Last night Ed felt his worst so far. Even though his immune system is trying to bounce back, he is currently feeling his worst. Yesterday Ed only had Ginger ale and 1/2 of a Tuna fish sandwich. After the visiting nurse came and administered his anti-biotic IV Ed was losing it at both ends. He looked like a deer in headlights. Usually he is very upbeat and cheerful, but Last night he described himself as "feeling ugly". This is the only time I have felt helpless, frustrated, and upset. I hate seeing him in this state. The nurses and Dr. assure us that he will start bouncing back in about 3 days. His platelets were at 48 today, so they will hold off to give him a transfusion tomorrow.
As Ed is going through his daily IV procedure, his daughter Therese is currently at our house vacuuming, washing floors, cooking a pot roast, and washing our bedding. Therese will then baby sit Ed while I make the bi-weekly, highlight of my week, dump/recycling run. The cleaner the house is - the less chance of infection for Ed.
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Hang in there, both of you!
ReplyDeleteGrab that shawl. It washes and drys in the machine. It'll take anything you dish out. It won't beat you up with anything but the love with which it was made. See you soon, my good friend.
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