Heart Cath Postponed
Hey everyone, Wanted to let you know... Due to Mackenna still being sick, her heart cath has been postponed until Tuesday, March 9th. We're also probably going to have to start recording her intake and...
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I've been getting really nervous lately about Mackenna's heart cath next Tuesday. For the last week or so, her fatigue seems to have dramatically increased. I'm just shocked at how much she sleeps! And...
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Well, it's been harder than I thought it would be. I keep finding my mind wandering back to the worries. But then I tell myself to "cut it out" and get back to happy thoughts! ;) So for today's focus,...
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Today I'm thankful for Elizabeth and Life Chiropractic in Olathe, Kansas. They are doing different fund-raising activities every month this year for Team Mackenna! We're only into the 3rd month of this...
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"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." -Ps. 118:24 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your...
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Oops! I forgot to do my "thankful" post for today! Today I'm thankful that Jane is here! She took the night shift for me last night. A full-night of sleep makes SUCH a difference! Looking forward to...
View ArticleCath Results
Mackenna Update 3-9-10 Great news! Mackenna came through her heart catheterization today with flying colors! She went in at about 8 am, and they finished up at about 12:15pm. So, she was in the cath...
View ArticleBroken Arm
Well, I have officially gotten my very 1st broken bone! I was standing on the couch to reach the shelf above it, and when I went to step off, I fell backwards. I landed on my elbow first and then...
View ArticleMackenna Update 3-12-10
*** IF YOU DIDN'T READ TIFFANY'S POST ABOUT BREAKING HER ARM... SEE THE POST BELOW*** 3-12-10 Tiffany took Mackenna to her cardiologist today. Mackenna has pretty consistently been running a fever...
View ArticleMackenna Update 3-13-10
Happy Birthday, Tiffany! Too bad we're spending it at Riley Hospital... So the update basically is that Mackenna isn't leaving Riley today, as we thought would happen. She is unable to keep down her...
View ArticleOrtho Update
The ortho surgeon still thinks that I don't need surgery! :) He didn't want to splint or cast my arm either. In fact, he said that's the worst thing you can do for this type of fracture! I still have a...
View Article3-25-10 Update
Dr. Maiers (Mackenna’s Cardiologist) called today. She said she spoke with Dr. Turrentine (Mackenna’s surgeon) and several other cardiologists about the heart cath. They all agreed that we need to give...
View Article8-6-10 Update
Mackenna saw Dr. Maiers (her cardiologist) on Tuesday the 27th for a check-up. Dr. Maiers was shocked at how good Mackenna looked & said Dr. Turrentine (the surgeon) would be too! Mackenna's oxygen...
View ArticleHappy Birthday!
A big happy birthday to my sweet little girl today!!! I can't believe she's 2 already!
View ArticleNew Update & Surgery News
11-9-10 Well, it’s been a while since our last update… Our baby girl isn’t such a baby anymore! She turned 2 on October 4th, and a feisty little 2-year old she is! She had her check-up with her...
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Mackenna’s heart cath today went rather well! They didn’t even have to do any of the coiling or angioplasty! Dr. Hoyer said there weren’t as many collateral vessels as they’d expected & there...
View Article7-24-11 Update
It’s been a long time since Mackenna’s last update, but like they say: no news is good news! Mackenna’s been doing VERY well recently! She’s still been seeing her speech therapist and occupational...
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Kaden Walker
'> Most of you have probably already seen this on facebook, but if not, here you go! :) Kaden Walker 10-9-11 6 lbs. 14 oz. 19"
View ArticleExciting News!
Got a phone call today... Mackenna qualifies for Make A Wish!!! We're so excited! She SO deserves it! :)
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