Greetings everyone! We want to thank everyone for all the continued support, prayers and positive thoughts! It's absolutely amazing all the love our family has received! We tell Jasmine everyday that she has so many people praying for her recovery. She's only 2 years old but the way she looks at us we know she understands!We have several updates to share on this blog with everyone! Jasmine started her 3rd cycle of chemo on 13th and it lasted for 5 days. The first two days of this cycle was definitely a tough one for her. She was very sleepy, tired, had nausea and vomiting and crankiness! On the third day she was back to her spirited ways!Unfortunately she has a rash on her bottom from the chemicals of the chemo. The doctors consider this an open wound because it's very raw! She has not been able to participate in any type of physical therapy because of the pain. She can barley sit up but they started giving her morphine for the pain which calms her down and helps her rest!That Tuesday after chemo she got both the peritoneal and left nephrostomy tubes taken out! She did great and the procedure went well! Her right nephrostomy tube had to stay in however. They performed a procedure where they inserted contrast into the tube and watched it through X-ray pictures if the contrast traveled from the kidney to the bladder. It turns out that the tumor has attached itself to the tube of the kidney. The kidney itself is working perfectly fine but until they can figure out what they will do whether surgery or radiation therapy with the tumor the tube must stay in the kidney!The doctors actually decided that yesterday we were going to be able to get discharged! We were in the middle of receiving discharge papers when they checked Jasmine's temperature and she had a fever...so that meant that we have to stay 48hrs at the hospital without her getting another fever. Right now she is receiving antibiotics which should cover any infection she may have. Also her counts are very low. She received two blood transfusions. She's at her highest risk of infection so it was the best thing that we stayed at the hospital. Her next cycle of chemo will start once her counts come back up!Ryan and I view every situation we go through as a positive learning experience. We would love to have our baby girl back at home but we know she's in the safest place and when she's ready she will let us know! We will stay strong and not be discouraged!!! Overall Jasmine is doing great...they took her off the monitor because her vitals are so stable! We thank God everyday for her continuous improvement!Many people are asking what they can do to help. If you would like to donate, please visit any Wells Fargo location and tell them you would like to donate to the Team Jasmine: Beating Cancer fund. Also there is a donate button on the upper right hand side of the blog (make sure to click view web version if the button is not visible) **Donations will be used to help cover costs associated with Jasmine's care that are not covered by insurance including travel, food, lodging, and missed work.Thank you again for keeping us in your prayers and hearts!Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:12 NIV)
Greetings everyone
Thank you so much for your continued prayers and positive thoughts! We are all so grateful for all the support that everyone continues to show us! It helps us all stay strong during this time!
As you all know from the last blog Jasmine is out of the ICU and back on the regular floor. She is improving everyday! The nurses always say that she looks so much better each time they see her!
Yesterday they clamped her nephrostomy tubes that go up her kidneys as well as her peritoneal tube that was draining her stomach of extra fluids. They are monitoring her urine output in her diaper which she is doing very well. They are also measuring her stomach to make sure that by taking out the peritoneal tube it doesn't start to get bigger which it has not. By monitoring these conditions the tubes can officially come out on Friday!
With these tubes clamped Jasmine is able to do more with physical therapy! She is also not hooked up to any IV. The only thing she is hooked up to is her feeding tube! So today she was able to get out of bed and sit in a chair! Also she sat on a mat and worked on scooting, leaning, reaching and most importantly walking! She is not fully walking as of yet but we know with more practice she will gain more confidence and take more steps!
Her 5 day chemo cycle is coming up either tomorrow or Thursday! The doctors want to make sure all her counts are up before starting another round of chemo!
Many people are asking what they can do to help. If you would like to donate, please visit any Wells Fargo location and tell them you would like to donate to the Team Jasmine: Beating Cancer fund. Also there is a donate button on the upper right hand side of the blog (make sure to click view web version if the button is not visible) **Donations will be used to help cover costs associated with Jasmine's care that are not covered by insurance including travel, food, lodging, and missed work.
Also, please continue to keep our daughter lifted in your prayers.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:4-7 NIV)
Greetings everyone
We want to start by thanking everyone for their continued support and prayers. We are truly blessed to have such a loving community of family and friends!
We have some exciting news...we are currently out of the ICU and back on the regular hematology and oncology floor! Jasmine is continually improving and never fails to amaze any of the nurses!
We are currently working on her physical therapy and sitting upright which she has proven she can do on her own! This will help her lungs open up and also get rid of secretions she has built up from having the breathing tube. The next step will be walking!
She still has the three tubes on her sides. The doctors will be clamping the two tubes that go to her kidneys soon to see if she can wet her diaper and if all goes well those tubes will be able to come on out!
She is also currently on a feeding tube that goes from her nose to her stomach. They are feeding her a formula that is similar to pediasure. She is also drinking water, apple juice and occasionally her favorite a Popsicle!
We thank you again for all the positive thoughts and prayers! We couldn't be any happier about Jasmine's progress and moving in the right direction!
We will continue to update everyone on her improvements! God bless!
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
