Carly seems to like to keep everyone guessing. Only two days after her ultrasound showed that she had 350 ml of fluid collected in the bump on her head, the bump started to shrink. By Friday of last week the bump was smaller than it has ever been since surgery and it continues to be that small today. (Can you say Christmas miracle!) At the same time that this amazing progress has been taking place, Carly has not been acting like herself. Her energy level has been really low and she has been napping a lot more than usual. These symptoms could indicate anything from a simple cold to something more critical so she has had several tests over the last few days to try to figure it out.
Ultrasounds have shown that there still isn't excessive pressure in her brain, a good sign that neurological problems can be ruled out. Her sodium level has been elevated, and continues to rise, in each of her last two tests which indicates that she is dehydrated. We have been trying to increase the amount of fluid that she is drinking and she will have another sodium check this morning to see if we can get that level to start to lower. It remains a mystery why she isn't acting quite like herself but we hope to get some clarity on that in the next few days. We know she will power through.
Love, Brad
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hi guys-
just want you to know i am continuously thinking of the 3 of you every single day. I hope you have a peaceful holiday wherever you end up spending it. I love you guys.
xoxo
Great news on the 'bump', hoping Carly bounces back to her happy self soon. Love from up north,
Savannah
Great news on the fluid. We continue to pray for Carly, Christa, and you.
Rob
I am sorry to hear Carly hasn't been herself lately - maybe it's just a case of the winter solstice doldrums... or maybe her body is in a deep state of healing, hence all the simultanous progress with the bump! We're sending positive thoughts her way, and yours.
Love, Jen
i like the "deep state of healing" idea...it has to take a lot of energy for a good miracle healing, right? great to see you guys last weekend. am thinking of you...love,bob
Boy, will we miss you guys! On the other hand, you are where Carly has great care and we worried you might get stuck in some airport. Her "bump" going down is in part an answer to a lot of positive thinking and prayers. "Miracles do happen to those that believe they can happen"...D
Maybe Carly is putting all of her energy where it needs to be. She is spectacular whatever it is, that's for sure.
We are praying for a loving Carly on the east side!
Love you three!
Mindy, Drew, Chloe and Layla
Wishing you guys all the best during these challenging times. "Deep state of healing" sounds like a wonderful Christmas gift. We miss and love you all and continue to send our love & prayers.
Mark and Lance
Glad to hear the good news on the "bump" and hope that the deep state of healing is in fact the reason for her baby fatigue, it does sound pretty tiring to be so tough. Carly is always in our prayers and we send lots and lots of Jersey love your way. Hope you guys enjoy a lovely Christmas together!
-- Sheila
Keeping up on Miss Carly - no fun she's not her usual happy self, but this is a lot of work for her, keeping up with all the Doc trips and tests. What a trooper...And good news about the bump size decreasing.
Sending luck and wishes as always. Thinking of you all the time...
Love Becca and Brian
Carly Grace is in my heart and surrounds my every action and thought. What a trooper. Just to think that she's already running her first marathon fills me with pride and hope and love. Bless you all.
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