Our visit with Marshall this a.m. reminded me of two things: Marshall is hanging on. And too much time in hospital a hospital makes one lose their grip on time. Marshall’s team was doing rounds and Dr. Luis stopped in when they were wrapping up. May you never know the fear in that settles in […]
And Marshall’s levels are a bit higher tonight than they were this morning. Though it isn’t at an alarming level according to his nurse, I’m worried. Say a little prayer (if you have one to spare) that the lactate goes back down after his nurse works her magic. We will know more by midnight. ..
Since our last visit at around 9, Marshall has peed twice. That measures to 24cc’s of (some) relief. Small victories… thank you whatever powers that be!!!
If the wild boys were here, they would chant and cheer with me “Free the pee!” (Inside joke: we watched a movie that inspired them to chant this for weeks) Man I miss my boys. All four of them. Anyway, Marshall’s nurse was on break when I called but still thankfully answered. He is “Stable. […]
They just called and said Marshall’s surgery may be this afternoon. We saw the docs while they made rounds. They have decided to leave the tapvr alone for now, monitor closely with echocardiograms, and see how he does. They also said that the only reason they may move his surgery up is because availability of […]
For Wednesday, January 15, 2014. His due date. Breathe.
THE CATH WENT WELL (though we don’t yet know the results). Marshall will be in my arms again in less than one hour. THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD THOUGHTS.
His first catheterization is today. And if you have good thoughts to spare, send his docs wisdom too…
