Home for a Week!

Kirstenmumof3 wrote: We just arrived in Thunder Bay. And I am so happy to be home. Claudia did well with her procedure, but had a reaction to the ativan that they gave her during the removal of the femoral line. She was discharged Thursday at 6:30 and then at 10:00 I took her back to the hospital. She couldn't sit, stand or walk and she was hallucinating and seeing double. My poor girl. Then she started throwing up. She was admitted back too the hospital at 2 in the morning on Friday. We were supposed to fly home at 9:00. So DH had to cancel our flights. Claudia was kept in hospital until Saturday for observation.

So much to do this week. I wish it were more time. Spencer and I will be flying out Sunday afternoon. He's in for a rough time, but he is strong and I know he will get through this.

I am hoping to go out and see my sister today and meet my new nephew.

CAMSMOM1 replied: Kirsten~ I'm glad the procedure went well with Claudia, I just wish she didn't have to suffer afterwards. That was a brave thing for her to do for her brother. I pray that the transplant goes well for Spencer. I know that he will be fine, and he is going to make a full recovery. You guys have been through so much, and I hope that will continue to have strength and peace during this time.
Give Spencer & Claudia lots of hugs & kisses from us. They are in our prayers.
And congrats on your new nephew!

Ann

My3LilMonkeys replied: Glad to hear you are home for a while. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts.

luvmykids replied: I'm so sorry to hear about Claudia, I hope she's feeling better. And I wish you had more time at home, it must feel great to be there! Any news on the Ronald McDonald house?

Your family is still in my thoughts and prayers, glad to hear everyone is hanging in there!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Lots of Prayers and for you guys! Sorry that Claudia had a hard time-what a BRAVE girl! We are praying for you all still! Abbie

C&K*s Mommie replied: So happy that you are at home. Many hugs to everyone still!

gr33n3y3z replied: I think of all of you all the time
prayers and hugs

Glad things are going well

MommyToAshley replied: Poor Claudia, I am sorry she had such a bad reaction. Both Claudia and Spencer are so brave.

I think about you all the time. I will continue to pray for your family and a full recovery for Spencer.

Jamison'smama replied: What brave children you have! Peace and prayers to you.

Insanemomof3 replied: So sorry that Claudia had a rough time. But what a special gift to give her brother! I truly hope that everything goes well for Spencer. You are all in my thoughts.

Kirstenmumof3 replied:
We found out on Friday that we finally were accepted, but because I was flying back to Thunder Bay they wouldn't hold the room for me. So now I have to be put on the waiting list again. It's just crazy! The social worker that we have been working with is going to call them on Monday and see what she can do. If I don't get into Ronald McDonald House than I will probably end up staying at an old Nurses Residence accross from the hospital or they will put me up in a Hotel. If I end up at the Nurses Residence I would have to share a kitchen and bathroom with other families. At least at the Ronald McDonald house I would only share the kitchen and would have my own bathroom. As for the Hotel, we were put there when DH and the kids arrived and let me tell you after a week and a half of fast food and muffins for breakfast we were all pretty sick. So I would prefer to stay somewhere were I could cook my own food.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: As a reward for Claudia's bravery the Child Life Specialist on the unit gave her a surprise. She recieved a certificate signed by the doctor, social worker and Child Life Speacialist. She got a medal and a gift. The gift was a Dora dancing doll, a Dora little cosmetic bag with a Dora comb, mirror and some pink and white elastics for her hair and a Dora colouring and painting book. She was so thrilled. Then when she was discharged on Saturday the nurses gave her a knitted doll and a blanket. When she had to have needles they gave her stickers and put Dora bandaids on her boo boos. She is just so cute. One of the nurses also gave her a Wiggles colouring book, a little stuffed black and white pig and a Whoo Hoo star from Dora. They really spoiled her. Emily also recieved a gift for being such a great big sister. She got a hemp jewelary making kit and a white stuffed cat. The Child Life Specialist from Marnies Lounge gave both of the girls stuffed bears. Everyone has been so nice to Spencer and his sisters.

MamaJAM replied: I'm so glad you get a week at home. Sorry your poor sweety had a rough go of things. Tons of prayers and positive thoughts for Spencer - and you all.

coasterqueen replied: Enjoy your week at home the best you all can.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Oh I bet it is so good to be home. I'm sorry Claudia had a rough time...it's good the procedure went well. I will keep Spencer in my prayers while he continues to go thru this.

Hang in there!

mom21kid2dogs replied: So glad Claudia's part is done and over with!!! She was such a big girl from the sounds of it! Sounds like the pediatric hospital was really great. They sure know how to make kids feel special! Hope things go well with Spencer's BM transplant. Are they doing it next week then?

Enjoy your short stint home and meeting your new nephew. Get some rest for the journey ahead. We are praying here . . .

Kirstenmumof3 replied:
He starts chemo therapy next week and then once all of his white blood cells are gone they will do the transplant. At which point he will be put in isolation until his bone marrow starts to produce the white blood cells again.

BAC'sMom replied: I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts.

fashionmumofboys replied: Sounds like Claudia was a little trooper. Sorry, she was sick afterwards, but still very brave.

Glad to hear you are back home try to enjoy your time at home.

Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers.

jem0622 replied: Sorry to hear Claudia had that reaction. Glad everything is quiet for now. Thank you so much for updating! Continued P&PT for Spencer! I hope you get to see your nephew soon!

CantWait replied: Glad you're back