(I'd written the text below...)
Not much to tell. The CRP has decreased slightly, so hopefully we're about to turn the corner with the infection (again). Worryingly her white cell count is down to 0.2, but this fits in with the overall infection picture. Fluid extraction has been slowed to 50ml/hr to avoid overshoot and to give her kidneys the chance to start working again, but I suspect that that's not going to happen until she turns the corner. Otherwise she remains largely stable, but receiving a lot of support.
(Then Marion came in with some news...)
...but Marion just walked in and has scared me with the latest news. Kay was due to get a heart echo today, which would involve turning her on her back. But they have decided that her condition is too fragile to risk turning her over... Jeez, I just had another of those awful panic attacks.
So, things are extremely marginal. I feel sick to my stomach with fear.
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You are all always in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove and big hugs
Lynne, John, James & Emily
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You have said several times it is going to be a non-linear process: the roller coaster takes a dip and you leave your tummy behind. Sorry to learn that. Panic attacks are not nice. You need to talk to someone about something else other than Kay.
ReplyDeleteLet's focus on the positive regression of the infection. It's a give and take process. Why does she need a heart echo now?
ReplyDeleteLots of love to you both,
Isabelle
With you every step. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteLesley