Topic Posted by: Tina
Date Posted: Thu Oct 2 11:57:56 2008
Additional Comments:
He checked into the hospital on Thursday morning last week. He was originally supposed to have been there for 3 days and then gone back this week for treatments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. He reacted to the medicine and had to have lots much stuff done - blood transfusions, etc. So they didn't let him come home. He finally got to come home on Tuesday night at about 10:00. So he was home yesterday. He worked 1/2 a day. Felt like crap. And his blood sugar is all out of whack - so he had to get all the diabetic supplies and test his blood sugar 4 times a day. It was 385 yesterday before lunch. Damn prednisone.
He is back today having more treatments. Supposedly this is his last one and they will remove the pick line and he won't have to go back for another month when he'll have another biopsy done. But I don't have my hopes up on this one.
The doctors are encouraged by his strong reaction to the treatment. They really think they have bee successful this time and hopefully have stopped the rejection. ???? Time will tell.
So keep your fingers crossed that today goes well and he can come home!
I've been hanging in there. I really feel sorry for single moms. It is really tough to work full time and do it all by yourself. And I really wish we hadn't signed our son up for fall baseball AND flag football. Daughter's in the middle of soccer season and I'm doing a play at church. It's all been crazy trying to get everyone where they need to be. Luckily I have some other parents/neighbors who we can carpool with. Unfortunately I don't know anyone on my son's teams. And we weren't able to go visit him the whole time he was in the hospital. We had a crazy gas shortage and I had to use my lawn mower gas to even get to work on Friday. And he wanted me to get the kids to their committments over us coming to see him. But I felt sorry for him and guilty that we couldn't go see him. And we never knew when he was going to get to come home. We didn't want to go see him on Saturday and then him get to come home on Sunday. It was a long 6 days.
Thanks for the continued support and prayers! Hopefully I will have good news to share next time I give an update.
Posted by: Cecilia Date posted: Fri Oct 3 11:43:30 2008
Message: I'm wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Traci Date posted: Fri Oct 3 11:03:53 2008
Message: Thanks for taking the time to update us. He and your family are in my prayers. (((HUGS)))
Posted by: Mandy Date posted: Thu Oct 2 23:52:36 2008
Message:
Still praying :)
Posted by: TAB Date posted: Thu Oct 2 21:54:44 2008
Message: Prayers for your hubby and for you. TAB
Posted by: dimples Date posted: Thu Oct 2 19:22:43 2008
Message: My heart goes out to you. This is a very stressful time in your life. Keep positive. Just know life will improve. (hugs)
Posted by: auntie en Date posted: Thu Oct 2 18:23:14 2008
Message: I can't believe what you guys are going through. I can't even stand if dave is out late one night and I have to do bedtime rituals by myself. I guess you do what you have to do, but I wish you didn't have to do so darn much!
((HUGS)) and prayers going out for you all!!
Posted by: sandy Date posted: Thu Oct 2 18:19:02 2008
Message: Tina I am only waiting for good news so please bring more of it!
Posted by: misspm Date posted: Thu Oct 2 17:10:43 2008
Message: I don't have much faith in crossed fingers, but I am folding my hands though ;-) I pray that this is the breakthough hubby needs!
Posted by: Catrin Date posted: Thu Oct 2 17:01:07 2008
Message: I'm glad to see below that things are looking up. Keep the faith and I do hope you get a break soon from all you've been going through. I admire your strength and I'm counting my own blessings now. I will continue to send prayers for your husband's recovery and positive thoughts your way.
Posted by: Tina Date posted: Thu Oct 2 15:57:18 2008
Message:
Just talked to hubby. Looks like he has one more hour of treatment and then gets to come home. His creatinine is down to 1.6! So hopefully this is all good news and a good sign that the treatment worked!
Thanks for the support you guys. Your words of encouragement really help get me through the hard days!
Posted by: FormerLurker Date posted: Thu Oct 2 15:43:49 2008
Message: Tina, I just wanted you to know I am sending prayers to you and your family. I am sorry you have to be so strong, but I am impressed and humbled by your strength.
Posted by: Mel Date posted: Thu Oct 2 15:38:34 2008
Message: I don't know how you do it, Tina. You're amazing. The words from the doctors are encouraging, so try to stay positive. My best to you and your hubby.
Posted by: Carissa Date posted: Thu Oct 2 15:27:19 2008
Message: Hoping this second round of the treatment does the trick; I know both of you are just worn out by now. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: rushlan Date posted: Thu Oct 2 15:19:21 2008
Message: Tina, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Posted by: DebR Date posted: Thu Oct 2 14:30:03 2008
Message: Positive thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family, Tina.
Posted by: vampyrslayer Date posted: Thu Oct 2 14:12:11 2008
Message: Love and positive vibes from me to yours Tina!
I wish you and ur family the best..I'll be keeping you all in my prayers!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
MUAH!!
Posted by: Kat Date posted: Thu Oct 2 13:28:46 2008
Message:
Count on me for positive vibes and prayers too, Tina!! Always!!!
{{{{{HUGS!}}}}}
Posted by: SherylM Date posted: Thu Oct 2 13:08:31 2008
Message: Positive vibes being sent out right away! Hang in there Tina!
Posted by: Nicki Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:55:10 2008
Message:
Always positive thoughts for your hubby Tina
((((HUGS))))
Posted by: ANgD Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:40:38 2008
Message: (((((HUGS))))) You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Posted by: Mickie Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:40:37 2008
Message: I'll do more than keep my fingers crossed, will include all of you in my prayers!! ((((HUGS))))
Posted by: HockeyChick Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:37:22 2008
Message: Keeping you in my thoughts, and crossing my fingers and toes...
Posted by: ingyandbert Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:30:52 2008
Message:
Hang in there, kiddo!
(((Tina & Mr. Tina)))
Posted by: lifetimeviewer Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:13:30 2008
Message: You all remain in my prayers. You're a strong woman, Tina and I admire you more than you know.
Posted by: fuzzwuzz Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:11:15 2008
Message: Tina, thank you for the update. I cannot imagine how hard this whole thing is for you trying to schedule the kids activities without help. I about went crazy doing that! And your poor husband sitting in the hospital all that time! Just keep on keeping on. Surely this will be just a memory in time. Good vibes headed your way~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Posted by: ML Date posted: Thu Oct 2 12:03:14 2008
Message: Wow...so sorry your family has to go through all this. Hoping it resolves soon...
