A little bit of normalcy

On Wednesday evening, Katie's temperature spiked to 102. Since the weekend was coming and she was getting a little worse everyday, I took her to the doctor. Her pediatrican and I discussed the treatment plan the CF Clinic put Katie on for the CRMS. Then Dr. B checked her out. Her ear was full of fluid, but her lungs were clear. Dr. B decided to run a couple more tests. Turns out Katie has Flu A, Flu B, and an ear infection.



The funny thing is, we were actually happy that it is the flu. Katie's treatment plan is working!!! She isn't getting the sinus infections and pneumonia she was frequently getting prior to the most recent treatment plan. One of Katie's tubes has come out of her ear, this is the one that is infected :( But, it is great that Katie has a bit of normal in her life. This illness is not a result of her CRMS!!!!!



Katie has also gained 6 pounds in the last 4 months. This is fantastic!!! She was stuck at 40 pounds for the longest time and is now at 46 :) She also looks so much better! Dr. B was so excited about how great Katie looked (and this is with having 2 flu's). It's fantastic that she looks so much better now being sick that she did before! We are so happy to see the constant circles gone from under her eyes and some color back in her face.

As for the flu's, she is up and down. One minute she is up playing with her toys or coloring and the next she is laying on the couch watching tv. Right now we are watching Bambi :)

Katie has a little bit of normal back in her life :) And we are thankful for it!



Andy is counting down the days until his cast comes off. 4 more days!!! He can't wait. I don't think he completely understands that he will still have the same restrictions as he did with the cast on. But, he will be able to take a regular shower again!!!! And he will be able to bend his wrist......I am afraid this is going to hurt. It has been in the same posistion for 5 weeks! But, I am happy for him that he will be getting it off. 4 more weeks of restrictions and he will be good to go right before his 12th birthday.