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Posted 2013-02-08T12:38:05Z

An Ooops.

We found out on Wednesday that the Doctors at the San Diego Hospital called Ev's doctor in Brockville (last weekend!) and were told he could help get her into the Brockville hospital - since he has doctor privileges at that hospital. Since they were told this, they didn't even have Ev on the list for the Kingston General Hospital. Very frustrating. [...]

Posted 2013-02-06T21:37:17Z

Oxygen & More blood...

Hi Everyone, 

Sorry for the lack of an update yesterday and today - my son and I are sick with severe inner/middle ear infections & fevers. I have had a few people asking for an update, forgive me but it's easier to do in one place. [...]

Posted 2013-02-05T00:50:58Z

Strong Auntie Ev

Today consisted of ALL of us hasseling the social worker, case manager and Ev's insurance - to get HER HOME.

They say they are just waiting for a bed to open at KGH, Brockville or Belleville hospital.[...]

Posted 2013-02-04T13:03:20Z

Prayers & positive thoughts needed...

Mom is worried about leaving today. She wishes there was a confirmed plan for WHEN Ev is being transported to a hospital here. 

The social worker has recommended she keep her flight though. She leaves later this morning, though she will see Ev before she leaves. [...]

Posted 2013-02-04T00:58:21Z

New room

Ev has been moved to a different room, on a lower level care floor. 

On the floor she was on (for a day, out of the CCU) she was hooked to a lot of monitor's that went off every 15 minutes and didn't allow her to get much rest.[...]

Posted 2013-02-03T00:06:15Z

WOOO!!!!

All we are doing now is WAITING... waiting for what?? FOR EV TO COME HOME!!!!!

They told mom it MAY be tonight. We are just waiting for a bed here to open up for Ev. Best case scenario is she is home by Monday night, because mom will be home early Tuesday morning. [...]

Posted 2013-02-01T21:45:59Z

HAPPY NEWS!!!!!

Every positive progress update I hear from mom lightens my heart!!!

Ev sat up in bed today, got up, and walked a couple steps to a chair. She sat up in the chair for half an hour!![...]

Posted 2013-02-01T13:14:39Z

Quick Progress

Evelyn progressed so much yesterday, that they are moving her to a regular room, out of ICU today. She is off intubation and all tubes are out, including the feeding tube. The only thing left is an IV. [...]

Posted 2013-01-31T21:25:30Z

Waiting...

Mom has asked we wait to discuss her diagnosis until Evelyn knows. They are waiting until she can talk a bit more. 

She is off intubation. Which is great. [...]