Happy Transplant Day

The big day has arrived!  Addie had her transplant today at 2:00.  She was feeling awfully cruddy this morning and really hadn't even opened her eyes but miraculously right around that time she woke up, wanted to wear a beautiful dress and even managed to show off that beautiful simile of hers!  Child Life is so amazing here and they were exceptionally wonderful today.  They made a special sign, brought a cookie cake and even got Addie some really nice gifts.  We feel so blessed to be at this hospital with these amazing individuals caring for us.  They have been great at keeping us informed and also at making sure Addie is as comfortable and happy as possible.  

What is next?! We wait... Wait for her cells to repopulate and her body to recover!  Her kidneys are still a bit finicky but we are now being followed by the "kidney team" and they are INCREDIBLE!  They are so kind and informative, really an amazing group!!  Her liver enzymes have decreased some but are still much higher than normal, praying they will continue to drop and that she will not have any damage to either her kidneys or liver!  She continues to throw up and have diarrhea, praying that comes to an end soon.  Her pain is still manageable, praying that too continues!

A special thanks to the amazing staff here at the University of Iowa! 

Lord Jesus let those cells engraft and let my baby girl be healed!

Go Team Addie!

God is our Refuge and Strength, a very present and well-proved help in trouble. 

Psalm 46:1