Wednesday, December 27th
Kerrie gave Mom a scare this morning… woke up with a high fever, sweating, etc. Mom had the nurse call the doctors at 6:30am, as these are signs of Graft vs. Host, and can’t be played around with. They’ve also discovered that Kerrie has a bladder infection, so are treating her for that as well. Fevers, infections, etc. would be considered small problems in most people, but for Kerrie they could be fatal. I’m glad Mom was there to make sure the doctors were called right away. I’m not saying the nursing staff at NOMC wouldn’t have called them anyway, they just might not know how serious it is with a BMT patient.
As of tonight, the fever is gone and Kerrie was feeling better. Even did her PT today.. I won’t be coming back until tomorrow, so Mom is staying with her again tonight. We had planned on trying to get Kerrie used to not having us there all the time, as I have to go back to work ( and have several recruiting trips coming up), but the doctor told Mom he thought it was a good idea someone stay there with her.
I guess it’s not so bad on Mom.. Nice bed and only has to go down a few flights on an elevator to get to work 🙂 and.. if the doctor feels it’s better for Kerrie to have us there then I don’t have to feel so guilty about trying to leave her, when I don’t want to, and trying to “wean” her off having me there.
She’s in good hands, and Mom’s with her, so not to worry right now. We’ll let you know if anything else develops with the fever and infections.
Jenn
8 Comments
Carol
Kerrie, I think of you daily and pray constantly for your continued strength, and recovery. Although I have recently changed positions at the Pontiac Associates office and don’t come to visit the 3rd floor as I did in the past, I did miss you smile and the warmth you gave during my daily visits, no matter how badly your day was going you always gave me a smile and a boost to my hective day. Keep smiling and keep the faith, it’s the man upstairs who knows best. I love and miss you and wish you a full recovery. Besides the 3rd fllor needs you back to whip them back into shape. Smiles away.
Jason
I can tell you that this is going to be pretty hard. I tend to think of it as “Giving/Teaching Independence”, but it’s obviously much more complicated than that. (You are not only “teaching” but “being taught”). Anyway, not explained well, but I really feel for you on the emotional heart-tugging that you will be going through. I still believe it’s for the best! (not a Dr. here, though) I think it’s hard to know you are doing the right thing sometimes, and this is a great example. It’s the right thing to do, but it hurts. I wish I had more support to give, but you already have it all!