wagon rides with her friends! :)

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  7. Raina is one smart baby! So happy to hear she is feeling good. XO Danielle

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  8. I am glad to hear that she has eaten a little. She is always in my prayers and so are the two of you..
    Kisses sent to Raina XXXX
    Love Martine

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  9. We are all so glad to hear she is doing a little better! We are all thinking of her at CWLC!
    Sandy

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  10. Yay for some good news! Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.

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