Thursday, January 7, 2010

Not a good day....

We are not having a good day. Seems like everything is going wrong. So where do I begin....

When we got here her hemoglobin was 6. A little on the dangerously low side...they transfuse when it drops below 8. I had no idea thought that it would be that low. So she is getting a blood transfusion.

She has some bronchitis in her lungs. Some crackling. Not a huge deal BUT ....her ANC is already down to 60. The cold/cough is making her miserable. The doctor is starting some zithromax to try to help.

Her spinal did not go very well. Yelling, crying...they had to give her more meds. Which makes her more upset actually. She immediately starting vomiting up all the phelgm (she is not allowed food) But she was not allowed to sit up, she has to remain laying down after the spinal. Throwing up and laying down don't go very well together. She was begging and crying to be able to sit up, but we couldn't let her. This throwing up spell lasted about 45 minutes.

She has started a fever. Again. it keeps going up and down, but at last check it was 101.8...which means that she is now being admitted and they will start her on IV antibiotics also. She just keeps crying that she wants to go home. It is sad. She hasn't been this miserable in a long long time.

And it is snowing like crazy now. And we are both here with no overnight bag or anything. It seems like it would be much work to try to get home, pack a bag, get our other kids, and get the stuff back here. So we are considering just roughing it with the clothes on our backs. Or maybe sending Jerad out into the elements. At least Ally has her Bobo...but she did throw up all over her blanket.

No matter what...we have a sick girl on her hands and I just ask that you pray that she feels better very soon.

14 comments:

  1. Oh, Janell..When I talked you yesterday I wanted you to have a better day,well at least it is snowing..We were in clinic but Mike had to get to bed. Sorry we missed you.. I hope Ally starts feeling better.The poor girl I pray she feels better soon..Love, The O'dells.

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  2. So-So sorry you are having a rough day and that Miss Ally is under the weather. I am praying that Ally starts to feel better VERY soon!

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  3. damn, Janel. i was so hoping for a better day for you today. It is just crappy. No other way to say it. I'll bet the staff could hook you up with a place to wash the blanket- and roughing it will be just another story/bead for Ally. (Not that she really needs anymore though, does she?). I was hoping you were feeling better based on your post from a few days ago. Wish I could take some of the stress away;I really do. Please don't forget that another treatment down is one less. When it seems there is nothing else to hold onto, that will always be truth.
    sending strong, strong thoughts your way. hang in there.

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  4. Gosh darn it, so sorry that you guys are having such a rough time. Hang in there, everyone in Ally's army is praying for a better day tomorrow. It is so tough to see your little girl suffering and all you can do is be there, it will get better. My extra thoughts and extra prayers are with you for a quick recovery.

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  5. Sending lots of prayers your way!

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  6. Janel...

    words just seem helplessly inadequate...but I'm thinking of you all...and wishing away the heartache...and praying for strength and a new day...I will pray hard tonight for that...love your way...

    Jill

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  7. Poor Ally...I'm praying that she get's better soon!

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  8. Janel - all I can do is send love and prayers, and tell you that you guys are my heros. You love your children and each other so intensely, it is a gift to all of you. I know you are lost in the pain and frustration, I have lived there myself, and it is miserable. Just hang on to your faith one more day at a time and the days will add up, and the sun will shine. It will.

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  9. Brent and I are both praying hard for you guys tonight.

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  10. Oh how horrible for her to have such a bad day. It seems like nothing went her way. I'm sooo sorry she is in such misery as I am sure you are too. You both are in my thoughts. Hang in there.

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  11. Janel, I'm praying that today brings about something better, that Ally has gotten some relief and maybe that you both were able to sleep. I'm so sorry that it is this hard.

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  12. What a horrible Day. I hope the night was a little better. Praying extra hard for all of you. Wish I could take some of the pain away.

    Hugs,
    Jenn and Kac Fam

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  13. My heart goes out to you guys. Cancer sucks.

    However, Ally is in good hands.

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  14. Many prayers! I hope she feels better soon.

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