Well... since Dad's breathing was not where they wanted it to be earlier today, they decided to move him to ICU and put him on a bi-pap(?) breather. Whatever it is, it is helping. The nurse explained it to us this way... It is forcing Dad to take deeper breaths than he has been. With that, it is not allowing him to exhale all the way. The thought behind it is kinda like a balloon. The first time you blow it up, it's a little tough. Then, if you let most of the air out, but not all, then blow it up again, it's easier to inflate. OK...
Dad's first round of chemo was through the IV (he actually has a pic line with 40 cm of tube in him). The next round was some pills. The gave him those and then some morphine for the pain and to help him relax.
Since he is in ICU, Mom and I cannot stay all night. This is a good and a bad thing. It's hard being away, but at the same time, it will hopefully do Mom and Dad some good. They are two peas in a pod. I guess that happens when you have been married over 41 years. Anyway, Mom needs some rest and she wasn't getting it there in the room with Dad. Dad needs some rest and I don't think he was letting himself because he is worried about Mom. So, we left this evening to go home, eat and rest. I told Dad on the way out that I was taking Mom home so she could rest. Hopefully this puts his mind at ease and he can rest and the let the doctors, nurses, and meds do their thing.
Keep the prayers coming! Thanks for all the support and letting me ramble!!
Much love,
Krista
Oh! And Mom (by the way... her name is Judi) may comment and correct anything I have wrong. :) So be sure to check back!
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