Apparently i have been remiss in my duties,according to one of my fellow workers.Who I will not mention at this present time.
Some say no news is good news,but I must challenge this statement .
Jans legs are moving better,and she can shuffle out of bed to her window chair .This does however talk great effort on her part ,along with some time.
Last night at 10;30pm they installed a nasal gastric tube.It goes Thru your nose.Need I say anymore.What it does I am not sure.
The big issue is the bowel muscles are dormant due to the meds.
Specialist in gastrol issues, where in to see her to determine solutions.Hopefully tomorrow a solution will be in place.
As instructed by my girl,she has ask me to pass a message on to everyone.
It goes something like this.
All thought I cannot get to a computer comfortably at this time I am grateful for every ones love and well wishes.It means a lot to me
From Me. I would like to thank all my food chief Friends for some of the fine food i have been eating
PS I hope I did not make to many mistakes
Mike
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Monday night
Jan is doing better today.Still week and sleeping lots.If you plan on seeing her ,she would like everyone to call her first,and she will let you know if it is a good day for a visit or not.
And if possible please keep phone conversations short.
Jan ask me to thank everyone for all the well wishes, card,photos etc.
She is sporting a new hair due at the present time.
All our love Mike and Jan
P.S.She can not access email or computer in her present condition.
And if possible please keep phone conversations short.
Jan ask me to thank everyone for all the well wishes, card,photos etc.
She is sporting a new hair due at the present time.
All our love Mike and Jan
P.S.She can not access email or computer in her present condition.
Monday 27
Good mourning.
Jan is back at PMH,same room and phone number.She is totally without any strenght to speak of .She also has swelling in here left leg which they will address today we hope
She was happy to get back ,and was hoping to get some sleep,and back to here treatments.
Thanks for all the support Mike
Jan is back at PMH,same room and phone number.She is totally without any strenght to speak of .She also has swelling in here left leg which they will address today we hope
She was happy to get back ,and was hoping to get some sleep,and back to here treatments.
Thanks for all the support Mike
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Sunday
Good mourning everyone.We are still hoping Jan will get back to PMH.Presently it takes all her strenght to do the simplest of task.To talk and eat even makes her tired and short of breath.
She is frustrated presently and is not happy with her present accommodations.But it is where she needs to be at this moment.
Iam going down today ,and will see her after work on Monday.
Mike
She is frustrated presently and is not happy with her present accommodations.But it is where she needs to be at this moment.
Iam going down today ,and will see her after work on Monday.
Mike
Friday, August 24, 2007
Friday nights alwright
Jan's family where down today to cheer her up, and with the miracle of medicines,Jan has bounced back to the girl we know and love.
Blood pressure is stable and her fever is in check.
Things are looking better.
With luck she will be back at pmh tomorrow.
She is still weak and short of breath for most simple tasks
Thanks to all for your support
Mike
Blood pressure is stable and her fever is in check.
Things are looking better.
With luck she will be back at pmh tomorrow.
She is still weak and short of breath for most simple tasks
Thanks to all for your support
Mike
Friday
Stayed with Jan last night ,and left around 7:30 this mourning.I believe her first comment was can I go home now.She sort of lost time over the last 12 or so hours.
There was more noise in her cubicle than the midway at the CNE.I have not seen so many bells and lights and buzzers before,and hope we don,t do that number again.
They have got her blood presure more stable than yesterday,which was on a roller coaster ride.
A infection of some kind developed in her,along with a fever .They put a lot of antbiotics in her system to combat ,infection and fever.
She phone me this mourning wanting her phone book.I said fat chance,no need to call family and freinds.They are in the loop.
Laura is coming in from Ottawa,and we will go down late afternoon.
Thanks for all the love
Mike
There was more noise in her cubicle than the midway at the CNE.I have not seen so many bells and lights and buzzers before,and hope we don,t do that number again.
They have got her blood presure more stable than yesterday,which was on a roller coaster ride.
A infection of some kind developed in her,along with a fever .They put a lot of antbiotics in her system to combat ,infection and fever.
She phone me this mourning wanting her phone book.I said fat chance,no need to call family and freinds.They are in the loop.
Laura is coming in from Ottawa,and we will go down late afternoon.
Thanks for all the love
Mike
Thursday, August 23, 2007
bad day
Iam soory to tell everyone that we have had a possible major set back.Jan has been taken to Mount Sinai hospital next door to pmh.
She has to my understanding,fever low blood presure,and infections of some kind.
The icu team working on here where amazing.She is weak just now. Here doctor Minden has been with her constanly,with the other teams working on Jan.
I can only saythat I don,t think the two of us have ever been this scared.Iam staying down here tonight.All uor Love
Mike
To my family have a good time at the wedding for Jan and Me
She has to my understanding,fever low blood presure,and infections of some kind.
The icu team working on here where amazing.She is weak just now. Here doctor Minden has been with her constanly,with the other teams working on Jan.
I can only saythat I don,t think the two of us have ever been this scared.Iam staying down here tonight.All uor Love
Mike
To my family have a good time at the wedding for Jan and Me
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
august 21
Jan has been moved to rm 728 on floor 15.I have not met here new rm mate as of yet.
