T's Mom Update

As of this evening, T's mom is receiving respiratory therapy on a regular schedule.

They have done cultures to see if there is some infection, and she has been started on two broad-spectrum antibiotics while they await those results. It could be 24-72 hours before we actually know anything definitive on that front.

Her creatinine level is elevated, and the current thought is that this may be due to some level of dehydration.  She is officially in acute renal failure.  They are having her drink a lot in the hopes that things resolve themselves.  We'll have to wait and see.

Too, her blood pressure is very low, and that is a concern.

Master spent the afternoon with her, and He and T are headed back up to spend an hour or so tonight.

We are worried.  T is worried -- and very, very tired.  We're doing our best to keep things together and take care of each other.  We'll keep you posted. Thanks to all who are holding our family, and especially T and her mom in your hearts and your minds.


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