Long Day

Today was a rough day for Ray. He did receive the two units of blood, but they couldn't give him blood if his temp was over 100.1. Even after they had him lay on ice bags and gave him Tylenol and I.V. fluids it hung around 102-103. To lower his temp, they finally had to place the I.V. lines in ice water. I had never heard of that before. But then, there are lots of things I'm seeing these days for the first time.

He's freezing, shivering, burning up all at the same time. Dr. says this should only last about 10 days. TEN DAYS??!! (Ray's reaction) He's not up for visitors. A couple of people came by today and Ray asked me to go in the hall to talk to them. The nurses are protective of him, too. I really do appreciate that. There may have been more that came by, but didn't get passed the nurses. He's also started this annoying little dry cough. I need to ask the Dr. about it. I missed being there when he came in today. That makes me so mad!!

Sat. morn was the last day for this round of chemo. He received it continuously for about 7 1/2 days. Dr. plans to do a bone marrow biopsy Friday.

Thanks to all who have commented on this blog. I make sure Ray hears everyone of them.

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."

Love you all,
Kim