Day +41
Sorry for the late post today but Dad had to take Mike to the doctor's office for an appointment to discuss next steps with his knee. I'm blogging based on a short conversation I had with mom - although all our phone calls are quick these days. It is hard for her to talk for more than a few minutes at a time, poor girl is exhausted and on a steady stream of medication for pain. Our conversations frequently end with her drifting off to sleep and then realizing she's still on the phone. I try not to keep her long - I just enjoy hearing her voice.
Not much is new with mom today. Her WBC is 0.3 and her ANC is 240. Mom needed transfusions of blood and platelets today. She remains dependent on the oxygen and can only remove it for quick trips to the bathroom. The cardiologists performed another EKG today - which was normal - to follow up on mom's difficulty breathing. Everyone has determined that the shortness of breath may be attributed to fungal pneumonia. I don't believe there was a definite diagnosis, but the doctors began a new IV fungal antibiotic today to play it safe.
The doctors continue to try and stay on top of things and treat them as they come up. Everyone is working towards getting mom strong enough to come home.
We love you all.
Jessie
posted by Jessie @ 8:17 PM
16 Comments:
Dear Jessie & Debbie,
Been thinking about you both all the time. Wish I had a magic wand right now. Will keep praying, sang this little light of mine on the way up and back to PA today.
Hopefully tomorrow will bring good news. Sleep tight Debbie.
God bless,
lots of love visitor alison
Dear Deb, Joe, and Famioy;
I just viewed the 4 candles.
I am so inspired by the readings.
God bless you Jessie for posting them.
We all have our faith, and our prayers will be answered.
All my Love
BIG HUGS
Your Aunt Angie
Thanks, Jess, for keeping us up to date with Mom. We all care so much about her, can't wait until she's well enough to come home.
Love,
Cathy
Jessie and Deb
Thanks so much for the 4 candles and for posting. Hoping and praying tomorrow is a much better day and you'll soon be feeling better and coming home.
All our love,
Jeanne
Hi, Jess. Thanks for the update on your mom. I keep checking in, hoping for some good news. I hope the new medicing will help your mom's breathing so that she is more comfortable. You remain in my prayers!
Lisa
Thanks Jessie for the update. Hang in there Debbie.
And Mike..you too!....
Love to all COD Eileen
Thanks Jess for giving us the update. I'm keeping you all in my heart at this time.
Praying for miracles of all shapes and sizes to start showing up to give our friend Debbie some breaks.
Best to everyone - K
Debbie ~
let your family and friends warm and coddle you with their love. Rest and get well.
Donna S.
dear deb,
feeling quiet blog wise-but i am with you in all that i do. love, kathi
Oh Debbie - hang in there - what a family support system you have - your kids are great and your husband is unbelieveable. Think of you every day and just hope God realizes soon that this is enough and you get over all this stuff and are back home enjoying life like you should. Get the rest you need and God Bless you. Love Shelly Geib
Hey, All:
"Day +41" and counting...Sounds like a Hostage Report. Sadly, that's what it is to be sick like this. Poor Deb & the whole family are being held hostage by this miserable disease.
Thank God you keep hanging in there. We all pray for recovery & a return home. Love you All: Lee-Lee
Dear Jess, thank you so much for the posting. Please know that your entire family is in our prayers. We want to help in any way that we can! I'am available to babysit anytime you need me. I have all the necessary equipment because of Milana. We all love your Mom so much. She has always been there for me and my family, and now we want to be here for her.
Love you all, Mary
Deb,
Can not begin to express how I feel reading about all that you have been going through. Just know that my thoughts are with you every moment of every day.
Hugs and Kisses
Susan
Dear Debbie,
Thinking positive thoughts and sending love your way.
Lots of love
visitor alison
Thanks Jessie and Joe for all the updates on Debbie. Each day I wait for it to come up hoping and praying for the good news that will come.
Sorry it's been so long since I've managed to write. My thoughts and prayers have been constantly with you and are even more so now. We love you! Kathy
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