Good News: Cayman is not having surgery today. Her shunt seems to be working. Bad News: It could be partially blocked which could still lead to another shunt revision.
Cayman had a terrible evening yesterday and through the night. She just looked miserable. At 4 a.m. her head was worse. Her soft spot was bulging more and the fluid around her shunt had increased. When we woke up at 7 a.m. the extra fluid around her shunt was gone and her soft spot bulge had gone down some!! This morning her head size had decreased slightly (46.5 cm).
We are so thrilled that our Cayman did not need surgery today! The Neurosurgeon is keeping a close eye on it. He wants to watch for signs of the shunt failing or over drainage if the shunt is completely working. So we're staying another night at the Ronald McDonald house and we'll see him in the morning again.
Cayman is back to her normal self. She's been smiling, "talking", and eating better. Mommy and Daddy are ready for nap time now!!
Good News....Bad News
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Posted by Kristen at 11:57 AM
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We are so glad that Cayman is feeling better. We will keep praying for you guys! We love you all! Give Cayman hugs and kisses!
Missing you ones!!!! Give Cayman kisses!!!
YAY that Cayman is feeling better!!! Praying that all stays well and the shunt continues working!
YEA!!!!!!!!!
*kisses*
Hallelujah! I'll keep on prayin'!
Glad that she is doing a bit better! Hopefully her shunt will keep on working and that your family will get to go home soon. Take care :)
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