Update

Sorry, I said I would update daily, but exhaustion took over. Here is where we are at. Mom is still in the hospital. She has a blood clot in her arm. They have decided that no surgery is necessary, and she will remain on blood thinners when she leaves the hospital. She had an IV line in her neck, and fortunately, they have removed that. It made it uncomfortable to sleep! She was hoping to get out today, but has developed a cough and a fever. They have decide to keep her since her immune system is so low currently. They don't want her to go home, spike a high fever and have to be readmitted through the Emergency room.

She is feeling better, much more fiesty about her desire to go home. I think she is a little lonely and bored. Feel free to call her cell phone (804)543-0361 or her room directly (804)281-9601. Visiting might not be a good idea right now, since her immune levels are down. Thanks for all of the prayers and support. Love, Noelle

Bad News

Mom went to the ER last night. Her arm was swelling and discolored. They admited her and she will be in until Tues or Weds. She has a blood clot in her arm or neck. They took out the PIC line and she is on blood thinners and antibiotics. A vascular surgeon will decide if that is enough, or if surgery is needed. Needless to say she is exhausted and not feeling so good. Please say prayers, and feel free to call me for an update. My number is 804-364-2032. I'll update daily right now, so please check back. Noelle

A Huge Pothole in the Road...

Hi, it's Noelle. I always mix my metaphors, and stuggle to come up with a witty title that explains where we are in the journey. Since the last post, mom has actually relaxed and stayed home. The infection got better, and her port was tested to make sure it was ok, and she seemed on the upswing.

Good News: Chemo number 4 is finally done and this means mom is 2/3 of the way done with chemo!!!

Bad News: She has had problems with her port since the beginning, and finally the doctors gave up on it working. This all occurred yesterday, 2/12. They decided to put in a type of iv, a pic (sp?) line, to administer the remaning chemo treatments. This morning mom and dad went back to the hospital, to have it inserted, and then back to the treatment center for chemo. Needless to say it was a long couple of days, but she has had the treatment.

I always think that it is a big deal, one more down, cross it off the list. The reality is that even though the treatment is over the after effects really don't start for a few days. This time mom will go for a shot each day, for 5 days. It is less strong than the previous shot that she reacted poorly to. Please keep praying that she feels well, and makes it through with few complications.

Aunt Ann, dad's sister, came to help this time. She'll be staying for almost a week. It gives me peace of mind to know someone is there in case of any other fainting spells. There email is not working currently, so if you want to send a message, feel free to email me at nojophoto@gmail.com. I'll be glad to print it out and bring it over.

I'll keep you all updated as we have news. So consider no news between treatments is good news!

Noelle