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And...on to today. Kaidan woke up with a headache and a low fever. I called clinic and, of course, they needed me to bring her in. We came up and her ANC is 200, so here we are, INPATIENT!! Kaidan is not happy about this because we had an Easter party at Nate's mom's house tonight and she is very sad that she's missing it. We will be here for at least a day or two. I'll update tomorrow morning after I talk to the doctors because I don't really know what the criteria will be for her to go home (you know, consistency has never been their strong suit). Since we've been here she hasn't had a fever, but that's how it goes. I also told the doctors that I want them to look into her constant stomach problems. We're here anyway, so now is as good a time as any to do further testing. I just want to make sure it's nothing, on and off stomach pain and diarrea is what got us into this whole cancer mess in the first place. The doctors don't like to listen to me (things are always better if it was their idea), but I'd rather run the tests and be safe. So, we have started with X-rays and we'll go from there.
I'll update again tomorrow morning. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Happy Easter...
First of all, please vote daily for our Utah Make a Wish Foundation:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/StirringUpWishes/Default.aspx
Secondly, I have posted new pictures of Porter’s 1st birthday at our family picture site:
http://www.thesudburyfamily.shutterfly.com
Last, but not least, an update on how we are doing:
I’ll start with Kaidan. She’s doing well other than a constant stomach ache. I’m not sure what the cause is, but I’m hoping it will get better soon.
Preslee is doing great. Porter is doing well, he still has a runny nose, but he’s good.
Cash is doing well, so I thought. He complains of a stomach ache almost daily (usually several times a day). I have just chalked it up to him feeling like he needs to use the potty (which, by the way, he is doing AWESOME!). Anyway, this morning was no different. Cash told me several times that his tummy hurt and I responded by asking him if he needed to poop? Nope. So I told him to go lay down on the couch and it would feel better. Apparently, go lay on the couch sounds a lot like go throw up all over the kitchen floor! Yep, that’s what he did. He puked EVERYWHERE! Granted, this is part of life with kids, right? I understand that, but can someone please cut me some slack??!!?? Today was not the day for this! Nate is gone turkey hunting with my dad, my sisters are in Moab, my mom was at work, and I was supposed to be to work in 20 minutes (the kids were going with me). We were just getting ready to walk out the door and now Cash is covered in puke, so is my kitchen, and of course, so were my pants (he continued throwing up all the way to the bathroom). He’s doing much better now, but I have no idea what is wrong with him. He keeps getting these strange fevers every few days and the constant stomach pains. AAAAAAHHHHH!!
So, that’s a day in my life! I haven’t worked for almost a month because of everyone being sick. I’m hoping after Easter life can get back to normal…yeah right!
I want to wish everyone a wonderful Easter from the Sudbury’s!
http://www.bettycrocker.com/StirringUpWishes/Default.aspx
Secondly, I have posted new pictures of Porter’s 1st birthday at our family picture site:
http://www.thesudburyfamily.shutterfly.com
Last, but not least, an update on how we are doing:
I’ll start with Kaidan. She’s doing well other than a constant stomach ache. I’m not sure what the cause is, but I’m hoping it will get better soon.
Preslee is doing great. Porter is doing well, he still has a runny nose, but he’s good.
Cash is doing well, so I thought. He complains of a stomach ache almost daily (usually several times a day). I have just chalked it up to him feeling like he needs to use the potty (which, by the way, he is doing AWESOME!). Anyway, this morning was no different. Cash told me several times that his tummy hurt and I responded by asking him if he needed to poop? Nope. So I told him to go lay down on the couch and it would feel better. Apparently, go lay on the couch sounds a lot like go throw up all over the kitchen floor! Yep, that’s what he did. He puked EVERYWHERE! Granted, this is part of life with kids, right? I understand that, but can someone please cut me some slack??!!?? Today was not the day for this! Nate is gone turkey hunting with my dad, my sisters are in Moab, my mom was at work, and I was supposed to be to work in 20 minutes (the kids were going with me). We were just getting ready to walk out the door and now Cash is covered in puke, so is my kitchen, and of course, so were my pants (he continued throwing up all the way to the bathroom). He’s doing much better now, but I have no idea what is wrong with him. He keeps getting these strange fevers every few days and the constant stomach pains. AAAAAAHHHHH!!
So, that’s a day in my life! I haven’t worked for almost a month because of everyone being sick. I’m hoping after Easter life can get back to normal…yeah right!
