3/13 Midday Update

All-- the hospital doesn't have wireless but Kirsten has an aircard for her computer and it allows me to provide another good update. As was stated last night, the goal for Thursday is that we're bored to tears. We're not quite bored but not far off. We just finished meeting with the head doctor-- Dr. Lotze and learned that Madeleine has had a near event-less 12 hours. She is resting and comfortable and the last two blood tests and X-Rays (they are scheduled every 8 hours) have shown slight improvements in nearly every category. The one area of slight concern is that Madeleine continues to need platelets. This is an indication that her body is still working hard to repair something but the doctors aren't overly concerned. The more troubling signs including infection and stress levels are simply not apparent and that is great news. One theory is that Madeleine's X-Rays continue to indicate that the lower left side of her intestines is still inflamed and the platelets may be attributed to ongoing repairs in that area. The doctor has told us a number of times that she is a worrier, and she's focused right now on that area. Her hope is that the next few X-Rays will show a decrease in inflammation in this area and this decrease will coincide with a decreased need for platelets. Other than that, we're not expecting much of an update the rest of the day as they simply want Madeleine to rest. They have another EKG scheduled for tomorrow morning and the NEC surgeon will also stop by tomorrow. In other words, if you don't see another update from me, assume the best. Have a great day.

Brent