I love the weekends, today went well considering Jerry could not sleep last night and was awake until 5:00 am. Jerry had the beginnings of Autonomic dysreflexia the description is lengthy so anyone curious can find out more about it here. Jerry's temperature went up, his heart began to race and he had anxiety bordering on panic. We stripped him down, put the fan on him, put cold clothes on him as well as other treatments best not mentioned. Jerry's temperature went down, as well as the anxiety and heart rate. The result was almost like an over dose of adrenaline, he was not able to sleep. Jerry took some medication to help him sleep about 3:00 am however did not finally doze off until about 5:00. Needless to say it was a long night. Morning came early as our wonderful friend John brought a work crew to help with Jerry's room. Work began about 8:00 am, my day began at 9 however Jerry was able to sleep through the morning routine until about 12:30. It's possible Jerry has a urinary tract infection and may have had it since he left the hospital. There is bacteria present in the specimen however it does not grow in the culture or something like that. So they don't know which bacteria it is, at any rate he started on an antibiotic today. Maybe it was an undetected UTI that's been causing the nausea? Maybe a few days on antibiotics may clear the the nausea as well as the UTI? It would be an answer to our prayers as well as all your prayers for Jerry to be cured of the nausea. We will see how he feels over the next week and keep you posted.
I was able to get Jerry settled in his wheelchair however I could not convince him to go to Jessica's softball tournament. I got Jerry all set up with his computer and off I went to Jessica's tournament. Today was the first time Jerry was in the house alone, Josh was gone and Janea had to work. Don't panic I wouldn't leave him totally on his own, Dennis was working out front and was checking on him periodically. The cool thing is now that Rob got Jerry all set up he can control some of his environment from his computer. He can change the TV channels, text message and make phone calls using voice activation. So cool!!! If Jerry needed something before Dennis came in to check on him then Jerry could just call him from his computer to Dennis's cell phone. Way sweet!!! Again thanks a bunch Rob!
By the way Jessica's team one both games they played today, way to go Cougars, you rock!!!
Before I say good night I gotta say thank you to my mom and dad for being such a wonderful support for us ;-)
Good night....
Katie
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Aunt Katie I just want to tell you how much you amaze me, you are a super star!!! I've always admired how wonderful of a mother you are and how you've always given each of your children equal time, and still do, like taking care of Jerry and running to Jesses games. Uncle Dennis you are an amazing father. I think its so great how you are building your son an amazing room.
You guys inspire me to raise my children the way that you have with yours.
Jerry good job with your workouts, evrynight I read this blog im inspired. Aunt Katie and Uncle Dennis thank you for inspiring me in so many ways... We love your family so much and we pray eveynight for peace and comfort.
LOVE, Nikki
I agree with Nikki, you are an inspiration to all of us. We love you and will continue praying for you. I'm so happy that Saturday was a good day.
Love You
Grandma
Rob, you are the man! Thank you for giving Jerry a little more independence with the "cool new devices."
Today is a SCI-FIT day so we know how exhausted Jerry will be when he get's home.
Dear Lord we are praying that the day is good, nausea and pain free for Jerry. No more fevers, the anitbiotics are working and everyone is getting the rest they need. Amen!
Jerry,
We're all praying you are able to get a great work out and that God showers his light and love on you and kicks butt on the UTI today.
Dennis and Katie,
Still praying hard for a Jerry that is healed from his head down to his toes.
Josh, Jenae and Jessica we love you too!
Love,
The Luboffs
FYI: banchy
A wild creature with snarly brown hair that is excessive in all its activities.
::peggy
Hey Jer,
Sure hope it is a UTI causing the ruckus with the nausea. The silver lining, if it is the a bacterial infection causing the nausea, it's one more indicator you can use to combat the nasties and get rid of them. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the antibiotics wipe them away and so long to the nausea.
Wishing, hoping, and praying!
The Proffitts
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