kamataca Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 I'm home for a few minutes, so I thought I'd update. Mom is STILL in the hospital--been in since the day after Christmas. They are telling her she *might* go home some time early next week (we hope). Her new chemo on the 20th just smacked her too hard. They can't get her WBC, or platelets to stabilize. They give her platelets, and then her #s still decline the next day. She's had several units of blood. She is losing a lot of blood through her nose and ostomy. Her hemoglobin is so low that she is extremely SOB. The good news is that her fever has not shown its head for the last two days. It's exhausting. Caregiver, mom, wife, school has started back up, so I'm working full time, and spending nights at the hospital. My brother and SIL came into town tonight, and are taking over for the weekend. Yea! I just hate to see her so weak. She really feels defeated right now. She was supposed to do her next round on Wed. Obviously that won't happen. Even when they restart, it will only be with a 50-75% reduction in the chemo, so I wonder if it will do any good. Any extra prayers are appreciated. Kelly Quote
yellowbow Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Prayers are going your way. A big tight hug! for you and family. Quote
tnmynatt Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Praying for her to have great improvement and for you to get some needed rest. Take care. Quote
ztweb Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Kelly, Please know you absolutely have my prayers. Keep us posted! Jen Quote
mary colleen Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 You have my prayers, and the hope that you somehow get a nap this weekend! I know that this is so hard. Quote
Linda661 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Prayers going out for your mom to have a speedy recovery from this and you to get some much needed rest. Take good care, friend, and keep us posted as you can. Linda Quote
Don M Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Kelly, you and your mom have my prayers. don M Quote
Judy-OK Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Kelly prayers from me to you and your mom and in fact the whole family. Since we are both in Oklahoma these prayers should reach you extra quick. Not sure where in Oklahoma you are located or where your mom is hospitalized. The closest large town to me is Tulsa. If she is anywhere near me I would be glad to go visit if she feels like having company. Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Kelly, Prayers for all of you. Now, go get some rest!! Quote
Treebywater Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 ((((Kelly)))) Praying for you all. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. You are doing such a good job of caring for her and being there and still making the rest of life work. Quote
ma's kid Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Try and get some much needed rest, Kelly. Prayers for you all. hugs, Libby Quote
sharonjo Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Kelly, You and mom have my prayers for a speedy recovery. Hang in there and stay strong! God Bless, Sharon Quote
Welthy Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 ((Kelly)), Prayers all the way around for good things to happen. Welthy Quote
Aliboo Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 I'll keep you in my prayers. I understand what you are going through. Hang in there, Aliboo Quote
kreed70 Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Kelly, Sorry things are crazy right now. I will pray extra for Bev and your family. Kelly Quote
J.C. Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Kelly, Prayers are there. Heard that even reduced the chemo still works to stop progression. Jackie Quote
Nick C Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Kelly, you are in my prayers tonight. I hope the last few days have found your mom feeling better. Quote
Marco Jo Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 HI Kelly, Hang in there! Glad you are getting more support! Sending prayers for you and your family. Marco Jo Quote
dchurchi Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Kelly, continued prayers for your mom and for you. Try not to wear yourself down too much. I know easier said then done. Quote
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