Sweet Shoppe Designs

  #1  
Old 07-27-2012, 07:56 PM
kscwgirl's Avatar
kscwgirl kscwgirl is offline
Sweetsaholic
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 10,855
Send a message via Yahoo to kscwgirl
Default Blah. Jeff Update.

So. Jeff has been feeling REALLY crappy the past couple of weeks. He's been dizzy, weak, falling over when he stands up (which frankly, is incredibly bad on my nerves), not able to eat and just generally not good. They gave him some new medication last Friday and it helped a little bit but not enough. He has bruises everywhere from falling and he looks awful.. grey almost. Anyway.. he had chemo today and his blood counts are just bottomed out. He is very anemic, even though he's been taking iron pills. He's STILL not back to work (since March) and we're almost out of unemployment. So.. she has been suggesting a blood transfusion for a few weeks now and he's told her no every time. Today it was no longer a choice. She said without the transfusion he can't go back to work for another two months, and there's no way we can afford that. We can't afford for him to be home now
So... he gets a blood transfusion on Monday at 7:30. At least 2 units, maybe 3. PLEASE keep him in your thoughts.. he's pretty nervous about it but I really hope this helps him... this is wearing on me to be honest.. and it's worse on him I know, but man I'm so tired.

Thanks guys.
__________________
Sara
Creating for absolutely no one because I don't think I know how to scrap anymore.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:01 PM
Arual's Avatar
Arual Arual is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: High Desert of So Cal
Posts: 577
Default

Sara, I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband have to go through this. I haven't ever been through this with my husband, but only with my mom and my father in law (both had terrible cancer...). My father in law didn't want to have blood transfusions either, like Jeff though it got to a point that he no longer had a choice. Once he got the transfusions, he felt sooooo much better and he wondered why he waited so long, LOL! So, my hope for you and Jeff, is that he has the same feeling!

Good luck to you both!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:05 PM
nesser1981's Avatar
nesser1981 nesser1981 is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: South Eastern Michigan
Posts: 7,164
Default

Keira had to have a transfusion twice, it made a huge difference. Hugs & prayers for you guys!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:07 PM
nanienamou's Avatar
nanienamou nanienamou is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Ottawa region, Canada
Posts: 1,018
Default

I'm so sorry. I hope the transfusion will help. Sending positive thoughts.
__________________
Stéphanie
Proudly creating for Libby Pritchett, Kristin Cronin-Barrow, Julie Billingsley, Penny Springmann and Jady Day Studios
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:09 PM
NatalieKW's Avatar
NatalieKW NatalieKW is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,329
Default

Bless both of your hearts! I had four blood transfusions and platelets after having my twins. I was unconscious for the whole thing though. Best of luck!
__________________


Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:10 PM
SeattleSheri's Avatar
SeattleSheri SeattleSheri is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 8,118
Default

:hugs I'm so sorry Sara, I can't imagine how much this is weighing on you. It's hard to see a loved one ill. Hopefully he will feel a lot better after the transfusion.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:11 PM
sarahbhb's Avatar
sarahbhb sarahbhb is offline
Sugar Rush
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 587
Default

Oh, Sara, I'm so sorry. Sending all kinds of crazy positive thoughts your way.
__________________
Sarah
Creating for Sugarplum Paperie, Scrap Stacks, Amy Wolff, Michelle Godin, Heather Joyce, Little Butterfly Wings, Two Tiny Turtles and blogging for One Little Bird.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:29 PM
jacinda's Avatar
jacinda jacinda is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 14,199
Default

Oh Sara, I'm so sorry. I'm sure he will feel a ton better after the transfusion though. Prayer to you and your family.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:30 PM
Kara's Avatar
Kara Kara is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,525
Default

My dad needed several transfusions during chemo and they really helped a lot. He is doing great now! I hope they'll help Jeff, too. Big hugs!
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:43 PM
LJSDesigns's Avatar
LJSDesigns LJSDesigns is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nappanee, IN
Posts: 7,373
Default

I will keep praying for you Sara. You all have been through so much, I hope the transfusion helps!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:48 PM
Penny Springmann's Avatar
Penny Springmann Penny Springmann is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,101
Default

Keeping you in my thoughts!
__________________


Penny
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:49 PM
ayaandjudah's Avatar
ayaandjudah ayaandjudah is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,724
Default

Sara,

I had six transfusions following my second birth. It was not scary. They'll give him Tylenol and benedryl before he gets the blood. Then it's just like an IV but it's blood. Feels no different.

