No News is Good News... For the most part.

Since Katelyn's fevers and rash we have had an array of consultations and visits from Dermatology Specialists, Infectious Disease Specialists, as well as our array of Oncology Doctors. We still haven't heard anything on the Echo, but the skin biopsy came back negative for any sort of abnormalities. The doctor's cut a small, pen tip sized hole from her left arm to test one of the bumps she had. Unfortunately the CT scan showed two abnormal nodules on her left lung. One of them is 2mm and the other is 4mm. We hope that the two nodules resolve themselves or are treated by the antibiotics. Much to our dismay, as we were very hesitant to do the first CT, we will have to re-do the CT in 2-3 weeks to see if the nodules are still there. If they are still present we will have to talk about what to do. They are not normal, and not supposed to be there, so we will have to consult doctors as to whether or not they need to go in and get them. Unfortunately they are not on the edge of her lung, they are right in the middle. If we do need to go in and get them to see what they are, it will be a very serious surgery. We hope, an pray that those two little blemishes dissapear and are never seen again. So far, with the lack of abnormalities in her tests, the doctors are calling it either a fever of an unknown origin, or some sort of virus. It was a really tough week and a half for us. I am very thankful that she no longer has fevers or bumps. Thank you for all the prayers!

Kate and Kiera are incredible. Katelyn is such a doting, loving big sister. The second I walk into her room in the morning she is all smiles calling for Kiera. She just loves her. She gives her kisses galore and wants to see what she's doing all the time. It is adorable. Kiera eats, sleeps, poops & pees. That's about it. She makes the funniest faces... she makes me smile a lot. Todd has spent the last 2 weeks sleeping at the hospital with Kate, and Kiera & I have been going home & cuddling up in our mega bed. I can't wait for Todd & Kate to come cuddle up with us at home. Thankfully, Kiera sleeps incredibly well at night. I'm sure it's because she sleeps right next to me all night. During the day she wants to nurse all the time, and then she wants me to hold her. It's wonderful bonding time, but it is difficult because I want to spend time with Kate too. I'm sure we'll find some sort of routine and make it work sooner than later. Katelyn is getting so big. She is growing and changing and learing. She is incredible. She's putting 2 and 3 word sentences together and it's incredible. It's also a little disturbing! I was leaving the hospital the other day and asked her for a kiss and she said "No Kisses!". Of course I was suprised, and I really dislike the "N" word, but it is still amazing seeing her put those things together. She is incredibly smart and we couldn't be more amazed & inspired by her.

Thank You to everyone for your continued prayers and support. We couldn't be more grateful. Thank You!

Love,
Krystal