Home again.

We are finally home again after five long days of hospital and I really don’t know where to start.

Ivy’s bloods are all back within normal ranges now. Her haemoglobin is 111g/L. Her levels for the haemolysis is on the high end of normal(read only just). Her electrolytes, liver function and iron studies all normal.

She grew two lots of bacteria in her blood and for the second time in a matter of weeks was considered septic.

She started on a new medication, an immunosuppressant to try to stop the active cycle of pemphigus. At minimal dose, so far, so good.

I am thread bare, my friends. I will hopefully be in a better frame of mind tomorrow.

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Karen (miscmum) (20 comments.) said April 28, 2008, 10:30 pm:

I hope you all get a good nights sleep. glad to hear you’re home again. Take care x
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Marylin (87 comments.) said April 28, 2008, 10:59 pm:

Oh sweety, I’m glad to hear you’re home again. Fingers crossed for a refreshing night’s sleep for you! ((hugs)) xx
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Kelley (69 comments.) said April 28, 2008, 11:15 pm:

Take some time, breathe, regroup and eat chocolate.

Smootches babe, you are always in my thoughts.
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Veronica (207 comments.) said April 28, 2008, 11:41 pm:

A new drug? Hopefully this one will be better.

Know that I am thinking of you and Ivy girl.
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lceel (92 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 2:11 am:

I have fingers crossed, toes crossed and prayer beads wrapped around my neck. Hang in there, kid. You, too, Ivy.
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PlanningQueen (14 comments.) (subscribed) said April 29, 2008, 3:02 am:

So much for one little girl. Hoping that things improve for Ivy and that you can get some rest.
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Xbox4NappyRash (92 comments.) (subscribed) said April 29, 2008, 4:50 am:

Just so sorry it’s all so bloody trying.

Glad Ivy is home.
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bethn (11 comments.) (subscribed) said April 29, 2008, 5:51 am:

I’m glad Ivy is home. I hope you both feel better soon.
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Jenty (52 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 7:45 am:

I’m so glad she’s home!!
Hope these new drugs are the wonder drug for her!
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frogpondsrock (52 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 11:42 am:

Welcome Home Sweety.. Let’s all hope that you get to stay home for a bit…

xxx kim xxx
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Guera (63 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 2:41 pm:

Take care of yourself, Tiff. I am so glad you’re home and I hope, hope, hope that things start to improve for Ivy. Wishing you much rest and chocolate. xxx
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Sadie (76 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 2:51 pm:

I’m glad you are home again. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you receive a period of rest and peace. You and Ivy are well-deserving.
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Laura (23 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 2:54 pm:

I’m glad you’re home….still praying for healing and peace for your family!
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katef (44 comments.) said April 29, 2008, 3:52 pm:

been thinking of you… here’s hoping the new meds are good and you have a nice long stretch of uneventfulness.
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Vanessa said April 29, 2008, 5:13 pm:

Have been thinking of you and wishing you peace and health.
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river said April 29, 2008, 5:50 pm:

There’s no place like home. Here’s hoping the new drug works well and doesn’t create any side effects.
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Betsy (83 comments.) said April 30, 2008, 10:14 am:

Phew.

Home at last.

If I lived close I would deliver things that are fluffy and soft. Things that offer pure comfort. I would usher everyone out and present you with a great book and a delicious meal. Then you would rest and sleep deeply. You would wake up and Ivy would be well!

Glad you are home. Fingers are crossed that the new med works!
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Childlife (106 comments.) said May 1, 2008, 3:06 pm:

You poor little mommy! I wish I could come sit for you — you know I would if there wasn’t an ocean in the way Hope it gets better really fast, Tiff!