Corbett's

Corbett's

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Our hospital stay!

This is Doug's amazing mother! She is also a nurse.
 Everyone, including us, is asking when he will get out of here...WE wish we knew! He is still relying heavily  on the IV for liquids and the bed that moves up and down. This helps so he doesn't have to use those tummy muscles that have been sliced! It has been touch and go since the surgery... He isn't recovering quite like they were hoping but guaranteed we will be out of here by next month. haha
Today is a pretty rough day. Doug has a fever of 102.8 and is feeling awful. They just drew his blood to see if it is systemic or more flu like. Doug's immune system is weak already so this isn't the best news! They say this will set us back a few days.  Darn it:( They are just getting ready to take him in for a chest x-ray. The great news is we got his pathology reports back yesterday. His cancer is stage 2! YEA!!! They took 32 lymph nodes and all of them came back clean. Can you believe that. This is such a miracle. With the size of his tumor and the fact that it had grown into the muscle wall this is nothing short of miraculous!   Thank you to EVERYONE that is praying for us! We can not thank you all enough.
The kids have LOVED coming a visiting Doug. Ethan wants to know how every button works and where every tube is attached. The nurse asked him what he wants to be when he grows up and he said, "everything my daddy is!"



Doug has to ambulate (walk) 4 times a day. Our good friend Eric Dodd gave him a hand Sunday.









 Doug in his "man dress"... that is what he calls his robe.  When Ethan got it for him at Christmas he said he would never wear it..Man is he grateful he has had it now!  It covers up the 'full moon' as he walks down the hall!

6 comments:

  1. Farrah I was so happy to find your blog! Thank you for taking the time so that we can stay updated on Doug. Very sorry to hear the he is in the hospital but happy to hear about the pathology report. I sure wish we lived close so that we could do more for your family but we will contine to keep you all in our prayers. It was so fun to see you guys, I was touched by our conversation. Please know that we love you all and are praying for your strength to endure through this journey. - the garza fam

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  2. Farrah Kaye,
    Thanks for doing the blog! We appreciate knowing how Doug is doing without bugging you guys! We are praying for you all.
    We hope Doug continues to improve!

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  3. I am so happy to learn that the cancer had not spread through the lymphatic system. That is GREAT news!! What a blessing. Did they do a Sent. Node? Sending happy vibes your way today and always. XOXXO

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  4. Farrah, your strength is so incredible. You truly inspire me to be a better person. I love you and your family so much. I can't ever thank my Heavenly Father enough for the influence the Carlsons have had on my life. You really know how to keep this mortal existence in perspective.

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  5. When I grow up I want to be as strong as you guys! What an amazing experience for us though to be able to fast and pray for you guys. WE love you guys so much!

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  6. Doug and Farrah, I can't believe how amazing you are. You are in our every thought and prayers. We love you

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