Recovery Setback

Hi Everyone,
Since the last update on Wednesday morning Natalia has encountered an unexpected bump in her progress.

It's not entirely known yet what has happened, but her body may have had a reaction to one or a combination of the medications she's on that may have created an adverse reaction and/or medical staff may not have provided her with the amount of food her body required via feeding tube after she had another bronchoscopy (Natalia is also Type-1 diabetic so food intake is critical).

The last 3 days have been unsettling for her - she may have had a seizure, lost a lot of weight rapidly, was at times feeling paralyzed and numb, had to be taken back up to the Step Down Unit on the 10th floor where she is right now and has experienced a few other things that have all been a physical, emotional and psychological blow for her and shock to Martin and family.

The GOOD NEWS is she's starting to feel better. And has been sleeping alot. And eating alot. Current theory in the Ritchie household is that her current recovery is due in large part to her mom Hanna's polish soup recipes... (Nat has just started to be able to eat actual food again)

The last few days have certainly been a confirmation of the nature of cystic fibrosis, organ transplants and Natalia's journey. And proof positive of why it's important to not get too far ahead of one's sense of relief and excitement when progress is being made due to the nature of the beast. There can often be unexpected turns for the worse. But as you know there can also be expected and unexpected turns for the better as well and that's what's being focused on right now.

Thank you in advance for an increased infusion of thoughts and prayers at this time.

We'll update you again when we have a better sense of things...and as Natalia gets back on her road to recovery full steam ahead which she'll undoubtedly do.

Myles