Ryan has been sleeping a lot this afternoon. His white count is up again today, the total white count is 900 and the ANC is 819. Some of his other numbers - red blood cells and hemoglobin were down so he got 2 units of blood today. He also has a low grade fever this afternoon. The nurse said it isn't high enough to call the doctor, but they are watching it.
Ryan has been shaking some as he slept today, the nurse said it could still be from the steroids in his body for from the temperature. He seems to be getting a restful sleep, but it bothers me to watch him shake.
His hair began to fall out a little yesterday, so he has decided he is getting it buzzed later on this afternoon.
His blood pressure was a little high today and when the doctor came in they decided to put him on blood pressure medicine. The last time they took his vitals, his blood pressure was down from what it was this morning.
The nurses told him was allowed to go out walking in other areas of the hospital today, but he has been sleepy and we haven't ventured out of the unit yet. Maybe he'll feel like it after supper, or maybe we'll wait until tomorrow.
The cough is still bothering him, although when he sleeps, he does not wake up coughing.
We praise God that his counts continue to rise. I pray that his fever will go down to normal and that he will feel better tomorrow after resting all day today.
Ryan and April,
ReplyDeleteWe'll be praying Ryan's counts rise and the fever falls to normal as well. Thanks again for the blog. It's so nice to keep tabs on what is going on.
It sounds like the doctors info and Ryan's counts give you reason to be encouraged! Continue on in faith!
"...for nothing is impossible with God..." -Luke 1:37
Jill Steinbrunner
Hi Ryan and April-We check this blog daily to see how things are going for both of you. Things are headed in the right direction but I'm sure, not fast enough for you. Patience is a virtue, they say, but sometimes hard to have. We continue to keep you in our prayers and are praying that Ryan gets to come home soon. Take it easy on the nurses!! Dewey, Deb and Megan Ward
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