Tuesday, February 3, 2004 6:28 PM CST

Good News, Bad News

The good news is that Aidan was discharged yesterday and got to go home. He was delighted to see his home and siblings and has been in good spirits and learning to sit and move around again.

The bad news is that he has to go back to UCSF tomorrow. He is leaking cerebro-spinal fluid from his incision, which is an infection risk and also makes them concerned that his intra-cranial pressure may have increased. Short of a miracle, he will have to be readmitted for antibiotics and for a CT scan, etc.

I'm putting a new picture of him in the photo album. His grandma took it yesterday when we stopped by her house to pick up his siblings. He was so happy! This day at home has been wonderful for him. He has been rediscovering his freedom and his toys and playing with his brothers and sister.

The hardest part about this new complication right now is the disruption to Aidan and to his siblings. Aidan will be devestated to be readmitted and put through more IV starts and blood draws, and though the grandparents have been a great support it is difficult for them and for Aidan's older brothers and sister to go through this continual rollercoaster. Please pray for Aidan, and for the kids, and for the grandparents as well as for me (Willa) and Kevin. I know your prayers are powerful.