Charmaine has been doing very well but has developed a nagging cough that has me concerned so we are going to the clinic today for an unscheduled visit to get it checked. I am sure they will xray her chest especially since she had the blood clot earlier on.
She has been around the grand kids some and might have picked a bug of some sort???????
I will post you all later on the outcome of this visit.
Have safe, happy, and prosperous new year.
Sam
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas Day 2009
Merry Christmas to you all. She is doing great. Cooking sausage balls right now about to go and see the grand kids' Christmas stuff.
Thanks to all of you this year for your prayers and support through the long journey we made.
God is faithful and has poured out His blessings on us.
This is my first Christmas without my mother. I miss her more than I thought I would now. She died last Jan 15th.
Looking forward to a wonderful new year and wish you all the same.
Be safe and happy.
Sam
Thanks to all of you this year for your prayers and support through the long journey we made.
God is faithful and has poured out His blessings on us.
This is my first Christmas without my mother. I miss her more than I thought I would now. She died last Jan 15th.
Looking forward to a wonderful new year and wish you all the same.
Be safe and happy.
Sam
Monday, December 21, 2009
December 21st ............UPDATE
Charmaine is doing very well now. She is over most of the side effects of the chemo and radiation. She went shopping with Natalie yesterday and was out for about 4 hours. This was her 1st real trip outside the house in about a year. She still has to wear the mask and exercise care but was so excited to get out. Her hair is about 1/2 inch long now. It is a beautiful salt/pepper and feels like mink it is so soft.
We go back to the clinic this Wed for check up.
Thanks to all of you this year for your care and prayers. It has meant more to us both than you could ever know.
Sam
We go back to the clinic this Wed for check up.
Thanks to all of you this year for your care and prayers. It has meant more to us both than you could ever know.
Sam
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday December 13th.......Update
This past Friday was day 100 for Charmaine after transplant. That mark is a big deal in the transplant circle. Her Dr told us that the first 100 years would be the hardest in our lives and for a transplant patient usually the first 100 days is for them.
She is feeling well now but still has fatigue during the day. Seems to be on a pattern now of sleeping till 9 or 10, up till 12 or 1, then naps for 2 hrs.
Some days she has mild nausea but not bad and does not last long.
Her hair is growing like crazy. It is now about 1/2 inch long. It looks as if it will be a beautiful salt/pepper color. I hope she will leave natural and not color it. Just has more character to me.
We go back for lab work and Dr appointment on the 18th.
Still having to live in a bubble for the most part. Not sure how much longer.
I've started cutting firewood and selling it, so I leave her for a few hours each day for the 1st time since all this began. Can't hardly stand not being here with her.
Will post you all on any changes.
Sam
She is feeling well now but still has fatigue during the day. Seems to be on a pattern now of sleeping till 9 or 10, up till 12 or 1, then naps for 2 hrs.
Some days she has mild nausea but not bad and does not last long.
Her hair is growing like crazy. It is now about 1/2 inch long. It looks as if it will be a beautiful salt/pepper color. I hope she will leave natural and not color it. Just has more character to me.
We go back for lab work and Dr appointment on the 18th.
Still having to live in a bubble for the most part. Not sure how much longer.
I've started cutting firewood and selling it, so I leave her for a few hours each day for the 1st time since all this began. Can't hardly stand not being here with her.
Will post you all on any changes.
Sam
Thursday, December 3, 2009
December 3rd................UPDATE
Charmaine is doing well now. We went to the clinic Wednesday for normal blood work and Dr. appointment. All of her numbers were very good. The Dr. is starting to reduce her meds slowly weaning her off of them. We found out that her donor cells are 100% now which means the engraftment is successful at this point.
She had a bad rash on her face that is now gone with the meds the Dermatologist gave her.
Her hair is growing like crazy now. Maybe a 1/4 inch all over her head!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is felling well now but has to nap 2 to 3 hrs. during the mid day. Other than that she is just fine.
We are still living in somewhat of a bubble and will be till after the 1st of the year I suppose. That's OK as long as she is home and feeling well.
She was in Emory Hospital 91 days this year not counting clinic visits and ER visits.
We go back to the Dr on the 18th . She will get a PCR and FISH test to check details of her transplant again.
More later.................. Thanks for caring.
Sam
She had a bad rash on her face that is now gone with the meds the Dermatologist gave her.
Her hair is growing like crazy now. Maybe a 1/4 inch all over her head!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is felling well now but has to nap 2 to 3 hrs. during the mid day. Other than that she is just fine.
We are still living in somewhat of a bubble and will be till after the 1st of the year I suppose. That's OK as long as she is home and feeling well.
She was in Emory Hospital 91 days this year not counting clinic visits and ER visits.
We go back to the Dr on the 18th . She will get a PCR and FISH test to check details of her transplant again.
More later.................. Thanks for caring.
Sam
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