We had a wonderful weekend! The kids made the drive and came to visit us, it was VERY nice to see them both, it was a huge treat for both of us. I really think Matt grew, he just seems taller and I don't think that my memory is that bad yet and no I am not interested in a poll on that. Matt was going to swim in the pool at the hotel but it was not very big, it would pretty much be flip turn, flip turn, flip turn, not much room for any strokes. Amy always cheers things up and helped me cook Saturday so she can get the feel of how things work here and that was very helpful. They stayed at a hotel just down the road and we were able to give them a tour of the transplant house, everything except the private rooms which are the patients rooms.
Saturday Margaret was able to walk about 1 mile without stopping for a break, soon we will be walking to the clinic for our appointments assuming the rain ever stops. Actually it didn't rain today, it snowed. I mean come on, it is May for crying out loud.
She is not the only heart transplant patient in the transplant house anymore, there are two more so now she says she is not special. I would disagree with that statement.
Tomorrow we have a pretty full days with appointments. They start out with her first cardiac biopsy with her new heart. We were told not to freak out if there is signs of a little rejection. If it does show a little they will probably not do anything until they get 2 of them in a row. There is a very small chance of rejection greater than a little this early since she was so highly drugged on anti-rejection meds. That can be more of an issue down the road but that just means more drugs.
That's all for now......
Yes, Matt is tall and you are getting old. :)
ReplyDelete(at least someone else is getting old besides me) So Margaret can walk THAT FAR!!!! I'm bushed when I walk to my car. Well, there's history behind that explains that statement. Ugh. My best wishes that things go well tomorrow. So glad the kids could get up. Your kids are always uplifting. Thinking of you all. Hugs. Auntie
It's not your imagination, Jim, and you're not getting older. Matt IS getting taller; I see it each week. Now there's a young man I can look up to! :) We're delighted that Margaret is already walking such distances. What amazing progress! I'm thrilled that you all were able to be together for the weekend. How wonderful! :)
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Keep up the good work, both of you! We're all hanging on every word and very happy with your progress.
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