Madeline is on the road to recovery. On Wednesday, Madeline was moved to inpatient rehab. It was originally thought that Madeline would do her rehabilitation at UPMC Montefiore -- where she spent some time in the spring after her transplant. However, there were no beds available to her there so she was moved to another inpatient rehabilitation facility within the UPMC consortium. This new facility is outside of the city and much closer to the Petersons -- who have been kind enough to take a Jim in once again. The next day, Thursday, June 8th, Jim & Mad welcomed their fourth grandchild and first granddaughter, Caroline Grace Reilly. Caroline was born at 5:04 am at 8 lbs, 2 oz and 21.5+ inches long with a headfull of dark hair. Meg & Caroline are both doing well and returned home today -- providing extra incentive for Mad to get home ASAP!!! As expected, Mad has been putting forth her very best effort during her twice-daily PT & OT sessions which have included climbing steps, using a walker to move down a hallway, and going up a curb with the walker.
Madeline expects to be discharged Tuesday afternoon and she and Jim will then fly home on Wednesday afternoon to meet and snuggle Caroline! Jim and Mad are also looking forward to seeing their extended family next Saturday as they celebrate the wedding of their niece Kaitlin and soon-to-be-nephew Brian.
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6/11/2017 05:54:19 am
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Madeline
6/11/2017 08:34:19 am
Thanks, Nancy!
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Debbie Bent
6/11/2017 07:35:41 am
Need to get home quick to see that beautiful granddaughter of yours. It will be so much fun watching the boys interact with her. Hope everything is going well for you and you'll be home soon.
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Madeline
6/11/2017 08:36:27 am
Thanks, Debbie! Can't wait to meet Caroline!! The boys are amazing with her!! So gentle and loving!
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Michelle Mary
6/11/2017 01:11:04 pm
Go wonder woman, go! So so so happy to hear that you'll be back home in just a few days to snuggle baby Caroline and celebrate at the Reilly family wedding! Keep up the great work! You're a wonderful role model for sweet Caroline. Love to you and Jim! And the Petersons for taking care of him for a few days! See you at the beach in a couple of weeks! xo
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Madeline
6/11/2017 05:03:21 pm
See you soon!! Keep experiencing with those freezer pops!! 😘🍹❤
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Diane McGregor
6/11/2017 02:06:54 pm
Madeline, you need a vacation! Hope you soon will be back to your remarkable new self. This was a big bump in the road but glad you'll be home soon to sunny RI to recuperate.
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Madeline
6/11/2017 05:04:38 pm
Looking forward to seeing family and friends and relaxing!!
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Tracey Cronin
6/12/2017 09:14:46 am
Wishing you all the best in your recovery - our prayers are with you - from the Cronins!
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