Maggie's chemo drip of Methotrexate ended last night around 6:30. She is now in the process of flushing it out of her system with IV fluids (she is retaining water with the amount of fluid going through her body). Thankfully she has a catheter because we'd never be able to keep up with diaper changes. However, like last time, the catheter has irritated her diaper area and she is again having pain. Each diaper change is an episode of crying. She has also had discomfort with the catheter as she is unable to sit straight up. The doctor prescribed another diaper cream that is a barrier between her skin and diarrhea and to now heal the rash that has developed.
We are now playing the waiting game. Maggie's Methotrexate level must be less than .1 in order for us to leave. This afternoon at 3:00 it was .59 (way down from over 60.0 last evening). Maggie is doing fairly well-- no sickness. We pray that her bottom clears up and the pain goes away.
2 comments:
I know the discomfort of catheters! Hope they can take it out soon.
Little Maggie is certainly having to learn how to deal with pain and discomfort! And seemingly rise above it far more than one might expect.
A strong little spirit there!
Along with the support of her parents, and so many others who are sending good thoughts and prayers.
Hope you're home soon. And have more good days before the next chemo.
Love. Great Aunt Phyllis
Hi Bixler Family,
I am so glad you guys are home from the hospital. I stopped by this morning and they told me you guys checked out last night. I hope Maggie is doing well in the comforts of her own bed :) Talk to you soon.
Jess
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