Sunday, November 7, 2010

Sunday: fighting a bacterial blood infection

Deb is now in the bed at the cancer clinic. Blood cultures finally identified the source of infection and they were ready to fight it with iv's when we got here. Deb is covered up head to toes with blankets trying to stay warm. I just fed her a grilled cheese sandwich in small pieces. The dill pickles were the first food to satisfy her palate in several days. I try to have multiple choices available. The chemo alters her taste buds as well as her vision. They cautioned that her glasses prescription would vary and that it was senseless to change until the treatments are done.

We had one of the most miserable nights. Both of us were puny. In spite of 'not working', I haven't had a day off in forever. It' s very fatiguing being a caregiver!

We took Deb downstairs via wheelchair this morning as she was too faint to walk. Hopefully she will have stregth after the meds kick in.

We saw Israel this morning . He is heading home tomorrow for three months,then coming back for more treatments.

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2 pm update

Labs back. Crp highest ever-90

Will need blood and platelets also

White blood count now 0.13


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6:15 pm and leaving for today.tomorrow starts early for platelet matching. Apparently she
Has developed antibodies for platelets. This requires more complex matching procedures and more time





Several more hours to go

5 comments:

  1. We are praying for you both. Our God is an awesome God and He will show himself mighty! When we have nothing left, He is all. Love you both.
    Julie & Dave

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  2. Dear Deb & Vern, Healing Love and Light surround you both.
    Much Love, Linda & David

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  3. Praying for you both. Please give Deb a hug.
    Love you guys,
    mickey

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  4. Praying for strength beyond yours to keep you placing one foot in front of the other.
    Praying for healing.
    Candace and Stuart

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  5. You are in my prayers! Libby has set your blog on my computer, so I can keep up with you other than Libby telling me. Vern, I understand about being the caregiver, especially for someone you love. God gave me all that I needed and I know HE will provide for you also. Give our love to Deb and let her give it back to you!

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