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Family Matters:  Aria is in the hospital  |
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julia hayes
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
julia
medical lake
wa
USA
1132 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 06:31:13 AM
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Good thoughts needed here please! Aria had to be admitted on Saturday morning with a fever. It is a common thing to happen, fevers that is, when the body gets immuno-suppressed. She basically has no immune system right now due to the chemo, which is also normal, but a huge drag nonetheless. So, they have stopped chemo until her counts improve and then we'll start giving it to her at about 1/2 the dosage. I'm learning that this is just the name of the game. She gets to be home for a few months at a time until counts tank and then she is in the hospital for a week or so and then back home...back and forth and back and forth...She is receiving IV fluids and antibiotics. Overall, she is in great spirits and is just going with it. Reo is also doing well with the idea. He actually doesn't mind going to the hospital in the least; plenty of TV and toys in the playroom. The baby, on the other hand is a TOTAL nightmare! She is now tall enough that she can open the door to the bathroom, which 3 months ago, she was not able to do. So, she's been pulling the emergency cords, turning the shower on herself, and stuffing paper towels in the toilet as well as rummaging through the garbage. Nice, oh so very nice! We're trying to figure out what to do with her. The easiest thing would be to get some baby-sitters on board but to be perfectly honest, we are trying to do as much of this as a family and having her separated feels icky. I know it is a sanity/survival thing but so much already feels icky that her being away is just one more thing.
We should be in the hospital for another few days at least, unless by some miracle things dramatically change today. Sure could use some good thoughts!
My love to you, ~julia hayes
being simple to simply be
Farmgirl #30
www.julia42.etsy.com |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 06:44:51 AM
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((((Julia and Aria))))
I was just thinking about you!
hugs and prayers your way.
Linda
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"NEVER underestimate the power of a woman."
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
Edited by - yarnmamma on Apr 28 2008 06:45:31 AM |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 06:46:59 AM
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Thinking of you both Julia!!
The both of you are such strong Spirits!! Just keep doing what your doing Girls!
I know it must all get so overwhelming.. I can't even imagine what you go through every single moment.
But you know your in my thoughts everyday..
All my love & strength..
Kathie
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
Edited by - Kathie on Apr 28 2008 06:47:47 AM |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 06:47:26 AM
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Julia, you and Aria have my good thoughts and prayers always. I admire your strength so much. Keeping your family close together at a time like this must be a good thing to help with a feeling of some normalcy. She will be home soon and then your life can be a bit less hectic . It must just seem sometimes like you have no control. Having Aria in good spirits and taking it in her stride is a wonderful thing. I can see where Reo thinks this is just a great adventure! So many things to explore and get into! I will always send you good thoughts and special prayers. Your family will be even closer when this is all behind you,because you are facing it as a family. Please keep us posted on Aria's progress. I really do think of all of you all the time.
Hugs and Blessings,
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:03:49 AM
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Oh Julia! You are in my thoughts. Perhaps you need some scotch tape or something to bind up cords and maybe a baby gate to the bathroom?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:14:50 AM
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Julia- This must be so frustrating for you. I know you want to keep everyone together, but sweetie, sometimes it's best to let someone help you. You have so much on your plate right now, giving someone the opportunity to come to your aid is totally appropriate.
Hugs to you and Aria.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:27:19 AM
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Julia - My prayers go out to you, Aria and your family.
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:37:11 AM
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Thinking of you both as always and hoping she's in and out of there quickly!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:40:19 AM
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LOVE, love, love your way!!!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 07:42:46 AM
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Julia, you, Aria, and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it has to be hard keeping your family together there and keeping all your spirits up. I hope she's feeling better fast. I'm sending you all hugs.
Farmgirl Sister #25
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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4forMe
True Blue Farmgirl
166 Posts
Dawn
Easton
MD
166 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 09:02:27 AM
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Julia you and your family are in my thoughts!
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 4. |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 09:15:27 AM
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Julia - I keep praying! And thinking of you and your family. Love to you all.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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nashbabe
True Blue Farmgirl
687 Posts
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
1559 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 10:34:10 AM
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Sending lots of prayers, hugs, and love to Aria, you, and the rest of your 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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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 11:40:14 AM
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(((((Julia, Aria & Family))))) Bright blessings! Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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vintagegrl
True Blue Farmgirl
280 Posts
Jeanette
NH
USA
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 4:55:51 PM
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 5:20:50 PM
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Prayers to your family, (((Julia and Aria)))
Cheers,
Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
1894 Posts
Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
1894 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 5:42:20 PM
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Sending your whole family love and prayers. Please make sure to take care of yourself as much as you can. You need rest or you will get run down. Hope all of this turns out to be just a bad dream one day.
My quilting and life blog!!
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
1891 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 5:54:00 PM
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mima
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 6:59:27 PM
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Okay sweetcakes!!! I'll be there this weekend!!! I'll find us the best choclate cake and I'm bringing up some HOMEMADE! red wine!!!(okay Rebekka- I'm recinding my not drinking any more to just one bottle with Julia!!!LOL!)
A bazillion cyper hugs and I cannot wait to give you a real one!!! THIS WEEK!!!!!!!!XXXOOOO
"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 |
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
1731 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 7:17:45 PM
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Thinking of you Julia, I sent you an email. Please if you need someone to watch Rio or the baby, we would be happy to help
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
Rich or Poor, It Dont matter We're all the same everybodys hungry in a different way....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
www.justanotherhousewife.etsy.com
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 11:03:32 PM
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Oh Julia,
I am sending Aria, you & your family huge armloads of prayers & hugz,,,,remember, I am just around the corner...
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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Aria is in the hospital
