Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! We are enjoying a restful relaxing day at the apartment after another long day yesterday. We were still really optimistic going into the dr yesterday thinking that there was still a good possibility that we could go home yesterday...but we were wrong. Brian had been feeling a lot better after getting the 2 units of blood on Monday and we even went in to appointment early yesterday hoping that they could get us in early and we would be able to make it back to Dallas last night. He was able to get his blood drawn at 10 am, but because it takes so long to get the results back it was still 2:30 before we saw the dr. When we got the results they were almost the same as Monday. His blood level went up a little, but he was still critical and his platelet count had also gone down to the very critical level. His white blood cells hadn't increased very much either, so he is still having to wear a mask. Our hopes were dashed again as we had to accept the fact that we would have to spend what was supposed to be our "easy" week in Houston without getting to go home.
They set Brian up for 2 more units of blood and a large platlet transfusion for later that afternoon. We had to wait several hours for them to prepare everything and by 6 pm they finally had a bed in the transfusion unit for us. They went through the process with the pre meds, then they transfused the platelets, but after the platelets were done, he started having a reaction and breaking out in hives. That delayed the next transfusion while they gave him more Benadryl to try to make the hives go away. Luckily it worked and that was the only complication he had. Of course since he had twice the dosage of Benadryl, he was passed out the entire night while I was monitoring him and reading magazine after magazine. He finally got through the blood units and we were the last ones to close down the transfusion unit for the second time this week. It was 1:30 am before we were able to leave the hospital and even though I was exhausted, Brian wasn't tired at all since he had slept during the entire process. So of course we celebrated an early Valentines Day by starting on our taxes at 2 this morning. We are such exciting people...
Brian has his next blood work tomorrow to see how his levels are reacting. If they haven't increased by then they discussed having to do more in depth tests to determine why his body isn't reacting. It is necessary to get his levels almost back to normal before he starts on his next round of chemo that is scheduled for Monday. If his levels aren't normal, they would have to delay the chemo again while his body becomes strong enough to fight through the chemo.
Happy Valentines Day!!! We really wish we were back home this week to visit, but we are still thinking about everyone and miss you all.
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Don't work on taxes today . . . it's a holiday (almost?) so do something fun.
Since you can't get away physically, then at least take a "mental vacation." Get on the internet and look at pictures of the beach, plan out a trip you want to go on when this is all behind you (complete with all the details), find a picture of the flowers you would want to send to each other for Valentine's Day - and remember, since you're just showing them to each other, money is no object - choose something really nice!
Amanda, you'll have to teach Brian how to lie on the bed and act like you're superman flying over the town like we used to do when you were little and I was too tired to play with you. Remember how we used to describe what we were seeing down below?? Except I'd fly over something more exciting than "tall buildings" this time.
Sending you lots of hugs and kisses, and know that I'm praying for you both. . . LOTS!
Happy Valentines Day! Brian if it makes you feel any better I did nothing exciting on this day either. But I didn't work on my taxes.... What were you thinking.
I am praying for you both.
Take Care Amy Kipina
Hey Guys!
Happy Belated Valentine's Day! I sure hope you're done with taxes and are on that trip Joyce told you to take. Gee...I never thought to fly like Superman with my kids when they were little..please don't tell them what all they missed, okay? ;)
I'm so sorry you didn't get to make it home when you were wanting to go so badly. I know it must be harder than you make it all seem; you're attitudes are such an inspiration to all of us. We are still praying for you both and will add that God will grant you a reprieve so that you can make that trip soon.
We love you guys very much and will look forward to hearing that Brian's blood counts are up again and you guys are getting some R&R.
May God continue to bless you and keep you. Remember, the battle is His, so "banish anxiety from your heart, and cast off the troubles of your body..." as best you can.
All our love,
Barry and Lena :)
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