Saturday's counts were HGB, 11.3: WBC, .2 (I've been writing it incorrectly as .02); platelets 22K. This mornings: HGB, 9.8; WBC still .2; platelets 18K. Dr. Z. is giving some real thought to getting Jordan off the morphine drip and finding effective oral meds he can take instead, so that we can make the Seattle trip this week. We can't set off on an eight-hour drive if Jordan's experiencing uncontrolled pain, fevers, nosebleeds, or is in need of transfusions. It all has to come together just so to work out!
The drip is slowly being titrated downward. It's down from 8MG/H to 4MG/H. Both immediate release and sustained release morphine pills are being used. The meds are worrisome, but pain, more so. Thankfully, Jordan feels well enough to spend several hours each day on the computer. In most of his previous hospitalizations, weeks passed without his giving it a thought or a glance! The CBC's tell one story, but his computer usage tells quite another, and it's our preferred version.
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Lets all pray that each puzzle piece will fall into place to make the trip to seattle. This sounds like a difficult puzzle. Hopefully the right attention can be given to each piece. Good Luck!
Liz
Our prayers go out again for Dr.Z to have the ability to figure this difficult problem out. We know Jordan has the strength and support he needs, he just needs the Dr's expertise to pull it off. We'll be pulling for you and anxious for updates. Love, Louise
Hey Washburns, we have just donated the last 4 days to assisting with a Single Adult Conference at a mountain resort. We thought of you each day and kept you in our prayers which we will continue to do. We will ask for a very productive trip to Seattle and comfort and strength along the way. May the doctors be blessed with exceptional wisdom on your behalf.
Love! Becky and Ray
Praying with you Bonnie!
God didn't promise days without pain,laughter without sorrow,or sun without rain.But God did promise strength for the day,comfort for the tears and a light for the way.And for all those who believe in His kingdom above,He answers their faith with everlasting love.
Love Ya,
Deb
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