Cael was transferred to the PCU (intermediate care) last night. His calcium levels are on a steady declining trend. If that stays the same today, he will be able to go back up to the bone marrow transplant unit today or tomorrow.
Yesterday was his worst day with throwing up. Everything that went into his mouth came back up, including all medicines and formula. He threw up 6 times yesterday, and twice already this morning. He only took 6 ounces of formula all day yesterday, and he threw it all up anyway. Today, he hasn't even eaten and he is still trying to throw up. Heis just getting mucous out right now when he throws up. He has been put on TPN around the clock now, so at least we know he is getting all of the nutrition he needs. The one thing that isn't in the TPN is fats, which he was supposed to get from the formula. They didn't want that in the TPN because it can cause a fungal infection. I don't know if they will add it now that he isn't drinking enough formula.
All of this moving around is pretty stressful. We have to deal with new nurses and doctors who don't know his history, and don't always do things the way we are used to. I'm hoping to get back up to the BMT unit soon so we have the people back who know him best.
Luckily this room in the PCU has a bed again, so at least we were able to sleep a little better last night.
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