Hospital stays

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Jan didn't get into hospital stays until she was 27. She quickly

learned to manipulate the hospital staffs. On the other hand, the

reason she is alive and with us today is largely because her Mom is a

physician. There have been enough errors (well intentioned) and side

effects that would have killed her.

Jan seems to cope with hospitalization rather well. She gives people

names by the color of their uniform. The strawberries and blueberries

like it. Of course she refers to the person who comes into draw blood

as the vampire, but she puts up with the vampire and with a whole lot of

other difficult procedures like a bone marrow biopsy.

I can't quite imagine how you do this with a young child. We were

incredibly lucky to have Jan heathy through those years. Today, when I

called home, she was out mowing the back yard. Of course she knows

that she will be paid for that.

Tomorrow, Jan goes to the transplant unit for a monthly check. I'm

really hoping it goes well, but last time they put her in the hospital

for a few days. I want her to be able to come to California for a month

and that trip is just a week away. We've had a few scares lately and

the trip isn't guaranteed.

I want to hike with her and maybe get her back onto a bike. I'm

currently hiking 3-5 miles after work (love the long days) with friends

and Jan should be doing that with us.

Rick ... dad to Jan 31 .. post AML, post T-cell transplant, current DS

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when we stayed with Nic for the T & A, they brought cots into the room for us, but

we didn't use them, Nic wanted one of us in the bed with him. LOL

At Deborah for his heart surgery I stayed in one of the Dr Quarters. It was an

efficiency apt. Either Bob or my mom or MIL took turns staying with me. I was

there 10 days.

Di

Hospital Stays

Hi

Our kids have never stayed alone in the hospital. One of us has always been

there. I remember when was a baby and had croup we both camped out in

the window sills of the room. It was real cold for California and I got a bad

sore throat. But it was worth it. When had his VSD repair we took turns

camping out in a chair. By the time he had his sleep study last winter, things

had improved, and I got a whole bedroom.

Dad to , Kristi, and (all Down syndrome) and (Cri du chat)

Husband to C. in Mo.

Uncle Daddy to and in Calif.

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[Guest guest]

Dear Vicki,

I'm so sorry to hear you have diabetes and ended up in the hospital. All of

you with diabetes have to be especially careful, to avoid infections. My

problem was a reaction to a nebulizer. I'm home now, and my son and his wife

threw me an 80 party yesterday. It was absolutely wonderful. I had planned to

do this myself and hire a hall and a caterer and when I mentioned it to my son

and DIL, they went home and planned it, so when I got home, I could still have

my party, but it was at their home. Our grandson from TN called and another

grandson called from a ship in the gulf, so everyone was represented. Our

newest arrival, that little gem of a great great grandson were there. He was

like a celebrity with everyone wanting to hold him. He's a month old now and

how loved he is.

If you ever want to eat Cajun food, you know where to go. Ted Fontenot has

come out of the closet and admitted he is a Cajun and if he lives in Lafayette,

LA, you know he eats lots of spicy Cajun food. Red pepper and Tabasco are

staples in every kitchen. We also cook with what we call the trinity - onions,

celery and sweet peppers. That is the basis of so many of our dishes.

Maybe Ted and I could have a cookoff and you are all invited. LOL.

Blessings and take care,

Lottie

P. S. Thanks to everyone for your heartfelt birthday greetings and cards.