The medical updates we post here are nearly word-for-word from the doctors and nurses. I admit I am prone to embellish, so I have to be careful not to add anything. She didn't have any reactions or complications with yesterday's infusion, and her blood work today showed some improvement. She continues to receive IV fluids, which helps protect her kidneys. She has some swelling in her feet and ankles, but that's normal with the fluids. Walking has been and will continue to be a priority. They also moved her to a bigger room (#159). It is much more accommodating. It's also got a big, pretty fish tank right outside her door. She and Lewis played some dominoes today, and she beat him pretty badly. He definitely did not let her win. He definitely does take over her bed sometimes. Mom tries to stay out of the bed during the day, and Lewis needs his naps. The girl came in to take mom's dinner order, and she saw Lewis in the bed, so she asked him what he would like for dinner. It's not the first time that's happened. Sometimes they don't read the first name correctly, and see Lewis, and call him Charlie, thinking he's the patient. He's beginning to think he should just order himself a meal.
Right now, the Rangers game is on. Some more family is coming to visit today. She and Toni continue to discuss quilting projects. When Mom and me went camping a few weeks ago, we stayed inside the Airstream most of the time because it was so dang windy outside. I'm certain she'd much rather be stuck in the Airstream than in here.
I mentioned in a previous post that Mom gives her IV pole a different name every day. She's going to start drawing a new name out of a hat each morning. If you have any suggestions, please send me a text (817.300.0414). Don't put them in the comments, because she wants them to be a surprise every morning. Funny names are much appreciated.
Please continue to pray for healing and peace.
IV THERE YET? Carla
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