I want to wish everyone a wonderful Easter from the Sudbury’s!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
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Everyone is okay around here. Not great, but okay. Kaidan is at school, but she's struggling with some stomach issues the past day or two. Porter and Preslee are well, and Cash has been running a fever with a cough and runny nose for the past two days.
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Please vote daily for our Utah chapter of Make a Wish. They need your support!! Thanks!!
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Sunday, April 5, 2009
doing better!
We are all doing OK. Kaidan hasn't had a fever since Friday, so I have de-accessed her port. Preslee is doing much better, her cough is even almost non-existent. Cash is good. Porter is coughing, has a runny nose, and a low fever. He had a rough night last night, and now with the fever, I'm thinking it's probably his ears. I'll probably call the doctor and get him started on an antibiotic. I'm still coughing like crazy, but I feel better during the daytime, so I'm OK with that. I'll update again soon.
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Remember to vote online at Stirring Up Wishes with Betty Crocker for the Utah chapter of The Make a Wish Foundation. Thanks!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Another day...
Today is going good. Kaidan isn't feeling well. She's fevering still and we'll be giving her the IV antibiotic at home around 3:00. I called and got her lab results and she has metapneumovirus. I've googled it, and it's basically a respiratory infection, similar to RSV. It's nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't settle in her lungs, so hopefully it will run it's course and she'll feel better in a couple of days.
Other than that, things are good. Preslee is doing much better, Cash is coughing, and Porter is coughing and has a runny nose, but they are OK. Nate has somehow avoided all of this...I wasn't so lucky. I think maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to feel a little better today.
I'll update again in a few days unless anything changes.
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Other than that, things are good. Preslee is doing much better, Cash is coughing, and Porter is coughing and has a runny nose, but they are OK. Nate has somehow avoided all of this...I wasn't so lucky. I think maybe, just maybe, I'm starting to feel a little better today.
I'll update again in a few days unless anything changes.
The Make a Wish Foundation of Utah needs your help!! If they get the most votes, Betty Crocker will sponsor a wish this year for them. Please go to the link below and vote for the Utah chapter of Make a Wish.
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April 2, 2009
Well, Kaidan's ANC went from 1400 yesterday to 600 today, but she hasn't had any fevers since this morning. The doctors gave her another dose of antibiotic and sent her on her way. They are sending out another dose for tomorrow that we will give her at home, so she should be good through the weekend, unless we notice any changes in her. They also decreased her chemos back to 50%. (She was already at 50% on one, but the other one was up to 100%)
This definitely isn't "smooth sailing" like we were told it would be!
Porter had his doctor appointment today. His lungs were clear, so he doesn't have pneumonia...that's GREAT! But...his ears are looking pink, not infected yet...but possibly on their way. The doctor (can I just say, I LOVE HER) gave me her cell phone number so I can call her over the weekend if he seems to be bothered by his ears. She said she'll just call in the antibiotic instead of me calling the office and having to make an after hours appointment! If they do get worse, we will be putting tubes in his ears in the near future to stop this endless cycle of infections.
Next chemo is April 29th...7 more to go!!
This definitely isn't "smooth sailing" like we were told it would be!
Porter had his doctor appointment today. His lungs were clear, so he doesn't have pneumonia...that's GREAT! But...his ears are looking pink, not infected yet...but possibly on their way. The doctor (can I just say, I LOVE HER) gave me her cell phone number so I can call her over the weekend if he seems to be bothered by his ears. She said she'll just call in the antibiotic instead of me calling the office and having to make an after hours appointment! If they do get worse, we will be putting tubes in his ears in the near future to stop this endless cycle of infections.
Next chemo is April 29th...7 more to go!!
April 1, 2009
Sorry I didn't update yesterday.
Kaidan did have chemo and she also received the IV antibiotic because she had a fever.
Today...
I am taking Porter to the doctor for his 1 year check-up. He is sick also, so I'm glad I had this appointment.
Kaidan has a fever of 104, so she will be going back to the hospital also.
I'll update again later with all the details.
Kaidan did have chemo and she also received the IV antibiotic because she had a fever.
Today...
I am taking Porter to the doctor for his 1 year check-up. He is sick also, so I'm glad I had this appointment.
Kaidan has a fever of 104, so she will be going back to the hospital also.
I'll update again later with all the details.
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