I think Nancy feels better today than she has in a couple of months. A lingering question about the blood loss remains. If not caused by the bacterial infection, then what? The heart issues will be treated continually, so, while she is examined, tested, and treated appropriately for her finicky heart over the next few weeks, the anemic aspect will be watched. Multiple exams ruled out many things, so with respect to this, we are in a period of watchful waiting.
She went to the local hospital for antibiotic infusion via the PICC line today. The pharmacy folks indicated they were okay with both of the compounds going in at the same time. That cut the procedure down to about an hour. They fixed up a nice comfy bed for the duration and when I returned she was ready to go.
I hadn’t stayed. That’s the “double dang” part. One of my jobs yesterday was to clear out the hospital room. Things such as un-opened fruit juice and the plastic pans for holding tape or other incidental items – these things all get sent home with the patient or tossed out. I cleaned up all these things into a couple of small boxes and a plastic bag. A nurse brought a wheelchair, I went ahead and brought the car to the front door, and minutes later we were on I-82 heading toward home.
Big mistake. Someone (me?) forgot to unplug two power supplies – one for her cell phone and one for the laptop. Bummer. Ensconced in a fluffy bed, Nancy recharged while I boomeranged from Ebrg-to-Yak and back. Wind gusts today were nearly 50 mph and the passenger side of the car sometimes makes an odd woodwind sound when air begins passing over us at about 100 mph. I got that a lot today along with the turbulence. I did see a large column of dust coming from the lower valley south of Yakama and streaming into the area above the clouds over my route. That was very interesting. On the ground these dust steams make for nasty driving, accidents and closed roads.
Now that Nancy has her computer back I will expect her to write on Saturday.
There is a potluck by and for the Kittitas Valley Fiddlers and Friends tomorrow evening, so, Friday will be an off-day for our communications.