The One where we are Back in the Hospital

Post by Bri's Mom, Brenda

Last Thursday was a VERY LONG DAY. Bri started her day at 9 am in the clinic for blood, platelets, fluids, potassium and some antibiotics as she began running a temperature. We were the last ones to leave the clinic at 7:45 pm. She was sleep deprived and achy all over. By the time we got to the Lodge she was ready to fall in the bed and sleep. Just as she got snuggled in her bed I took her temperature, it was 102.6. We took it four times and I checked my temp to be sure the thermometer worked. It worked. We both knew what it meant, a call to the doctor and admission to the hospital. Bri was discouraged, disheartened, and a little scared. We did get some good news and were very fortunate to get the last bed on 7E at 10:00 that evening. Thankfully we were able to go thru the ER to the room where she spent the rest of the evening getting poked, plugged, pumped and prodded. She got everything infused in her except sleep.

Her temp finally broke Saturday morning. We found out she had a bacterial infection in her blood and a strep infection. She has been getting more blood and platelets every other day. Last night she had another prolonged nosebleed that discouraged her meaning her platelets keep dropping. She has had diarrhea for two weeks now resulting in dehydration. Last week they ordered home health to give her daily infusions of fluids at the Lodge to keep her hydrated. She has had no appetite and lost 23 lbs in ten days. Additionally, she has open sores in her mouth. Thankfully, they have something to give her for every thing she is going thru. But the side effects of all the meds keep her nauseated. We also found out she will have to be in hospital for awhile as she will need 14 days of iv vancomyician

So, as you can see Bri gets down. We do feel the prayers of friends and family and we cannot say thank you enough. We know we have to just get through and hold on to God through it all. We do trust God and are learning more about accessing His presence through the pain. It is just VERY hard at times and thats all there is to it. We can take a natural pain reliever such as Tylenol or oxycodone for physical ailments (and that she does) but we have to just experience the pain of what we were predestined to go through. I don't like it but, I pray for healing and cry out to God for my Beez. At times I am comforted by Gods presence, words of truth, prayer, the kindness of others through calls, prayers, cards, and visits. But sometimes we just simply have to hurt. Knowing we are loved and cared for by others is often enough to help us through. We know you are out there praying for us and loving us. Thank You.

Will give another update in a few days.