Week Three Review

July 13, 2020

We have made it through three weeks of halo treatment without much trouble. Kadence is up to full weight on the traction of 18 pounds and will remain at this weight for four more weeks. She will then have the rods put in place and hopefully be home by August 17th. Latest measurements indicate that she has gained 2 ½ pounds in grown nearly 2 inches. Her shoulders are now even and the kyphosis is greatly reduced. We can see a big difference in her profile.

The weather here is beautiful so we are able to get outside often. While only one parent/guardian can be inside the hospital with her, Katelyn and Mimi have been able to meet on the patio, have a meal and make the weekend exchange. Needless to say Kadence was so happy to see her mom and can hardly wait to get home to see her new bed (oh yes and her daddy, brother and rest of the family.)

She has made one new halo buddy (hence the Shriner’s Angels patches we want to put on tee shirts) with another to arrive today. She has also a host of hospital staff admirers. While COVID has put an end to most of the regular activities for halo patients, we have been able to keep ourselves pretty entertained with the help of the staff… can’t say enough good about all they do.

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