Well, we're definitely learning as we go. It doesn't seem like the IVs are a great big huge deal anymore, but they're still a big deal.
We bought a set of plastic drawers to keep all our medical supplies in. Bob is so organized. He labeled the fronts of them with the stuff that's in each drawer. It makes it easier to know when we're running out of stuff and how much more to order. A very good idea. A very smart husband.
Sometimes Bob finds that vein the 1st time, and that is really nice. This week it took about 8 tries. Ouchy. We bought Mickey Mouse bandaids so it wouldn't hurt so much. They really work!
Haha, remember I was going to keep track of how I feel and stuff after my antitrypsin infusions? Well, that isn't happening. I made a chart and filled it in for 2 days in a row. That was about 2 weeks ago. I just don't like doing that. I'm not a charter. Even when I was getting paid to chart stuff, ugh, I hated it.
I do think the antitrypsin is helping me. It seems like Mondays through Thursdays are higher energy days. See, this is why I need to chart. Then I would know. We do the infusions on Saturdays. Sundays are football days, so they don't really count. Unless I get super excited about one of the games, Sundays are not high energy days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday usually are good days. Sometimes I even climb on my treadmill and go for a while. That helps. By Friday I am getting tired. I don't know if it's psychological or physical. I'm going with physical.
We'll keep this going. I'm glad that my husband is the one that puts the IV in me. I totally love that man.
I am glad to hear that Bob is taking such great care of you. I hope you continue to improve and have more energy.
ReplyDeleteDee, I go to professionals (so called) each month for my IVIG treatment, and sometimes it takes them 4 tries. So Bob is doing great considering he is an amateur. But to justr watch you two work together is great. The drawers to store stuff in is a great idea, I have been using something similar for my oxygen and breathing supplies. And yes it does make it easier to realize when I need to order something. I applaud your efforts on the treadmill I would only suggest you try to do so more often. But having said that I will shutup, smiling, need to remember I live in a glass house. Take care, keep up the great work and attitude. BTW Saturday and Sunday are the football days here. LOL LOL See you later -- Bill
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