Day 58
The doctors are sending me home today! I am very excited but, I’ll admit, also a bit nervous because I’m going home still being sick. They all got together and had a big meeting about my mysterious infection yesterday and decided that it has stabilized – it would be too soon to see it decline. In addition, they decided that they would put me back on one of the earlier medications they had used that does not have the harsh side effects of kidney damage, fevers and shakes. What that means is that I can go home and have a home-nurse come in to give me the IV medication for an hour a day. That is a far better scenario than having to come to the hospital for 4 hours a day, everyday.
I’m still running the fevers, but they are fairly manageable – still annoying and exhausting. The doctors feel it may still take a couple of more weeks for these to completely go away. Unfortunately they won’t let me take ibuprofin anymore so I am limited to 1 Tylenol every 6 hours. I will just do the best I can.
I think I went through a little of this anxiety when I went home last time. As much as I want to be home, in the hospital every little ache, pain, complaint or curiosity is dealt with immediately. At home, I’m alone, left to wonder and worry about the tiniest little things. I’ll be working very hard to get over that. I’ll be focusing on trying to do as much with the kids as possible and hopefully that will keep me plenty distracted!
That’s great news plus you’ll have the added bonus of being able to enjoy the outdoors just when the temps are coming down some for the weekend.
Here is my Rx for you: Have Bri-Bri prepare a nice pitcher of gin and tonic with slices of lime, a full bucket of ice, and a tumbler. Take all items out by the pool along with a book. Situate yourself under an umbrella, put ice in glass, fill glass with beverage from pitcher. Sip. Repeat until all wonder and worry about the tiniest little things disappears.
Great news, Jess! Praying for peace and calmness for you during your time at home!
Great to hear this, Jess! Wish you a very smooth transition into your own home world
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Fantastic! That’s great news, Jess. May you settle smoothly back into home life, surrounded by all that you love!! Best wishes. I’m sending warm, healing vibes your way.
YESk Drinks are on Jess!
What? Too soon?
Somebody say DRINKS? he he
Welcome Home Jess!
That’s great news, Jess! Good luck on the transition home!
Drinks?? Where are the drinks?? I need a drink… I think I am getting those shakes you’ve been talking about just thinking about how I need a drink right now
Count me in for whenever those drinks happen
Enjoy being home Jess and keep your head up – focus on how healthy and happy you will be very shortly!!!
No drinks for you Jess! Lots of H2O to flush out those kidneys! It’s driving me crazy trying to figure out “the infection” and “the antibiotics” you’re on. Need more medical info
What infection?
I check your blog almost daily and report to Karen. I’ve been up at camp all of July. So glad your bone marrow is clean.
Have a nice home coming. I’m thinking about you all the time. our Blog entry about your Mom really touched me. I miss her very much.
Hugs
Mary Ann
yea Supergirl! Can’t wait to visit at home! Here’s a little humor for you:
My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and shekept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table.
I asked her, “Do you know him?”
“Yes”, she sighed,
“He’s my old boyfriend…. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.”
“My God!” I said, “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?”
And then the fight started…
Ha ha ha ha – good one Melly!
Hip, hip hooray! Give Ty and Kieran an extra hug for me. Don’t fret about the mundane, just enjoy the boys. Love, Martha
By “the mundane”, I think she means Brian.
lol