We have shifted back into survival mode, this has been a hard week for Brinley. She is up at night and pretty miserable. She's eating all day and having problems with constipation, which is causing a lot of stomach pain. Yesterday was the last day of the steroids, but I know the effects will linger for at least another week. I feel awful I can't make her feel better. She won't let me out of her sight during the day. She got her CBC yesterday and her counts are very low. ANC is at 200, which is very low, and her hematocrit is at 24, also very low. So we are stuck at home and it is making for some very long days. I just have to look in the mirror a few times a day and tell myself to suck it up, it'll pass. David has had a stressful couple weeks at work, but that should get better soon. I know we can get through this, we did it in induction and we can do it now too. We are just tired. My mom is coming today for the weekend, that should give us a little break. David and I will get some much needed time away. Thanks mom!

2 comments:

Stacy said...

I am sorry Kristin that it's been tough. That stinks. I am here for you if you need anything. If you and David want to get away and hang with us while your mom is here we would love it. I feel so bad for all of you and wish I could help more. Just know that you are much loved!

Sara said...

I feel so bad...I wish you were in town and I would be there for you anytime you needed me! It is hard for me to read about Brinley suffering and all of your sleepless nights! Your letters to your girls on the previous post is making me cry like a baby now! You and David are both wonderful parents! I can't imagine what you're going through...I know I always say that but it's true! You are so strong and I admire your strength so much! You're always in our prayers!