Tuesday, November 9, 2010

This Past Weekend

On Monday November 1st, mom took her temperature and it was about 100.5. The doctor told her that anytime it was over 100.4 she needed to call him immediately. Dad called Doctor Litton and he had her start on a antibiotic immediately. Mom thought the fever was gone, but it was just being masked by the Lora tab she was taking for pain. The next few days mom was gradually getting worse, but was managing ok.

On Friday around 6 PM, mom took her temperature and it was around 101.6. Dad called Doctor Litton and he told her to go to the emergency room immediately. When she got there they took her blood pressure and it was 74/49. That is really low and the doctors were very concerned. They immediately started antibiotics and fluid intravenously. They were concerned there was an infection in mom's body and wanted to get it resolved before they sent her home. Mom was released on Monday around 1 PM.

She is doing much better now. She was scheduled for Chemotherapy on Monday, but the doctor wanted her to fully recover before they gave her another treatment. She is scheduled for her next treatment on Monday the 15th.

Right now mom has been struggling with her immune system and will not be able to receive visitors for the time being. Hopefully she will start feeling better and will be able to visit with all of you. I'm sure she would love to! Thank you for all your notes, cards, and prayers. Mom really appreciates all of the love that has been sent.

3 comments:

  1. Thanks for the new posting of information, Elliot. The Green Family is sorry to hear of Cathy's need for antibiotics but happy to learn that they helped her feel better. Our Ward fasting on Sunday was enunciated by prayers during the meetings in her behalf, and our ongoing personal and family prayers continue as well. An eventual visit would be wonderful when she is ready for such. Jay, you and your family are in our prayers, too. God bless you all!

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  2. Thanks for the update on your mom and the darling pictures of the baby. What joy a new little one brings into the family. All the sickness with Cathy sounds so familiar. Our prayers are with her continuously. We love her so much. May our Heavenly Father sustain you all during this time. Love Pete and Moana

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  3. Dear Cathy,
    I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. As we get ready to start winter Dibels know that we miss you and our hopes and prayers are with you. I'm so glad I can keep up on you with this blog, please tell your son thankyou. I have enjoyed my gourd all through the Fall, I got one without a face so I could leave it out longer. I was glad to see you using those creative hands carving pumkins on your blog! Hope your Christmas season will be filled with sweetness and peace at this difficult time. Love, Denise Boren

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