Showing Improvement + Day 4 of Chemo

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Charlotte has improved since we've been admitted to the PICU. It appears they want to keep her here another day or two though as they tried to get the fluid off of her hopefully without using invasive chest tube. I have asked for some help to possibly have her get out of bed and get out of the room for a little while later today. She is hooked up to so much that I'll need help doing that and I think it will do her good to get up and about. She slept better last night. Is sleepy today and I can see how day and night become a blur while you're in the hospital. X-ray this morning showed fluid has not changed outside of her lung but they are trying to help her body absorb this fluid and excrete it. Today will be her fourth day of chemo, no nausea, and tolerating it well I think. Still praying we can be home by this weekend. From Jen on March 22, 2016 @ 9:51 AM EST

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  1. ppa1dayatatimeMarch 22, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    Praying for the day this will be true: "all done. All better momma". Beautiful girl. Beautiful friends. Beautiful family. Stay strong! Best wishes!

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    1. jenrvballMarch 22, 2016 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks so much Patricia. I can't wait for those words to ring true either

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  2. MargoMarch 22, 2016 at 2:43 PM

    Yay for improvement! We love you, Charlotte and Reynolds family!!!

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  3. UnknownMarch 22, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    Great to hear she is improving and tolerating the chemo. Sending love and prayers every day!

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  4. MTMarch 22, 2016 at 7:10 PM

    Love you all! Big Hugs xoxo!
    Mary

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  5. MTMarch 22, 2016 at 7:49 PM

    Love you all! Big Hugs xoxo!
    Mary

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  6. UnknownMarch 22, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    Fight girl fight!!!! You've got this Charlotte. And amazing parents supporting you!!!! XOXO

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  7. apexmomMarch 22, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    Praying for you guys every day and sweet Charlotte;) She will fight this!!!!

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