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Saturday, June 21st:

You know there are roller coasters in the park but you don’t like being on one here.  Chloe went through a lot again today.  In the morning she took a wheelchair ride to the fish tank.  That was a nice break after having one of her huge pain spikes earlier.  While out, she was given a painting kit for later. 

Her doctor came in and said she wasn’t happy with her fluid retention, her temp was still up and that she had low sodium levels.  She ordered another CT scan for her.  Those results came back quickly and they were fine.  However, they felt that she would be best monitored in PICU, so back she went to that unit.  She was very weak by this point. 

Surprise.  She received a lumbar puncture soon after she arrived.  She was given another antibiotic and the current one was increased.  Then she also received an anti-viral medicine as the spinal tap showed a high level of white cells.  “Better safe” was the consensus.  She was well sedated during the procedure and didn’t have any problems. 

PICU is all over her pain problems and taking blood every four hours.  She went through a couple more pain spikes in PICU but they seemed to be of lower intensity and for shorter periods of time.   

During the dinner hour Chloe and Dana were able to call Colin at his 13^th birthday party so sing Happy Birthday.  I’m sure it was tremendous for all of them! 

She is still very funny, especially on morphine.  Her dry humor gives mine a run for its money.  Dana and Ron were able to leave the hospital with her blessing.  Mama is to return promptly at 9:30 A.M. tomorrow!  She was peaceful when we left for the night. 

Dave, Ramona and Sandy are the taskforce in charge at the hospital tonight.  I’m sure Chloe will be in capable hands for sure.  She also has a very competent male nurse to give a hard time to…. Although she is so the perfect patient.