Carly had a CT scan this morning to see if her shunt is working properly. The scan showed that the pressure in her brain is still as high as it was on Christmas Eve (if not higher) indicating that the shunt isn't working as it should. Carly was admitted back to intensive care this afternoon so they could run a few more tests and a surgery time was reserved for her tomorrow.
There are two possibilities, either the shunt valve is not the right type for her or there is an infection somewhere in the shunt path. If the shunt valve is the problem, the surgery will be a relatively quick process to remove the current valve and replace it with one with less resistance. If there is an infection they will have to remove the entire shunt and treat the infection with antibiotics for a week before putting in a new shunt. We obviously hope that there is no infection, and based on Carly's other symptoms we think that this is likely. It is crazy to think that exactly one year ago today Christa was hard at work in a room only nine floors away from here and Carly was just over five hours away for gracing us with her presence. We continue to be blessed by her presence every day.
Love, Brad
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Happy birthday, Carly!
love, bob
Dear Carly,
If collectively we could bake
Something for you on your birthday
What a cake we all would make
Full of all the good things we want to send your way
Hundreds of hugs, prayers, smiles
Good music, and piles of love
For now we send you this poem
A wish that you’ll be home
Very soon, and that this next year will be (truly)
A piece of cake
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Haaaaaapppppppy Birrrrrrthdaaaaaaay
Deeeeeeeeeeear Carrrrrrrrrrrlyyyyy,
Happy Birthday to you!!
(Hope I wasn't off key)
The world is truly blessed to have all three of you. Much love continues to be sent your way.
Sally
Happy Birthday Carly! I love you very much. You are a little sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and dad.
GG
She is a sweet little gift that blesses everyone who knows her, even via the Internet, including me. Love and continued prayers, Olivia
Sending all our love and good thoughts to you.
Hopefully this will end soon.
Love
Michele, Bill & Kai
Dear Carly
On Sunday afternoon many friends and family gathered in your garden to celebrate YOU. From the day you were born you have blessed every one who knows you, and even some people who only know you on your blog. When you have your surgery today, all of them will be surrounding you and your parents with love, prayers and positive vibes. You are one special girl!
We send baby-loving hugs and little birthday kisses for your sweet angel. A healthy smiley Carly is my wish every time i see a shooting star, blow on an eyelash, light a candle in church, throw pennies in a fountain or pray to God. Your family is always in our thoughts.
LOVELOVELOVE, sheila
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