Posted Mar 27, 2008 1:59am

McKenzie has been "stable" for over 24 hours now (at least she had been when I called before going to sleep at 10 pm.) Her color is looking much better. Her feet are a gorgeous shade of pink! She has been awake a lot, checking out the world. Her biggest problem at this time is swelling, which we were told to expect. Her poor little belly is very disdenened with fluid and her eyes are so puffy that they are partially covered. The docs and nurses are getting her to urinate more, so hopefully the swelling will subside quickily.

The day after her surgery, even through the drugs, McKenzie was trying to take control of her world by grabbing the tubes! She managed to get ahold of her blood pressure cord that wasn't being used, so we let her keep it.

Thank you ALL for your good thoughts and the love you are sending to McKenzie. We know it is helping a lot.

Melonie

3 Message(s)

Posted Mar 27, 2008 1:02pm

by Jennifer Paris

Thank you for all of the updates
Welcome to the world little McKenzie. You have wonderful loving parents, family and friends. The Paris family has your entire family in their thougths and prayers. Mel and Dale - Thank you for all of the updates. Kisses and hugs to Phin and McKenzie.

Posted Mar 27, 2008 9:42am

by Andrea Nicholson

Go Kenz!
Glad to hear that she is doing so well! Aunt Andrea will come schedule a visit when she is up and running!

Posted Mar 27, 2008 9:00am

by Rick McKenzie

Little girls
Melonie and Dale,
I learned about 31 years ago how much little girls are fighters. Some fight to get into this world early, right Mel! Others, are fighting everyday to get well. Our McKenzie is beautiful and a real fighter. My thoughts and good wishes are always with you guys and you know I will do anything to help you. I love you with all my heart. Of course you know I am doing a collective love that always includes our little Phineas too.
Love,
Ma