-----Original Message-----From: Stephanie
MacLean
I got a call from Pauline just a little while ago and she let
me know that they were able to bring Meagan home from CHEO - for good - on
Friday morning. They have had a restful weekend together as a family at
home. Needless to say, they are overjoyed! Meagan needs to have her
catheter changed every 3 hours around the clock (and it sounds like both
Mom and Dad are pros at it already) and her back is continuing to heal
nicely. For a couple of weeks, they have to live as though they are still
in the hospital, keeping visitors to a minimum (to reduce the risk of
infection) until the wound is well healed. If anyone is inclined to drop
off a meal or something I bet they wouldn't refuse it! :) Let me know if
you need their address.
As you know, Pauline and Mike have been so
appreciative of your positive thoughts and prayers over these last
difficult months. They look forward to introducing their little angel to
you! They are planning a little gathering for anyone who would like to
meet her. I'll keep you posted about that.
Take care!!!
Stephanie
-----Original Message-----From: Stephanie
MacLean
Sent: September 9, 2002 6:09 PM
Hi everyone,
Had
a long talk with Pauline last night and Meagan is doing very well. They
are getting into a good routine and settling into their home as a family.
Meagan's wound has formed a scab and things are looking very good. It will
likely be another week or so before they can take her out, but all in all,
she is really on the mend! I'll keep you posted as to any other
developments in this little cutie's life.
Stephanie
-----Original Message-----From: Stephanie
MacLean
Sent: August 27, 2002 12:50 PM
Hello everyone!
I
just got a phone message from Pauline, and they were thrilled to be able
to take Meagan home for a couple of hours over the weekend on a day pass.
Also, the doctors are talking about possibly discharging Meagan (for good)
by this weekend! Her wound is still healing and will be for a while, but
Pauline and Mike will take over her care at home. I'll let you know when I
hear anything further.
Stephanie
-----Original Message-----From: Stephanie
MacLean
Sent: August 21, 2002 8:22 PM
Hi all,
I went to
see Pauline and Meagan today. She is such a beautiful little girl. Looks
like they are going to get a day pass within the next week and they'll be
able to bring her home for a day. That's progress! Also, Pauline, Mike,
and Mike's Dad Gerry took Meagan for a walk in the stroller outside the
hospital last evening - Meagan's first breath of 'outside' air since she
was born four weeks ago! These are all good signs that she is well on the
way to recovery and will hopefully be home for good within another month
or so. Thanks for your continued prayers!!!
Stephanie
-----Original Message-----From: Stephanie
MacLean
Sent: August 20, 2002 7:46 PM
Hi everyone,
I
talked with Pauline and Mike today and Meagan is continuing to
improve.
The last of the IV tubes was removed today and Pauline was
able to take
Meagan into the parent room with her (where Pauline had
been staying).
Pauline is becoming quite a nurse. She changes Meagan's catheter every 3
hours by herself and is doing most of the day to day care. She even
assisted the surgeon in removing the IV this morning. Pauline's Mom has
been in town since June and has been a great help, packing lunches and
suppers to take to the hospital every day. Mike said it looks like it will
be about another 4 weeks or so before they can bring Meagan home. I'll be
visiting the tomorrow, and will let you
know about that when I get
back.
Stephanie
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