Huge card signed by her Student Government Association
Things are starting to look better since my last update on Sunday night. They started her on antibiotics and steroids and her energy level is up a lot. She also hasn’t thrown up in 3 days so that is GREAT. Today they moved her up to a full liquid diet so she was able to eat some chicken noodle soup. However, she is so hungry all the time and spent the entire day uploading pics of all her favorite foods to facebook (silly teenager).
Even though there have been some good improvements, she is not super close to going home quite yet. She is still bleeding a LOT when she goes to the bathroom and she is still going very often so they need to monitor her closely. Her biopsy was supposed to come back today so I should get the results of that tomorrow when the Dr comes in to see us. This will most likely confirm their diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis.
I am truly thankful for being in this hospital. They are the kindest group of nurses, doctors, volunteers, etc. Today a clown from the Downtown Disney Cirque du Soleil show came to visit and had her cracking up. And yesterday they invited her to make Christmas ornaments for their Christmas Gala which raises money for the children’s hospital. Ronald McDonald even stopped by to say hi (sadly, I didn’t get a pic of his visit). They are really making her feel loved and special while being here !!!
So glad she is doing much better …. Will continue to pray for Kaley and family….
I’m so sorry Kaley has to go through this! Thank you for giving us all updates. It sounds like a wonderful hospital.
Hang in there!! I am so grateful she is getting better!
Keeping everyone in prayer.. I am back in town.. please let me know if I can do anything for you.
I have met Ronald a few times he is a really great guy, hope you all come home soon
So glad she is doing better! I used to do an allergy treatment where I could only eat lamb, cabbage and sweet potatoes for 4 days and I used to read cookbooks and other silly things while starving for other foods—I get it!!
haha I just read this to kaley and she cracked up !!!
I assume they tested her for shigella??
biopsy came back last night and they said it is def Colitis
Sorry to hear this, but I’m so thankful she is getting the care she needs.
Glad to hear spirits are up and she is getting so many warm fuzzies from her friends! Prayers continue to go out to y’all!
Glad she’s doing better and that the hospital is making her stay as pleasant as possible!
My dad has Ulcerative colitis, so I understand her pain. She’ll feel better soon! I’m sure she’s excited to get home and get back to normal!
Poor Kaley!!! Being a teenager is hard enough without someone asking you about your poop 20 times a day. Glad she is getting great care and hope she gets to go home soon.
LOL I know, poor girl !!!
Glad the diagnosis is back and she is doing better…hope she gets home soon…thanks for the update…I sent 2 items and they shipped them separately…hope they get there soon…take care
Thanks again Carol… I got my mail yesterday and it hadn’t arrived and I will stop by tomorrow to see if I got anything else. You are just the sweetest !!!
SO glad to hear Kaley is doing better. Positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Glad she is improving. What great photos that you put here – so sweet. Continue to keep us posted! Prayers!
glad she’s doing better. I have a 14 year old so I know how u guys feel….talking about pooping problems our bleeding is not their thing. Good luck and hope you guys go home soon.
Your family has been in our prayers!
You are definitely in good hands at Florida Hospital for Children! That is where we go, if ever we have an emergency. They know kids! And, what they need. Truly a well thoughtout hospital.
I will ALWAYS be coming here whenever I have an emergencies with my kids even though its a much farther drive… this place is just so awesome !