Mom is due to spend most of the day in the Infusion Ward today. She is scheduled for two units of red blood cells, along with a chest x-ray. This is in addition to all the regular medications she needs to take while there.
Mom continues to run a low grade fever off and on but has not yet hit the "dreaded" 100.4. Last night she got to 100.1 but was able to "ward it off" with some Tylenol...her new "best friend."
Mom has lost five pounds in the last week. Stasi is making some changes towards adding more calories to the protein Mom eats. Mom really struggles with eating because it makes her feel "sluggy" and uncomfortable after she eats. Food also no longer tastes as it once did for her. Mom is also facing issues with diarrhea, as if she needed to deal with anything else. She is also sleeping more which isn't always a positive indicator.
When I talked with Stasi, she said that Mom continues to be optimistic. Mom's usual morning greeting is "I am doing better than I was yesterday." The forever "I'm fine" gal! Surely it is only by the grace of God and her "I'm Fine" attitude that has enabled her to come this far while dealing with such overwhelming medical conditions.
Mom is still taking calls, especially while in the Infusion Ward. You can reach her on her cell phone at 805-235-6794. A quick "hello" would be a blessing!
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