A Better Day
Mallory had a good day. A nice quiet day. The doctors read her x-rays and decided an additional chest tube was not needed. YIPPEE!! She peed like a champ! She peed so much they are going to cut back on the medicine that makes her pee. She has also had a couple of other medication doses cut and another cut out compleately.The vent has slowly been turned down throughout the day and Mallory is maintaining her blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels and the amount of oxygen she is given has also been turned down. Dr. Canter decided it was time to turn her pace maker to standby this afternoon. Throughout the day he had slowly turned the pacer down to see what she could do on her own. She paced on her own for about an hour and a half then her BP and saturation levels started to drop. The pacer was turned back on, not as high as before, and her BP and saturation levels came back up. She had some long periods of wakefulness today. It's always nice to see those blue eyes smiling up at us.
It was a great day. Mallory took some great steps and the doctors didn't push too much. She did have a bunch of goop suctioned out of her throat that she is coughing up. Yech. But its better to have her cough it up than throw it up like this morning. Keep taking those baby steps Mal Mal!!
posted by Mallory @ 7:16 PM
24 Comments:
Hip-hip Hooray! We like this good news. Keep the peein' and goop a flowin', Mallory. And tell those big-brute docs to go easy on our princess! I can just imagine those little blue eyes looking up at you. Big squeezes and prayers, 'Cuz' Amy Peterson & gang
So happy to come here and see such encouraging news! The perfect end to my dreary day... Thanks for the updates!
Heather Leuenberger
What is better than big blue eyes smiling at you???? We are elated to hear of the uplifting day you have ALL had today! Bless you two for being such amazing parents, I said long ago that God knew what he was doing when he gave Mallory her wonderful mommy and daddy! We send our love and prayers for your continued strength!
~The Bernards
It's so good to hear about Mallory's "baby steps". We'll sure take them!!
She is always in my thoughts. What a brave little girl.
Madison comes in to see me on an average 3 times a day. Usually first thing in the morning, when she gets off the bus. Of coarse she can always find some boo boo that needs a bandaide!
I'm just so grateful that she does.
Logan not as much. Just once in a while.
But they both seem to be doing well. They're both strong too. Must come from good stock..
Hang in there. Know that we are all back here rooting for every baby step Mallory takes.
Tammy Mason
Yeah Mallory! Keep going forward, we need you home in Nebraska soon!
Dave and Robyn
(pretend you can see our family, and we're all wearing cheerleader outfits with big pom poms:)
GOOOOOO Mallory!
Two
Four
Six
Eight
Who do we appreciate, love and prayer for every day.....
Mallory, Mallory, Mallory!!
(I know, it's a real mental stretch and makes me think of some Saturday Night Live skits i've seen...)
Have another super day!!
Love ya,
The Moores
I'd consider this more than just a baby step today, what exciting news!! What a little trooper she is, and how lucky she is to have such energy coming from mommy and daddy!! Bo Bo and Sissy are learning such strength from it all too!!
Take good care, and keep the good news comin'!!
Hugs --The Shipps
So gald to hear that the "baby steps are getting a little bigger".
We need you guys back in Syracuse and at Church or at least so we can come wave at you through the window. God BLess. Sandy
Im so glad things are contiuning to go well...one step at a time. Its awesome to have some cheerful news on these gloomy days. Keep going Mal keep taking those baby steps. Logan and Madison miss you
mom and dad very much and need you home soon =)! We love you and are praying like crazy for your whole family. Hang in there Mal.
Brenda Hanson
Hey Mallo-wee!
We drove by your cowner this mownin' (your HWY 50 corner that is), you know my mom doesn't dwive very good on country woads when it's waining! Anyways, I thought of Logan and Madi and said, Mama, when can I go over and play with them again? My mom said, well, they are kind of busy right now, waiting for Mallory to come home. So I said, when will we know when Mallo-wee is back home? And my mom said, as soon as we see Wendy's mini-van zippin' around on HWY 50! Have a super good day today, it's FRIDAY! I have to go to the dentist with my Dad today so I'll be sure to tell your mom's friends how well you are doing!
See you soon!
