Zayne is having her first cardiology checkup since being listed for a transplant. She is very exciting over getting the “goop” put on her for the echo. Actually, she just likes the chance to watch TV during the procedure.
Blood pressure measurement caught my eye, because it looked like it could have been my numbers. It is the highest that I have ever seen for Zayne, and makes me wonder if she is sicker than she looks. However, the doc was not concerned about her pressure. Zayne did well during the procedures and was fine sitting away from me. She is pretty confident with the checkups and is comfortable with the staff.
After the appointment, Zayne walked all the way from the exam room to the car. She has never walked that distance at the hospital, so I start to think that she is ‘getting better’, and wonder if I should put her through the ordeal of a transplant. Of course, being able to walk a little isn’t an indication that her illness has reversed, but it goes through my mind.
The reality of her transplant is right in front of me. At this point, Zayne is next in line at Children’s Hospital Colorado. This doesn’t mean that she is next on the list, because listing is by geographical region. I will probably receive the call in the next few months.
