Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Playroom!

Carter and Dad hanging out

Carter's counts continue to be the same, which is good. He is officially off the IV nutrients, so hopefully his eating and drinking will pick up even more. The doctors are saying being discharged Friday is looking more realistic, we just have to hope we continue on this path the next couple days.

In the evening yesterday, Matt took Carter to the playroom. He got a private session there, so it wasn't so intimidating with all the kids for the first time. And today, they ventured over again. They had a music duo in there singing and Carter was loving it. He also walked around the pediatric floor a bit. He just needs to practice walking again. He's pretty weak and has been mostly in bed for almost 2 weeks. Once we get home, we're sure he'll try to keep up with Benny.

I had another doctor's appointment today. Good news, the baby is head down! Yeah! Thanks for all the advice I received from everyone! It must have worked! And my doctor said there isn't a lot of room, so he probably can't turn again. I am one centimeter dilated and 50% effaced, but my doctor seems to think I'll make it to September 8th. If that's the case, that day I will go into the hospital to be induced and Carter will go in for his 5th round of chemo. Boy, life is crazy!

9 comments:

  1. Oh, all reports are "Good News". So happy our new arrival is in the right grove. Ok, guys what will we be calling him?

    Matthew Kipp, you are such a wonderful Dad. This picture is so precious of you 2 boys.

    You are all such an inspiration to us.

    Love you heaps, Tink

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  2. you guys are amazing. i am so impressed by your strength and preserverance.

    Nikki Crary

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  3. Love the photos yesterday and today - horray for no cancer and Carter with Matt - fantastic! Glad that the baby is headdown, Kar - no more turning around! Sept 8 will be a big day...so much in one day...you guys are superheros!
    Hope that Friday is discharge day!
    XOXO,
    Shan

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  4. All the good news is wonderful to read. love and hugs, julie weaver

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  5. Yippeee...can it really be possible that Carter could be discharged tomorrow? I am praying it happens for you. A couple of weeks home before a new baby would be bliss. Also if you can get some hummus and other fresh food Carter will be much stronger really quickly. Have a wonderful day and let's hope Friday is the big release day! Please....big hugs to everyone. xoxo Cindy and John

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  6. Every morning, I need a big dose of the Kipps - you guys are all amazing!

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  7. FANTASTIC news on all counts! Carter & Matt look so cozy, and WOW a possible discharge tomorrow, that would be so wonderful. As for #3, I'm SO glad that he turned & also that now he has to stay that way. :)

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  8. Great news! What a great photo of Carter and Daddy!
    September 8 is a wonderful day--my first son was born September 8, 2004. Glad to hear baby has turned over. Hope everyone can get some rest before new baby brother arrives and causes a big, happy commotion! God is great!

    Andrea

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  9. So glad that his head is down. He has to be nice to his mom!!! I am praying for Carter to go home soon so he can get stronger!
    Love, Brooke

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