28 September 2015
23 September 2015
Dialysis at Home...
The last two weeks have been overwhelming as Amanda has been training to begin dialysis at home. The at-home-dialysis will ultimately be easier for Amanda because she can do dialysis at night while sleeping, and it is easier on her body. However, it is also very detailed as she has to go through many steps in preparation each night. As she prepares, fans/air must be off, masks must be on while in the room and everything must be carefully done. Amanda has done a great job of learning the process and is adjusting well. Our prayer is however that this will be temporary and she will be able to receive a kidney soon.
A little over a weeks ago we received her in home supplies which consisted of over 50 boxes sent on two pallets. Amanda has a form she fills out and supplies will be delivered based on a scheduled delivery. The initial shipment is much greater than normal as it is the beginning process of setting everything up.
Amanda has had several nurses who have helped her though this journey. Here is Amanda with one of her nurses who was the primary one training her on the in-home-dialysis. Last Friday she came to the house to make sure everything was set up properly for Amanda to start Friday night.
Here is everything set up for Amanda each night. The first night was a bit of adjustment for Amanda but each night has went more smoothly. The machine on the right is the cycler that preforms the dialysis. Amanda affectionately calls it Clyde.
Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. Some days have been difficult, some days better but through it all God has been faithful.
A little over a weeks ago we received her in home supplies which consisted of over 50 boxes sent on two pallets. Amanda has a form she fills out and supplies will be delivered based on a scheduled delivery. The initial shipment is much greater than normal as it is the beginning process of setting everything up.
Amanda has had several nurses who have helped her though this journey. Here is Amanda with one of her nurses who was the primary one training her on the in-home-dialysis. Last Friday she came to the house to make sure everything was set up properly for Amanda to start Friday night.
Here is everything set up for Amanda each night. The first night was a bit of adjustment for Amanda but each night has went more smoothly. The machine on the right is the cycler that preforms the dialysis. Amanda affectionately calls it Clyde.
Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement. Some days have been difficult, some days better but through it all God has been faithful.
10 September 2015
Duke Visit
If Amanda is able to get a live donor than this will be her surgeon. Hopefully we will be seeing her more in the future :)
09 September 2015
Training...and More Training...
Amanda began training for her PD dialysis on Tuesday which she will be able to do from home. From 9-4 each day Amanda sits in training while doing dialysis. She has done a great job and looks forward to being able to do the dialysis form home very soon.
Tomorrow (Thursday) we will be heading over to Duke Transplant Center for an all day evaluation. Amanda will go through several test as well as meet the transplant team, coordinator and much more. This is the next step toward having a kidney transplant which is very exciting. We appreciate your prayers and look forward to God's plan.
Keep praying for Ermias and for the adoption. Confident God has everything under control!
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