Re: We are back from seeing Madison and Chrissy

[Guest guest]

Chrissy,

Hope all is going better. I am sure Dr. H will take care of you.

, mom to , 5 and Emerence 2.5 22lbs and losing, 32.5 "

> As most of you know, Jodie and I went into NYC to see Chrissy and

> Madison at Mt. Sinai. They are comfortably situated in a single

> room - with refrigerator! We could not get over that one. How

> parent-friendly can that be? I was impressed.

>

> Maddy looked a bit better to Jodie than she did on Sunday. Her

face

> was not as drawn and the circles were gone from under her eyes.

But

> the poor thing kept retching and crying. I felt so bad for her!

We

> spent most of the time sitting with them in the waiting area of

> radiology because Maddy was going to be sedated to have an MRI and

a

> PICC line placed. When Maddy went in, after a LONG wait, we left

> Chrissy with lots of food, drinks, magazines and toys (for Maddy,

of

> course). We told her to get some rest and to eat. Maddy gets

upset

> if Chrissy eats in front of her.

>

> I have since spoken to Chrissy and Maddy is back in her room.

> Things went well. She's just tired. And hungry, I bet.

>

> Chrissy really appreciated the messages that you sent to her. As

> promised, I printed them up and took them in. She now has a

> computer in her room, so she can connect to the internet and read

> the listserve.

>

> We will keep you posted as we hear things.

>

> Jodi Z