Friday, June 19, 2009

Love Will Get You Home

I was really hoping that I would be writing about the great day Carly had, but unfortunately she had a tough one. She has been very unhappy most of the day and is still uninterested in nursing. The PH levels in her stomach were much more acidic than expected considering she has been on protonics or prevacid (medications that reduce the creation of stomach acids) for the last two weeks. This could definitely cause some pain so she is getting an antacid and we will see if that can at least give her some relief. It is still very unclear what else could be bothering her, but it must be something pretty intense judging from the volume of her crying. It seems like Carly takes two steps forward and then one back (and occasionally two back.) This is frustrating at times, but any progress is one step closer to home.

You can usually judge how well Carly is doing when she is in the hospital by how far away Christa and I are comfortable going. Over the last two weeks we have only walked around the block once, otherwise we haven’t ventured farther than crossing the street to eat lunch. Our usual lunch spot does have an amazing view though and gazing out over the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco always helps us re-energize for another day We told Carly tonight that the time has come to turn the corner and we will double our efforts in sending her the healing strength that she needs. We know that we can count on Team Carly to do the same.

Love, Brad

8 comments:

Gal said...

You got it! I am sending SO much love and strength to sweet Carly and her parents. The Red Tail Hawk visited us today at Tikva's unveiling, and boy did I feel her presence there. And I looked up and could just feel how deeply she is holding Carly, holding all of us. Keep the love flowing... it will get Carly well and home. Anything you need, please let me know, okay?

lance said...

Team Carly is 110% behind you. We're sending lots of strength and love for that walk home.

Hugs,
Lance and Mark

Lani said...

oh, i want good news soooo badly. glad to hear the hawk is taking care of you guys. but it needs to work harder. lots of love and hugs sent your way. xo

Olivia said...

Many prayers and healing energies for you three...this is a hard time...sending you strength and faith and love, Olivia

Lee Lee said...

I'm completely consummed by sending positive thoughts and wishes and hopes and dreams of your going HOME. It's times like these that you appreciate the words, "Home sweet Home." Bless you all. Come on Carly Grace, you little angel. Turn the corner and let's get on with it.

Anonymous said...

I will continue to focus on sending my love and positive and energy to your amazing family. Good news will come soon
love,
julia

bob k said...

I'm hoping you and Christa can go for a #38 and some white wine soon enough...feel better soon little Carly!

Anonymous said...

Oh, little girl, all my positive, healing energy is coming your way. You can beat this like you've beat so much else.