Today she is going to get another blood transfusion today.That should stop the head aches.And iam sure she should feel better.
I think she can even see out the window from her bed.
Mike
Phone ext 3127
Today she is going to get another blood transfusion today.That should stop the head aches.And iam sure she should feel better.
I think she can even see out the window from her bed.
Mike
Phone ext 3127
Monday, August 20, 2007
Breaking News!!!
Looks like mom has been moved to a new room with a new roommate. This is good news as the old roommate had a constant (as in 24/7) influx of visitors which made it hard for mom to rest.
Will update with new room and phone number once we've got the info.
Stay tuned...
~Laura~
Will update with new room and phone number once we've got the info.
Stay tuned...
~Laura~
Weekend update
I made it home from Ottawa to visit for the weekend.
Bette and Glen (and Adam and Amy) were kind enough to have Mike, Doug, Katie and I over for dinner Saturday so we had a lovely visit with them . Wasn't quite the normal annual pool party, especially since none of us were brave enough to go in the water, but we had fun anyway!
After dinner we headed down to PMH to visit mom. We tried to use the "good" lounge that has a great view of the city, but some old guy was in there watching tv, so we were forced to use the normal lounge with no view :( Darn patients using their own lounges!
Mom looked good. I think she was feeling pretty good (maybe she'll comment and let us know) but she seems to be doing well. Apparently this week is when the chemo starts to make her more sick, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that it won't be too bad.
A few technical notes for those that enquired:
~ The blog only shows the 7 most recent posts. To view older posts, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on "older posts". Or use the Archive table at the right to navigate.
~ To leave a comment, click on "comment" for the post you'd like to comment on. A new screen pops up with the comments on the left and a box to write in on the right. Write your comment, then select your identity (I'd recommend choosing "other" then filling your name in the name box) then click on "publish your comment". If you have a google blogger account you can sign in and use your account, but you don't need to.
~ Mom's email address is janetaug07@hotmail .com She's checking email and I'm sure is happy to hear from people
~ Any time before 9:30 at night is okay to call. If she doesn't answer she's not there!
~ Mom can't have flowers and doesn't need any food (at least for now...they've got lots in the hospital...even icecream she can have whenever she wants!), but if you wanted to bring something or send something she's putting pictures up on her wall and would love a photo of you or of a good memory to add to the wall.
I think that's it!
~ Laura ~
PS Happy Birthday Mike!!
Bette and Glen (and Adam and Amy) were kind enough to have Mike, Doug, Katie and I over for dinner Saturday so we had a lovely visit with them . Wasn't quite the normal annual pool party, especially since none of us were brave enough to go in the water, but we had fun anyway!
After dinner we headed down to PMH to visit mom. We tried to use the "good" lounge that has a great view of the city, but some old guy was in there watching tv, so we were forced to use the normal lounge with no view :( Darn patients using their own lounges!
Mom looked good. I think she was feeling pretty good (maybe she'll comment and let us know) but she seems to be doing well. Apparently this week is when the chemo starts to make her more sick, but we're keeping our fingers crossed that it won't be too bad.
A few technical notes for those that enquired:
~ The blog only shows the 7 most recent posts. To view older posts, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on "older posts". Or use the Archive table at the right to navigate.
~ To leave a comment, click on "comment" for the post you'd like to comment on. A new screen pops up with the comments on the left and a box to write in on the right. Write your comment, then select your identity (I'd recommend choosing "other" then filling your name in the name box) then click on "publish your comment". If you have a google blogger account you can sign in and use your account, but you don't need to.
~ Mom's email address is janetaug07@hotmail .com She's checking email and I'm sure is happy to hear from people
~ Any time before 9:30 at night is okay to call. If she doesn't answer she's not there!
~ Mom can't have flowers and doesn't need any food (at least for now...they've got lots in the hospital...even icecream she can have whenever she wants!), but if you wanted to bring something or send something she's putting pictures up on her wall and would love a photo of you or of a good memory to add to the wall.
I think that's it!
~ Laura ~
PS Happy Birthday Mike!!
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Friday nights alright
Jan had a good day today.Her high school criminal type girl friend visited here today,alias 12s girl.
I enjoyed a walk with Jan down to the lounge,where we watch a little tv and enjoy a quiet time together.
We had some dinner together ,and before we new it was time for me to go.Let hope tomorrow can be as good.
Iam getting better at this typing stuff in my mind.
Love all Mike
I enjoyed a walk with Jan down to the lounge,where we watch a little tv and enjoy a quiet time together.
We had some dinner together ,and before we new it was time for me to go.Let hope tomorrow can be as good.
Iam getting better at this typing stuff in my mind.
Love all Mike
jan
Jan and here Mom spent the afternoon together Aug 16.Vee was a great help.We went for a short walk to lounge 15b.Nice view ofcity and lake.Hope to catch air show from there.
Medicationis starting to make Jan naseous and tired
Jan has no need for any gifts of sorts at this time ,but would enjoy plenty of booty when she gets home.
