Today marks Craig's second day in the hospital- it looks like he is going to be in here until sometime next week- probably a week from today.
The pain meds they gave him yesterday had him so drugged up he doesn't remember anything from yesterday- which is good because I know I was freaked out- and if I'm freaked out I can't imagine what he would have felt.
The high dose of the pain meds and the type of meds caused him to have several mini seizures- like epilepsy I'm thinking. There were times when his whole body was convulsing and he couldn't do anything to stop it. So I think not remembering that would be a good thing.
His pain is under control now- and so is his nasuea- but his white blood cell count is still dropping and his liver levels are becoming more elevated. They are uping the dose of the medication that promotes white blood cell production- but that takes a few days for them to see results. And they ares suctioning out the mucus in his throat- which is helping VERY much in his oxygen intake- his breathing- and the way he sounds when he breathes- now he just sounds like a kitten purring- instead of a whole tribe of lions roaring.
Once again the nurses and the staff here at St. Als are wonderful. Very helpful, caring and knowledgable. Couldn't ask for a better hospital or better staff.
I'm heading to Parma today to pick up the girls- my dad and step-mom picked the girls up at the rental and spent the day and night with them. I'll getthe girls around 3:30- then we'll come back here to visit Craig- then it's back to the rental- then to a cheapo movie- then back to see Craig- then back to the rental to sleep. Instead of having the kidos here all week like we had planned I'm taking them to their Dad's house on Saturday. I hate leaving Craig in the hospital.
I would like to thank all of the sweet caring people who have commited to helping us on this journey. I firmly believe that there are no accidental meetings; everyone in your life has a purpose- even if it is just a smile or a kind word to lift your spirits and make your day. Prayers, blessings, and just knowing that there are people out there who acknowledge our worth makegoing thru this time easier.
It is so easy to get lost in the day to day process of living that we forget to see the sparkle in the icicle.
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