IVIG Today

Yesterday (Wednesday) was the start of another 3-day IV pulsing. This round also included two days of IVIG starting Thursday (6hrs per IVIG and 1.5 hrs of solumedrol). Starting the IV was a little difficult again. Took three sticks this time and we ended up moving up the same vein on her right arm. The left arm has proven difficult to use and we have yet to start on in that forearm. Also - her temp was 100.3 at the time we started the solumedrol IV but by the time the IV was over her temp was normal. No BP issues - all within normal range. She slept well and woke up the next day in a great mood. Morning temps normal. I'm about to go home for lunch and take her french fries and gravey... Will write more this afternoon.

Gracey is having a good day. She attacked her french fries then got a little sleepy. The IV is going well with no headaches. So far so good. Rash on right wrist seems to be fading with the new cream prescribed Tuesday. We are starting to be a little concerned with her veins and their ability to hold up to multiple IV's in the coming months. So far the last 4 IV sessions have required 3 to 5 attempts before success. The next Dr.'s visit is 12/11 and we will start asking about a port and what to look for in deciding whether or not to install one.