Going Home

Saturday morning 6:00 a.m. the fever broke! Praise God! The nurse's aid announced that Dad's temperature was 37.2 Celsius, which converts to 98.6 Fahrenheit. His temperature had been 100 degrees or above since we arrived on Wednesday.  It was exactly 102.8 when they announced that he would not be getting a blood transfusion that day or going home. 
They finally administered the blood transfusion on Thursday, late evening.  Before receiving the blood and antibiotics Dad was very lethargic. Afterward, he was returning to his normal self, asking questions, giving orders, and debating with CNandN (CNN).

All Dad talked about was going home.  However in order to go home his temperature has to be below 100 degrees for at least 48 hours and they would like for those blood counts to begin to rise. Because he was feeling a little stronger I decided to return to Ohio. 

I spoke to Mom and Dad this morning.  Dad is up and doing much better.  However his platelets are now low.  Sooo....they want to do another transfusion.  After much discussion, it was agreed that Dad needed to stay a few more days. When making decisions we must always consider the fact that Dad is a heart patient. We must take special precautions because of that fact alone.  The final decision was his, and he was alright with it.

Veggies Mom and I picked from Dad's garden Saturday Morning.

Mom and Dad before I left to go home on Saturday

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