Re: Madison update 11/09/05

[Guest guest]

Chrissy,

Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and Madison. What a

strong woman you are.

, Gene and Jonah

Madison update 11/09/05

> Madison was up all night throwing up, she had a low grade temp of 101 but

> was shaking uncontrolably. she ke[t saying she was freezing. The odd part

to all

> of this is it began only 1/2 hour after starting her TPN. Can this be

> related or just bad luck that they happened at the same time?

> I put in her warm clothes and put a sweater on over top then wrapped her

in

> two blankets. She was still shaking. So I clibed into her bed in hope that

my

> body heat would help but she said I was hurting her belly.

> Now I'm having the worst time trying to get her take the prevacid since

> thats PO becuase she refuses anything in her mouth. I used to be able to

get her

> to eat ice chips but now she won't even take that.

> I feel like she gets worse everyday. She's so pale she matches her sheets.

> What can I do from home to help her untill she has the surgery she needs

to

> correct these problems?

> Chrissyhomas

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi sweet Chrissy. I almost jumped in my car today with the intent

to give you some support - of course - a HUGE Hug. But, then I

remembered that would not be a good idea because my children would

want to come with (lol) and I had chili in the crock-pot.

Honestly, I think you are doing such a great job - is there anything

else to do? I'm sure you thought of everything Chrissy. Do you

think she's cold because her iron stores are down? I get that way.

And, I can have 6 blankets on me and nothing helps. Sometimes I put

my hands under very warm running water - that helps. What about a

warm bath? Remember those good ole water bottles that you would

heat up for cramps? (I'm older than you - maybe you don't remember -

LOL) - but, a heating pad might work too - you could place it under

a blanket or two - have her lie on top of the blankets and put more

on top of her. You have to make sure she doesn't get overheated!

<grin>. Other than that Chrissy - again, you are doing the best you

can. Seriously, if she's pale - I would have her iron checked and

see what they plan to do about it.

Is she able to sip anything from a straw - very slowly? What about

sucking on candy to keep her used to having something in her mouth.

I know - she's so young - it's a scary thought - but, just an idea.

Thinking of you lot's. If you need to talk - you call me - okay? I

will call you BACK! Any time.

- H

>

> Madison was up all night throwing up, she had a low grade temp of

101 but

> was shaking uncontrolably. she ke[t saying she was freezing. The

odd part to all

> of this is it began only 1/2 hour after starting her TPN. Can

this be

> related or just bad luck that they happened at the same time?

> I put in her warm clothes and put a sweater on over top then

wrapped her in

> two blankets. She was still shaking. So I clibed into her bed in

hope that my

> body heat would help but she said I was hurting her belly.

> Now I'm having the worst time trying to get her take the prevacid

since

> thats PO becuase she refuses anything in her mouth. I used to be

able to get her

> to eat ice chips but now she won't even take that.

> I feel like she gets worse everyday. She's so pale she matches her

sheets.

> What can I do from home to help her untill she has the surgery she

needs to

> correct these problems?

> Chrissyhomas

>

>

>