I (My Reality) am back with an update.
Krista and her beautiful son went home early last week. As many of you know, Krista had to deliver her son early because of a medical condition that was unrelated to her pregnancy. I got an email from her today with the OK to update her blog.
During the last few weeks of Krista's pregnancy with Cad.en, she was experiencing debilitating headaches. At one point, they were thought to have been caused by an ear infection. Krista was having a problem being in the upright position, her vision was disturbed and she was in tremendous pain. Krista was hospitalized and was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
I do not have many details, but I will tell you all what I do know.
The tumour is at the base of her brain and from what Krista told me, it is on the lining of her brain. It does not appear to be malignant. Her team of neurologists think the tumour has been there for a few years, but the hormones in Krista's body because of her pregnancy had caused it to grow at an increased rate and make its presence known.
Krista is going back into the hospital tomorrow for the first of back-to-back operations to remove the tumour. She is expected to be in the hospital for about a week and she told me in an email today it could be 4-6 weeks before she is feeling well again. It is expected that Krista will make a complete recovery with very few side effects from the surgery and tumour.
As far as I know, baby Cad.en is doing great. I have seen pictures and he is absolutely adorable. He looks like both his Mommy and his Daddy.
I want to ask everyone to send Krista thoughts, prayers, love and everything you have got to help get her through this. She has a house full of people, parents, siblings, in-laws etc. to help her in her recovery. I know that her determination and her beautiful son will be what helps her bounce back as soon as she can.
I will update in a few days once I have an update from her family.
I hope they always stay this close!
30 comments:
Thank you so much for the update. Krista has been on my mind constantly. Please send her my love and well wishes.
DEFINITELY lots of thoughts and prayers to Krista...I sort of suspected a brain tumor, but it does sound like the best of all possible diagnosis.
Hoping all will be perfect again soon. :)
Sending love, prayers, support & friendship to the lovely Krista. This is such a shock, such an unexpected shock. Mumma, you get yourself well...you've got nappies to change & baby bragging to do...and we're all waiting to see & hear more about your darling boy. Take Care sweetheart.
Sending so very many good thoughts Krista's way. Thanks so much for the update. Is there anything else we can do to help support her and her family?
Krista, I am sending you so much love and positive thoughts at this time. I hope your recovery is fast and as easy as it can be so that you can move forward and enjoy life with your little boy.
You are always in my thoughts, sweetie.
Krista, I am so sorry you are going through this! My jaw dropped when I read this news, I'm glad though that it looks like it will be easily remedied. My goodness! I am praying for a speedy recovery and hope that you will quickly move past this and be able to enjoy motherhood without all of this other stuff in the way. Take care and I'll be anxiously awaiting more news!
Oh my goodness. Thank you for the update. Krista, you are most definitely in my thoughts, and I wish you a smooth and quick recovery.
Love, prayers, and get well vibes to you, Krista. Please let me know if there's anything I can do, hon.
*hug*
Dear Krista - Every good healing thought to you.
And lots of love. xx
So glad to hear that Krista is doing ok, although what a shocking thing to have to go through. Krista we're all thinking of you and sending lots of love your way - to you and the whole family. Can we see a picture of Caden please?
Krista,
I'm so sorry to hear that this is the problem you've been struggling with.
I'm praying for you and your family right now, and if there is ever anything I can do for you, please let me know.
I sincerely hope the recovery goes at light speed and Ca*den gets to be with his Mom for some serious cuddle time, all the time.
Good luck to Krista - I hope the surgery goes well.
Thanks so much for the update Reality. I will keep Krista and her family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kristen you have been on my mind so much lately and you are now in my prayers...sending healing, positive vibes your way...wishing you a fast recovery so that you and your husband can celebrate and enjoy your beautiful son...
peace to you, kristen
shlomit
sorry bout the name screw up...KRISTA! (i think i was in shock as i was writing)...though of course your real name is now 'mommy'...
peace
shlomit
She will be on my prayers. I hope that the surgery is successful and that she will have a full a speedy recovery . I am glad to hear that baby is doing good. Thanks for the update.
Oh my goodness. i know i've just found Krista but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Get well soon - you've so very much to get well for.
xx
Sending so much support to Krista and her family... I don't even know what else to say other than I will be rallying all my friends and family to beseech the universe/say a prayer on her behalf.
Please send our regards to Krista and her family. It's great they have given such a good prognosis, but worrying times all the same, I'm sure.
Bea
Sending prayers for a speedy and smooth recovery Krista.
Sending many many many good wishes for a speedy recovery.
Will be praying and thinking of you and your family as you go through this new reality. May the love of your new son bring you through this as strong as you can possibly be.
Being surrounded by loving friends and family is so important. I know Krista will make a speedy recovery because of her wonderful bundle that will want his mom's cuddling. You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Thanks for the update, please let her know she is in my thoughts and prayers and I wish her a very speedy recovery.
Oh no, that is so terrible! I'm hoping for the absolute best with the surgery and praying that everything turns out OK. Krista, my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Krista,
You, Caden and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you a swift and complete recovery.
Thanks to My Reality for the update. Please continue to let us know how Krista is doing.
Krista, I will be praying for you and hoping that the operations have gone well, with no side effects, so you can be home with your Ca.den soon.
Wishing you the speediest recovery possible. May things only go well now.....
Ugh, thinking about you and sending healing thoughts for a speedy recovery!
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