Ana's Story
On Saturday, August 25th, Ana had severe pain on her lower right side. Her abdomen was very distended and she could barely walk
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Blue Skies Again Posted May 19, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
The actual weather outside is completely irrelevant at the moment. As far as I’m concerned, the sun shines brightly. Yesterday, right after my dismal morning
Back Home Posted May 18, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
Ana was discharged yesterday at around 6:00 p.m. and she was home by 8:30. They increased two of her anti-rejection meds including the prednisone. The
Rejection Posted May 16, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
“Hold on, to me as we go As we roll down this unfamiliar road And although this wave is stringing us along Just know you’re not
Crappy Birthday Posted May 15, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
Tomorrow is Ana’s 12th birthday and, while I’d like to say that the plans for the day involve bringing cupcakes to her class and having
Best Mother’s Day Ever Posted May 12, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
I woke up early today to write. I’d intended to work on my book, but the book can wait a little while. I’m feeling too
Limping into May Posted May 07, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think
Prayers for Jessi Posted May 05, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
This weekend has been – in a word – exhausting. Friday was spent at Columbia getting tests (the chest x-ray and ultrasound I mentioned in
Sigh of Relief Posted May 03, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
It was a long day, but I’m happy to say that Ana was not admitted and we are all home. Here’s how it went down.
Recovery Interrupted Posted May 02, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
Ana’s lab results revealed an increase in all of her liver enzymes. She’s also been experiencing pain on her right side near the shoulder blade,
A Little Hiccup Posted Apr 29, 2013 By Jackie Dooley
So…I almost hate to post this so soon after the amazing day we had yesterday, and all the good news we’ve had over the last