Normally one unit takes three hours to get. Five of mine were done emergently so they took about three minutes each, hand pumped in. But my last one was a three hour one.

I'd be happy to talk to him about it if it will help ease his worries.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:51 PM
heathergw's Avatar
heathergw heathergw is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Chicago Burbs
Posts: 8,639
Default

oh gosh Sara!!! Definitely keeping him and you and my thoughts and prayers
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 07-27-2012, 08:56 PM
cardinalskate's Avatar
cardinalskate cardinalskate is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Near St. Louis, Missouri
Posts: 2,295
Send a message via Yahoo to cardinalskate
Default

Oh Sara, I'll be sending you all all my good thoughts. I hope it helps as much as everyone is saying. That would be great. And I can't imagine how hard it is for you. Hang in there, sweetie. :bighug:
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:01 PM
lovely1m's Avatar
lovely1m lovely1m is offline
Sweetsaholic
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,219
Default

I hope the transfusion works. I can't imagine the stress and fear you are feeling. Hugs!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:06 PM
YepBrook's Avatar
YepBrook YepBrook is offline
Sweet Shoppe Designer
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: South Florida, USA
Posts: 11,744
Default

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry to hear he is feeling so awful. I hope the transfusions will go well and give him relief!
__________________


Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:09 PM
isaacsmom's Avatar
isaacsmom isaacsmom is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 1,536
Default

I know how hard this can be -- we did not want to give Isaac a transfusion when he was sick with meningitis. We got to the point where the doctor said, I'm doing this because he needs it -- whether you like it or not. But I will say, looking back, it was the turning point in his recovery. His body had been fighting so hard, and this was just the boost he needed to get back on track. Try not to worry, and know that this is going to help his body to get stronger. (((hugs)))
__________________
Signature created using Riviera Daydreams by Misty Cato
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:12 PM
Julie Billingsley's Avatar
Julie Billingsley Julie Billingsley is offline
The Ghost of Awesome Past
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 11,953
Default

hoping that he feels good after the transfusion! My MIL had several over the years and they made her feel SO much better!
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:13 PM
joelsgirl's Avatar
joelsgirl joelsgirl is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Davao City, Philippines
Posts: 9,241
Default

Sorry, Sara. I hope he'll be a good patient and that athis will make him feel better.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:17 PM
Lyd's Avatar
Lyd Lyd is offline
SugarBabe & Challenge Fairy
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: The Beautiful Wasatch Front
Posts: 7,705
Send a message via Yahoo to Lyd
Default

Hugs Sara. I can't imagine everything you are going through. I hope everything will go well and that he'll feel a lot better after the transfusion.
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:18 PM
dana's Avatar
dana dana is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,321
Default

so sorry, sara (((hugs))) - but hoping he has good results with the transfusion!
__________________



creating for:
the lilypad / sahlin studio
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:33 PM
jessica31876's Avatar
jessica31876 jessica31876 is offline
Sweetsaholic
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 10,695
Default

You are all in my thoughts & prayers Sara. Praying the transfusion makes a great improvement in how he is feeling and the treatments whether they are chemo or radiation start to kick cancer butt!!
__________________

Dreaming of creating for Cindy Schneider, Studio Flergs & Kristin Cronin-Barrow
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:37 PM
origami origami is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,556
Default

Prayers and positive thoughts headed your way!
__________________
origami
may 2012 portfolio
june 2012 portfolio
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 07-27-2012, 09:41 PM
kscwgirl's Avatar
kscwgirl kscwgirl is offline
Sweetsaholic
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Overland Park, KS
Posts: 10,855
Send a message via Yahoo to kscwgirl
Default

Thanks guys!! i'm encouraged to hear so many success stories, that makes me feel a little better
__________________
Sara
Creating for absolutely no one because I don't think I know how to scrap anymore.
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 07-27-2012, 10:19 PM
xboxmom's Avatar
xboxmom xboxmom is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lynnwood, Wa
Posts: 1,967
Send a message via Yahoo to xboxmom
Default

