Waiting and Passing Time

Olivia's been doing great in her back brace. Early this morning we did a lap around the floor before the neurosurgeon came to check on us. He said he'd probably have pathology news from Oncology-Hematology doctor (Dr. Parikh)  later in the day. After that, we met with physical therapy and did some more walking. We visited the activity room but due to some really hyper boys in large play-cars, we left to avoid being bumped. Luckily, Valentine the Clown stopped by and had Olivia cracking up.

Later occupational therapy stopped by to help Olivia re-learn some basic care skills and how to safely maneuver in everyday situations. We started a friendship bracelet, did some sand art and got part of a pillow craft project completed. The point of physical therapy and occupational therapy is to teach Livvy to get around in her brace, so we can hopefully get out of here soon. According to another Onc/Hemo doc, the goal is to get her stable enough to go home, regardless of how late the path results come. This way, we can go home and come back for outpatient treatment or be admitted for treatment, depending on the actual diagnosis. Overall, we just have to take it day by day.

Tonight we had some drama getting blood drawn for labs, her little veins just wouldn't cooperate. Tomorrow we'll head down to the lab for that, tonight we're just taking it easy. Dr. Martin, the neurosurgeon, stopped by again and said he expected pathology results or "news" for tomorrow.