Madeline came home yesterday!! We are so happy to have her home! She is still recovering and is very tired. Madeline and Ryder enjoyed playing the Wii tonight. We have already seen some improvement since returning home. Thank you for all your prayers and support!

Madeline is doing better today. She isn't needing as much pain medication. She has taken a few walks...which is always a good sign! Her blood levels are stable except for a low blood count. This can be expected since Madeline is anemic and suffering from pancreatitis. Trying to keep calm and chive on!

Madeline was admitted yesterday for pancreatitis. Her blood levels are pretty stable so we are concentrating on pain management at this time. She is in good spirits despite lack of sleep and being uncomfortable. It looks like we will have to reschedule our spring break plans! We are missing Dad who happens to be in Mexico for work. We are very happy he returns tonight!! Yay!!! We will continue to update on Madeline's progress!

Madeline has finally broke her fever today! The antibiotic that we needed to give her caused a serious reaction that kept us up most of the night last night. She was itchy and and her face began to to swell. It was pretty scary. But the antibiotic knocked out the 103 degree fever that was lingering. She has also started to take some of her formula today and got some nutrition. We are limited to what we can do with Madeline due to her kidney disease she suffers from. There are many medications we have to avoid. So today has been a sleepy non active day and a recovery day after last night. We got visitors today from one of Madeline's very best friends! Brooke, her mom Emily and her brother Corey came also! They brought all kinds of goodies for Madeline. Thank you Yarish family!!

Madeline Earlier Today Before Fever

Today is day 6 of Madeline's hospital stay. She was diagnosed with pancreatitis with high liapase levels. Her levels are now back to normal but she is fighting off some left over pain from the pancreatitis. On top of that she has developed a 103 fever today that we are trying to manage. They have drawn blood and are doing a few cultures to figure out where the fever is coming from. Madeline, as always, continues to be positive and an amazing fighter. Children's provided a "Costume Shop" for kids to pick out a costume. Madeline has picked Bat Woman! Can't wait to see her dressed in it! I will post some pics soon. More health updates to come.

Maddie Home!!

Madeline came home today! We are happy to be together as a family again! Here is a picture of Madeline with Cowboy player Nagy that brought her a HUGE basket full of goodies!