Wednesday, May 10, 2023

ROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT

 

Kristina had a rough night last night.  Yesterday morning the rashes (we think there are two separate rashes) spread.  Visible around her neck and face and she said even her eyelids were being impacted.  That, along with the mouth sores made things more uncomfortable and unpleasant. 

Last night her temperature started to rise then spiked to 103.  Infection.  With her immune system all but non-existent, this is bad.  Last night they started her on Vancomycin, a heavy hitter antibiotic.  Called out when other approaches aren’t working. 

This morning she texted she’s feeling horrible and she’s ‘rain checking’ all visitors for the day.  Then she said something typical of Kristina.  “We knew these days would come”.

So not good news, but she’s been through this before.  It doesn’t make it any easier.

So go long on the positive energy today and if she doesn’t respond, you know why.

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