Evangeline has been awake sporadically since around 6pm. She does still have some sensation in her right leg which is a good sign, but she has no function in it.
It just lies lifeless on the bed. It is just heartbreaking to see.
BUT it is still early. The next few days will present […] Read more…
Surgery Tomorrow
We have been getting all ready to leave bright and early Monday morning for Evangeline’s surgery. She is first on the list.
She had to have a hot soapy bath, be all washed down with antibacterial wipes and be put to bed in freshly washed pajamas and linens.
We braided her hair so it […] Read more…
Yesterday At CHOP
Yesterday was a very long day.
We took Evangeline to Children’s to see Dr. Campbell for her spine first, and then to get her casts off and get her new braces.
We waited and waited, and finally after two trips to X-ray, we finally saw Dr. Campbell.
Evangeline’s spine has a 50* curve right […] Read more…
Today’s Visits
I’m not sure where to begin.
We saw Dr. Campbell today at CHOP, and we really liked him. There are still many questions to be answered about Evangeline’s back and whether or not she will require surgery right away or later.
Her spine is extremely complicated with major deformity, and Dr. Campbell cannot believe she […] Read more…