Max B.
P.S. You're not missing much here besides wain and mud :)
Mallory, Grandma Jan has been so worried about you the last couple of days and this news is fantastic. I am so anxious to see you and to be able to hug and kiss you again. I keep seeing you in my mind watching Mickey Mouse and doing your little dance. I can't wait to see you do that again. So you just continue to get stronger because everyone loves you here in Syracuse and wants you back home very soon.
Grandma Jan
I just love this site and being able to cheer Mallory on. Grandma Jan has kept us posted but this is super. I am soooo happy that everything is going so well. We will continue to pray for a speedy recovery. Isn't God simply amazing. The Essinks
Sweet baby girl, Continue to gain your strength at a pace that works best for you. We will continue to send you as many kisses, hugs and prayers as you need.
M&M Pork
Hi Mally,
Aunt KK here. I'm soooo happy that you had such a good day yesterday. You just keep doing what you're doing and keep getting rid of all the gunk, and get better. Evan loves to tell everyone that Malry (his spelling not mine) got her new heart. We love you all very much. I talked to your big sister last night while she was in the bathtub and she had had a good day at school. I love you and mommy and daddy very much.
Aunt KK
Way to go Mallory!!!!!! We all know she a fighter. You & Scott had better get rested up. The way its going Mallory's big blue eyes will be open more than Mommy & Daddy's. Keep up the good work Mallory. We miss you guy's . Were praying everyday for you guys.
Robin & Brad
Wow!!! Thank's for the good news. As always I long to read the updates and this was a feel good one. I always feel good when I read the comments left by your friends and family. We really do live in a wonderful community. Mallory is making her way to the top of the mountain.
Wow, what good news!It sure sounds like good progress is being made, and before too long they will be able to get that uncomfortable vent tube out and you can chat with your Mom and Dad again, and laugh and giggle when your happy!
We will keep praying for a very fast recovery and will check in on you everyday!
Scott and Gwen
Mallory :
I have to tell you that you are a beautiful little girl, and we are so very excited to hear of your news of the new heart !
I tried to reach your Mommy today and talk to someone in your family who shared the news.
My little girl, Maddie Grace received her heart from St. Louis Childrens after 7 months waiting . . . at the Ronald McDonald House at the apartments from October 2005 - May 2007 . . . We loved our entire stay - quite long but loved everyone in St. Louis !
I will reach out to your Mommy again for any support I might give . . . Dr. Cantor and Team are the BEST ! We adore Ms. Katherine, Ms. Nancy and Ms. Traci and all the Child Life Therapists - especially Becki . . . Maddie is doing great with her new heart after 6 open heart surgeries to encourage you and your Family to stay strong !
You can view Maddie's Story at www.maddieprice.com - We will be in touch again as we celebrate your great news for all the heart transplant childrens of this world !
Melanie Price ~ Maddie's Mommy
Palm Harbor, Florida
727.808.3872
Awesome news! So happy to hear about Mal's progress. Keep taking those baby steps and soon you'll be running Mal.
Way to go Mallory!!! What wonderful news. Keep up those baby steps. We are keeping you all in our prayers. Stay strong.
Andy, Jocelyn (Janssen), and Clara Pearson
You are still in our prayers and our thoughts daily. Keep up the great work and know that A LOT of people in Nebraska a praying and thinking of you.
Oh, such BIG steps! Big blue eyes looking at you must be such a wonderful sight! Get that goop out and that pee! We don't want that yukky stuff in her little body. She is such a trooper. All of you are. Keep on keeping on. We love ya. And keep you in our prayers.
Renee
Mallory,
Remember us? We visited you and took your picture (Those pictures you smiled for!) at the Ronald McDonald House. We were so excited when we read that you got your new heart. We've been keeping up with your progress (your mom is so good about writing updates), and you've been in our prayers. We'll come visit you when you get back to the House.
You're doing great. Keep it up!Continue with those baby steps. Kisses! Rachel Jane and Larry
We're so glad to hear that Mallory continues down the road to recovery. We will keep her in our family prayers and prayers at Church again on Sunday.
James, Lori, and Noah
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