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| Lainey |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 09:09:47 AM
My mom is back in the hospital again. We had to call the ambulance yesterday evening and were in the emergency room until 2:30 this morning. They've put her in ICU now. Her C02 levels were very high and she has retained more fluid from the congestive heart failure. We told the attending physician in the ER that we hadn't heard anything back from the bone marrow biopsy test she had done in June. He thought that was odd and did some checking. He got someone to look in the files and they found the report... from June 12th. We had never been notified the final results were in. When she had her last visit her family doctor told her he didn't have the full final results and he wanted to wait until then to tell her. The report we got last night said... chronic myelogenous leukemia.
The ER doctor tried to console us best that he could, but it really wasn't his place. We should have been told by her family doctor, or at least I think so. I'm trying not to be angry about this. Right now we have to do what's best for my mom. As you can guess I'm very scared. I had a feeling with all she's been through since last September with the anemia, the blood transfusions, and high white cell counts it might be something like this. But when it's confirmed well, it's not something that one can prepare for.
Please remember my mom in your prayers and/or thoughts. I'm sorry I've been asking so much in the past bit, but I do believe in prayer and any positive energies sent this way will be appreciated. I'm trying to be strong because I'm the only child and I have to be there for both mom and dad. I'm trying to stay focused on tasks and what has to be done right now. But I have to admit to you all right now my spirits are pretty low. I'm heading back to the hospital now and I wanted you to know what happened. Thanks for listening.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| Daisydu |
Posted - Jul 18 2008 : 11:22:16 AM
Lainey,
You, your mother and father are in my prayers!
Take care of yourself, let the hospital take care of your mother. You need to keep yourself healthy!
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 2:25:53 PM
Elaine:
My prayers are with you, your mother, and your family.
God Bless.
Marly/Bear5 |
| NadKnitBlog |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 11:41:42 AM
Dear Lainey, you're in my thoughts and prayers- lots of hugs and I hope your mum will feel better with rehab....... take care you two!
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| Lainey |
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 07:54:42 AM
The latest news is that hopefully today Mom will get out of the hospital but she has to go somewhere to rehab for awhile. They are working the details out on when and where.
I went to the emergency room last night and had that procedure I was telling you about. It was quite painful and still is. I had a large diabetic boil lanced and it's not in a good place. Let's just say it hurts to sit, lie down, or stand. But they gave me some antibiotics so hopefully it will heal soon. Thanks again for the prayers and thoughts!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 11:20:38 AM
Lainey,I am praying for you both a full recovery and strength for you so you can continue to be with you dear mom. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| a rose |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 09:29:01 AM
Dear Elaine, My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your Mom and will continue to be. I pray that God will hold you and your Mom in the palm of His hands and you both will feel His healing comfort. I truly believe that He is there with you both.
Peace be with you and your Mom.
Linda
Remember me as a rose. |
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 08:34:25 AM
Thank you for taking time out to update, Lainey...I can just read how tired you are, and now if you're not feeling well, I'm REALLY concerned. You've run yourself down, and that's to be expected while caring for mom.
Sounds like she's just having a terrible time of it, and the fluid forming scares me, but she's in good hands at the hospital. AND YES, she's going to have to go to rehab. It's vital and she'll feel sooo much better, Lainey.
Now, I'm concerned about you. I'm thinking of you both...
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| Lainey |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 08:28:42 AM
Here's another upsdate on Mom. She's still in the hospital and has had a hard couple of days. Her poor arms are purple from all the blood tests and IV's they've had to redo. My mom is a very positive person and that's why I think she's fights on with everything that is wrong with her. But with so many things going on at once I think it's even starting to bring her down. She's retained a lot of fluid from the congestive heart failure. On Saturday there was a pocket of fluid that developed on her leg about the size of a hand. It broke open yesterday and gave some relief, but now they are worried about more infections. They stopped giving her lasix for a bit because it was causing some severe problems with her kidneys. They've started her on the med for the Leukemia (Gleevec) and it made her sick to her stomach. She's not been hardly eating as it is, and now she doesn't feel like eating at all. They have prescribed something to settle her stomach though, so maybe that will help. Her breathing is still not good. Her oxygen levels have been hanging around 89 or so and that's with her oxygen level on 5. She wears a bipap still most of the time and will have to have it everytime she sleeps from now on. Sorry for rambling here, I think it's because I'm so drained. I hope I'm making sense. She just called me and they are trying to get her to walk a bit. They told her when she leaves the hospital she will have to go to a place to rehab and have therapy. There's a song about that where the singer says No, No, No. That's pretty much my mom's opinion, but she'll have to go to work on her mobility.
