Saturday, August 2, 2008

Day +86 - uphill battles

So I want to thank everyone for taking up our cause and trying to help us find travel home. We're still praying that we'll have something private come through for us by early next week. If not, we'll look into a non-stop commercial flight and hopefully we can get upgraded to first class so that Gracie can be slightly more comfortable. We'll just see how it goes. Again we really appreciate everyone's efforts in trying to find us a better option. Its so heartwarming to know that Gracie is so loved by so many (us too!).

So on the Gracie front, we're still fighting the eating battle. She's definately more open to eating and she tries really hard, but the nausea is really tough to overcome. Our doctors ordered the fats to be taken our of her TPN last week and it seems to have improved her appetite a little, but she still isn't eating enough. We've decided to try a different tactic today and attempt to keep something in her belly all day. Maybe if her belly isn't completely empty, the food will stay down better. Here's hoping anyway. We go back for a weight check on Monday. If she's lost too much weight, then it will be time to discuss other options. :( I'll let you all know how it goes.

Thank you for all of your continued support and prayers. We're really looking forward to getting home soon and seeing you all again.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are glad to hear that Gracie is still doing well! W will keep her in our prayers and hopefully something will come through for a flight home. Keep us updated.

*Adriann* said...

love you guys!!

lola said...

I am going from Grow baby grow, to Eat baby eat! I hope she starts eatting and keeping things down.

I can't wait for you guys to get home, I bet you are looking forward to sleeping in your own bed.

Love from us to you.

Testdriver said...

Can't wait to see you, Hys (and Jimmy and G-love)

xoxo
Hyster