Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Day 662 - Mar 22, 2010

Kevin was pretty sick all day today. He never got out of bed until dinner time (7pm) and even then he went in his wheelchair to eat. He did feel well enough when he got his antibiotic at 11pm to walk down to the grab-n-go and get an ice cream, however, he didn't eat it. We just brought it back upstairs and put it into the freezer. (he has to stay in an upright position for 30 minutes after taking this medication so it's becoming a ritual to walk down every night).

I did talk to the nephrologist (sp) today and he told me that Kevin's kidneys are functioning at about 75%. They are staying right in and around that range, so they are trying to figure out what to do. They are discussing steroids, but they know that reduces the immune system and Kevin's not really in a position to handle that well. I guess we are going to discuss it again on Wednesday.

So that's about it for today. Hopefully I have something good to post tomorrow.

5 comments:

karen said...

thinking about you. ice cream is always good, even simply in theory.

Kris said...

One of the comments recently (sorry, I'm not sure which one!) said something along the lines of they hoped you take comfort in knowing that we're all out here praying for you and your family. Ditto. I'm sure I speak for all of us by saying that extra prayers are being said for your strength - the herculean strength - that you all need.

God bless you all. Also praying for a better week.

- Kris, a Soldiers' Angel from RI

Janna said...

Praying for strength ( yours and Kevins ) , a return of kidney function and some peace, in mind, body and spirit for all of you.
God bless,
Janna

pommom said...
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Long-time RN said...

Hope you get better news today. Thinking of you both.