I'm going to the emergency room in a bit, I'm having complications due to my diabetes. I've had this or something similiar a few times before and once had to be hosptialized for it to get IV antibiotics. Hopefully they can just do a small procedure and send me on my way. I don't need to get down now, I have to be able to take care of Mom. Mom said if they put me in I can share her room with her. Well there is an empty bed. I've been using it on the nights I've stayed with her.
I cannot thank you all enough for the thoughts and prayers and just showing that you all care. I appreciate it more than you know. Sending out hugs to all.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Jul 15 2008 : 05:17:10 AM
Sweet Laniey I am just hoping to hear from your mom,
Farm Girl #96
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| EnchantedWoodsGirl |
Posted - Jul 11 2008 : 08:01:54 AM
Lainey you and your mom and family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are doing okay - I know this is sooo hard and please know that I am here to listen should you need an ear. Love you
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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| shepherdwagen |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 8:52:51 PM
Sending good thoughts your way and I hope your mom continues to improve. Shame on the doctor who did not tell her of the results. He's obligated, professionally and morally, to deliver such news.
Susan
"I've childproofed my house, but they keep getting in." |
| nubidane |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 6:58:54 PM
Oh Lainey, I just read this thread! I will be praying tonight for your precious family |
| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 08:50:18 AM
Same here thanks for keeping us updated. Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10 http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 08:14:18 AM
Thanks, Lainey. Tell her we're all keeping her close in our thoughts and prayers.
Farmgirl Sister #50
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| Lainey |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 08:08:18 AM
Thank you all again for the words and prayers. Mom is still in ICU but her CO2 levels are down. Still not to normal but better. She more alert now and not as confused as before. I'm on my way in a bit to see her but I wanted to thank everyone for remembering her and give an update on her progress.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| 82kygal |
Posted - Jul 09 2008 : 05:33:13 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you Lainey.
Laura
With God, all things are possible. (Mark 10:27)
What ever you are, be a good one. (Abe Lincoln) |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 7:22:22 PM
Lainey, I am so sorry your Mom had to hear such awful news. Sorry for all of you. That Dr. of hers should be doing some big time apologizing. All of you have been through so much, I pray that there is hope and she will recover.
Mary Jane
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Jul 08 2008 : 08:49:40 AM
Lainey,
You are in my thoughts and prayers! God is with your Mom and He will give you both strength. He is the great physician and He knows what BOTH of you need.
Hugs!
Jessie
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| miss wilma |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 9:32:29 PM
Sweet Lainey I am so sorry and will definately keep her in my prayers. Girls for all of you that have never met Lainey she is a darling sweet girl and her husband is so nice to. Can I make a suggestion / Lets do a card shower,do any of you know her or her mothers addressI want to get one sent now Lainey if there is anything you need or we can do please let me know
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 8:26:51 PM
Lainey,
I am so sorry to hear all that youre going through. Of course, lots of prayers!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 7:32:47 PM
Lainey,
Praying for your mom and whole family. Remember, He gives strength to the weary!
Ann
Forrester Farm
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 7:23:49 PM
Prayers for your mom and also for you and your family.
Diana
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city! |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 5:25:51 PM
praying for you all.
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| Ga Girl |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 4:54:21 PM
Lainey, So sorry to hear about your mom, I'm an only child to so I understand how you feel about tring to be strong. I will definitely be praying for you, your mom and dad. Please keep us updated if you can. Karen
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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 07 2008 : 3:45:28 PM
Oh Lainey! I am so sorry to hear about this! I can't even begin to imagine. I will be thinking of you and your family often!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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