A Big Day for Kate

Today is a big day for Kate. Despite the intense amount of prayers coming her way, she hasn't been able to beat the fevers. Although they are less frequent, they are sill coming with a vengeance. She will play for hours and be happy and have a great day, then when she settles down and is ready to rest her body decides to attack whatever it is that's making her sick and she gets a high fever. We hoped to have some results from both stool & a nasal test by today, but the tests aren't ready and Kate is getting more bumps on her body. The doctors think that doing a CT, a second Echo and a skin biopsy (Todd keeps calling it a hole punch), is our best chance of finding out what is wrong. Todd and I are very leary about doing the CT, as there are many side effects, and Katelyn is allergic to one of the dye's that they inject. She can get pre-medicated for the dye, but it just makes us uncomfortable. Her ANC is starting to rise, which is wonderful. We wonder if, as her ANC comes up, her body may be able to help fight whatever it is that is making her sick. It is so hard to make these decisions. We are uncomfortable doing the CT, but if we wait to see what her body can do to help we risk whatever it is getting worse. All we can do is pray at this point that Kate have strength, andd that the doctors have expertise and skill and that these tests run smoothly and are effective in finding the culprit making Kate sick. Please keep praying for our little Kate.

Kiera is great, she is such a wonderful little baby. She is very easy. Todd and I are very lucky to have such even tempered, happy children. Kiera eats, sleeps and just hangs out. She hardly cries and is just a joy to each of us. We had a Doc. appointment this afternoon and Kiera is doing wonderfully. She has gained 6oz in the last 3 days (which is twice what the Doc had hoped), her jonice is going away, and she looks wonderful. We couldn't be happier with her. Kate adores her. Every morning, when Kiera and I get to the hospital, Kate gets a giant smile on her face and says "kiwa!" She wants to hold her first thing, and just loves her to pieces. SHe is a proud big sister. I'm not sure she likes sharing the nurses attention, but she is adjusting. Todd and I are so proud of our little ones. Kate is so strong, and incredible. We couldn't be more proud of her.

Thanks to all for the congratulations and prayers. We can certainly use the prayers. I'll update soon & hope to upload pics from my camera so you all can see our little angels!

Love,
Krystal