We got our smiler back
She wanted love from everyone and she was recognizing us today!
On Friday evening Elsa began the medicine for the seizures. There were some improvements on Saturday, but not as much as the doctors wanted to see. She was awake and moving a little, but she wasn't responsive or alert. Over the night last night the dose was increased and we can already tell a huge difference. This morning she was smiling and asking for crackers and juice. She was awake and talking to the kids a little bit. It is such a relief to see glimmers of her. When I left the room to go change Elsa reached up and asked for a kiss and it was the sweetest thing.
We are hopeful to see continual improvement in her over the next couple days.
Yesterday she began the second round of Chemo. They are not doing the spinal tap one right away because that procedure requires sedation and the doctors want to see how she responds to the seizure medication before they sedate her again.
Right now Elsa is resting in bed, but later on today when she wakes up I think she will be more like herself.
Happy tears here that Elsa is on her way "back". The smiles are WONDERFUL! Hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteSo, so glad to hear Elsa is starting to act more like herself. I have been worrying and praying for her. As always, we will continue to keep sweet Elsa in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for keeping this blog. It is so helpful in keeping everyone updated on Elsa.
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Mandi
What a wonderful picture to see Elsa looking more like the little girl we have grown used to seeing. What a smile! I am sure you all are so relieved and feeling better about the situation.
ReplyDeleteLou Ann
Praise the Lord!!! What a precious little girl, her smile is radiant. I'm praying for your family. Thank you so much for doing this blog!
ReplyDeleteGod is SO GOOD! Thank goodness that Elsa is getting back to herself! What a precious girl she is. We are still praying continuously for all of you.
ReplyDeleteMuch love!