Day 5 - Cycle 2
- Lori Beth Richey
- Oct 6, 2019
- 2 min read
Sunday, October 6th
We seem to finally be on the downhill slope of this hospitalization. Avery had a much better day than yesterday. She is still battling some nausea and vomiting, but it has been much better than the days before.
We've increased her feeds to 30mL per hour which is just a little over half her goal. I hope to have her back at 56mL per hour before we head home. Once we are home we will go back to having "breaks" from feeds to encourage her to eat by mouth.
Her creatinine levels(kidney function) were a little elevated this morning, so they added more IV fluids in addition to the Bicarb fluids she is already receiving.
Her cultures are being watched, so we are still unsure as to what "bug" she has right now. They will continue to give broad spectrum antibiotics until they know what it is.
Her methotrexate level was at 2.9 today. She must be below .1 to go home, so we expect to be here at least a couple more days.
The tell-tell sign that Avery was feeling herself today was her request to go to the claw machine. As soon as Shon got her, we loaded up the wagon and the IV pole and headed down to Children's Harbor. After winning a toy, she played air hockey, pool, and Pac Man.
All of the excitement wore her out, so she took a much needed long nap this afternoon(but not until after Shon got his nap in).
Please continue to pray for:
- GI issues to subside
- Antibiotics to get rid of the unwanted bacteria
- Safely and quickly clear the methotrexate
- Kidney function to return to normal
- More smiles and fun tomorrow
Glad to hear she had a better day. With all that activity. I would be tired too!! 😊. Continued prayers for all of you. 💕🙏
Thank you for the update! I am so happy that she had a better day! She looks so sweet in the little wagon, and what a joy to win a prize from that claw machine (I never win!). You all are in our prayers every day, and if prayers and love can reach His heart and hands, then I know she is going to be His first priority! I hope the other girls are happy and doing well too; I know that this separation is hard for you all. Maybe home is in sight for you soon! Prayers continue!!!!
Lori Beth, the Holladay family in Kentucky. Cincinnati, and Birmingham is praying for Avery and your entire family. My son in law Cody is a cancer survivor so we know first hand how God’s grace, mercy, and power prevails.
This morning in church Pastor Kim did a laying of hands for sweet Avery. My friend Eileen Stoger also had a Mass said for her on Sunday. We are touching all bases and know that there is only one God and he is good.