Friday, January 14, 2011

Update 1/14

Jessica is now breathing on her own! When she was first in the PICU she talked a lot about food. However, with all the tubes, medicine, chemo, etc. she hasn't wanted anything to eat since being on the 4th floor. Chandra always eats in front of her to try and get her excited to eat and it finally paid off. Yesterday she asked Chandra for one of the chips she was eating and she also ate part of an orange. We are hoping soon she wants to eat all that good food she was longing for in the PICU! Jessica's condition has definitely perplexed many of the doctors. She is not a typical Wilms Tumor patient, so it is still taking time for the doctors to come up with an exact treatment plan. As of yesterday, they are still planning on removing the tumor in 6 more weeks. Also, heavier doses of chemo will be administered the first of next week. Initially they were going to hold off the chemo until her chest tubes were out, but they have decided not to wait.

5 comments:

  1. I am glad she is doing better-she is a trooper. Thanks for all the updates!!

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  2. Great to hear! Praying she continues to eat more! Chandra I want to let you know I so very wanted to come up with Mary to surprise you, but school prevented me and I know how excited you must of been to see Mary and Reagan! Sweet Jessica you remain in our prayers and thoughts! We love you!!! Love Krista and family:)

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  3. Glad to hear she is eating and breathing on her own! That is wonderful news. Continuing to send prayers her way. Thanks for the updates what a trooper sweet Jessica is. Blessing little one, Vicky

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  4. Please know we continue to pray everyday for your family and for sweet little Jessica. We believe in the power of faith and prayer so much and want to add our faith and prayers to the many that are being offered in behalf of your sweet little daughter right now. Thanks for this wonderful site that allows us to stay updated on her progress and healing.
    With great love and respect,
    The Michael R. Greens

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  5. So glad to hear that she ate something, it's so hard with the chemo. We continue to pray and keep you in our thoughts daily (sometimes hourly). We are wondering if there is any chance she will come to St. George to have any of the treatments. We miss you all here!! Jessica is such a little Superhero with all that she's been through- sweet little girl.. Love to all and hope to see you soon! Sally and Rudi Verhoeven

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