Groundhog Day

Madeleine's return home has hit another delay. We don't know how long it will be-- could be tomorrow or could be much longer. Right now, we're trying to determine what is going on. Yesterday morning, Madeleine's colostomy bag output was greatly increased and also watery and discolored. The doctors decided to cut back the rate on her feed. Previously, she was getting 35 mls over an 18 hour period. They didn't cut the daily amount of food-- they just decided to spread it out over 24 hours to a lower hourly rate. That seems to have helped as her output has decreased and the coloring has improved though the stool is still quite wet. Given the concern over possible dehydration resulting from diarhea or dumping, the doctors are being cautious and have just put a delay on. Since no major changes have been made, they haven't told us that they want another week-- at least not yet-- but they're looking at everything right now to figure out what is going on. The major concern-- as always-- is another infection. Madeleine had a slight fever last night so they took blood but the tests so far have all come back negative. If everything continues to be negative and the stool continues to improve, tomorrow is a possibility. If an infection is identified, we'll be delayed a longer time.

That's all for now. We're obviously disappointed-- extremely-- but we'll get through this. I'll post once we know more. Also-- I'll do my best to get pictures and video posted. Thanks again for everyone's support.