Morgan is currently in the middle of this weeks treatment. She is doing well. She is a bit tired but she has had no facial flushing, night sweats or vomiting.
The home health care visit went very well. The nurse accessed Morgan's port and taught me how to hook her up to fluids. I hooked her up around midnight so she received about 2 1/2 liters overnight. When we got to the hospital Morgan was hydrated and ready to begin her chemotherapy at 11:40 am. Things couldn't have gone more smoothly. This was truly an answer to prayer.
If all goes according to plan, she will be discharged Sunday afternoon after she receives her Neulasta shot. This shot will boost her blood counts for a few days. Her counts will still drop to critical levels by next Friday but the shot helps her to make a quicker rebound.
The hospital is now under strict visitor restrictions. Parents are the only visitors allowed at this time due to the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu. Morgan was also told to stay in her room as much as possible and I was advised to limit my trips downstairs. These restrictions are in the best interest of all the patients and I am glad to see the hospital stepping up their efforts to protect everyone here. But, like with all good things there is a downside. No visitors means David & Jonathan can't visit. When the boys come to visit they usually put on quite a show for Morgan. They can be quite the comedy team at times.
My sister-in-law, Danette, sent me this scripture yesterday via a text message-----
Psalm 28:6-7
Blessed be the Lord, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him.
Yikes! That whole visitor thing is really a bummer, but it makes sense. I'll keep praying for you!
ReplyDelete--Ashley
P.S. Your pillow case is really cute :)