Jenean Kirby

Day 8- A Mixed Bag

The day started off not so great. Hannah was in a lot of pain and vomiting. She took pain meds this morning and alternated between getting sick and sleeping. She woke up just in time for our daily BINGO- I know, we sound silly- but we love Bingo every day. They broadcast it on CHOPContinue reading “Day 8- A Mixed Bag”

Day 7 Update from Hannah

Today was a good day- thank you so much for all the positive thoughts and messages!

A Quick Update from Mom and a Guest Post from Dad – Day 6

Hannah does not feel up to posting tonight- so Mom and Dad are filling in: From Mom- Hannah had a tough tummy day and is starting to feel depressed about the weights, the discomfort and the frustration of the entire situation. She has a lot of discomfort in her neck and back. Her weights areContinue reading “A Quick Update from Mom and a Guest Post from Dad – Day 6”

Day 6 – A Roller Coaster

Hannah was feeling so much better yesterday and we had a good day filled with games (Telestrations and Connect 4) and some time out front with Dad, Clark and Aidan. She was even able to poop – which caused much celebration and excitement. Her spirits were high. Then last night the nausea and vomiting returned.Continue reading “Day 6 – A Roller Coaster”

Feeling better on Day 5 and a letter from Carli Lloyd

For those of you who many not know- Carli Lloyd is Hannah’s soccer hero and a member of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team. Not only did Hannah tear up when she read it, but she gained a whole new level of positivity – especially to drink really yucky medicine!!! Thanks Carli- you really gave thisContinue reading “Feeling better on Day 5 and a letter from Carli Lloyd”

Tough day 3

Hannah had a tough day today and does not feel up to posting tonight. She has been nauseous and vomiting since late afternoon. Not able to take walks today, she still was excited to get a quick “window visit” from Clark. Please send some prayers that she is feeling better tomorrow.

Day 2 Update

Update from Aidan at home

Whats Happening at Home.. It has been one full day since Hannah and mom left for the hospital. It is hard at home without them- and there has been a bit of excitement. In the first night they were gone – Declan vomited in his top bunk in the middle of the night- so itContinue reading “Update from Aidan at home”

Hannah’s Update After Day 1

I hope no one will be surprised to hear this- but Hannah knocked it out of the park today. According to her doctor and several nurses on the floor- she has done better and been more active than any other child on the first day of traction. She gives you the report in her videoContinue reading “Hannah’s Update After Day 1”

Morning After Surgery

Hannah is awake and doing better than last night- she is more comfortable with the halo. She really struggled with it last night- and she was frustrated and uncomfortable. It was a rough night but the sunlight this morning brought a better day. She is still uncomfortable, but emotionally she is doing better. Today sheContinue reading “Morning After Surgery”