Echo of Hope

After 66 days in CICU, Ari transferred back to the floor yesterday. We’re still day to day in that at any time something can go haywire, but for now, we’re chillin’ on 8 East.

It’s just Ari and me here this weekend as everyone else is up in Maine. He just fell asleep after way too many Star Wars books, so I don’t have the usual window to wax philosophic about things.

(more…)

Read Full Post »

Ari took a few steps all by himself yesterday! He got on the scale for his daily weight and said, “Oooo, I feel something. I’m gonna walk!” We’re taking all the little victories we can get. The last few weeks have been rough. Roller coaster more than anything. For every little bit of good news, we are also hit with a challenge.

Ari took steps! But his liver is hard to the touch and is stressed. Ari’s heart rate is stable! Then it’s up 20 points for no reason. Ari is eating and not throwing up! But his last echo showed that his right atrium is now moderately to severely enlarged.

(more…)

Read Full Post »