Faye on 10/3 with 'Avengers'
(not Star Wars duh) Lego Action Figures

Day +6 - In addition to various medicinal cocktails contrived to help protect Faye's digestive/intestinal track she has been on a continuous rotation of heavy painkillers, blood product infusions, TPN (IV nutrition), and some of the most powerful anti-nausea medications available.  All medicine is now IV as it is too painful to swallow.  It also hurts to speak and the Doctors have recommended alternative options for communication but she's so weak and sick she can't really write or type either.

At some point during the night last night the entire unit, well the whole 7th floor, transitioned to 'protective' status due to a renewed and vigorous 'C Diff' bacterial outbreak.  This is particularly alarming for us as Faye's counts are still rock bottom and expected to remain there for another 2 to 5 days.  All common areas are now closed and patients are not allowed to leave their rooms.  It is particularly sad to see 'closed until further notice' signs on the play room doors.  Not that we've ever been in there but still - it does break your heart a little more...  When we checked in two weeks ago the staff mentioned that C-Diff was a problem, a battle they've been waging since May, but apparently it's now worse and they can't get it under control.  So - for now - even more bleach and even less coming and going -- and lovely yellow gowns, caps and gloves for all. ~L