Extended Stay

Paula and Wren had a rough night last night in the cancer ward. Wren was having laboured breathing and was in obvious discomfort despite having finished the antibody infusion. Her breathing rate climbed as her breaths grew shallower and her oxygen saturation (glowing red toe sensor) dropped. Even with supplemental oxygen, Wren's saturation remained too low. Paula endured a sleepless night while trying to comfort Wren and figure out what was going on.

The week had been going really well, better than expected. Visits from grandparents and Auntie MA kept Wren happily busy. Paula even got to escape the hospital for an hour or so on most days to go for a walk and buy groceries. Wren's energy remained high and her appetite strong. All was smooth sailing, or so we thought.

We have tried to learn not to get ahead of ourselves, to allow events to unfold as they may. This was yet another reminder.

The good news is that she is feeling much better right now and she may be home by the end of the weekend (see, I never learn). We are still not sure what was causing the pain but suspect that it was a combination of the effects of the antibody with a cold virus and pretty bad constipation brought on by the bed-rest and pain medication. Now things are moving again and Wren is feeling much better. Paula is hopeful for a better night, maybe even a discharge in the morning (early afternoon).

As you can imagine, Paula is exhausted. Chloë and I are holding the fort, we've been making birch bark Valentines cards for her kindergarten class (poor kid, stuck with botany obsessed parents). We really missing those two.

Love P2, C and W.