It's true. Mom is home, resting in her own bed.
Today was a bit exciting. During the her second day of stem cell harvesting, the catheter malfunctioned and instead of Mom's blood flowing into the machine, it was flowing onto her bed. They immediately got that stopped and bypassed the malfunctioning catheter with two IV's in her arms. In the end, everything turned out great. They got all the stem cells they needed and then some.. and mom and dad headed for home.
Throughout Mom's treatment food just hasn't tasted right to her. While she was in the hospital, she pretty much relied on IV's for nutrition and only nibbled a bit. Tonight, on the way home, they stopped at Taco Bell and Mom had a Gordita. SHE ATE THE WHOLE THING... AND SAID IT TASTED GOOD. We have truly learned to appreciate the little things!
She is awfully weak, but I know she continue to build up strength everyday.
Mom has to be back up at the hospital at 8:00 tomorrow morning. We are thinking they will remove her catheter and she can be free of any medical acoutrements for a while.
I'll keep updating so keep checking back. Phase two will start in a about a month.
Thanks so much for all the prayers, they made such a difference!
1 comment:
Hi, sweetie. Just want you to know that I read, and I pray. I am thankful that your mom is doing so good. Oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures FOREVER.
Dianne
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