Well, this morning, we took David to get a platelet transfusion and a neupogen shot and then on to the airport to drop Tena and Eli off so they could head home to their loved ones. After the boys and I got home, we played in the front yard and soon, the phone rang. It was David, saying they had decided to admit him for a few days due to a fever of 101. Back to his home away from home. The "Master Suite"-room 546- used to be a double room, but now is a single and had a real tv, a hideaway sofa bed and lots of space and drawers. I went up to see him later to take toothbrush, deodorant, clean clothes, etc. It was nice to have such a long list of people to call to come be at the house with the boys... unfortunately, being a holiday weekend, no one was home. Thankfully, our wonderful next-door neighbor, Jo Fante, returned home, saw that I had called and was available to come over and hung out with Davey while Max napped. David had our favorite nurse today. He ended up receiving 2 units of blood, Vancomycin, Zosyn (both antibiotics) and the other medications he was on at home (Diflucan, Valtrex, Allopurinol). He thinks he will be home in a few days. Hoping so!!
We have tickets to take the boys to see "Cats" at an outdoor amphitheatre here next Saturday. My parents will be going with us. It would be nice if David was able to go, as we had planned, but we will wait and see.
Anyone want to weigh in on the choice we need to make between University of Louisville Hospital and Vanderbilt Hospital for the stem cell transplant? We are thinking and feel like we have a decision, but feel free to give your opinion.
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3 years ago
2 comments:
It was so good to talk to you tonight! I am glad that you have this blog so that everyone can stay informed on David's condition. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there with Max! I know what it is like to be going through the 2's. I think his behavior is more from being 2 than anything else. If it makes you feel any better, Quinton almost got us kicked out of the library today because he was acting 2! :) I know I am far away, but please let me know if there is anything you need. I can always listen and pray, anytime night or day! Always remember Jeremiah 29:11. God has an awesome plan for you, a plan to give you hope and a future and not to harm you!
Hey, friend! Of course you know that we made it home without trouble! We enjoyed our extended visit and our family is every so glad to have us home!
I'm sorry we aren't there anymore - especially since David is back in his home away from home...know that we'll come back if you need us. Or, if you need to call: you know that Husband doesn't hear the phone or the baby...
Sending love to you and all the boys.
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