Recovering

Toby's surgery to put in his central line went well. A central line is similar to a long line but goes into a vein in his neck rather than a vein in his leg or arm. It will mean that he can have less toxic anti fungal drugs to minimise the damage to his liver. He went to St Mary's overnight and is now back in North Manchester and recovering well. He seems quite happy in himself and is as hungry as ever!

On Tuesday Toby will have a special scan to check the problems with his liver. We are hoping that the problem has been caused by his antifungal treatment and the TPN he had when he wasn't allowed to eat. If it is this then the doctors will just have to monitor his liver as they give the treatment for the fungus as it will cause further damage. The liver can regenerate so they will try to ensure that it can do this. Obviously if it gets so damaged it stops working then it gets alot more serious. If the scan reveals it is a blockage which is causing problems with his liver then he will need surgery. The vitamins and medicines the doctors have given Toby to help his liver do seem to be helping a little so we are hoping it can perhaps prevent some damage.

Toby's antifungal treatment will take up to 6 weeks so even if his liver is ok in the long run it is still going to be a long time until he is home.

Thank you to everyone who is praying for us and leaving us messages. It means alot to know you are thinking of us and that Toby is such a prayed for baby.