Monday, February 9, 2009

Monday Update

Mom is not feeling very well this morning.  She has a temperature, and her white count is up.  There is a worry that her body is fighting infection, so she has been put on another anti-biotic (vancomycin).  Infection is the biggest worry today.  

She is feeling significant pain in her right arm, and this may be where the infection risk is the most serious.  She has received pain medication periodically to keep her comfortable.  

Her kidney and liver function both look better today, but her levels are still too high.  They have been trending downward, and this is encouraging.  

Right now Mom is resting comfortably. 


4 comments:

Sue Foster said...

Dear David,
We are so grateful that you are writing this blog. Beth is constantly in our thoughts and prayers, as are you and the rest of the family. I know visitors are not a good idea right now when you are worried about infection, so please give Beth a hug from us and tell her that we are thinking of her. Thank you. Sue

Joan said...

David,
Thank you so much for keeping us updated on Beth's progress.
Please let her know we are thinking and praying for her to get stronger and get this behind her. Give her a hug for us.
Love from Danville.
Joan

Anonymous said...

Beth / David / Heather... Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. It hurts us to know how you are hurting... and there is nothing that we can do for you. We love you... and miss seeing you. Beth, I so miss your laugh on Wednesdays. The jokes won't be the same until I hear you laugh at them again. Wayne & Dawn

Vanessa Garland said...

Beth,
Your strength and courage are such an inspiration to me. I send you my prayers and thoughts for you to have peace for your day.

Blessings,
Vanessa