The End of Our Big Day
Today Colleen got William's bone marrow.
William did GREAT.
They were able to collect more marrow than they needed for Colleen, and froze some. Also, he did NOT need a blood transfusion, as his hemoglobin only dropped to 9.5, low for his normal 12, but still excellent. He will take an iron suppliment for a short while, and has a bandage across his backside and some pain, but otherwise he is doing really great.
Colleen has kept the fever away since 11 this morning. Her oxygen and blood pressure and blood levels, etc are all excellent. Unfortunately, not more than two popsickles to eat today. A few sips of chocolate milk earlier this morning, but barely a few sips of water tonight. She just doesn't want to eat anymore, and may be developing sores down her throat, a very common side effect I am told. She had been complaining of soreness on her bottom a couple of days ago, but the nurse brought special ointment, and she no longer complains, plus her skin looks very good.
Her broviac dressing was changed today and Dad got to observe how to do that. We will have to learn because when she is discharged the dressings will need to be changed at home a minimum of every three days.
Mom (Susan)
William did GREAT.
They were able to collect more marrow than they needed for Colleen, and froze some. Also, he did NOT need a blood transfusion, as his hemoglobin only dropped to 9.5, low for his normal 12, but still excellent. He will take an iron suppliment for a short while, and has a bandage across his backside and some pain, but otherwise he is doing really great.
Colleen has kept the fever away since 11 this morning. Her oxygen and blood pressure and blood levels, etc are all excellent. Unfortunately, not more than two popsickles to eat today. A few sips of chocolate milk earlier this morning, but barely a few sips of water tonight. She just doesn't want to eat anymore, and may be developing sores down her throat, a very common side effect I am told. She had been complaining of soreness on her bottom a couple of days ago, but the nurse brought special ointment, and she no longer complains, plus her skin looks very good.
Her broviac dressing was changed today and Dad got to observe how to do that. We will have to learn because when she is discharged the dressings will need to be changed at home a minimum of every three days.
Mom (Susan)
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