Oh Sara, I feel so bad for you guys. I really hope he starts to feel better soon. Hugs and lots of prayers going out to you.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 07-27-2012, 10:37 PM
webseitler's Avatar
webseitler webseitler is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Sarasota, Florida
Posts: 3,442
Default

I think about you all all the time. I will certainly pray!
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 07-27-2012, 10:58 PM
rach3975's Avatar
rach3975 rach3975 is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 8,695
Default

Praying that Jeff feels so much better afterward and that you guys can hang in there until he can go back to work!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 07-28-2012, 01:46 AM
pomi's Avatar
pomi pomi is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Czech Rep.
Posts: 2,162
Default

Thinking of you both Sara and I really hope the transfusion helps a lot.

Like Alisa, I got six units after my first birth and without problems. Hopefully it will be a boost for Jeff's body.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 07-28-2012, 05:06 AM
Lizzy257's Avatar
Lizzy257 Lizzy257 is offline
SugarBabe
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 5,909
Default

Thinking of you all Sara. x
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 07-28-2012, 07:30 AM
ayaandjudah's Avatar
ayaandjudah ayaandjudah is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1,724
Default

Wow, Majda, I never met anyone else who got as many as I did. Being that I know how bad off we had to be in order to get so many units, I am sorry to hear it. I'd be interested in comparing war stories if you want to PM me your birth story.

Sara, there was no option with me, I required all six units but I was very scared of the entire thing. My OB explained to me how when you are that bad off even one unit can turn someone from being critical to being OK.

I bet Jeff gets some units and feels like a new man. When my Aunt had leukemia the transfusions made her feel so much better. And I'm totally convinced that I recovered as well as I did because six people took time out of their days to give the ultimate gift.

So many hugs.



Quote:
Originally Posted by pomi View Post
Thinking of you both Sara and I really hope the transfusion helps a lot.

Like Alisa, I got six units after my first birth and without problems. Hopefully it will be a boost for Jeff's body.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 07-28-2012, 08:56 AM
Moodyjudy's Avatar
Moodyjudy Moodyjudy is offline
Sugar Cookie
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 347
Default

I hope this is going to make him feel better. You are both in my thoughs.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 07-28-2012, 09:03 AM
Sarah8914's Avatar
Sarah8914 Sarah8914 is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,137
Default

Oh, I do hope it makes all the difference! I'm so sorry you have to go through this!
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 07-28-2012, 10:01 AM
k23m's Avatar
k23m k23m is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,134
Default

I have no experience, but it sounds like this could be a good boost for him!! Praying for you both...
__________________

Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 07-28-2012, 10:47 AM
maryinaz's Avatar
maryinaz maryinaz is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chandler, AZ
Posts: 2,657
Default

Praying this is the boost he needs!
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 07-28-2012, 12:44 PM
kendallt's Avatar
kendallt kendallt is offline
Jabber-Jawbreaker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 5,677
Default

Continued prayers for you guys, Sara, and a big hug to you!
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 07-28-2012, 01:06 PM
taracotta7's Avatar
taracotta7 taracotta7 is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Norman, OK
Posts: 3,913
Default

Sara, you know you got my prayers. You all need a break. (and not the kind of break that JJ took care of!) ((HUGS))
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 07-28-2012, 02:52 PM
LenaGardner's Avatar
LenaGardner LenaGardner is offline
Sweet Talker
 
profile gallery send pm
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,088
Send a message via Yahoo to LenaGardner
Default

I had four blood transfusions back in 2008 and I felt SO much better afterwards! (The reason I kept having to have repeated transfusions was that my spleen was destroying the blood after they infused it, so it took a few tries to get it to "stick"). I was worried about it but I felt SO much better when it was over! I felt better quickly, too!
__________________
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:30 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All Creative Content © 2007 SweetShoppeDesigns

Making your memories sweeter

Copyright © 2016 Sweet Shoppe Designs – The Sweetest Digital Scrapbooking Site on the Web | Site by Lilac Creative