Day 239 late Critical day tomorrow · Mar 7, 08:23 PM by Dale
Hello all, it’s Jessica this time. Patrick’s already done a good job of informing you all earlier today, but there have been a few developments and Dad asked me to write another post.
Mom was moved to intermediate intensive care this afternoon, which is between a normal hospital room and intensive care. She is in room number 319 in ORMC. We are hoping the care here will be superior to the care she’s received thus far.
When moving Mom today there was an accident that resulted in her PICC line being ripped out. It was a very unfortunate result of some careless techs. Luckily, Dad was there to make sure it was dealt with immediately (after first being told it would have to wait till tomorrow, he exploded. After the smoke cleared, they miraculously found a team to insert a new PICC line. This was the third time he had been told the PICC team had gone home and Mom had to wait. First Monday from Friday or Tuesday from Monday), and a new PICC line has been installed in her other arm, yet again. What a hassle these have been.
Also, Dad had a discussion with Dr. Serriera today. He has been in touch with Dr. Champlin in Houston. The bottom line is that they feel the GvHD may have progressed beyond Dr. Serriera’s expertise and depending on the biopsy results tomorrow, she may need to be moved to Houston. We all feel that she will receive the best care in Houston, despite the many complications and expenses moving her and caring for her there present.
As you might expect, Mom is absolutely exhausted from all of these goings-on, but she does seem to be doing well and just explained to Dad and me that the gorgeous poppy flowers Aunt Connie sent her grew in the Land of Oz. We laughed heartily at this and she indignantly remarked, “It’s true!”
Thank you all so much for your support and please keep it coming. Things are tough right now, but my Mom is so amazing, and her friends and family so loving that with the Lord’s help, nothing is unconquerable.
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