Friday, October 2, 2009

Pneumonia and Fungus Infection getting worse

Eric's tests came back from yesterday and his pneumonia and fungus infection in his lungs show they are getting worse. He has had his cough return which explains it now, the fever today and through the night went away now though but due to the infection getting worse and the antibiotics not helping it they are switching him to 3 different antibiotics mean while they took Eric down this morning for a bronchial test. They put a scope down and took a sample of off his lungs, they are going to grow a culture for 3 days and see what more they can find out about it.

Mean while on complete isolation now, gowns, gloves and masks. The kids went with the Clark's boating today so that should be fun for them. A nice change for them instead of the hospital room. Today is day 23 from transplant and Eric's white cell count is 4.9 which that is good he has not been above 1.5 for years!! The problem now is this pneumonia and fungus infection they are worried about. Eric is still getting red blood transfusions and platelet transfusions about every other day still, they say that the white counts are the first to start going up and then slowly the red cells and platelet's.

So alot of sit and wait right now, Eric's energy still pretty low although he seems a little bit better today then the last few days. Still just sleeps alot through the day though, he went on a walk with me 2 times this afternoon- that is good. Please everyone I know you are praying, but maybe if everyone could please specifically mention to bless Eric's body that he can fight this pneumonia and fungus infection in his lungs. I know the Lord is mindful and carrying us through this I just hope what he has in store for us is what we want and pray for. I believe so strongly in the power of prayer and I have seen the Lord's work and had to many miracles and blessings in my life not to mention now, I know the Lord is watching over us and always will.

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  1. Hi Tammie and Eric, this is Amy Bowman, Eric's cousin by marriage (my dad is Joleen's brother). I recently stumbled on your blog and have been following Eric's ups and downs. Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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