If you plan to visit ,and we encouage it.Call her first and see how she is.
Love Mike
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Iam back.Did not make it Wensday night to see Jan.My loss.
Vee spent the afternoon with Jan ,as only a mother can.It was a good day for both.
Some of Jan medication is starting to make here naseous and tired.
Our big adventure was seeing 15b lounge,which over looks,some of the city and Lake Ontario.We will try and watch the air show from there.
Jan has no need for present or gifts at this time ,but will glady entertain any booty when she is home,as well as I.
If you plan to visit Jan and we hope you will.Call here before you visit.just in case its a bad day.
Trivia:guess what happens on day 14
This posting only took me 1 cup of tea to type,it,s cold tea now.
Goodnight all
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
August 14 07
Jan,s adventures.
Day 2,so so breakfast.Lunch interrupted by a trip to the MRI machine,via under ground tunnels and secret corridor's to another hospital within the city of Toronto.A short 45 min picture photo shoot of or loved one hips.
This i believe because the treatment can cause a problem later on with hips.
Back for reheated lunch,hours later.
Enter Mike,hugs and kisses.Caution I may be coming down with something.On goes mask.
Doctor comes in to give Jan a spinal puncture.Removes fluid and replaces it with chemo fluid.
Rest half hour on back stay still.
1 hour later nurse administered chemo thru intervenes.Takes about 15 minutes.
Iam not that well time for me to leave,and get better.
I hope dinner is okay
Day 2,so so breakfast.Lunch interrupted by a trip to the MRI machine,via under ground tunnels and secret corridor's to another hospital within the city of Toronto.A short 45 min picture photo shoot of or loved one hips.
This i believe because the treatment can cause a problem later on with hips.
Back for reheated lunch,hours later.
Enter Mike,hugs and kisses.Caution I may be coming down with something.On goes mask.
Doctor comes in to give Jan a spinal puncture.Removes fluid and replaces it with chemo fluid.
Rest half hour on back stay still.
1 hour later nurse administered chemo thru intervenes.Takes about 15 minutes.
Iam not that well time for me to leave,and get better.
I hope dinner is okay
Monday, August 13, 2007
Monday August 13th
I spoke with both Mike and Mom tonight.
Mom got checked into PMH this morning and started her first treatment. It went well and she's still feeling good. She had a couple of visitors today which she very much enjoyed. And she's on a large collection of medications. Mike's hoping that one of them is a "list making supressor" so she'll stop sending him home with so many lists! LOL
For those that would like to give her a call the number is 416-946-4545 x3120#
Mom's got a computer close to her room that she can use, so she's planning on getting a hotmail address set up tomorrow so she can correspond with everyone. Stay tuned for an update on that.
That's it for today!
~ Laura ~
Mom got checked into PMH this morning and started her first treatment. It went well and she's still feeling good. She had a couple of visitors today which she very much enjoyed. And she's on a large collection of medications. Mike's hoping that one of them is a "list making supressor" so she'll stop sending him home with so many lists! LOL
For those that would like to give her a call the number is 416-946-4545 x3120#
Mom's got a computer close to her room that she can use, so she's planning on getting a hotmail address set up tomorrow so she can correspond with everyone. Stay tuned for an update on that.
That's it for today!
~ Laura ~
A bit of background information
As most people reading this know Jan was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (B-cell type) on Friday August 3, 2007.
Since it's hard to keep everyone informed all at once, I've set up this blog to help keep everyone in the loop. And to help document mom's fight with cancer.
Jan has been given a few day passes to come home and visit over the past week, which has been wonderful for everyone. She's doing very well and is in good health (other than the obvious problem!). She had a Hickman line put in on Friday (Aug 10th) and came through the surgery for that quite well. I got a chance to see it on Sunday and it's not pretty! LOL
Jan goes to Princess Maragaret Hosptial (PMH) this morning (Monday Aug 13th) to check in and start treatment.
Hopefully Mike will have an update for us tonight.
For those who would like to learn a bit more about ALL there's a great PDF document on the Leukemia and Lymphoma website. Click here
Thank you to everyone for their love, support and prayers. I know it means a lot to mom that she's got such a wonderful network of friends and family supporting her.
~ Laura ~
Since it's hard to keep everyone informed all at once, I've set up this blog to help keep everyone in the loop. And to help document mom's fight with cancer.
Jan has been given a few day passes to come home and visit over the past week, which has been wonderful for everyone. She's doing very well and is in good health (other than the obvious problem!). She had a Hickman line put in on Friday (Aug 10th) and came through the surgery for that quite well. I got a chance to see it on Sunday and it's not pretty! LOL
Jan goes to Princess Maragaret Hosptial (PMH) this morning (Monday Aug 13th) to check in and start treatment.
Hopefully Mike will have an update for us tonight.
For those who would like to learn a bit more about ALL there's a great PDF document on the Leukemia and Lymphoma website. Click here
Thank you to everyone for their love, support and prayers. I know it means a lot to mom that she's got such a wonderful network of friends and family supporting her.
~ Laura ~
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