Update from Gaby's Mom

Latest update on Gaby.
I'm sorry if you called and couldn't get to you, it's been a long day.We appreciate what you are doing for Gaby. We definitely need as many people praying as possible. Today it was confirmed it is a neuroblastoma and in a couple of days we will know if it will stay in stage 3 with one last test which will be done tomorrow (MIBG). This test will see if there are any neuroblastoma cells anywhere else in the body. We are also waiting for the second biopsy where it will be determined if it is an intermediate risk tumor or high risk tumor. We are hoping for the best at this point. Honestly, I am still trying to digest that my daughter has cancer.Being in this ICU unit there are many kids that are suffering as well. We need to pray for them as well and hope they recover asap. I met this extraordinary Mom. Her daughter Amanda has a rare brain tumor and the doctor's initially told her that Amanda had very little chance of survival. Amanda's Mom has extended a helping hand to us in this rough time since she knows exactly how we are feeling since she has been there before. She is truly admirable. She is fighting this monster and is not giving up on her little princess. Not to mention that Amanda is a cub with a heart of a true lion. She is figting and not giving up and she is cute as can be.Gaby is not doing too good after surgery. Initially she was doing good and the doctor decided to take out her foley and the suction tube that she has from her nose to her stomach. Since she didn't pee on her own and her intestines were not responding (looks like they are in shock from the surgery), they had to put both back. She has been in a lot of pain and has been given morphine for the pain. However the morphine is good for the pain but not too good for the recovery since it slows down the possibility of her intestines starting to function and of her to pee on her own. The doctors think its best if she is comfortable, they told me some kids can take a 3-5 days before everything starts functioning again. You can imagine how stressed we are. Regardless, I am trying to stay strong, positive, and focused as hard as it is. I know she needs me more than ever and I will not let her down.Please continue to pray. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of you and God Bless!
XOXO,Mildred