Hospital-1st Full Day

So, here I am enjoying the luxuries of the hospital. My port is being used this time for all IV meds, so NO PICC lines, no peripheral IV's, nothing, just me and my new best friend. I got here at about 6:00 last night. I had to go downstairs for a chest x-ray at about 8:30. I was so worn out, I don't really remember much from last night.

I am on continuous Meropenem and they stop that once a day for Tobramycin. I also get Heparin injections three times a day, how fun! I have been asleep most of the day and have also been running a fever. I am going back to sleep in a few minutes. I don't anticipate these next few days to have very good blogs but I will make it a point (until Thanksgiving) to tell you one person/thing I am thankful for.

What I'm Thankful for Today:

My wonderful parents- They are two of the strongest people I know. They have been there for me through everything. They have not only taken care of me, but they've supported some major life changing decisions I have had to make. They have supported my brother and I emotionally and financially for the last 19 years. They pick me up when I fall, they give me a light when I'm in the dark, and they show me the way when I'm lost. There is nothing they won't do for me and I don't tell or show them that I love them enough. They have showed me how to live the right way and how to make the right decisions, now it's my turn. Thank you mom and dad, I love you.

Tired

I skipped, well I didn't really skip, but I took off of work today. I am still sick and calling clinic tomorrow, it's final. So, tomorrow if I write from a hospital room, don't be surprised! I had a really boring day. I slept most of it, did some homework, and hung out on facebook. It's an addiction, I swear!

The CMA Awards were on tonight! Congratulations to everyone, including Taylor Swift for Entertainer of the Year!!!

Will update tomorrow when I'm not tired and thirsty. Good Night!

College Tuesday's

My Schedule for every Tuesday and Thursday:

8:00-9:00 Anatomy and Physiology Study Period

9:30-10:45 Anatomy and Physiology

11:00-12:15 Communications

4:30-5:00 Dosage Calculations

So, from 12:30-4:00, I usually go home and nap. I go to a community college and my drive is 17 minutes long. It is pretty boring too, but sometimes very scenic. Today, I decided to stay at college all day in case of a hospitalization later on in the week. Which, if I have to call my dr tomorrow, that will most likely happen. So, I will be studying A&P all week (the only class that I don't have above a 95% in, ugh!).

Enough about me, I just want to request a special prayer for Dalton. He is still in the hospital and has been running a fever. He also just found out today that he has a yeast infection in his port-a-cath, which isn't a good thing. So, let's just hope he gets better soon!

*This picture was taken in San Diego, California in March 2009*

Sick

I have been sick off and on since Friday. On Friday's I usually work from 9:00-7:00 (yes, a 10 hour shirt), but I left early, at 11, and slept all afternoon. I then went back to work at 4 to finish up my shift. My boss is very lenient, so this wasn't a problem at all. On Saturday I work from 9:00-3:30 and I also left early, at about 12:00. I also came home and slept all afternoon that day too. Yesterday, Sunday, I slept some but just layed around the house really. Now, today I finally have a doctor's appointment!!! It's just at my family doctor though. Ugh, I would much rather be going to clinic today and getting some real antibiotics.

Update:
I tested negative for the flu, but they now think that it may be pneumonia? I have no idea what I am doing, if I'm coming or going. I am so tired and weak and can barely stay awake. My CF dr. called in Bactrim, and two other antibiotics (I forgot which ones). When I sleep, I keep waking up not being able to breathe and gasping for air. What is going on with me?

Also, good job for Dalton getting a 47% on his pft's today!! Home soon? I hope so.

New

Well, hello there. First off, let me introduce myself. I am Katie Donovan, 19 years old, and I have Cystic Fibrosis. This 'blog' has been a long time coming. I have never really had, well, made the time to do such blog, but I am now making time and am going to start doing this on a daily basis, hopefully!

About Me:
I was born on August 26, 1990.
I am a freshman at Maysville Community and Technical College.
I am studying to be a nurse.
I LOVE music, seriously, all kinds.
I am addicted to: texting, soda, facebook, and saving money.
My boyfriend lives 8 hours away, in Missouri.
I volunteer, sometimes.
I work too much!
I don't study enough.
I love to Travel!

Those are just a few random facts. I am actually trying to multi-task right now so I can't even really concentrate. I will start for real, tomorrow.