Update 4-16-2010

Robbi is still waiting. Shes very tired and has been going back down for a nap as soon as she gets her oldest off to school in the morning. She gets up a little around lunch then back down for another nap. Some days are better than others, she still gets out and gets around but not as much as she would like to. The ascites and fluid retention really has her down, as does the waiting. Shes still a MELD 21. There's no way she can run her house and take care of the kids without the help of others. She keeps her spirits up most of the time but she does get down in the dumps a lot too.
We have praying hands by the phone in hopes that call will come soon, and are still packed and waiting for when it does. Thank you for all of your prayers and good thoughts for Robbi.

home again

robbi came home yesterday and while she is .. She's not one to "lay around" sll dsy,tired, her ascites is worse and she is very yellow; her appetite is good and she enjoyed sitting in the backyard and being w/ the girls & mike. She likes/needs her naps but still participates in the kids social activities too whenever possible,
Her MELD is a twenty-one, she was back at Hopkins due to varicies which were hemorrhaging. She says she is glad to be home but feels so 'safe' in the hospital. Mike and I feel the same way- we like her in the hospital because WE feel she's safer there. Thank you all for your prayers and kind words, it means everything to us.

Robbis Mom

Back at Hopkins 3-22-10

Robis back at Hopkins for a few days for a colonoscopy. Since shes a bleeder it must be done there. Mikes staying w/ her this time and I will have the girls. Thank you for your continued good wishes. They forgot the camera so no good pictures this time.

Robbis Mom

feelin good

this has been a pretty good week, not too much ppain and other that not sleeping im doin ok. the girls and daddy have been sick with the flu but seem to be better this morning. my mom is coming back to day after she gets her hair cut, i hope she doesnt break another toe! also waiting for labs ill keep you updated as of right now my meld is 20

luv from strangers...

jeez what a blessing to have so many people that don't even know me to be praying for me. i think of you guys through out the day and often wonder if i could have made it this far without you and of course my friends and family especially my hubby mom and sister... I'm so ready for all this to be over and for me to get back to my "normal" i feel bad that I'm changing my moms life so much i know she misses being away from my dad and her everyday life but... i have to admit i love having her here and as much as the girls love to torture her they love having her too. so than you again to all the kind and thoughtful stranger out there that make me a part of their prayers everyday.... hope to be posting better news soon!!!!! luv n hugs robbi

View Outside Robbis Window- and we are going home

The beautiful old buildings of Hopkins and this time she got a room w/ a nice view.
The docs all just came in and said she can go home today so we are getting that in the works now. No paracentesis. They have added a beta blocker now too. So back home we go to Robbis house. I know her girls will be glad to see her home again. She went down to gift shop today and got each of them a stuffed animal.

Robbis Mom