I have been bad about posting on Mom’s condition so here are a couple of recent updates.
1/22/2010
Mom has had a tough few days lately, but is hanging in there. She has been dealing with extreme fatigue, mouth sores, migraines and an aching body. She says that everything hurts. Also because of her mouth sores and the bad taste she has in her mouth she was put on a feeding IV.
As much as we all hate to see her feeling this way it's all part of a normal bone marrow transplant. She is in her 8th day and doctors say that she should be starting to feel a little better in the next few days and that hopefully by day 14 she will be feeling even better.
Again we thank everyone for there love, support and prayers and hopefully we will be able to have a better update next time.
1/26/2010
Mom’s situation continues to be very challenging, but at the same time there are some positive things to report on. Last night Mom was transferred to the ICU and had a breathing tube put in. She was having a really hard time breathing because some of the medicine that she is on has made her tongue swell up and whenever she tried to take in air her tongue would get in the way. Her mouth and throat sores have really been trouble for her, but now that she is in the ICU she is doing much better and able to rest better as well.
Last night the doctors said that her lungs were working great and that her kidneys were functioning a little better, which is great news. Because all the medicine that bone marrow transplant patients have to be on the kidneys can sometimes get overworked and potentially lead to kidney failure. So to hear that her kidneys are doing a little bit better is really good news.
This morning the doctors said that she rested really well last night and that this morning she seemed to be a little more alert and would even follow people around the room with her eyes - all very good signs. The doctor told us that she will probably stay in the ICU for 2-4 more days to make sure she can continue to breath well and be comfortable.
We will continue to try and post updates as new news comes in, but at the same time try to be patient with us as we may be a few days behind.
Thanks to all.
By the way today is day 15 - let’s hope the worst is behind us now.
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5 comments:
I'm sorry that she is struggling with this. I know it must be so difficult for you and your family. I think about you guys all the time. It's great that she is stable, getting better, and will be back to a regular room soon. Please let me know if I can ever help at all.
Honey...sorry I have been such a slacker where your mom is concerned. I have been keeping updated by Judy...I lost my dad 3 weeks ago...2 months prior to that we were pretty much holding vigil at my mom's house...dad had a pretty slow death...but I talked to Lynn the other day and he brought me up to speed. Please tell your mom I am thinking about her and is in my prayers daily...as you are , too...sending my love.
No one deserves to go through that, but hopefully it will be a great outcome. Sorry you have to go through this as well. I'm sure it's tough. Hang in there!!!!
I'm so glad to hear an update. Every time I see you I mean to ask about how you and your mom are doing and then just get talking about other things and forget. I think of you and your mom often and can't imagine what you are going through. I'm glad to hear she is hanging in there and hope she continues to feel better and better. You hang in there too!
I'm glad she is getting better - I hope she can get the worst behind her!
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