Grasping at straws

Tuesday 17th Feb

So far all tests have come back negative so the doctors then sent in the infectious diseases team. They drew a blank too so now Celia is having an ultra sound on her abdomin and an x-Ray on her chest. Not really sure what they are meant to show (or rule out) and I get the impression the doctors don't really know either hence the 'grasping at straws' title. 

She did manage to get out of bed today, however, and Andy even persuaded her to get dressed so progress is being made. They are trying various combinations of antibiotics and it seems to be taking effect as her temperature dropped below 37 today for the first time in about a week. If it remains stable for 48 hours they will let her go home. 

Having talked to other cancer mums I know that this past week is par for the course unfortunately, we have just been very lucky up until now not to have encountered any unexplained fevers. Andy, however, was convinced there was something more sinister going on and all he could think about was relapse so he did the worst thing possible last night - Google! But after a sleepless night the doctors reassured him this morning that was not the case and her blood counts remain healthy. 

We are now crossing everything and praying that her temperature stabilises and we can get her home before the end of this week.