Hello!
Before I begin, my doctors are saying that I look better in person than I do on paper!
Last week I was diagnosed
with CMV, its a virus that is in my blood. Everyone has it but only
people with low immune systems have it flare up. They of course have me
on another dose of antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals (the
trifecta). I was able to go home and be on IV’s but then on Tuesday
morning I had a temp of 103 and so to the ER we go. Poor little Hayden
was bundled like a little pea pod because it was 5 degrees outside.
They decided to check me into the hospital since it turns out that I had
wheezing and such going on also. It turns out that I have walking
Pneumonia, CMV, and VRE (another virus). When it rains it pours.
Since I was in the
hospital they decided, “might as well poke him a few more times”, so I
had a bone marrow biopsy on Wednesday to see what levels the Leukemia is
at for a future transplant. At the moment until I kick this they are
not looking for a donor, so that’s not in our favor. But we should know
the results in the next few days. This makes me nervous since our Dr.
thought we should have a transplant, “sooner rather than later”.
Today I had an endoscopy
(biopsy of my lungs) so that they could determine what I have in my
lungs. We are hoping its just the CMV, but it could be another virus or
bacteria. The possibilities are endless. I could be contagious so
until we know Laura is stuck with me and can not go back to Hayden.
Sorry honey but I do appreciate you being here with me.
So now its a results waiting game.
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| I love this time of the year! |
Laura is still busy
working on the silent auction. I am so impressed with the items she has
been able to line up! She has sporting good shops, beauty salons,
wineries, bakeries, eyecare, photographers, home decor, ski resorts,
restaurants, and fashion! Its going to be good! We are still looking
for more silent auction items and we need your help. So many of the big
companies will not donate to us because we are not a non-profit. She
is putting baskets/packages together to make spectacular Christmas
gifts! We are having the auction at The Exchange Tavern in Broomfield,
Colorado but due to some remodeling delays we are moving the date -
tentively to December 9 (Sunday) afternoon. For all of the Bronco fans -
we play the Raiders on the Thursday before.
The silent auction in Loveland/Fort Collins has been put off for now because we could not find a location.
I would love some
volunteers to help Laura with the silent auction since she has so much
on her plate. I worry that she is taking on too much. You can contact
her at (970) 310-4932 or Tourmaln@mac.com.
Thanks for listening - and remember if you think life is good it will be!