Update on Mom

Mom is doing really well lately. She saw her nephrologist the other day who said that all of her electrolytes are where they should be and that the kidney is working really well. Her creatinine level was at .68 so that is really great! She is off all of the anti-bacterial and viral meds. She takes two anti-rejection meds plus her BP meds. Her Prednisone is right on schedule to come down so she is at the minimum level of that drug. There are certain criteria they look at for all transplant recipients and mom is considered low risk. Because of this, she may be able to come off prednisone totally in the future.

Mom looks great and it feels as though the Paula we all knew is back! She is enjoying her "not-so-busy" schedule and it really was the best decision she could have made for herself. We had an opportunity to all attend Lagoon this past weekend...something that was impossible the past several years--with her busy schedule as well as health. It was fun having her with us to enjoy watching Bentley on the rides. Mom and I both needed plenty of rest time as we walked (the stamina is still not quite back). But what a great excuse to take turns hitching a ride in the wagon with Bentley! We got some "looks" from people but hey...they don't know the story and we had fun! Please leave a comment for mom, as she would love to read them!!

Miss B loves helping Grammy--even when it's doing the dishes. I love these photos.

We love the rides and all, but really...come on...this is our highlight....the TREATS!