Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 Deanne spiked another fever last night - 2nd night in a row now. Again it peaked at 38.4. It remains around the 37.5 level now. We are awaiting the results from a blood test. The labs reported to the doctor that they have isolated an organism, but need the night still to complete the test so that they may accurately identify it. From there they will know which antibiotic to give it. Her breathing caused me great distress last night. The ventilator alarm went off constantly while I was there. I phoned IC at 22h10 last night. In the background I could hear the alarm ringing still, but the nurse assured me she was fine. I doubt it could have been the alarm at another patient since Deanne is now one of only TWO people in IC. All other beds are empty. They " increased the amount of oxygen they gave her " last night. I'm not quite sure what that means, but I presume they increased the rate on the ventilator. She had been, up till yesterday, on 2 breaths - the rest just being monitored. The doctor told the invisible me that they can take the ventilator off today. Suppose that's out the window now too. She looked fragile yesterday afternoon, but strong enough to get into a semi seated position with her head against my shoulder while I held her up. I was expecting to see the same last night. Nothing could have prepared me for what I saw. People talk around me about her getting better, but those voices seem so distant. All I hear is what is going on inside me. Want my wife back. Want our LIFE back - even just the shards that remain. I am angry, not to mention hurting. Feel like I'm losing it, but I know that is not an option now or ever. Relief doesn't come in a bottle so I need to spend some time alone to figure out where I'm going to find it. Just let the outcome of that blood test and the " new " antibiotic be something positive, please. I have never, nor will I ever, like rollercoasters. ---------------------------------------------- It is by Java alone I set my mind in motion, it is by the power of Reflection that the mind acquires speed, eyes acquire stains, stains become a warning, it is by Java alone I set my mind in motion. ********************************************************************************\ ******* This message contains information intended solely for the addressee, which is confidential or private in nature and subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message or any file attached to this message. Any such unauthorised use is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail, facsimile or telephone and thereafter delete the original message from your machine. Furthermore, the information contained in this message, and any attachments thereto, is for information purposes only and may contain the personal views and opinions of the author, which are not necessarily the views and opinions of Dimension Data (South Africa) (Proprietary) Limited or its subsidiaries and associated companies ( " Dimension Data " ). Dimension Data therefore does not accept liability for any claims, loss or damages of whatsoever nature, arising as a result of the reliance on such information by anyone. Whilst all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information transmitted electronically and to preserve the confidentiality thereof, Dimension Data accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever if information or data is, for whatsoever reason, incorrect, corrupted or does not reach its intended destination. ********************************************************************************\ ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Emile, Don't despair. Anne had 4 bacterias which were finally identified and 3 antibiotics given for her. After two weeks she has come home. Her breathing too was very labored but her oxygen level was good. It is awful I know. I am so sorry that you are enduring the same hell that we are here in California with Anne. My prayers extend to you and Deanne. Love, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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