Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Hope

Carly had 0.6 lbs of fluid drained from her head yesterday and the procedure was quick and uneventful, although still nerve-wracking for her parents. As you can see from the photo, her head is wrapped in a bandage now to discourage the fluid from returning. We will have an ultrasound on Friday to see if she is able to manage the fluid on her own or if she will need to have a shunt inserted to help with drainage.

After the historic night yesterday there is an abundance of hope in the air, and we are all hopeful that Carly will be able to maintain the proper fluid levels on her own and continue progress toward a healthy brain. Yes she can!

Love, Brad

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are keeping our fingers crossed...Lots of love, Cécile

Anonymous said...

Love you guys. The Milwaukee Nelsons are hoping for the best.

NicciN said...

Yes she can!!!

Michele said...

Lets hope the fluid stays away! Yes SHE can!

Lots of hugs and kisses
Michele

Anonymous said...

We are overflowing with hope for Carly!
LOVING HER FROM MILES AWAY,
Keith & Sheila

7thLynch said...

Hoping and praying for Carly, Love to all of you.

Love,
Sue

Marybeth said...

Sending healing & positive thoughts & hope to Carly and to you & Christa! And lots of love!

Anonymous said...

Sending you all of our love from NY!!!!
Brian and Beth o'Toole

Unknown said...

Prayers...lots of prayers flowing from northern Michigan for little Carly Grace

bridget keenan mcelroy said...

how lucky Carly is to have such loving parents. she's on all of our minds. thanks brad for all the updates and photos.

bridget mcelroy

karen said...

Sending our thoughts and love. Stay away fluid. Stay away...
XOXO

Cnote said...

Good luck tomorrow. We're thinking about you guys.

hugs,
Cathy and Matt

Anonymous said...

We are thinking of you guys today. It's a beautiful day ripe for some good news.

xoxo