Leah said good-bye to "wild & crazy hair" as the Doctor gave her the okay that her incision was healed enough to tolerate a shower. To top off the day, you can see she enjoyed a visit from her teacher, Mrs. Silverberg, who surprised Leah with a cake showing a picture of her whole class wishing her well & a speedy return to school! Very cool...
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October 2011
October 26, 2011
October 23, 2011
See Ya Hospital!
Leah heading home Sunday evening!
Day #4 Post-Op
Turned the Corner Saturday!!
Leah had a teriific day Saturday--No headaches and was able to take several walks, visit the play room and enjoy some short visits from her cousins, aunts & uncles. Her appetite still hasn't come back and from the photo you can see her IV is still in, but she is getting stronger every day. The hospital play room is all decorated for halloween and lots for pumpkins have been given silly faces by the kids. If all continues to be good Saturday night and Sunday morning, Leah hopes she will be able to go home Sunday or Monday, at the latest!
October 22, 2011
Post Op - Day#3
Friday was up & down for Leah. She was out of bed & visited the play room, ate a bit more but didn't drink enough and was put back on IV fluids to prevent dehydration. By mid afternoon she had developed a terrible headache that placed her back on the morphine and into bed. After a good rest, she perked up by 8pm and was able to get a good night's sleep.
Saturday morning wake up report is good--no return headache and enjoyed a decent breakfast! Looking forward to feeling better and being able to read more blog comments, play some cards and take a few more walks today. If she can keep her fluid in-take up, the IV will come back out today.
Wild & Crazy Hair Day!
October 20, 2011
Day # 2 - Post Op
Making Progress!!
Leah is off the morphine and on some "lighter" pain meds and was out of bed twice today! Once for a short walk and once to move over to sit in her chair for a bit. Still not too comfortable and not happy with the "hospital routine", but eating a bit more, watching some TV and was very happy to see Christopher and Erin after dinner.
P.S. From Leah: Have a good night everyone and a very big "hello" to Meadow Elementary!! My Dad rec'd the Jumbo Cards you made me today & he says he'll bring them in to show me tomorrow :)
October 19, 2011
Evening Update- Day #1 Post Op
The photo doesn't lie---
A tough day for Leah but some good news-- Leah was moved out of ICU this evening and hopes for a better night tonight. Had a little bit of a chocolate chip cookie, but spent most of the day resting. Typically, day 1 is usually the hardest for Leah, as the anesthesia takes a little while to fully wear-off and she is on pain medication to keep her reasonbly comfortable, which can make her a little "out of it".
The comments have been wonderfully supportive and John & Linda hope Leah will be up to hearing some of them tomorrow.
A big THANK YOU for all the "best wishes" & prayers received!
October 18, 2011
October 17, 2011
Leah
- Some of our favorite photos of Leah
Jodi Hikes Across America for NF
- My name is Jodi Harrington. On March 1, 2008 I set off on a hike for NF that took me through thirteen states and 4100 miles over eight months...eventually landing on the doorstep of John & Linda Manth. Here's our story.
Buffalo Marathon '08
- Over 100 volunteers and 76 runners came out to support our Run4Leah fundraising efforts. Our "sea of green" t-shirts and "NF" were the talk of the '07 Buffalo Marathon!
