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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Transfusions All Around

March 12, 2009

Riffing on the title of my last post, we now know that we have about eight hours of transfusions in our immediate future. Immuno-compromised folks have special blood needs, so Erin's new blood will have to be irradiated and leukocyte-depleted before she can claim it. Because of that, it also has to travel from another city before it can jump inside her body. Well, jump isn't accurate. Because of her pleural effusion, the docs want a slow transfusion to make sure her fluids don't back up. Translation: the lab has crossed, typed, and ordered her blood. The hospital has a room standing by (St. Joseph's 396). When the blood arrives (my guess is 6:00 p.m.) we will go and get the packed red blood cells. I'm guessing some time only slightly before midnight, they will send us home with instructions to come back tomorrow for at least another four or five hours for the platelets.

What is the funniest movie available on DVD that we can rent this afternoon or tomorrow morning to keep Erin entertained? It doesn't have to be the latest, newest movie. . .just funny and commercially available. . .and not rated R.

In other breaking news, we rang the metaphorical bell on radiation this afternoon and are glad to take that off the daily agenda.

18 comments:

  1. Kicking and Screaming never gets old...good luck!!

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  2. Sam loved "Get Smart" if she hasn't seen it. It's PG13, Erin's a lot closer to 13 than Sam. Also, some classics: "Princess Bride," "Ferris Buehler's Day Off" and the boys love "Ghostbusters". Hope it goes as smoothly as possible. Ugh.
    Margot

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  3. I was going to suggest the Princess Bride too. That movie is hilarious.

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  4. ferris beuller, billy maddison, bend it like beckham (not sure of rating), ace ventura movies...

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  5. dumb & dumber - a classic!!!

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  6. i like evan almighty. very funny. and it's pg.

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  7. We really like Madagascar 2...although my frame of reference is a 7 year old boy as opposed to a tween! :)

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  8. Mrs. Doubtfire was the first one that popped into my head.

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  9. I have some Mr. Bean DVD's, both regular and animated. Call me and they could be delivered, if you like. I doubt you could get it tonight, but the old That Darn Cat is great. Oh, and I have a Muppet Show video that has a great spot of Harry Belfonte trying to do The Banana Song with the muppets help. It's pretty good.

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  10. One of my all-time favorites is Guarding Tess. Also, Martian Child, Baby's Day Out, Mr. Bean's Holiday, and Batteries Not Included may be ones she hasn't seen. We have all those and plenty more. Give me a call or stop by the house and pick out what you want.

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  11. I took a poll
    Elle says Napoleon Dynamite,
    I didn't ask Kevin b/c he isn't home and he'd probably sneak in an R title...
    Hans says Garfield reminds him of Willie.
    For funny movies, I like Parenthood
    Wishing you a few good laughs and a smooth evening/morning at the hospital...
    Weberlings

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  12. Tommy and I (especially Tommy) LOVE Spaceballs. Its PJ13 though. You've probably seen it but Erin might have not. Get well soon, Erin!!!

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  13. Hi Erin, I have been coming to your blog for months, never leaving a comment, not knowing what to say. I just wanted you to know that I am in awe of what a brave young lady you are. You live life to its fullest, enjoying every second you can, what encouragement you give so many people. Thank you for sharing your journey.
    C.O.L.E. Prayer Team
    www.colesfoundation.com

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  14. We love "RV". It is hilarious and clean (even though it has Robin Williams)!

    Reeves Family

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  15. Alas. I missed a day of reading, and movie time has come and gone. BUT - at Erin's age, my kids also loved some of the old Katharine Hepburn movies, specifically Baby and African Queen (the former is funnier, though the latter has some humor too)

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  16. Wow! I like all those movies that people have suggested. Hope the transfusions went well and Erin feels better. Know that we are thinking about you and praying for better days-many, many, many better days! Love, Missy

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  17. hi vickie and erin - just wanted to pop in and say that i hope the transfusions are going well, and that y'all haven't been to whacky bored.

    :)

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  18. Hi Vickie and Erin!

    Well, I'm a little late in the game here for this BUT as many have mentioned the Princess Bride is an all time favorite of mine, still. Fun for parents and kids.

    Ghostbusters is also a good one!

    Hope you found some good ones!!!

    -K

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