In the Hospital Again

Mom is in the hospital again. She has been at Stanford in the F Ground ward since Sunday. During this past week, Mom suffered from some chest pains that were diagnosed to be not heart related. Praise the Lord! Mom really had them on their toes for a while. She had been spending most of her time in the Infusion Ward needing medications twice daily. Because of the condition of her liver, Mom has been taken off all medications except her Cyclosporine and any electrolyte needs. She had been throwing up her evening medications and the antibiotics for her lung mold had not been working but continued to add to the stress to her liver.

As of yesterday morning, Mom's red blood levels were dropping a point every eight hours. She is apparently dumping blood somewhere and at this time it is unknown as to where. Her platelets have been dropping 1 (1000) a hour. She has been receiving regular transfusions for both. When Stasi was up to see Mom yesterday, she obviously did not feel well. She was shaking, trying to sleep under the covers most of the time and running a high fever that they can only treat with a lower dose of Tylenol every eight hours in order to not tax her liver further. Mom struggles with involuntary coughing and bile backed up which causes vomiting. Stasi said that Mom is miserable but will still say she is fine (like she did when I talked to her on the phone last night). What a trouper! She had not eaten much for the last 5 days, especially the last 36 hours due to vomiting. Her bowels have also been giving her some trouble but seemed to be back in working order last night. The doctors are hoping to stabilize her in the hospital. Prayerfully, Mom will be feeling better today.

Continued prayer is need for both Mom and Dad. It is hard on Dad to watch Mom when she is suffering and feeling miserable. Mom does her best to have a happy face whenever he is around but many times there is just so little she can do when her body is betraying her. Thank you for your support and concern. Mom is still receiving phone calls. You can reach her on her cell phone.

May your day be blessed and your health be good.