Momnesia

Day 7 of Scott's Hospitalization

2:20 a.m. - Not a quiet night. Some coughing - not easy on a vent. His O2 levels drop when that happens. Alarming, but the nurses & resperatory therapist all respond quickly.

2:26 a.m. - I wish I knew how he feels. If I could at least tell if he's in pain, I'd feel more like I'm doing my part to protect & care for him.

3:33 a.m. - When Scott wakes up, could someone convince him that he doesn't have 2 fight everything all the time? It's ok 2 relax. Ha. She says while standing watch @ 3:30 am...

7:47 a.m. - Fever back up, dangit. Finishes first round of plasma replacement today. I hoped he'd progress faster. He's always been a procrastinator.

8:25 a.m. - Mmmm... Panera bagels... Thanks, Stoney!

10:47 a.m. - NEWS: Epstein-Barr test was +. In severe cases, it can cause TTP. Still, his doctors don't think that's the smoking gun...

10:57 a.m. - Dr. doesn't want paralytic now b/c might b complications. His solution: morphine. Anyone else nervous?

11:57 a.m. - Mmm... Sammiches from Roly Poly. Thanks, Metro Spirit!! Miss you lots!

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1:39 p.m. - Wow. Just passed a horrible wreck on W-boro Rd. I'm thankful Scott has a chance. I don't think that person did. Going home 2 sleep 4 a couple hours now that someone finally relieved me. Running on about 90 minutes rest.

7:46 p.m. - Couldn't sleep. Did laundry. Bathed dog. Checked email. Laid down 2 fix back... And woke up 3 hours later, disoriented & drooling on my pillow. Sexy.

10:20 p.m. - Thinking about how little time doctors have spent w/ Scott - & me - & wonder if should replace 1 or more specialists... or demand more tests? West Nile? CT scan? Something I don't know the name of? ... Or, since diagnosis is so unfamiliar, maybe move him 2 a place where it would be more familiar - Emory? If anyone has ideas, would love 2 hear them. Not trying 2 insult his caretakers or the hospital. But not all hospitals have same resources, & all health care is not created equal.