Jeff was admitted to NIH again last night because his platelet count was too low. His blood work from Thursday was a little concerning for the physicians at NIH so they ordered a repeat test on Saturday. When those results came back, they asked Jeff to come in for a platelate transfusion.
Jeff finished up the transfusion around 9:30 p.m. last night but then had a fever and chills. Since his white blood cell and red blood cell count was low and he had a fever with chills, they didn't want him to come home last night. The doctors and nurses are worried that he may be exposed to something and get sick because his body's natural defensive mechanisms aren't working right now.
They did both blood and urine cultures again last night and will have the infectious doctor see Jeff today (Sunday). We don't expect him home before Monday and while he's there, they will probably remove his pic line. As I understand it, the pic line is something they don't want to leave in too long if it's not necessary and it can be the cause of an infection. Since Jeff doesn't need the IV at night any longer, it's probably comming out.
I will post to the blog daily while Jeff is in the hospital. For those of you who check the blog regularly, I'm sorry that I didn't post more frequently last week. Getting back to work, keeping up with Jeff, the twins and the house kept me (and Sharon) a little busy last week.
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Thanks for the comments everyone.... Linda & Jeff
Linda,
Thanks so much for keeping us posted. I know that you have an aweful lot on your plate and you have shown tremendous courage and strength. Know that I'm thinking of you guys always and the kids and I keep you in our prayers.
Jeff,
Keep your chin up. These doctors will get a great handle on you and get you on a good balance of food and medication to keep you strong. I know it probably doesn't feel that way right now, but give them some time. You have made great progress so far! Keep that head up and trudging forward! You're doing great!
Love you guys and miss you much,
Gina
Jeff, Linda and family,
I just wanted to let you guys know that you are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do, just yell down the culdesac. We hope you get home soon. Take care brother.
Gary & Kim Hargrove
Jeff
Just talked to Mom and Kerri and they and myself are praying for you and wish you all the best. Get well and get home. I also include you in the prayers. I was sorry to see on the blog that you landed back in the hospital. Take care
LOVE
your brother Jim
Jeff, Linda, Brad & Brit,
Was floored away when I heard the news as so many of us here in your old stomping grounds of Norfolk was. Made me feel guilty for being such a bad keeper intoucher. Just wanted to let your know that your our prayers for a speedy great recovery.
Just to pass on from a lot of the folks here at AIRLANT (CNAF), they send their best wishes and all pray for a great recovery.
Stay strong and keep the faith, and don't let Bret drive you anywhere for awhile.
Love ya
Joe, Cindy and kids
Jeff and Linda and brit abd brad and justin you are all in my thoughts and i hope things start gettting better for all of you. Happy Birthday Brit and Brad
Ja
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