Another biopsy is done. It was a 1R. That is good but not fantastic. A 1R means the rejection is better but not completely gone. So the steroids are lowered slowly. Poor Scott and those steroids. It's much better than losing heart function though.
I feel like we're in the middle of the H1N1 panic. It's bad enough when everyone is healthy but when I live with an immune- suppressed person I'm much more edgy. Most of my life I've been pretty easy-going about my family's health, vaccines, doctor's appointments etc. Now, after what I've seen this last year of ICUs, breathing tubes, septic infections, surgeries, and near-death experiences I will do nearly ANYTHING to avoid them - especially a little poke in the arm for my family.
Yesterday we lined up for 3 hours for the H1N1 flu shot. It wasn't too bad. My arm hurts a lot though. Can you believe I'm such a wimp!? I've heard of many people with ILI(influenze-like illness) and so far we've been lucky. Hopefully the vaccines will kick in before we're exposed. I don't usually follow all of the media hype but this time I find myself very interested in every statistic and every opinion.
Have I turned into "that person"? The germophobic, self-isolating, overprotective mom/wife? Maybe a little. I have to give myself a little credit though. We're all still alive - and pretty happy. I might be a little neurotic for a few weeks but it's pretty much a result of a stressful, difficult year. At least I still let my kids go to school...most days:)
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You know, we went for shots too, sort of for the same reason. I would rather be as well protected as possible than wonder if I could have done something more to help my kids if they get sick. At least this way, I know I've done everything I can. And my arm hurt, too - for a week! So glad to read your post and see how you guys are doing.
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