Mom is due to be released from the hospital today and should be out by now. Wahoo!! She was so excited about this when I talked with her this afternoon. She plans to head back to the hospital and stay there unless she is heading to the Infusion Ward. With all the colds, flu's and illnesses passing around she doesn't want to take any chances.
Mom is no longer running a fever which is why the doctors have agreed to release her. She will continue to take a multitude of medications, antibiotic and treatments. She is back to being "strapped" to her "friend", the iron taking out machine, for 12 hours a day. Mom is neutrapenic again so she is back to wearing her mask in public and avoiding fresh foods. Her nutrafils are at 0.7. Normal is 2.0 but the doctors tend to give her some "slack" at 1.0 when it comes to what she eats. Having to change what she eats again won't break her heart too bad since she doesn't have much of an appetite and has actually been losing weight. She did have trouble with vomiting last night but feels like that was a "fluke" and shouldn't give her any more trouble. This would be great.
Mom is looking forward to trying a new schedule at the Infusion Ward. They are trying to see if she can maintain only coming in every other day. She will continue to take all medications, just a few more pills and a little less through her IV port. Hopefully this will work and she can start to wean herself away form the Infusion Ward long enough to earn a trip back to the ranch! This would bless her beyond measure.
Mom and Dad are both looking forward to a visit from the Wilson Family. Matt, Stasi, Morgan, Travis, Tyler and Jared are planning to spend the day with Mom & Dad at the apartment tomorrow. How fun!!
Mom mentioned that many of you have sent Christmas cards and letters to the apartment. Thank you! You will never fully know how this blesses both Mom and Dad. May each and everyone of you enjoy this very special holiday season!!
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