Kevin’s MS Blog

Stem cell Monday

December 4th, 2008

Monday morning, bright and beautiful again……thiswas stem cell day #5 for Kevie…..lumbar puncture.  He had regular physio but no accupuncture today.  Dr. Mike and the team came in at 9:30.  They gave Kevin medication orally and told him to take it right away.  They didn’t think the valium was strong enough for him…not sure what the pills were….they told us but in one ear and out the other!  They came to get him at 10:20 am and he was in and out in a half hour.  I asked him how it was and he had a big smile on his face and was slurring his words….I looked over at Rick, who was sitting near by “I think that the drugs worked this time.”…yep…pretty sure they did!

Blood pressure check after treatment

They rolled him back to his room by 11:30 and he slept like a baby for 3 hours, waking only to use the bathroom….and no, he wasn’t allowed to get up …..they kept checking on him every half hour to ensure his oxygen levels are ok, his temp is fine and his blood pressure is good.  No problems….Dr. Mary came in at 4:30 and told him he could get up to use the bathroom now but then straight back to bed for two more hours…..and to have something to eat….Tracy’s not feeding me Dr. Mary….oh, why you not feed him?  Feed him?  I’ll feed him alright…..hard to feed him when he’s sleeping, Dr.Mary…..

The Romanian sisters and their mom are heading home tomorrow so we threw a little party for them tonight.  They came in to see Kevin as they didn’t think he would be able to go to the party…..couple of kisses and the delivery of some food they didn’t need, and Mr. Jones decided he was up to party!  Turn up the music and open the wine…..party begins now:

We had so many laughs….these are some wonderful new friends we’ve made…..One of the interpreters, Lucy, got nurse’s hats for all of the guys and then made them dance to the little toy drum played by Susie…Oh my goodness we laughed…that was good for everyone….Lucy get up there and dance with the boys….”You no take pictures!”  No, I won’t take pictures, Lucy….shhh! me take video instead!  “Tracy! What can I do for you….laundry, cleaning….no show pictures….I have to work here for next few years!…..Ah, Lucy….I’ll think about it….not.  Oh look!  Christine and Joanne are dancing too!  Don’t tell the docs we were all partying tonight….as far as anyone knows, it’s night physio…..:-)

The party lasted until the last drop of wine was gone and everyone slowly wandered back to their rooms….lots of tears and goodbyes to Carmen, Christine and Mom…..(we miss you)…..NIght.

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