Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers today. Callie had an uneventful transport to Johns Hopkins. The Nurse that was with her in the ambulance said she was a perfect angel and then she proceeded to give her Hopkins nurses a hard time. She wasn't very happy today. They stopped her pain medicine this morning and then with leaving one hospital and going to another requires a lot of poking and prodding and a lot of blood work. When we left tonight, she seemed to finally be settling in to her new bed. Their plan for tonight is to just have her get acclimated and then tomorrow they will make her treatment plan.
On a fun note, yesterday we were able to have a lot of quality time with Callie. Both Mommy and Daddy got to hold her!! It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to do "normal" parenting things...even as simple as holding and diaper changing!
Marci and Lee,
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see the Costello family looking so happy. These are great pictures.
Praying that the doctors at Johns Hopkins will develop a treatment plan that tackles this hydrocephalus quickly and once and for all! Keep up that feisty attitude, little Callie May!
Those "normal" parenting things ARE blessings. They grow up so fast. One way to look at this life challenge you've been handed is that it's teaching you not to take those little things for granted -- a valuable life lesson. You will be better parents for it!
Love,
Kim and Jack
XOXOXO
Lee and Marci,
ReplyDeleteSOOOOO glad to hear that Callie is all setttled in and ready for the next step! She manages to overcome so much each day and I know this will be the same. It was so nice to see you both getting to hold her:) What a treat! Keep your spirits high and continue to love your little lady the way you do...she is thriving on your love:) She knows that you are there for her through everything!!!!
Callie, keep fighting darling! you are amazing!
love you all,
bren
Your first family picture. How wonderful.
ReplyDeleteKim's comment says it all. Children grow so fast and are given their own set of a challenges to prepare them for every day life.
Keep fighting little one!
Love you all.
Rick, April & Matt
Any update on how Callie's first meal was? I am assuming it was very good!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great family photo! Lee, this is your opportunity to offer to do all the diaper changing. Glad to hear the transport went well and Callie's settling in. I know Callie is enjoying being held by Mommy and Daddy.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and God bless,
Phil and Delyza
We are so glad that you were able to get in some quality time with your little girl! Such great photos! We will continue to pray as Callie moves on to her next challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe Purtells
What great pictures!!! I am sure Callie loved being held as much as you both loved holding her! Glad to hear she is settling in well. We continue to pray for the three of you everyday!
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Barb, Jason and Colin
It is so great to see that the two of you were able to hold her! With all you have been going through, the thought of doing typical parenting chores must seem like a relief! We pray every night for all three of you! Much Love to you!
ReplyDeleteChris, Kristie, Vincent, Jack
Hi MArci and Lee: I am not sure if you remember me- I am Lee's dad cousin from Florida. Mamie is my Aunt. She told me about your baby and I just want to let you know you are in my prayers. She is adorable.
ReplyDeleteJust a side note....
ReplyDeleteCallie, Lee and Marci, I have set one of your family pictures as my desktop background...love it.
Stay strong.