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| julia hayes |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 1:40:30 PM
Thank you for all the wonderful warm thoughts! Aria is still in the hospital. She has a tenacious fever. Last night it peaked at 103.5! yikes!! poor baby. She has a GI bug that is causing the fevers and is on antibiotics to deal with it. This is a direct result of her chemo, which causes her resistence/immune system to be suppressed. The bacteria that is causing the infection is a naturally occuring one that we all have on our bodies. The problem with immuno-suppression is that bacteria, like this one, are opportunistic and take advantage any time white blood cells are low and don't have the fighting power to keep the bacteria in check. This is a typical problem with chemo in general and specifically leukemia. We can plan on more hospitalizations over the course of time. It is simply what happens.
Aria is in pretty good spirits despite it all. She definitely has her moments when she reminds me that she is full-blown kid and that just sends me right over the moon. More often than not, however, she is quiet and reserved. It really is a lot to take in for a little 4 year old.
We are in isolation as a result of this bug too, which means we are totally confined to just our room. She's too wiped out to do much of anything so we sit and read and watch movies. My husband and I are taking shifts with the other kids and so far it seems to be working well. I'm so grateful for all the offers to watch the kids. Not to worry, I may call on you one of these days!
Everyone is treating us very well. The nurses are terrific and we just adore our oncologist. No worries there.
I'll keep you updated as I learn more. Thanks again! Many smiles to you all..~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - May 07 2008 : 11:31:53 AM
Keeping you all in my prayers!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 12:57:11 PM
Still praying and feeling that this time next year, all will be so much better. Keep strong! You are doing such a good job!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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| corporatefarmgirl |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 12:50:49 PM
Thank you for taking the time to update us. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Lots of {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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| Tammy Claxton |
Posted - May 01 2008 : 11:00:24 AM
Thank you for the update! I am still keeping Aria in my prayers. {{HUGS}} to you and your whole family!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"A friend is someone who does things that count, but never stops to count them"
Farmgirl #152
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| farmgirl blessings |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 11:27:40 PM
I still have pictures of the little ones on my board so that I can pray for them every day! Sending warm hugs your way!
Blessings, Lea
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 11:13:49 PM
still keeping you all in my prayers. love and hugs.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 3:41:24 PM
Thanks for the update....
still sending you love and hugggsss (((Aria & family)))
Linda
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
| catscharm74 |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 3:36:09 PM
Hugs and Love to you and Julia!! Keeping you all in my prayers!!
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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| mima |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 3:19:08 PM
Love to you Julia!!!!!!! I have a bottle of red wine in my suitcase with your name on it hon!!!! Hope all gets better!! Love u!
"No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars,or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit." Helen Keller |
| Meg |
Posted - Apr 30 2008 : 2:26:11 PM
Julia, thanks for Aria's update. I have a picture in mind of you two in the room watching movies...thanks for sharing it with us and I am sending my love to you and Aria there.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
