Another Hospital Stay Over
For what ever reason I cannot update my blog at the hospital anymore. Thankfully, things went reasonably well.
On Monday Dave and the kids came to the hospital to drop Joel and I off. The kids all hang out in the playroom, doing crafts and playing games with each other. Before any hospital admit Joel gets weighted, measured, blood pressure, temperature and blood oxygen level checked. Then they access his port and take a blood sample, if everything comes back fine he has a visit with the Oncologist. If they are happy with how Joel is doing then they sign the orders and Joel is admitted for chemo.
Usually, Joel is all settled in his room by early afternoon. This time they told us Joel was ready to go but they didn’t have a room for him and it could be after six before they would be ready for him. We decided to take the kids out for lunch to kill some time. When we came back to the hospital it was after 3 and still no room ready. It was just before 7pm before Joel and I were in his room and Dave and the other kids were headed back home.
This stay at the hospital was a disappointment to Joel. He has a nasty cold so he was put in isolation. Which basically means he can’t leave his room. He pretty much stayed in bed the whole time rather bored with his circumstances.
Thankfully, no sign of nausea, and his appetite has remained fairly stable. He is pretty tired but it is hard to say whether it is the chemo or the cold that is causing his fatigue.
Joel and I are both happy to back at home tonight. Once again, I thank you all for your continued prayers and words of encouragement.
Blessings!
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marlece
I know I constantly say this, but you are such a woman!!! I am glad you and Joel have another treatment under your belt and back to your home. Have a great weekend ok? Love to you!
Savannah
praying for joel's cold, and that no one else gets it…and praise no nausea! Glad you can cross off one more treatment!
Kelly
Hello Cheryl,This is my first time to your blog. I just received a message from you on Above Rubies and was so very touched by your sweet words I had to come 'visit' you! In between bedtime/kiddos/etc I have looked through your blog and I must say – your family is beautiful! 🙂 Your kids are so cute! I also want you to know you have another family who will be lifting your little Joel up in prayers..all the way from Tx! I don't blog much these days as I am still trying to get the swing of this homeschooling business 😉 but you can browse around a bit if you have time. We will lift you all up in prayer as you face this difficult time and I would love to keep in contact as we start this healthy approach to eating…yet another area we have to trust in our Mighty Lord for peace and assurance! But what better place to be than at His feet, right?!?Much love and many hugs for you tonight!God bless,Kellylibertylee.blogspot.com