Happy 11 months to Phoebe

[The Kleins, Tempe, AZ]

Phoebe is eleven months old today.

Jess had a great day. He is steadier in his static standing and moves around a little more easily. He is still pacing himself on his walker walks, and added weights today. Weeks ago he handled a rigorous weight program, today he worked with two pounds. The funny thing is, his form is so good, you would think he was working with twenty times the weight. He is happy to be advancing and really motivated to get stronger.

One of the docs told him he may be home by the weekend. His surgeon wanted to try to see if he will qualify for in-patient cardiac rehab so they can keep an eye on him a little longer. Jess is still on a little Milrinone, and will be completely weaned off by Thursday. Since this is a heart assist medication, I would be happy with him staying the additional week if insurance will allow it. His surgeon also told him that he could "stay the same, get a little better, or get worse -- then we'd be looking at a transplant." Nothing like a little more cheer after feeling good all day.

As much as Jess would love to get home to his Hobbes and Phoebe doo, he feels that being watched for the additional week would make him more comfortable. Me too.

I am posting a canvas I painted to honor my Phoebe. (the woman waving is my mom!)
Happy almost 1st birthday to my Phoebe doo!

Doodle Kisses and sweet dreams, J,J,P and H.

[Beverly Wright]

Great news and beautiful canvas!! I agree Jess and you would be more at ease by staying another week! We are sill praying for your miracle! Love, hugs, and doodle kisses.
Bev

[Zoe, Benny and Tyler]

All the best Phoebe, I just realizes that she is exactly the same age as Benny. He turned 11 months on april 9th.