Hi,
We had a scare last night. The nurse came in after dinner and took Derek's temperature. It was a little high on the celcius thermometer, so we took it wil our thermometer. It was 99.6 while he was still on the advil, so we gave him two Tylenol. As the night went on, he was sweatly profusely. He was drinking a lot of water and putting out just as much. The hotter he got, the more we started to worry. We know that there are only two antibiotics left that he hasn't built up a resistance to. We didn't know what the antibiotic was that they had been giving him. The nurse said that she didn't know and we would have to wait for Tony to come in today. Around 11:00 we called nurse, Auntie Karen, to ask her opinion on what might me causing the fever and also to see if she could find out from Derek's doctor at home what the two antibiotics that he could take. If he got really sick, Nicole had brought a few different kinds of antibiotics. Karen said that we needed to find out the antibiotic that they had been giving him. Nicole called Neal to see if his friend, Jane, who speaks Chinese could talk to the nurse to find out for us. Each time that Nicole gave the nurse her cell phone, they got disconnected. Nicole's next move was to get on the internet and translate the question into Chinese. She showed it to the nurse and with some work, she got her to understand. She found the label from the bottle. The only thing in English was the name of the drug. Nicole looked that up on the internet as well and found out that it is a drug only produced in China. It is a combination of two drugs. After reading all the information, we felt that it was appropriate for his type of surgery and he might not be resistant to it. Karen got back to us what drugs Derek could have. Luckily Nicole has some of both here if we need them. None of us went to sleep until after midnight, including Derek who hadn't slept all day.
The nurse took Derek's temperature this morning at 7:30 and it was normal. We were all so relieved. It was real nerve racking fearing that he would get really sick over here and not be able to communicate or be able to get the appropriate drugs. He has felt fine all day and slept most of the afternoon.
Whitney is coming tomorrow for a couple of days. She and Nicole are going to be staying in a nearby hotel. She is also bringing us microwave popcorn, cereal and cheddar cheese all from America.
Derek said to keep your eyes out, because he wants to try to post some pictures.
PS. Auntie Sherry - What kind of puppy is doogle?
Talk to everyone tomorrow.
Love, Derek, Kathy and Nicole
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Good Morning, or I guess good evening there! Sorry to hear about the scare but glad Derek is doing better today. Will you be staying longer than anticipated due to the surgery? Kathy, I will have a steak waiting for you when you get home. Doogle is a welsh terrier he looks just like Riley but a smaller version. In the dog world people get offended when you call them mini-Airdedales but that is just what he looks like. I will bring him over to meet you when you get home. Hope tonight goes better for you! Hugs, kisses, and prayers, Sherry
Good Morning,
So glad to hear that Derek is doing better today! And we have to say we love the pictures and the "buzz cut"! Kathy and Nicole you guys are absolutely incredible!! Derek is so lucky to have you both!! Hope everything goes well! Love, Jimmie, Brenda and Kayla
I'm glad to hear Derek is feeling better this morning. That must have been so scary. Miss you guys.
XOXOXO Morgan
Hello! Just wondering...is there a way that we can attach picture so that you can see Doogal?? :) Thought Derek might like to see him...let me know. Glad to hear things are going better! Love you all!!! ~Lacey~
I am so sorry to hear about your scare with Derek and his temperature. What would we do without today's technology? The internet is truly amazing in all that it allows us to do. And thank goodness for Karen and Nicole's contacts---everyone working together to help Derek---thank goodness his temperature has gone down. I bet you are all exhausted. Can't wait to see more pictures. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, the Glovers
Hi everyone,
I have been trying to post comments for days. None of them got through, but Seth gave me some new suggestions so I am going to try again. Wow!!! Your trip has definitely been a rollercoaster ride. I love the photos and your descriptions of 'a day in the life of Derek' are poignant and touching. KNOW that you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
Love, Aunt Erin & family
Hi Guys!!!
I am so glad Derek is doing better today! I just read all of the postings and am praying things go all uphill from here. I am sure you are all exhausted. I can't wait to read some more updates and see more pictures. My thoughts and prayers are with you, always.
Love always,
Beth Sands
PS- the haircut looks awesome!!
Hi guys! I miss you, Derek...I'm glad that everything is going well. Maybe you can give me a call again so we can chat for a little longer. I have so many questions!! I love you all, Shannon
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