Waiting

[coffee_n_cocoa]

Mom G's platelet count went above 100, so the docs performed the biopsy on Monday. We should know the preliminary report tomorrow, and a more indepth one by Friday. However, last night her potassium levels crashed because the diuretic she was on basically made her pee out all of her potassium, so they moved her to ICU until her potassium is back to a safe level. They also want to start her on warfarin, but to do that her platelets need to be at least at 150, and right now she's still barely over 100.

Eventually they'll have to let her come home, right? It's been a week and a half, and right now the docs are saying Monday at the earliest before she gets to leave. That's assuming nothing else goes awry.

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[smearedink]

Hi!

I just got caught up on what you've been doing. Busy, busy, busy! How is it possible that Bean just finished fourth grade???

I really hope Mom G is doing better. It's so hard. From experience, I can tell you that an extended stay in the hospital can become a little hard on an older patient. They sometimes seem to develop a sort of dementia which is frightening but often resolves once they are home again. I understand the best thing to do is visit and talk with them often (which you are clearly doing) to help them keep track of their normal lives.

We'll be thinking of you. <3

[coffee_n_cocoa]

Hi there! Hard to believe Boy is a high schooler!

The hospital stay has definitely taken a toll on Mom G. mentally. I'm hoping she'll be home soon.

So glad to hear from you! *hugs*