Here, there, everywhere

I've spent the last few days trying to figure out how to be in three places at once (home, hospital and work). I can't quite figure out how to do it, so I'll have to continue with running from place to place and try to sneak in some sleep along the way. If anyone has figured this out, please let me in on the secret.
 
Things have continued along, sticking pretty much to their original timescale. There have been no major setbacks and she's pretty much on the "best case scenario track", but that best case scenario ain't exactly easy. All in all, she's doing pretty well, but it's been a rough few days. Medically, she definitely hit her low, with her white blood cell counts dropping down to 0.1. I think, healthy adults range in the 4.5-10 range, so regardless if you understand the science behind it all, it's clearly far from normal. She's also had an occasional fever for the last few days, which they are continuing to watch and treat with some medicines. She's also been feeling a little extra achy with higher than normal pain. The pain med helps, but certainly doesn't take it all away. Additionally, the mouth sores have worsened a bit and extend down into her throat, which makes it very difficult to eat. She's been managing to have an Ensure, and a little bit of food but definitely not full meals at this point.
 
As mentioned previously, folks can sign up to donate blood or platelets directly to Anna. My father wound up having a matching blood type, so they actually used his blood this past weekend when she needed a transfusion. I know there's blood in the blood bank, but this really feels nice knowing that it came from a family member.
 
But, all of this is really expected and just part of the process. Her white blood cell counts are starting to bounce back a little bit, and if this continues for a few days and the temperature clears, then she should be feeling much better by Wed/Thu. They've even started the discussion about going home at some point, and we'll just have to see how the progress goes.
 
Tough days, but it feels like we're getting closer to bouncing back. Hopefully, we'll see some nice improvement over the course of this week.
 
 
 

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Ira Goodman's picture

Saturday

Hi Anna,
We want you to know how much we love you and send you positive vibes across from our terrace to your window. Muah, muah.
Chria and Ira

Stephanie H's picture

Thank you & bouncing back vibes on the way

First, Tom, unfortunately I have not figured out the whole cloning or transporter thing, so the marathon continues. Ugh! Please take care and make sure you've got some caffeine or whatever, stay awake beverage works for you. :)
Thanks for the update.

Yup, we're in the "and then we pray" mode in the process. I continue to send many prayers, candles are lit, and healing, bouncing back vibes are on the way. Sending all good wishes and love from the Hyacinths in BK.
xo
Stephanie