Day 2

During the night, we were moved to the PICU due to Isaac's blood pressure being so high. One reading was 156/103. I didn't even know it was possible for a 8-month-olds blood pressure to get so high. His pressure is higher than the average adults.

The nephrologist came in today. He told us that it really looks like the tumor is contained in the kidney, and does not look as if it has spread anywhere else. But, they will not know for sure until they perform the surgery and poke around a bit and look at his lymph nodes. The type of tumor also factors in. But, it is still good news. Probably the best news we have had so far. The surgeon may come in tomorrow or Tuesday. Still no word on when the surgery will be performed.

I went home today to take a much needed shower and to see my girlies. I miss them so much! I also packed a bag with some much needed clothes and such. It was so sad to see his little crib there - empty - with his little toys on my bedroom floor.

Gilmer went home around 8:15 p.m. to be with the girls. I don't want to screw up their normal routine too much, and I feel bad that both of us have been here. I know that they must be so confused. I am thankful they are on Christmas break for 2 weeks. Izabella is worried and I would hate for her to have to go to school everyday wondering what is going on.