Monday, July 9, 2007
Out and back again
Austin was discharged on Saturday to the Ronald McDonald House. Scott came down for a visit this weekend, so we all went to the movies on Sunday to see Evan Almighty. It was nice for Austin to be out, although he is very weak and tired. He is still not eating anything which is very frustrating and discouraging. Early this morning I awoke to a beeping IV pump (he gets overnight hydration at the Ronald McDonald House). I noticed that Austin felt quite warm, so I took his temperature which was 39.5 C (anything over 38.0 C for bone marrow transplant patients requires an immediate trip to the emergency room). So...... off we went to the Emergency Department at SickKids early this morning. After seeing tons of doctors/nurses and explaining things over and over again we arrived back on 8B at 3:30 this afternoon with a fresh batch of IV antibiotics. Austin will remain in the hospital until his next round of chemotherapy which is scheduled to start on Friday. However, our BMT doctor came by today and said that, depending on the type of infection Austin has, chemotherapy may be delayed. The only benefit of being here in the hospital is that Austin can be fed through his central line. There is definitely some comfort of being back in the hospital for us both. Unfortunately, because of our hectic morning in emergency we missed a visit from our friend Sheila from Longlac (Sorry Sheila - I hope someone from the Ronald McDonald House let you know what the situation was). Hopefully we can connect sometime next week!
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5 comments:
It's too bad your time was cut short, but it sounds like the time you spent away from the hospital was good. It won't be long now until you're out for good! We're heading back to Thunder Bay on Sunday, and hoping to stay for a couple of weeks. Take care.
Love Sue & Ben
Hey guys...Well what can I say at least you weren able to do something fun while you were out of the hospital. It is just a matter of time and this nightmare will be all over. Your rainbow will come. Hang in there. Always thinking of all of you. Angie & family XOXOXOXOXO
Hi Guys,
Sorry to hear about the setback but luckily you had some indication and could get Austin back to Sickkids without delay. At least you did get to get a family outing together. Better days will soon be here. Luv ya both, XOXO Dave and Jo
Hello Austin and Lindsay,
Gosh, it's too bad your weekend at the house was cut short. You are working so hard at getting better Austin. You are just amazing. I know it is tough though, and the end seems far but we are rooting for you. We will cheer you on.
You are a brave soldier. Take care of yourself Austin. Sylvain says Hi.
Lindsay, we are proud of you too. Hopefully we will talk soon. It's been a while.
Cheers to the both of you.
Thinking about you, and praying for you always.
Love the Noels
Hey you two, Its Alan...err, Nick. Stoopid Steven Corell, giving you a fever! Oh well, sounds like its been a hard slog lately, But I KNOW Austin is up to the challenge. Still wishing you both well, can't wait till Austin is up on his feet, scarfing down food like a glutton and well enough to keep cheating at basketball.
CANCER SUX!!!!
love to you both
Nick
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