Good News
We had a very good clinic visit this morning. Not only did we get to see Avery and Tessa, we also got to spend some time with Miss. Becki. That always brings a smile to both me and Mallory's face! Avery and Tessa look great!! We will sure miss seing them at clinic visits when we go home.
Mallory's blood work, Echo, EKG and chest x-ray all came back looking good. She is back up to her weight of 22 pounds, and they have discontinued two of her medications. She will be finished with her Methadone on Friday, so she will be down to only 6 medications. She still has some fluid around her heart, but the amount has not changed since her last Echo on the 10th. This is not unusual. Since Mallory's heart was so huge her chest cavity was larger and when they put the new heart in there was a lot of room left over. The fluid should go away in a couple of weeks or so. If it doesn't it will have to be drained off. That would be an outpatient procedure.
Dr. Canter will see her one more time on Monday. She will get labs drawn, and repeat the Echo to check on the fluid level. If all looks good we will be driving back to Nebraska after that appointment. Scott will fly into St. Louis on Sunday and be here for the Monday morning appointments and the drive home. We can't wait!
posted by Mallory @ 10:50 AM
19 Comments:
Wendy and Mallory; What great news again. We'll get Scott to the airport and we'll see you Monday. Love you Grandpa Kenny and Grandma Jan.
Wow, I'm a little nervous being the second comment on today's blog.....I don't want to sound too stupid since everyone will read this....here goes:
YIPEEEEEEEE SKIPPPEEEEEE DOOOOO!
What a wonderful update! We're anxious to have you back, but I bet it will be hard to say goodbye to your St. Louis friends. We will keep praying for Mallory, Avery & Tessa!
J. Moore
OH, Happy Day!! Way to go Mallory! I am sure you will recover faster in your own bed and with all your family right there with you. Wendy, we are all so proud of you and excited you can be home with all your family and friends. We are still praying for all of you!
Pat Johnson
Wow!! What wonderful news. We will continue to keep your family and your friends Avery and Tessa in our prayers. God is good!!
Margaret J
RAH! RAH! RAH!
So happy for you! Can't wait to see you back in Nebraska.
Dawn Dettmer
Those pictures are definitely miracles...I am truly filled with awe and wonder!Thank you Lord for letting us witness your miracle in this family.Amen.Can't wait till you are all on NE soil.
Still cheering and praying!
Wendy and Mallory,
Im so thankful everything went so well at your visit. Thanks be to God! We will continue to pray for you, and your friends. Hang in there one more weekend and you will be on your way home Hooray!!
Brenda
Another great day for the charts, so reassuring to hear!!! Glad Scott will make it down for the trip home, be safe!! Give Mal and her friends BIG hugs!
Traci Shipps
Those pictures are definitely evidence that miracles happen - what a difference 8 days can make!
We can't wait for you to drive across the state land and back to your home and our community!!!!
Prayers and blessings!
John, Cheryl and Aaron
J. Moore and the comments from everyone else sound wonderful. We are all filled with joy. All the posts are meaningful and powerful but none are as happy as Mallory's and Wendy's. Thank you Lord and please continue to keep Mallory, her family and friends in your care.
I took a look at my calendar and if my math is correct you spent about 20 days (an eternity for Mom and Dad no doubt)in hospital from operation to the day you were released! I think Ive had a cold that lasted longer than that! What an incredable little trooper you must be to be able to make such a fast and wonderful recovery! I am sure the great care you recieved from the Dr's and staff, along with the loving encouragement of your Mom and Dad had much to do with it! We will continue to pray for you and your family and we wish you all only the very best. Perhaps some day we can meet and you can tell my boys all about your new heart!
Scott & Gwen
hey guys, what wonderful news for you and your whole family! we wish you safe travels on your way home, and wish all your new "heart" friends all the best as well.
Dan, Bobbi, Jake, & Layni
Wendy and Mallory: Good news - God Bless - have a safe trip home and if you need any help when you get here you will have to call. I am so thankful that God has blessed you. My friend, Paul,cried when he heard Mallory was coming home - he just could not believe it and with 2 granddaughters under the age of 5 I think it kind of hit home. Love, Sandy
How exciting...I can't believe that her sats are so good, almost unbelievable. We are all so excited for you!!!
Will be saying prayers for you that everything will be a go on Monday to return to Nebraska. Can't wait for that to happen and the same for everyone else! Wow such great news! The Lord is watching over you. We will say a prayer for all of Mallory's friends, Avery & Tessa, and all the other little ones waiting for their hearts. Waiting to see you back in Nebraska.
Love, Renee
I was at the Lincoln Zoo today & saw a Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca school bus sitting there so I jumped on (yes, I did) & asked if there was a Logan or Madison Mueller on board (the bus was packed) and they said "No, this is a Unadilla bus," but they told me they knew who you ALL are, all about this blog, the award in the paper, and they sent their best wishes!!! You ARE famous--and loved. The entire state has been praying for you! And obviously its worked--I'll say it again, what a miracle child. Hooray, you are coming home!!!!!
Amy Dittenber Peterson
I can't wait till you guys can cross the line back into Nebraska. I will keep my prayers and wishes with you all the way through. I will be thinking about Malory on Monday when she gets her tests done. Wait to go and lets hope her tests all go great. Go Malory make it 1 more weekend and I hope to see you back in Syracuse. you are #1 and you deserve to be #1 in Our hearts. You will do great good luck. #1 #1 #1 #1.
I find myself going back to your Mother's Day photo every time I pull up Mal's site. That has to be the most beautiful portrait of what it is to be a loving mother of three happy kids! You can just see and feel the love in each of your eyes...makes me smile too :-) Can't wait to see all of your smiles in Nebraska. May the Dear Lord guide you all the way home.
Wendy, What exciting news!! We are so happy Mallory is doing so well and ready to go home. What wonderful doctors and family support you have. You have been so great about keeping people informed on the website. Thank you. I hope you'll continue with Mallory's progress and milestones as she continues through life. You and Mallory are 2 people we will never forget. God bless you and your family. Rachel & Larry Eilbott (Ronald McDOnald House)
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