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Kathryn's infection and subsequent use of antibiotics put her body in a state of unrest. Her cells do not look favorably upon antibiotics! As a result she has had an abundance of abdominal pain, cramping, and reflux. Her body now seems to need an anti-fungal medication to strike a balance. All of this is new territory for us. There isn't a number to call to ask what her cells might do with a simple round of antibiotics, so we research and pray for wisdom. Kathryn was unable to go to her college today. Since she was looking forward to a visit with her instructor she was disappointed to have to cancel her plans. Even with this new hurdle she has steadily worked on her research paper when she feels good and is making progress.
Qavah is needing another transfusion and it is set up for tomorrow morning. I am feeling stretched thin by the process of trying to get her port removed. I suppose everyone thinks their problem is an emergency so we have to wait like everyone else. It is hard to see Qavah struggle, know that things can change, and have to wait on the system for something to happen.
Equally important to the medical issues is playtime. Qavah has her rice box in the kitchen filled with dry white rice. With her imagination and a few utensils she can busy herself for hours without a care in the world. Kathryn still gets up and puts on lipstick no matter how bad things are. My girls are teaching me that smiling, playing, and wearing lipstick can help keep things in perspective.
Kathryn's infection and subsequent use of antibiotics put her body in a state of unrest. Her cells do not look favorably upon antibiotics! As a result she has had an abundance of abdominal pain, cramping, and reflux. Her body now seems to need an anti-fungal medication to strike a balance. All of this is new territory for us. There isn't a number to call to ask what her cells might do with a simple round of antibiotics, so we research and pray for wisdom. Kathryn was unable to go to her college today. Since she was looking forward to a visit with her instructor she was disappointed to have to cancel her plans. Even with this new hurdle she has steadily worked on her research paper when she feels good and is making progress.
Qavah is needing another transfusion and it is set up for tomorrow morning. I am feeling stretched thin by the process of trying to get her port removed. I suppose everyone thinks their problem is an emergency so we have to wait like everyone else. It is hard to see Qavah struggle, know that things can change, and have to wait on the system for something to happen.
Equally important to the medical issues is playtime. Qavah has her rice box in the kitchen filled with dry white rice. With her imagination and a few utensils she can busy herself for hours without a care in the world. Kathryn still gets up and puts on lipstick no matter how bad things are. My girls are teaching me that smiling, playing, and wearing lipstick can help keep things in perspective.
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