Holly was admitted into the hospital on Thursday due to a fever of 101.5.  She broke the fever once we were admitted into our room.  When Holly has a fever over 101 it is an automatic admission for 48 into the hospital.  We were hoping to get discharged on Saturday for Halloween, but her fever came back Saturday morning.  So, we had to stay in for at least another day.  Every time Holly has a fever they draw blood cultures to search for an infection.  By Sunday one of Holly’s cultures grew and it looks like due to her Hick-Man Line she has a blood infection.  Basically anytime a person has a line in their body they pose a high risk of infection due to bacteria and germs getting into their body thru their line.  The doctors had to do a few more blood tests because the blood cultures tested for a wide variety of bacteria so they did a more specific blood test to decide which antibiotic to use to treat her.  The doctors have agreed on an antibiotic and they gave it to her last night and kept her overnite to make sure she didn’t react to the new drug.  Holly did fine with the new anitbiotic and she is getting discharged today … YEAH!

Due to her being in the hospital, all the Day 80 tests that were scheduled got put on hold until next week.  So, with that being said we will be a week behind.  Holly is still going to have her bone marrow test on Thursday, so please say lots of prayers.  I am not sure now when we will get the results of the test, but  I will be sure to post as soon as we know.

Matt is still looking for a job.  He has a few leads and we are excited about them.  We also haven’t found a new place to live yet.  I honestly can’t think about any of that right now, I am so nervous about Holly’s bone marrow test.  I just hope I can keep it together.

Well, I hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!  We miss you all so much.

Much love

Caskey / Haines Crew